Any good reasons not to buy a Kahr TP-9?

Portagee · January 12th, 2006, 02:23 PM

Saw one at a local gun shop and was attracted to slim thin grip and a 4" bbl. I know sometimes guns come out problematic then get turned around and have a lot of negative press that follows them around. Kinda like a Sigma. I looked at other threads and heard bad things about the P series guns, what is the real story? Plan on shooting Speer 124gr GD +p or 147 gr Federal HST. Any horror stories?

Redneck Repairs · January 12th, 2006, 03:07 PM

it took kahr a bit to get the p series ( pm speceficly ) running but this is not supprising in light of the changes made to the basic kahr design ( pollimer frame , downsizing the slide ect. ) they seem to have it well in hand now . At least my pm9 is uber relyable as long as its kept clean of pocket lint and lubed . i wouldnt expect any problems with the tp tho i havnt seen or shot one myself , good thing cause momma would be " testy" when it followed me home lol

Portagee · January 12th, 2006, 10:59 PM

Amen RR, my She Devil keeps an evil eye on my gun buying habits and mostly have to wheel and deal with what I have in inventory. That being said managed to get a AK103k replica and a M-16a2 type AR last year with fun money. She wants to carry her Taurus pt-111 so I'm looking for something flat 'cause there ain't much room in my Levi's anymore.

rocky · January 12th, 2006, 11:51 PM

Portagee, I had a Pt 140 for carry. Traded way up to a 1911. Lots more waist room and a slim slide profile.

Portagee · January 13th, 2006, 02:19 AM

Rocky roger the 1911. I'm waiting on some springs from Wolff to drop into a P-13 Para Ordnance alloy frame. Replacing all especially mag catch lock with a 10%+ spring and an Ed Brown steel mag catch to try and resolve issues with mag being released accidently. Have an original Roy Baker pancake that allows strong side or crossdraw carry which works pretty well seated. Have to wear a windbreaker or vest though. Looking for something flat and thin to wear IWB with untucked t-shirt etc.. My Dad's old flat latch S&W Airweight Bodyguard works in a cargo pocket but I'd prefer a bit more firepower. Wished my stainless Colt Officers ACP was the alloy framed version.

Kompact9 · January 13th, 2006, 05:13 PM

I have the K9 from Kahr...it runs great. The only ammo I have found it doesn't like is the UMC yellow box (250 round pack). I personally haven't heard any horror stories about that particular gun, but I do know the Kahr service folks seem to be pretty attentive. I called to order a few extra screws for the grips and they sent me a half dozen at no charge. No big deal, but an indicator to me that they want things right...

Portagee · January 14th, 2006, 01:30 AM

Sirs, Thank you all. Portagee

Kahrma · January 17th, 2006, 08:22 PM

I've put a little over 750rds through a P9 since 10/05. Had a few FTF in the break-in period (first 200 rds), no FTE's. Past few trips to the range have been flawless, with both FMJ's and hollowpoints.

Very comfortable to shoot, despite the light weight - could probably shoot all day long! For reference, a steel framed S&W J-frame 38sp starts to get to me with just 50 rds.

With the exception of the Rorbaugh, you won't find a thinner, lighter, more comfortable or concealable 9.

Very pleased so far.

rfurtkamp · January 18th, 2006, 11:10 PM

I don't know the particular gun, but after handling the nightmare that a personal gun of mine has had getting to actually function (3 trips back and they broke their promise to replace it outright) from Auto-ordnance (Kahr owns them and manages them), I won't be buying another one from them in the future, period.

Pray you never need customer support - it's either hot or cold, just like the guns.

AutoFan · January 22nd, 2006, 11:05 PM

The PM's, in particular the 40's, have had a lot of teething problems. The P9's are very reliable and accurate. The TP9's are just slightly larger versions of the P9's (1/2" longer barrel and an additional round capacity, I think) with better sights.

The actual Kahr customer support is supposed to be good, but then I've never had to use it.

January 12th, 2006, 02:23 PM	#1
Portagee New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 6	Any good reasons not to buy a Kahr TP-9? Saw one at a local gun shop and was attracted to slim thin grip and a 4" bbl. I know sometimes guns come out problematic then get turned around and have a lot of negative press that follows them around. Kinda like a Sigma. I looked at other threads and heard bad things about the P series guns, what is the real story? Plan on shooting Speer 124gr GD +p or 147 gr Federal HST. Any horror stories?

January 13th, 2006, 05:13 PM	#6
Kompact9 Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Texas Posts: 427	I have the K9 from Kahr...it runs great. The only ammo I have found it doesn't like is the UMC yellow box (250 round pack). I personally haven't heard any horror stories about that particular gun, but I do know the Kahr service folks seem to be pretty attentive. I called to order a few extra screws for the grips and they sent me a half dozen at no charge. No big deal, but an indicator to me that they want things right... __________________ noli nothis permittere te terere...

January 18th, 2006, 11:10 PM	#9
rfurtkamp Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Pocatello, Idaho Posts: 940	I don't know the particular gun, but after handling the nightmare that a personal gun of mine has had getting to actually function (3 trips back and they broke their promise to replace it outright) from Auto-ordnance (Kahr owns them and manages them), I won't be buying another one from them in the future, period. Pray you never need customer support - it's either hot or cold, just like the guns. __________________ Driver carries less than $45 worth of remorse.

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January 12th, 2006, 03:07 PM	#2
Redneck Repairs VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Colorado Posts: 5,141	it took kahr a bit to get the p series ( pm speceficly ) running but this is not supprising in light of the changes made to the basic kahr design ( pollimer frame , downsizing the slide ect. ) they seem to have it well in hand now . At least my pm9 is uber relyable as long as its kept clean of pocket lint and lubed . i wouldnt expect any problems with the tp tho i havnt seen or shot one myself , good thing cause momma would be " testy" when it followed me home lol

January 12th, 2006, 10:59 PM	#3
Portagee New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 6	Amen RR, my She Devil keeps an evil eye on my gun buying habits and mostly have to wheel and deal with what I have in inventory. That being said managed to get a AK103k replica and a M-16a2 type AR last year with fun money. She wants to carry her Taurus pt-111 so I'm looking for something flat 'cause there ain't much room in my Levi's anymore.

January 12th, 2006, 11:51 PM	#4
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,624	Portagee, I had a Pt 140 for carry. Traded way up to a 1911. Lots more waist room and a slim slide profile.

January 13th, 2006, 02:19 AM	#5
Portagee New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 6	Rocky roger the 1911. I'm waiting on some springs from Wolff to drop into a P-13 Para Ordnance alloy frame. Replacing all especially mag catch lock with a 10%+ spring and an Ed Brown steel mag catch to try and resolve issues with mag being released accidently. Have an original Roy Baker pancake that allows strong side or crossdraw carry which works pretty well seated. Have to wear a windbreaker or vest though. Looking for something flat and thin to wear IWB with untucked t-shirt etc.. My Dad's old flat latch S&W Airweight Bodyguard works in a cargo pocket but I'd prefer a bit more firepower. Wished my stainless Colt Officers ACP was the alloy framed version.

January 14th, 2006, 01:30 AM	#7
Portagee New Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Idaho Posts: 6	Sirs, Thank you all. Portagee

January 17th, 2006, 08:22 PM	#8
Kahrma Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Posts: 38	I've put a little over 750rds through a P9 since 10/05. Had a few FTF in the break-in period (first 200 rds), no FTE's. Past few trips to the range have been flawless, with both FMJ's and hollowpoints. Very comfortable to shoot, despite the light weight - could probably shoot all day long! For reference, a steel framed S&W J-frame 38sp starts to get to me with just 50 rds. With the exception of the Rorbaugh, you won't find a thinner, lighter, more comfortable or concealable 9. Very pleased so far.

January 22nd, 2006, 11:05 PM	#10
AutoFan Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The Sunshine State Posts: 938	The PM's, in particular the 40's, have had a lot of teething problems. The P9's are very reliable and accurate. The TP9's are just slightly larger versions of the P9's (1/2" longer barrel and an additional round capacity, I think) with better sights. The actual Kahr customer support is supposed to be good, but then I've never had to use it.