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Someone recently dropped a gun from their roster, which I was happy to add to mine. But first, a little background...
Well, six years ago was my first steel-framed Kahr encounter. The LGS/range had a nickel-framed K9 for $395, and a T9 for $495, both on consignment. I passed.
Then, four years ago, I passed on a $468 T9 when I bought my CT9 for much less.
Then, three years ago I passed on a $379 MK40 on consignment at a different shop.
Two and a half years ago, I passed on a new T40 online for $340 (I got reprimanded by Bawanna a bit, on that one... :-) )
Three weeks ago, I found a black-oxide-coated K40 with rubber grips used, for $299. After thinking about it, I called the shop and they agreed to take $250. They put it on hold for me. That weekend, I called and it was still there, on hold. When I showed up that evening, the guy helping me couldn’t find it. He said no one else would be able to find it, either, and recommended that I come back on another day, when a manager was there. Hmm...
Interestingly, all of the instances above were at different shops/retailers.
Well, I left the retailer with the used K40 that couldn’t be found, and headed home. On the way, I stopped at the LGS in which I had originally had my first steel-framed Kahr encounter. They had not had one in the shop since that day. And, to my surprise, I found this...
Long story short, this one came home with me.
After calling Kahr, I learned that this is an all stainless Duo Tone model made in August 2003. The slide is black-oxide-coated stainless steel.
After getting it home, I realized that the recoil springs and guide rod looked different than I expected. I think I have a Wolf guide rod and spring assembly. Any insight into this is appreciated.
DB85C2BD-95B3-4BF1-9DD5-6B86C6227BC1.jpg
-Wlf
Well, six years ago was my first steel-framed Kahr encounter. The LGS/range had a nickel-framed K9 for $395, and a T9 for $495, both on consignment. I passed.
Then, four years ago, I passed on a $468 T9 when I bought my CT9 for much less.
Then, three years ago I passed on a $379 MK40 on consignment at a different shop.
Two and a half years ago, I passed on a new T40 online for $340 (I got reprimanded by Bawanna a bit, on that one... :-) )
Three weeks ago, I found a black-oxide-coated K40 with rubber grips used, for $299. After thinking about it, I called the shop and they agreed to take $250. They put it on hold for me. That weekend, I called and it was still there, on hold. When I showed up that evening, the guy helping me couldn’t find it. He said no one else would be able to find it, either, and recommended that I come back on another day, when a manager was there. Hmm...
Interestingly, all of the instances above were at different shops/retailers.
Well, I left the retailer with the used K40 that couldn’t be found, and headed home. On the way, I stopped at the LGS in which I had originally had my first steel-framed Kahr encounter. They had not had one in the shop since that day. And, to my surprise, I found this...
Long story short, this one came home with me.
After calling Kahr, I learned that this is an all stainless Duo Tone model made in August 2003. The slide is black-oxide-coated stainless steel.
After getting it home, I realized that the recoil springs and guide rod looked different than I expected. I think I have a Wolf guide rod and spring assembly. Any insight into this is appreciated.
DB85C2BD-95B3-4BF1-9DD5-6B86C6227BC1.jpg
-Wlf
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