kahr mk9...will it fit in an MK40 holster?

coltrane59 · May 25th, 2009, 08:41 PM

Looking at buying a used holster for my new MK9 which should be arriving any day now.

Does anyone know if the MK9 will fit in an MK40 holster...are there size/dimensional differences that would impact interchangability?

EDIT:...and I guess for this matter, how about a used PM9/PM40 holster for my MK9? Would that work?

Of course, I'll look for the right holster, but more options is always better for finding deals.

crzy4guns · May 25th, 2009, 09:54 PM

They should fit your pistol as the 9mm and .40 S&W models are the same size in exterior dimensions, same frame size and everything save for the caliber obviously. The polymer models are a little thinner in the grip area as they do not require grip stocks, but that will not affect holster fit.

coltrane59 · May 26th, 2009, 01:23 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by crzy4guns

They should fit your pistol as the 9mm and .40 S&W models are the same size in exterior dimensions, same frame size and everything save for the caliber obviously. The polymer models are a little thinner in the grip area as they do not require grip stocks, but that will not affect holster fit.

Thanks - I'm glad to hear this. I figured they probably were.

Matt Del Fatti · May 26th, 2009, 10:00 AM

The slides on the 40's are slightly thicker and taller than their 9MM counterparts. Consequently, if you get a holster that tightly fits a 9MM version, you'll have a heck of a time trying to stuff in a 40 and a real hard time trying to withdraw it.

coltrane59 · May 26th, 2009, 11:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Del Fatti

The slides on the 40's are slightly thicker and taller than their 9MM counterparts. Consequently, if you get a holster that tightly fits a 9MM version, you'll have a heck of a time trying to stuff in a 40 and a real hard time trying to withdraw it.

hmmm...one against one now. One that I'm considering is a Sparks VM2. SInce these are custom, I'm betting the small differences would be noticeable in one of these.

johnsonabq · May 26th, 2009, 03:25 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Matt Del Fatti

The slides on the 40's are slightly thicker and taller than their 9MM counterparts. Consequently, if you get a holster that tightly fits a 9MM version, you'll have a heck of a time trying to stuff in a 40 and a real hard time trying to withdraw it.

That's a big 10-4. Kahr's website shows the 9mm slide width as .90" and the .40S&W as .94". Close but not the same.

However, the MK9 and PM9 slide width is the same.

redbird · May 27th, 2009, 11:06 PM

I have a MK9 and K40 I often carry either one in the same holster I just buy the one for the longer barrel. I also have a PM-9 and a P-40 they can ride in some of the same holsters as the steel frames but not all.

May 25th, 2009, 08:41 PM	#1
coltrane59 Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Washington State Posts: 86	kahr mk9...will it fit in an MK40 holster? Looking at buying a used holster for my new MK9 which should be arriving any day now. Does anyone know if the MK9 will fit in an MK40 holster...are there size/dimensional differences that would impact interchangability? EDIT:...and I guess for this matter, how about a used PM9/PM40 holster for my MK9? Would that work? Of course, I'll look for the right holster, but more options is always better for finding deals.

May 25th, 2009, 09:54 PM	#2
crzy4guns VIP Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Kansas Posts: 2,272	They should fit your pistol as the 9mm and .40 S&W models are the same size in exterior dimensions, same frame size and everything save for the caliber obviously. The polymer models are a little thinner in the grip area as they do not require grip stocks, but that will not affect holster fit. __________________ Kick the bums out of congress. Vote in 2010!

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May 26th, 2009, 10:00 AM	#4
Matt Del Fatti Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: The North Woods Posts: 141	The slides on the 40's are slightly thicker and taller than their 9MM counterparts. Consequently, if you get a holster that tightly fits a 9MM version, you'll have a heck of a time trying to stuff in a 40 and a real hard time trying to withdraw it.

May 27th, 2009, 11:06 PM	#7
redbird Member Join Date: Sep 2007 Location: Murfreesboro, TN Posts: 433	I have a MK9 and K40 I often carry either one in the same holster I just buy the one for the longer barrel. I also have a PM-9 and a P-40 they can ride in some of the same holsters as the steel frames but not all.