Interest in a Doublestack Kahr?

[ripley16]

But a glock 19 still has a glock 19 trigger and a glock 19 grip. Otherwise, yea...but get rid of those 2 things and you might have something there...let the flames begin.

You may be overlooking the potential change in a double stack Kahr, which may result in a different trigger and would have a different grip.

[chrish]

You may be overlooking the potential change in a double stack Kahr, which may result in a different trigger and would have a different grip.

Oh, definitely. I agree. My assumption is that it'd be a poly double-stack with the exact same trigger and exact same grip only a bit wider to accommodate the extra rounds.

If they aren't doing that, then all bets are off and I'd want to see it first. But if they were committing up front to produce a double-stack P9/TP9 that looks/functions just like existing Kahr models, then I'd order one (yesterday) sight unseen.

[jeepster09]

Well there are plenty of good double stacks already on the market. I think they would struggle to compete. I love my .40 CZ Rami and my Beretta Cougar. My advice is stick on the good stuff they have and not to stray and sacrafice quality. Look what happened to Coke trying to compete on others turf.

[muggsy]

Wasn't sure which subforum to post this in, so mods feel free to move it to wherever you feel is appropriate.

Is there any interest in a doublestack Kahr?
Kahrs are available in many different sizes but all are singlestack (which I understand as aiding concealment).
If we're talking the larger-framed Kahrs, it seems to me making one doublestack isn't going to significantly alter concealability (problematic w/large-frame pistols to begin with) but would allow it to compete directly with other doublestack pistols while offering lower weight and that great Kahr trigger.

So, good idea or should I stick my head in a woodchipper?
Tomac

I would love to have a double stack the size of a CW9 for use as a home defense gun. I hate the thought of losing my Gold Cup to the police evidence room should I need to defend my home. I'd also like to see a rail under the barrel for mounting a light.

[O'Dell]

But a glock 19 still has a glock 19 trigger and a glock 19 grip. Otherwise, yea...but get rid of those 2 things and you might have something there...let the flames begin.

No flames here - I agree completely. I have never owned one and never will because I can't shoot them worth a darn due to the reasons you mentioned.

[O'Dell]

I guess I'm in the no way, not ever camp.

[Bawanna]

Ditto for me. I don't mind dressing for any occasion (long as I don't have to wear a suit or a tie or a pink tutu. If that means more magazines I'm good with that.

I been wanting a Garrett mag holder that holds I think 7 1911 mags, has to weigh a ton all loaded up but for the right occasion it would be the ticket.

Be great for competition shooters as it's spring loaded so the next magazine is in exactly the same spot every time.

[chrish]

No flames here - I agree completely. I have never owned one and never will because I can't shoot them worth a darn due to the reasons you mentioned.

yea, I know most folks knew I was partially joking, partially serious. I truly have little issue w/ Glocks. Fine, quality firearm. I've told most 'new shooters' that have been looking for a carry/HD firearm to put the 19 near the top of their list. That or a revolver. But they just don't do it for me. The few times I've been to the range w/ folks that have them, I shoot them just fine. But I just can't seem to get excited about them, enough to buy one anyway.

I just hope Kahr watches this forum and sees this topic (DS Kahr) pop up from time to time. There have to be enough people that'd buy one to make it as sellable as a metal T series or polymer TP series. Those two lines are pretty much out of the norm for what most people would consider buying (too low capacity for something w/ a 4" barrel, even if it is thinner)...therefore...no reason to not make something else a bit on the fringe if you ask me.

[burdicda]

Double Stack

My heavy carry gun is a CW45 but on the average you can catch me carrying
a Kel-Tec P11 only because it is the same size as a cm9 but double stack.

Money really didn't have that much to do with it....double stack .....!!

[b4uqzme]

single stack with back-up mags works for me ---- but Kahr can make whatever they wish --- options are good.

[Ugly_Dog]

like the single stack because it is easier to carry concealed

[muggsy]

I'm working on an adapter for my CM9 that will accept a snail drum magazine. I mean if your going to ruin a perfectly good concealed carry gun you might as well go all the way.

[muggsy]

Ditto for me. I don't mind dressing for any occasion (long as I don't have to wear a suit or a tie or a pink tutu. If that means more magazines I'm good with that.

I been wanting a Garrett mag holder that holds I think 7 1911 mags, has to weigh a ton all loaded up but for the right occasion it would be the ticket.

Be great for competition shooters as it's spring loaded so the next magazine is in exactly the same spot every time.

I'd bet you'd look good in a pink tutu, Bawanna.

[Pointblank]

I think high cap is unnecessary for most people. People forget they are accountable for each and every round they fire. Accountable for not only where it goes, a hit or a miss, but also why they needed to fire each round. I know it's cool to sound macho online, but criminal and civil courts are not fun places. You would be best served training not only for accuracy, but also threat assessment and threat avoidance. As they used to say about Custer, "A good run is better than a bad stand."

[chrish]

I think high cap is unnecessary for most people. People forget they are accountable for each and every round they fire. Accountable for not only where it goes, a hit or a miss, but also why they needed to fire each round. I know it's cool to sound macho online, but criminal and civil courts are not fun places. You would be best served training not only for accuracy, but also threat assessment and threat avoidance. As they used to say about Custer, "A good run is better than a bad stand."

I agree to a point. Threat avoidance. The Custer quote. Absolutely. But I don't own high capacity firearms for the trip to the atm, grocery store, vacation, or any other casual outing. I own them for the unlikely but possible eventualities in life. Upside down world. The U.S. is no exception and not immune. I own them for the possibility of needing them. If 7 rounds in my P9 are adequate for a single assailant, then it would stand to reason that I should have twice that or more for multiple assailants. Particularly in my home. I own them for convenience at the range. A double stack Kahr would sure be nicer to train with than 6-8 rounds per mag.

If you own a firearm for macho reasons, there are issues of a larger concern at play.

If the government is telling you that 'most people do not need X', there are issues of a larger concern at play.