SHOT 2015: New Gen 2 Kahrs

[GA_Sheepdog]

Am I the only one not really looking forward to the new Kahrs? I've never owned a p series Kahr before. I'd love to one day but haven't really found that great of a deal and don't want to drop that kind of money when I can get pretty much the same thing in the c series. Like many, I kinda wish they would have improved on what they already had and not attempted to change what Kahr's were intended for. Defiantly not a tricked out race gun or a special ops combat gun with a weapon mounted light.

[Purple Mountain Outdoors]

Am I the only one not really looking forward to the new Kahrs? I've never owned a p series Kahr before. I'd love to one day but haven't really found that great of a deal and don't want to drop that kind of money when I can get pretty much the same thing in the c series. Like many, I kinda wish they would have improved on what they already had and not attempted to change what Kahr's were intended for. Defiantly not a tricked out race gun or a special ops combat gun with a weapon mounted light.

That's like saying you wish ford never made anything but the model t. You may never street race, but the Mustang is still cool. You may not haul lumber or tow a boat, but their trucks are still cool. Know what I'm saying?

[GA_Sheepdog]

That's like saying you wish ford never made anything but the model t. You may never street race, but the Mustang is still cool. You may not haul lumber or tow a boat, but their trucks are still cool. Know what I'm saying?

Yeah, I get what you're saying. I also think a Kahr "Race gun" is kinda cool. But I don't want a P380 or PM9 with a glock like trigger, weapon mounted light rail and screws located on top of the slide so I can mount an optic. I don't know, maybe that's just me though.


Also comparing a model T to a Mustang isn't really a good analogy for comparing the Gen 2's to the current models. The model T to the best of my knowledge was the first motor vehicle ever produced. The Mustang was produced quite a few years later to be a sporty muscle car. The direction Kahr seems to be going in is like taking (Idk) a Toyota Camry that lasts a long time, has good gas millage and is reliable. Then the next year making the Camry into a turbo charged Supra. Yeah it's fast and fun to drive around but it isn't what the usually and loyal consumers of the Camry want. People that buy a Kahr want a safe, reliable and easy to carry pistol. If the Camry driver gets a wild hair and wants to race, he'll buy the performance modified supra for the weekend. Not as an everyday driver. If the Kahr owner gets a wild hair and wants to compete in a 250 yrd (lol) pistol tournament, he'll buy a "Race" gun with big optics.


My gripe isn't about the "Race" gun, it's about the smaller models such as the p380 and pm9. Granted, I will admit I have not seen or read about those listed models having rails, and optic screws so maybe I'm wrong. I do know they have the whole "Glock" trigger safety but ive only observed the p9 in one of your videos that you posted on facebook. Everyone has an opinion, that's just mine.

[Purple Mountain Outdoors]

Yeah, I get what you're saying. I also think a Kahr "Race gun" is kinda cool. But I don't want a P380 or PM9 with a glock like trigger, weapon mounted light rail and screws located on top of the slide so I can mount an optic. I don't know, maybe that's just me though.


Also comparing a model T to a Mustang isn't really a good analogy for comparing the Gen 2's to the current models. The model T to the best of my knowledge was the first motor vehicle ever produced. The Mustang was produced quite a few years later to be a sporty muscle car. The direction Kahr seems to be going in is like taking (Idk) a Toyota Camry that lasts a long time, has good gas millage and is reliable. Then the next year making the Camry into a turbo charged Supra. Yeah it's fast and fun to drive around but it isn't what the usually and loyal consumers of the Camry want. People that buy a Kahr want a safe, reliable and easy to carry pistol. If the Camry driver gets a wild hair and wants to race, he'll buy the performance modified supra for the weekend. Not as an everyday driver. If the Kahr owner gets a wild hair and wants to compete in a 250 yrd (lol) pistol tournament, he'll buy a "Race" gun with big optics.


My gripe isn't about the "Race" gun, it's about the smaller models such as the p380 and pm9. Granted, I will admit I have not seen or read about those listed models having rails, and optic screws so maybe I'm wrong. I do know they have the whole "Glock" trigger safety but ive only observed the p9 in one of your videos that you posted on facebook. Everyone has an opinion, that's just mine.

My guess is the pm and 380 guns will not have a rail, and definitely not a mounting point for optics (that would be silly).

[MBSL500]

One thing is certain, after Kahr releases the Gen 2's, those trying to sell their Gen 1's are going to take a big hit.

[midmo]

Has anyone heard if there is a updated trigger you can put on the gen 1?

[berettabone]

A Glock trigger..................................to quote someone, I just threw up a bit in my mouth...............I may have to pick up one more Kahr with the regular trigger..................They'll probably be around for a while yet. Can you say Kahr leg............................................... ........

[Redstate]

Glock triggers work great for me.

[Purple Mountain Outdoors]

Glock triggers work great for me.

Me too.

[larryz]

Wonder who the show and tell lady is. Name to a face as it were. Just curious.

She's Marie from Kahr Arms...

[99Dakota]

Is there a shorter reset with the New Gen 2 triggers? I didn't pick that up in the video.

Don't know about the reset, but press release says 20% less trigger travel. I guess that prompts a need for the Glock like trigger safety?
Like a couple other posts on here, I'm just wondering it that 20% less travel can be applied on current generation guns, and WITHOUT the trigger safety?

[greg_r]

Waiting on my refund to fund a new gfs. The Kahr is on my list as long as I can get the standard trigger. I do not like trigger safeties. All I need is a long smooth revolver like trigger.

[Woodpuppy]

I'm more annoyed with the serial number badge on the grip. Looks terrible. Why not under the rail??

the purpose of moving the serial number plate is so it is not obscured by the Crimson Trace laser guard..

[Armybrat]

the purpose of moving the serial number plate is so it is not obscured by the Crimson Trace laser guard..

That makes sense.

[t4terrific]

When do the Gen 2's hit the market, and will all lines get the Gen 2 treatment?

It seems like the only thing that would be able to unseat my PM9 from my right front pocket will be a PM9 with a shorter trigger reset.