Went to buy a Hi-Point, ended up with this.

[k0ua]

I will stand by my "one of the best" statement. It is well made and "best" is an opinion and will have different meanings to different people. I agree that a Kahr is not a Glock clone, though they do share some similarities, but there are some major differences. Both are good firearms, and both are head and shoulders above a Hi Point. Travon Martin was shot with a Kel Tec.

 

[ShowroomShine]

They seem to work pretty well as Trayvon Martin found out.

Trayvon was a Kel-Tec.

 

[RSKY]

Well I put about thirty or so rounds thru it this morning. One of the reviewers on a web catalog said to load the mag the night before and I see why. That is one stiff spring. It shot slightly to the left but that can be adjusted and I am probably the problem due to trouble with my right eye, having to aim with my left one. I know it isn't a high capacity like some people want but it fits my large hand perfectly, also my wife's smaller hand.

Have been cruising the web ammo sites for the last month and it seems like there is a run on ammunition. Gonna order everything from 9mm, 380ACP, 38 Special, to 12 guage and 410 #4 shot (see my post on The Squirrel Wars). Finally resorting to a spreadsheet with prices and shipping costs and will probably end up ordering from two or three different sites. What a pain in the......rear.

Good day everyone.

RSKY

 

[R_Walter]

Trayvon was a Kel-Tec.

Sorry for the misinformation. Musta been that Keltec and Kahr are about the same on the pecking order in my mind.

 

[JRobyn]

....One of the reviewers on a web catalog said to load the mag the night before and I see why. That is one stiff spring....

RSKY

Treat yourself to an UPLULA loader. They seem to me to be rather expensive for what they are, but after one use, particularly with a stiff magazine, you will not care about the cost.

- Jay

 

[kenmac]

Just an FYI, the Taurus Millenium G2 9mm is $279.99 right now at Academy Sports and then on top of that is a $50 rebate from Taurus. That makes that pistol only $229.99. I'll be right back, going to guy buy one.

I bought the G2 ,but in stainless.. $265.00..

 

[MacLawn]

Hmmm, that Taurus 9mm is about $230 at Academy, eh? Is it good for concealed carry?

 

[the old grind]

I bought Kahr PM9 and P40 over a dozen years ago, both top end poly models with Glock-like polygon vs land/groove rifling and dovetailed vs pinned sights of the CW and CT lines. Newer Kahrs also have sported some 'carry bevel' that my early Ps lack. Build quality, fit & finish are tops in either case. Had I to purchase again I'd go for the less pricey cut-rifled versions, if only to allow practice with cast lead, and both 9s vs one in .40 S&W.

PM9 (also CW9) carries much like the Kel-Tec P3AT. P40 carries Much like the Makarov but is slimmer, lighter and kicks twice as hard. Both are reliable and surprisingly accurate esp considering their short barrels.

btw, I fired several Taurus semi-autos (.40 & .45), long before the company's trigger troubles, and was impressed by their accuracy and ability to cycle a wide variety of bullet nose profiles, but might as soon carry their '905' 9mm revo. (Big fan of the brand, esp G2 series)

IIRC it's Diamondback that is bringing out a 'Glock clone', promised to be reviewed soon in Gun Tests alongside the latest from Canik, but IMO it's Springfield XDs that fit, feel, shoot the most better than they look. Trouble is (and consensus here supports) there are far too many good carry options to offer advice or criticism.

All that said, "good on ya" for a 'good pick' with the Kahr! (expect 50-100 rds to 'break in' and smooth things up a bit from 'new') tog

 

[GPintheMitten]

I have Kahr CW9. It's a good single stack carry gun.

 

[kenmac]

Just an FYI, the Taurus Millenium G2 9mm is $279.99 right now at Academy Sports and then on top of that is a $50 rebate from Taurus. That makes that pistol only $229.99. I'll be right back, going to guy buy one.

did you ever go buy the taurus G2 ?