90 inches the Hogue rubber wrap-around grips on the stainless K9 adds. While the slide widths of both the polymer and stainless pistols are the same at. However the rubber grips and stainless steel construction bring with them more width and an additional 8 ounces in weight requiring a belt holster rather than a pocket holster. Much of this is due to the wrap-around Hogue grips whose contours and rubber material give me a very comfortable hold when firing the pistol.
#Cz2079 vs kahr mk9 full
None of the problems that I have with the polymer pistols appear when I fire one of their full stainless pistols. All of these issues result in my accuracy with the polymer Kahrs being less than I desire.Īs mentioned earlier it is rare to see a full stainless framed Kahr pistol in the gun shops so I feel lucky to have one and happy to get reacquainted. The trigger pulls don't feel right to me although this is likely a perception fueled by the slimness of the grip which allows too much of my fore finger to slide across the trigger. The pattern molded into the backstrap to enhance retention rips into the web of my hand so that it looks like a cherry waffle after a short shooting session. The pistols are too thin for me and have to be re positioned in my hand after each shot. I do not care for the ever popular polymer Kahrs which is about all I see in the stores these days. I have a kind of love-hate relationship with Kahr pistols.
Again, looking deep into the dark recesses of the gun safe I found another neglected gem, the Kahr K9 9mm pistol.
This post still finds me shooting weak-handed only as I continue to recuperate from shoulder surgery.