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Well I finally made the move. I had a Colt New Agent .45 and LOVED it except I simply couldn't shoot it well. The recoil was stout for me and I wasn't consistent with it, nor could I do any kind of double taps worth a hoot. I even put it up for sale on this site but I LOVED how it carried, how it looked, etc. I was totally torn. Anyway, the New Agents were recalled so I sent it back under the recall. when I got it back I ran through almost 300 rounds trying to get used to the recoil and to get proficient with the weapon. Well I just can't shoot it as effectively as I'd like to be for one of my carry guns. I was going to keep it for range but you'll recall the Colt New Agent only has the trench sight and the officer's grip is rough on my hands. So I sold it even though it make me sick to do it. I got a good price for it along with an old .380 so I was able to buy a new Kahr K9 with night sights for what I got for it so I did okay. Despite missing a 1911 like crazy, I love the K9.
Here's what I noticed about the gun:
WEIGHT: You hear a lot about the weight of the K9. It ways the same as most lightweight compact .45 1911's. It's the weight that makes it so shootable. I also have a Kahr MK9. If "feels" heavier because it's a more compact weapon which concentrates the weight and makes it seem heavier. The K9 feels better even though it's a bit heavier. Double taps are actually fun!
FIT & FINISH: Once in a while you catch a break. Although mine is the standard K9, it came with the same frame you'd find on the Elite models. I know this because the edges have been softened and the mag well has been beveled. I was surprised and compared it to my MK9 and sure enough it's really beveled. It also has the laser etching on the frame. Anyone with a stainless regular Kahr knows how sloppy the engraving of the caliber and such is but on mine it's perfect! Unfortunately it didn't come with the Elite trigger but the trigger on this car is smooth as glass and is just the best DAO trigger I've ever owned. It's all satin finish and just beautiful.
GRIP; The soft rubber grip makes for the best grip I've ever put my hands on for a pistol. On an officers framed 1911 the butt sticks me and the way the back strap is wears on my hand but this gun fits GREAT. I've heard some people feel the rubber grips cloths and prints. So far I haven't noticed this but I'll likely get the wood grips anyway for carry.
CARRY; Well it's so thin and compact that it conceals very easily. I'm carrying it in an IWB from UBG on a AJ Concealaco gun belt and it's a pure pleasure to strap on. It's the holster I already had for my P9 which is old and has never missed a beat.
RELIABILITY: This is my third Kahr (P9 & MK9 first) and they've all been perfectly perfect with any and all ammo. This gun was no exception. I shot a 100 rounds of Winchester White Box and then another 100+ rounds of assorted hollow points to include Remington UMC, WWB, Georgia Arms, and Federal Hydra Shock. It never missed a beat and was a pleasure.
ACCURACY: Outstanding and to use the old cliche better than me! I really can't imagine having a shorter or lighter trigger. The sight's are good. I could easily keep my groups at 2" or better from 7 - 10 yards and when I just went fast I was still all around 3 - 4" with a flier at 5".
LOOKS: Well, I love it!
Now all of my carry weapons are DAO be it revolvers or Autos. I miss my 1911 and would like to get a commander or full size 1911 in .45 someday. The larger grip is more comfortable in my hand because it extends below my palm and the extra weight helps with recoil. But if you're looking for a very concealable, reliable, shootable, 9mm, I can whole heartedly recommend the Kahr K9. The only modification I plan is 30lpi checkering on the front strap.
Here's what I noticed about the gun:
WEIGHT: You hear a lot about the weight of the K9. It ways the same as most lightweight compact .45 1911's. It's the weight that makes it so shootable. I also have a Kahr MK9. If "feels" heavier because it's a more compact weapon which concentrates the weight and makes it seem heavier. The K9 feels better even though it's a bit heavier. Double taps are actually fun!
FIT & FINISH: Once in a while you catch a break. Although mine is the standard K9, it came with the same frame you'd find on the Elite models. I know this because the edges have been softened and the mag well has been beveled. I was surprised and compared it to my MK9 and sure enough it's really beveled. It also has the laser etching on the frame. Anyone with a stainless regular Kahr knows how sloppy the engraving of the caliber and such is but on mine it's perfect! Unfortunately it didn't come with the Elite trigger but the trigger on this car is smooth as glass and is just the best DAO trigger I've ever owned. It's all satin finish and just beautiful.
GRIP; The soft rubber grip makes for the best grip I've ever put my hands on for a pistol. On an officers framed 1911 the butt sticks me and the way the back strap is wears on my hand but this gun fits GREAT. I've heard some people feel the rubber grips cloths and prints. So far I haven't noticed this but I'll likely get the wood grips anyway for carry.
CARRY; Well it's so thin and compact that it conceals very easily. I'm carrying it in an IWB from UBG on a AJ Concealaco gun belt and it's a pure pleasure to strap on. It's the holster I already had for my P9 which is old and has never missed a beat.
RELIABILITY: This is my third Kahr (P9 & MK9 first) and they've all been perfectly perfect with any and all ammo. This gun was no exception. I shot a 100 rounds of Winchester White Box and then another 100+ rounds of assorted hollow points to include Remington UMC, WWB, Georgia Arms, and Federal Hydra Shock. It never missed a beat and was a pleasure.
ACCURACY: Outstanding and to use the old cliche better than me! I really can't imagine having a shorter or lighter trigger. The sight's are good. I could easily keep my groups at 2" or better from 7 - 10 yards and when I just went fast I was still all around 3 - 4" with a flier at 5".
LOOKS: Well, I love it!
Now all of my carry weapons are DAO be it revolvers or Autos. I miss my 1911 and would like to get a commander or full size 1911 in .45 someday. The larger grip is more comfortable in my hand because it extends below my palm and the extra weight helps with recoil. But if you're looking for a very concealable, reliable, shootable, 9mm, I can whole heartedly recommend the Kahr K9. The only modification I plan is 30lpi checkering on the front strap.
. All Kahr's ship with the regular or "elite" trigger. All of them, that is, unless they're speced with the NYPD trigger which is 1/2" of trigger pull length versus the standar 3/8". It'll say on the box if it's the NYPD trigger and I guess that's something they made for them. 
