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Look at your budget and include buying enough magazines to have at least 3 and any upgrades in sights and or finishes. You should have at least 3 mags for a self-defense pistol. I have 7 to 12 or more for each Kahr. Mags fail or get lost in scuffles, so having two working mags is nice... like having a spare tire.
The "C" models come with ONE magazine, a plastic front sight, and no dovetailed front sight. The slide is blockier... not finished as well, but it functions the same as the "premier" models.
My first Kahr was the all stainless K9 and I found it too heavy for CCW... wearing shorts a lot in Florida, sometimes with no belt. I DO wear a gun belt now and like the security and better retention.
I now have 6 polymer Kahrs, including 2 P380's. The P9 weighs about 8 ounces less than the K9 and is the same size. I did put flush-metal bases on my P9, PM9, and P40 for CCW and I carry the largest Kahr mag for each as a reload, which is a 7-round extended-grip mag for my PM45. I have DLC and SS slides and like both... and I prefer Night Sights on my CC pistols... and my larger ones as well.
Just consider your budget and what's available, then think about what's most important to you in features and go for the one you can afford.
Good luck and don't forget to watch the Kahr Take Down video and check out the new member links on lubrication and care of your intended purchase... BEFORE you take it apart and put it back together with bad consequences!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!
Wynn
PS: For magazines, check out Ivanhoe Warehouse first. They show whether they have any in stock, charge some of the lowest prices, have quick shipping, AND $5 shipping for your whole order by USPS Priority Mail. I've bought dozens from them:
http://www.ivanhoeoutlet.com/shop/in...duct_list&c=43
The "C" models come with ONE magazine, a plastic front sight, and no dovetailed front sight. The slide is blockier... not finished as well, but it functions the same as the "premier" models.
My first Kahr was the all stainless K9 and I found it too heavy for CCW... wearing shorts a lot in Florida, sometimes with no belt. I DO wear a gun belt now and like the security and better retention.
I now have 6 polymer Kahrs, including 2 P380's. The P9 weighs about 8 ounces less than the K9 and is the same size. I did put flush-metal bases on my P9, PM9, and P40 for CCW and I carry the largest Kahr mag for each as a reload, which is a 7-round extended-grip mag for my PM45. I have DLC and SS slides and like both... and I prefer Night Sights on my CC pistols... and my larger ones as well.
Just consider your budget and what's available, then think about what's most important to you in features and go for the one you can afford.
Good luck and don't forget to watch the Kahr Take Down video and check out the new member links on lubrication and care of your intended purchase... BEFORE you take it apart and put it back together with bad consequences!
Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year to you and your family!
Wynn
PS: For magazines, check out Ivanhoe Warehouse first. They show whether they have any in stock, charge some of the lowest prices, have quick shipping, AND $5 shipping for your whole order by USPS Priority Mail. I've bought dozens from them:
http://www.ivanhoeoutlet.com/shop/in...duct_list&c=43
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