my gripe on the k9...

[kahrsport]

well, i have to say this gun is great... the only thing that bugs me is the fact that the grip handle with rubber or wood grips on the gun's width is greater than 1" where as the slide is less than 1"...

everytime is pick up the k9 i always compare the width of the k9 handle to my cw9 and my cm9 grip handle... the polymer grips are thinner than the slide making the polymers much more practical for the ccw purpose...

anyone out there got a solution for this that i don't know about?

[jocko]

ur the first to ever complain about that. It is what it is. More than likely the wood grips " might" be able to be sanded thinner which woud require shorter grip screws etc. I have the rubber grips and I have never noticed what ur referring to and looking at it now, I just don't see an issue here.

solution: probalby 99% don't even notice or worry about what ur referring to..

[kahrsport]

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it's not an issue functionally per se as the k9 grip fits and feels more comfortable but i am thinkin maybe if it were as thin as the slide that would make it easier to conceal outside a holster as in mexi carry or whatever... at the same time i wish the polymer grip were same width as the slide cuz that cm9 and cw9 certainly would feel more comfortable with more grip surface area... just sayin

[Bawanna]

Someone here is suppose to be sending me a set to do an ultra slim fast job on. I figure they can be thinned considerably.

Even leaving the screws standard length a lot of wood can come off, not sure how much material is under the screw head, might not be able to reduce them much.

I have found that even with screws semi exposed they don't seem to bother with the grip.

[Bawanna]

^^^
it's not an issue functionally per se as the k9 grip fits and feels more comfortable but i am thinkin maybe if it were as thin as the slide that would make it easier to conceal outside a holster as in mexi carry or whatever... at the same time i wish the polymer grip were same width as the slide cuz that cm9 and cw9 certainly would feel more comfortable with more grip surface area... just sayin

A qwik grip or hogue or innertube would add some bulk to the CM or CW. Also feels better in the hand toning down the rough texture of the grip.

[kahrsport]

^^^
when i shoot for leisure i wear custom made gloves that make the polymer feel not uncomfortable so i guess it's really just a personal thing... but if anyone has the k9 thinning experience please post pics or comments, thanx

[JFootin]

Isn't the grips being wider than the slide a very common feature of most steel frame guns such as the 1911s, CZs, HKs, Sigs, S&Ws, FNs...need I go on? The traditional thought was to make the grips fill the hand. The K9, being Kahr's original pistol, was designed that traditional way.

[JohnR]

The grip generally doesn't get covered by a holster, and sticks out the top of your belt line, so you might feel the tiny difference in width, maybe not.

I never noticed it.

[ruchik]

Someone here is suppose to be sending me a set to do an ultra slim fast job on. I figure they can be thinned considerably.

Even leaving the screws standard length a lot of wood can come off, not sure how much material is under the screw head, might not be able to reduce them much.

I have found that even with screws semi exposed they don't seem to bother with the grip.

That would be me! I just have to get around to ordering the grips first

[tv_racin_fan]

Actually that is one reason I prefer the K9 over the CW9. I added a Handall Jr to our CW9 to add thickness to the grip as much as to cut down on the roughness since I had already taken a soft sanding block to the CW to cut down the roughness.

[Bawanna]

That would be me! I just have to get around to ordering the grips first

Roger that. At least I remembered some one was sending if not who. 50% memory, guess I can live with that.

[jocko]

50% memory, then would that make u a half wit???/ Just sayin.

[downtownv]

I love the rounded ness of my wooden grips

[JFootin]

I love the rounded ness of my wooden grips

That is a beautiful gun!

What is the meaning of "2013-FOREVER" ?

[kahrsport]

yup, sure is a beautiful gun indeed... and oh so round too... lol

just ordered hogue grip for my cm9...