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This is a discussion on Kahr P9 vs Glock 36 within the Defensive Carry Guns forums, part of the Defensive Carry Discussions category; Two very similar handguns, which is better and why?...
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Two very similar handguns, which is better and why?
The P9 will carry better, thats about it though.
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You compared the Kahr P9, a 9mm, with the Glock 36, a .45 caliber. I am surprised that you didn't compare the Kahr P45 instead, which is a .45 like the Glock. I would consider these two to be more directly competitive.
I think the closest thing to the Kahr P9 is the new Walther PPS - both are single stack polymer 9mm guns and are quite thin.
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Kel tec makes the PF9, single stack 9mm thats close to the kahr in terms of size.
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Leaving caliber out of the discussion, I think the Kahr is a better pistol. I have owned a Glock 36 in the past, and I own a Kahr MK9 now. The Kahr is much thinner, and I prefer a thinner pistol. Also, I think the Kahr trigger is much smoother.
I certainly do like Glocks, I still own a 26, but I like my Kahr much more.
In the end though, the Khar about $200 more, so it depends on where your priorities are.
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Kel-tec also makes a P-11 which is a very compact 9mm that holds 12 rounds. Carry mine in front pocket or on my left side as a back-up.
Both are thin...
My Glock-36 is very easy to conceal...but comparing 9mm with the G-36 (.45)?
I'll keep the G-36!
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I guess what I was trying to get at is it better to carry a tiny gun with less power or a larger gun with more power...
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Well, can you fit a larger gun w/more power? Or are your going to print with somethign largerOriginally Posted by Pro2A
A smaller gun in your hand, is much better than a larger gun,...at home.
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I did not answer the poll because frankly it is far to simplistic . Issues such as build , normal clothing , carry mode affect the choice , as does single vs double stack ( how many times do you plan on missing lol ) . The triggers of the guns are vastly different as are the grip angles some will shoot one or the other better .
Carry what you have confidence in . For me its Kahr because it fits MY needs the best . I have owned a few glocks that i got in trade , never kept one any longer than it took to make a buck on it . Glock is not for me .
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