Kahr trigger vs kahr elite trigger

tpurdin · November 2nd, 2009, 10:48 PM

question for anyone who may know. The kahr regular series pistols have a basic trigger, connector etc in them. They have the Kahr Elite which has the same "cam" design as the regular pistols the only difference is the "elite trigger" "elite spacer" and "elite connector" so my question is this, can you buy the elite series parts and put them into the cw9 or other regular model kahrs

mynameisFred · November 2nd, 2009, 11:52 PM

I thought all kahrs had the Elite Trigger now. (Except the NY trigger that you can order)

mr surveyor · November 3rd, 2009, 12:15 AM

I think that sometime in 2001 was when Kahr started using the Elite trigger in all theri handguns, with the exception of the New York model (2005?)

If the gun is "pre-Elite trigger" model, it may be possible to buy an upgrade trigger kit. Check the Kahr website.

surv

tpurdin · November 3rd, 2009, 02:25 AM

the gun is fairly new i didnt know that they all had the elite trigger in them now. if that is correct then i am confused to why they have the elite models still. what does the elite model offer that the others dont?

TX-JB · November 3rd, 2009, 02:54 AM

Laser engraving on the slide, a polished stainless trigger, a polished feed ramp for reliability, a beveled mag well and night sights...

dukalmighty · November 3rd, 2009, 04:29 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by TX-JB

Laser engraving on the slide, a polished stainless trigger, a polished feed ramp for reliability, a beveled mag well and night sights...

and a partridge in a pear tree "sorry couldn't help myself

gottabkiddin · November 3rd, 2009, 06:33 AM

All the new Kahrs have the elite trigger, as for the rest of the question, what TX-JB said.

greenjeans · November 4th, 2009, 11:22 PM

Good morning Sir,

All our pistol, with the exception of the K series, have the "Elite Trigger" as a standard feature.

Thank you

Glen Malo
Kahr Customer Service
130 Goddard Memorial Dr.
Worcester, MA 01603

My reply from Kahr when I asked this question earlier this year.

knumb · November 4th, 2009, 11:46 PM

The trigger is one of the reasons I waited and got the MK9 2003 Elite ... Oh well, should have researched a little. Still lovin' those sites and the shiny bevel-ness of the whole thing though.

Gideon · November 5th, 2009, 04:33 PM

Well you heard it. Elite trigger is standard on all Kahr models EXCEPT the K9 with NYPD specs. Costs $150 with Kahr to convert a NYPD K9 or older gun if you want to. No difference in pull weight, only a difference of 1/8" of trigger pull lenght.

Does 1/8" make that much difference? In my opinion it does.

Also, I've researched this a bit and it's commonly reported to be difficult to get out the main pin that holds the trigger to switch parts and some report having scratched their guns in the process.

Also, Cylinder & Slide is working on a way to reliably/safely reduce the travel on the current Kahr trigger. They haven't perfected it yet but hope to be able to offer that soon. I got this from them when talking to them about some custom work for my K9. No idea of when they'll get this. IMHO if you make it much shorter it's going to be almost too short.

November 2nd, 2009, 10:48 PM	#1
tpurdin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: cincinnati Posts: 91	Kahr trigger vs kahr elite trigger question for anyone who may know. The kahr regular series pistols have a basic trigger, connector etc in them. They have the Kahr Elite which has the same "cam" design as the regular pistols the only difference is the "elite trigger" "elite spacer" and "elite connector" so my question is this, can you buy the elite series parts and put them into the cw9 or other regular model kahrs

November 3rd, 2009, 02:54 AM	#5
TX-JB VIP Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Sugar Land, TX Posts: 3,175	Laser engraving on the slide, a polished stainless trigger, a polished feed ramp for reliability, a beveled mag well and night sights... __________________ *"We're in Texas....Things are different here."* *NRA Life Member*

November 3rd, 2009, 06:33 AM	#7
gottabkiddin Distinguished Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Earth, 33°46'18.21"N 84°23'21.87"W Posts: 1,350	All the new Kahrs have the elite trigger, as for the rest of the question, what TX-JB said. __________________ When seconds count, a Cop is only minutes away. Never hit anyone in anger unless you're sure you can get away with it. "Russell Ziskey" Glock 36, Kahr CW9, Glock 23, Taurus 24 7 Pro DS, Ruger LCP, S&W 642...ect

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November 2nd, 2009, 11:52 PM	#2
mynameisFred Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Midwest Posts: 23	I thought all kahrs had the Elite Trigger now. (Except the NY trigger that you can order)

November 3rd, 2009, 12:15 AM	#3
mr surveyor Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2006 Location: Texas, South of the Sabine Posts: 632	I think that sometime in 2001 was when Kahr started using the Elite trigger in all theri handguns, with the exception of the New York model (2005?) If the gun is "pre-Elite trigger" model, it may be possible to buy an upgrade trigger kit. Check the Kahr website. surv

November 3rd, 2009, 02:25 AM	#4
tpurdin Member Join Date: Oct 2009 Location: cincinnati Posts: 91	the gun is fairly new i didnt know that they all had the elite trigger in them now. if that is correct then i am confused to why they have the elite models still. what does the elite model offer that the others dont?

November 4th, 2009, 11:22 PM	#8
greenjeans Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Location: South Carolina Posts: 28	Good morning Sir, All our pistol, with the exception of the K series, have the "Elite Trigger" as a standard feature. Thank you Glen Malo Kahr Customer Service 130 Goddard Memorial Dr. Worcester, MA 01603 My reply from Kahr when I asked this question earlier this year.

November 4th, 2009, 11:46 PM	#9
knumb New Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: California Posts: 3	The trigger is one of the reasons I waited and got the MK9 2003 Elite ... Oh well, should have researched a little. Still lovin' those sites and the shiny bevel-ness of the whole thing though.

November 5th, 2009, 04:33 PM	#10
Gideon Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: Missouri Posts: 1,209	Well you heard it. Elite trigger is standard on all Kahr models EXCEPT the K9 with NYPD specs. Costs $150 with Kahr to convert a NYPD K9 or older gun if you want to. No difference in pull weight, only a difference of 1/8" of trigger pull lenght. Does 1/8" make that much difference? In my opinion it does. Also, I've researched this a bit and it's commonly reported to be difficult to get out the main pin that holds the trigger to switch parts and some report having scratched their guns in the process. Also, Cylinder & Slide is working on a way to reliably/safely reduce the travel on the current Kahr trigger. They haven't perfected it yet but hope to be able to offer that soon. I got this from them when talking to them about some custom work for my K9. No idea of when they'll get this. IMHO if you make it much shorter it's going to be almost too short.