Rumor clarification.

[Bawanna]

I couldn't find the thread where somebody was thinking that Kahr was discontinuing the metal models.

I have it from a very reliable source from Kahr that this is blatantly false. They are in production and I assume there's inventory.
They provided this link on some of the premium models.
Check out the front strap checkering. I absolutely love that. Would like to see that on all the MK's, K's, and Especially the T models.

https://www.kahr.com/k-series-and-mk-series-premium-series-handguns/

[JohnR]

K and MK, but no T.

[King Rat]

I couldn't find the thread where somebody was thinking that Kahr was discontinuing the metal models.

I have it from a very reliable source from Kahr that this is blatantly false. They are in production and I assume there's inventory.
They provided this link on some of the premium models.
Check out the front strap checkering. I absolutely love that. Would like to see that on all the MK's, K's, and Especially the T models.

https://www.kahr.com/k-series-and-mk-series-premium-series-handguns/

Bravo! Personally I hope they do not discontinue any of their Models. I think the new K9 will be a nice double stack, I sure as hell would not trade in one of my single stacks for one. "Kahr should do what they do best and keep the single stacks, what they are known for".

[Armybrat]

MK9 & K9 still in stock here:
https://grabagun.com/firearms/handguns/semi-automatic-handguns.html?caliber=9mm&manufacturer=Kahr+Arms&stock=In+Stock

[dao]

K and MK, but no T.

Shows the T here: https://shopkahrfirearmsgroup.com/pistols/kahr-k9-w-night-sights.asp

But I don't see anything about checkering on any of them outside of that one picture

[Barth]

I'm like the addition of the checkered front strap :)

[laserfish]

Still waiting on the T-45. Would rather see that than the doublestack.

[yqtszhj]

Posting links to nice metal frame guns is not nice. I’m trying to curtail my spending and this is a temptation for sure. Still looking for a MK9 LNIB for $29l.

[Barth]

Still waiting on the T-45. Would rather see that than the doublestack.

I'm thinking many of us here are with you on that!
Just seems like most firearms manufactures are focusing on 9mm these days.
Was watching an interview with Wilson Combat.
Even they are building more 9mm 1911s than 45s!
That's just the way it is ...

[Armybrat]

This is my only .45

[Barth]

When I got into handguns 40 S&W and 357 Sig didn't exist.
Semi-auto service calibers were 45 ACP and 9mm.
There was no FBI protocol testing or high-tech ammo.
It seemed like old school JHPs couldn't be depended on to expand.
So 45 ACP was preferred by many.
Because in a worst case scenario (no expansion) it was still a 45.
So most of my guns at the time were 45 ACP.
Sig P220,
Hk USP Elite, USP Tactical, USPc, HK45C
and
Dan Wesson V-Bob.
Later 40 S&W guns, followed by guns in 357 Sig.
And finally, with the advent of high-tech ammunition, I succumbed to 9mm.

Times changed and so did I ...

[King Rat]

I am still trying to figure out why no one has jumped on this MK9 Elite. I would but just do not have the funds right now. It appears to be one of the anniversary editions. I like the cutouts which would assist in racking the slide. I do not know much about them, but seems like a deal to me.


https://www.kahrtalk.com/image/VORK5CYII=https://i.postimg.cc/50KXnp2V/mk92.jpg (https://postimages.org/)

[JohnR]

What finish is that? Would it wear off? I really prefer the all stainless look, but that's a good price.

[Armybrat]

But doesn’t that look like the poly plastic frame?

[Barth]

I am still trying to figure out why no one has jumped on this MK9 Elite. I would but just do not have the funds right now. It appears to be one of the anniversary editions. I like the cutouts which would assist in racking the slide. I do not know much about them, but seems like a deal to me.
https://www.kahrtalk.com/image/VORK5CYII=

Wow that does look like a super deal!
If I didn't already own a MK40 Elite NS I'd jump for sure :)
Think I paid over $800 for mine.

[Barth]

But doesn’t that look like the poly plastic frame?
It does, but it's a MK so it's all stainless I believe.
There have been some limited edition stainless guns from Kahr with a black coating if memory serves.
The ones I remember were all black rather than two-tone.
But I'm still thinking it's an all stainless gun.
Really having a hard time not buying one.
Fondling my MK40 Elite almost as I type.
But this MK9 Elite is nearly identical to my MK40 Elite accept in 9mm.
Just don't really need it :(
Full Disclosure: If it was a K9 (or better yet T9) rather than a MK ...
https://i.imgur.com/iZx6iRy.jpg?1

[kenemoore]

Too us ignorant folks. Can someone expand on what the differences are between an Elite MK, and a standard one?

[dao]

It does, but it's a MK so it's all stainless I believe.
There have been some limited edition stainless guns from Kahr with a black coating if memory serves.
The ones I remember were all black rather than two-tone.
But I'm still thinking it's an all stainless gun.
Really having a hard time not buying one.
Fondling my MK40 Elite almost as I type.
But this MK9 Elite is nearly identical to my MK40 Elite accept in 9mm.
Just don't really need it :(
Full Disclosure: If it was a K9 (or better yet T9) rather than a MK ...
https://i.imgur.com/iZx6iRy.jpg?1

Those black frame MK9's from what I've seen are marked as Elite 2000s. This is strange to me because I bought my Elite 2000 back in 2003, and Kahr told me there were only 89 of them made, all in the GE serial number range. I've asked a couple of sellers on GB to tell me the serial number of their "new" Elite 2000 but no one as yet has responded. I am curious about these. My frame and slide were applied by Robar before the gun was sold to a distributor. I bought it new back then and returned it to Kahr to have a couple of blems in the finish fixed. They had it refinished by Robar at that time.

I've yet to see anything but a stock photo of these new ones, so it's hard to actually tell what's what. There are a tone of them out there on GB though. I don't know if Kahr stockpiled the original Elite 2000 frames and are now cleaning house, or what.



Too us ignorant folks. Can someone expand on what the differences are between an Elite MK, and a standard one?

Early on the Elite triggers were what all Kahr triggers are now. They decided back in 2004 or so to make them all the same. These days they only practical difference between Elite and non are the polished slide and frame flats, and the Elite label on the right hand side of the frame.

[BirdsThaWord]

20704Now that’s a nice/custom look!

[Armybrat]

That shore is a purdy far-arm.

[Barth]

Too us ignorant folks. Can someone expand on what the differences are between an Elite MK, and a standard one?

Kahr Website
Elite 2018
The polished stainless steel finish and laser etching on the frame are available on all Kahr Elite 2018 pistols - the K9, MK9, and the T9.
The lustrous finish complements our innovative designs and solid construction.
The magazine well is beveled for easier magazine reloading.
The feed ramp on the barrel is polished to a high luster to insure reliable feeding with all types of ammo.
Laser engraving on the frame provides the finishing touch to the polished stainless steel - for an appearance as impressive as its capabilities.
(Has front checkering on frame grip like T9 model.)

My only Kahr is an older MK40 Elite 03 but has most of these features.
I'm very happy with the gun and feel the Elite option is worth the extra money :)

[King Rat]

20704Now that’s a nice/custom look!

Now THAT looks like something when God wanted a Beautiful gun and got with Kahr to make one.

[dao]

Thanks KR. Unfortunately this idiot put a scratch in the other side

[berettabone]

I think that they just try to keep us lay folks confused. I owned an MK9 mfd. in 99-2000. Just a plain jane, no night sights, with a Birdsong coated slide. They gave it a designated LTD serial number. Only about 400 made. I would be curious as to the designated serial #'s of this current model. Guess I was behind the curve. Didn't realize that they were ported. I did read that the frame was Birdsong coated. I carried mine almost exclusively for about 9 yrs. At that time, the slide had hairline cracks in the finish, and had wear spots on the sides. Not sure how I'd feel about this coating on the frame.............

[dao]

Thanks for the compliments Guys. One I will likely never sell.


Kahr Website
Elite 2018
The polished stainless steel finish and laser etching on the frame are available on all Kahr Elite 2018 pistols - the K9, MK9, and the T9.
The lustrous finish complements our innovative designs and solid construction.
The magazine well is beveled for easier magazine reloading.
The feed ramp on the barrel is polished to a high luster to insure reliable feeding with all types of ammo.
Laser engraving on the frame provides the finishing touch to the polished stainless steel - for an appearance as impressive as its capabilities.
(Has front checkering on frame grip like T9 model.)

My only Kahr is an older MK40 Elite 03 but has most of these features.
I'm very happy with the gun and feel the Elite option is worth the extra money :)

I had no idea there were that many differences, though some were not available until perhaps recently? For instance neither my MK9 Elite 2000, nor my MK40 Elite has a checkered frontstrap. And, I just checked and the magwell on my MK40 is only slightly beveled on one side and not at all on the other. My MK9 is not beveled on either side.

[FreeMe]

Those black frame MK9's from what I've seen are marked as Elite 2000s. This is strange to me because I bought my Elite 2000 back in 2003, and Kahr told me there were only 89 of them made, all in the GE serial number range. I've asked a couple of sellers on GB to tell me the serial number of their "new" Elite 2000 but no one as yet has responded. I am curious about these. My frame and slide were applied by Robar before the gun was sold to a distributor. I bought it new back then and returned it to Kahr to have a couple of blems in the finish fixed. They had it refinished by Robar at that time.

I've yet to see anything but a stock photo of these new ones, so it's hard to actually tell what's what. There are a tone of them out there on GB though. I don't know if Kahr stockpiled the original Elite 2000 frames and are now cleaning house, or what.




Early on the Elite triggers were what all Kahr triggers are now. They decided back in 2004 or so to make them all the same. These days they only practical difference between Elite and non are the polished slide and frame flats, and the Elite label on the right hand side of the frame.

Yeah, that's one sharp looking pistol!

I have one of the E-nickel K9s they made early on. It's a safe queen now, but it needs a set of those grips. 👍

[187911]

I couldn't find the thread where somebody was thinking that Kahr was discontinuing the metal models.

I have it from a very reliable source from Kahr that this is blatantly false. They are in production and I assume there's inventory.
They provided this link on some of the premium models.
Check out the front strap checkering. I absolutely love that. Would like to see that on all the MK's, K's, and Especially the T models.

https://www.kahr.com/k-series-and-mk-series-premium-series-handguns/

Thank God! I never owned a polymer Kahr. I've always loved their steel frames. Good to hear that they aren't going away. They need to bring back and actually produce the T version though. I think those are more sort after than the MK and K pistols. If they offered then in 45acp, they would have sold hundreds of thousands over the years IMHO.