How Did The Name "Kahr" Originate ?

[Ward Cleaver]

I know that the Kahr Arms company was founded by Justin Moon, son of Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church.
But, does anyone know where the name "Kahr" originated from?
Why is the company named "Kahr?"
Thanks.

Regards,
-Ward

[jocko]

goo question

I know that the Kahr Arms company was founded by Justin Moon, son of Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church.
But, does anyone know where the name "Kahr" originated from?
Why is the company named "Kahr?"
Thanks.

Regards,
-Ward

why not run that by kahr in a email.

[Bawanna]

why not run that by kahr in a email.

Excellent idea Ward, but you were a little hard on the beaver last night so perhaps after a nap? Curious myself now that you mention it. First time I've seen dad's name spelled I assume correctly. Everytime I tried to spell it the word censors gave me astericks. Obviously lost in translation somehow.
Wonder, does Unification church have their own language? Just a thought.

[wyntrout]

I know that the Kahr Arms company was founded by Justin Moon, son of Sun Myung Moon, founder of the Unification Church.
But, does anyone know where the name "Kahr" originated from?
Why is the company named "Kahr?"
Thanks.

Regards,
-Ward

I thought everyone knew this. I've talked about it before and I believe it's in the info on how the company got started and how Justin came up with the name.
Basically, they were trying to come up with a name, and like I've said... if they used the family name, it would have been a flop... who wants to go shoot the MOON?
He/they decided on a "German-sounding" name and came up with Kahr. This is like the origin of Haagen Dazs -- another made-up name for marketing.
Wynn

From an Interview : http://findarticles.com/p/articles/m...g=content;col1
Ayoob: Where did the name Kahr come from?

Moon: When it came to marketing the pistol, I did not feel that Saeilo would be a "catchy" name to put on my gun. I wanted a name that was short, easy to remember, and symbolic of the high quality of manufacture. Given Germany's renown for engineering prowess and quality, I wanted a name that sounded German. That's how I came up with "Kahr.

[Bawanna]

I thought everyone knew this. I've talked about it before and I believe it's in the info on how the company got started and how Justin came up with the name.
Basically, they were trying to come up with a name, and like I've said... if they used the family name, it would have been a flop... who wants to go shoot the MOON?
He/they decided on a "German-sounding" name and came up with Kahr. This is like the origin of Haagen Dazs -- another made-up name for marketing.
Wynn

Dang, the needle just fell off my BS meter. What's with that?

[wyntrout]

The Rise Of The House Of Kahr American Handgunner, Nov, 2001 by Massad Ayoob

I added documentation from an interview by Massad Ayoob: The Rise Of The House Of Kahr - page 2 | American Handgunner

Ayoob: Where did the name Kahr come from?

Moon: When it came to marketing the pistol, I did not feel that Saeilo would be a "catchy" name to put on my gun. I wanted a name that was short, easy to remember, and symbolic of the high quality of manufacture. Given Germany's renown for engineering prowess and quality, I wanted a name that sounded German. That's how I came up with "Kahr.

Wynn... NO BS!

AGAIN...THE POWER of GOOGLE !!

[Bawanna]

I added documentation from an interview by Massad Ayoob: The Rise Of The House Of Kahr - page 2 | American Handgunner

Ayoob: Where did the name Kahr come from?

Moon: When it came to marketing the pistol, I did not feel that Saeilo would be a "catchy" name to put on my gun. I wanted a name that was short, easy to remember, and symbolic of the high quality of manufacture. Given Germany's renown for engineering prowess and quality, I wanted a name that sounded German. That's how I came up with "Kahr.

Wynn... NO BS!

AGAIN...THE POWER of GOOGLE !!

So you think hes a naughtsy. We gettin along with them now that we took care of that Obam, I mean Hitler fella?

[Longitude Zero]

Who really gives a crap about the name, as long as the product works??? They could call the weapon ***** and as long as it work I would not care.

[wyntrout]

A lot of people care... consumers... as we care. That's why there are a lot of marketing firms. A name can make or break a company. Justin made a good choice.
15 or 20 years ago, a Japanese car company was going to introduce a new model called the Incubus ... impressive unless you know what one is... an Incubus, that is... there have been several movies and at least one prior to that name choice. There was quite an outcry and the company quickly decided to use a different name. (from Wikipedia:An incubus (from the Latin, incubo, or nightmare; plural incubi) is a demon in male form supposed to lie upon sleepers, especially women, in order to have sexual intercourse with them, according to a number of mythological and legendary traditions.)
I wonder why you would make your comments. That contributes nothing to the discussion.
Wynn

[wagon]

Guess they would have a hard time to take off if they named it like some of those more traditional Korean business names... e.g. (I'm making these up here... LOL)

Lucky Silver Star
Kumho Arms
Hyun Nam Arms
WooJin Arms

(just messing ....)

[PigButtons]

Kind a like the first commercial flush toilet

It was made by some guy named MrCrapper. Hence we got all of the derivatives. most of which the word police would probably x out.

[Ward Cleaver]

Who really gives a crap about the name...etc...etc...

I wonder why you would make your comments. That contributes nothing to the discussion.
Wynn

Wynn, I'm a member of several other forums, and without exception, there's always one like him in every crowd.

By the way, good analogy about the proposed "Incubus" car.

Regards,
-Ward

[Dietrich]

Who really gives a crap about the name, as long as the product works??? They could call the weapon ***** and as long as it work I would not care.

Longitude Zero,while admittedly showing a lack of flowery prose in his post,was merely stating his opinion.He is certainly entitled to do so as a member of this forum. His thoughts are, in fact, a contribution to the discussion.While I do not share his opinion in this particular matter,I welcome his contribution.Heck,I never thought that Smuckers was a marketable name for jelly. Keep hitting that keyboard,LZ.

[Ward Cleaver]

Longitude Zero...was merely stating his opinion.

Mr. Dietrich, if a group of guys are sitting around discussing cars let's say, and a fellow in the group asks...
"hey, how did the Chevrolet Chevelle get its name?"...and one of the guys blurts out..."who gives a crap,"...
that fellow hasn't given his "opinion," nor has he contributed anything meaningful or worthwhile to the topic at hand.

He is certainly entitled to do so...

Then likewise, we're certainly entitled to give our opinion concerning him.
So, what's your point? Let's move on.

Regards,
-Ward

[Bawanna]

Don't make me come down there you two! This ain't worth getting worked up about.