This one did not have the issues with the extractor. This is the matte stainless steel version, not the shiny Elite model. Funds permitting, it will receive a Bar-Sto custom barrel, Wayne Novak fixed combat sights with tritium inserts, steel guide rod, and a "melting" (all sharp edges eliminated). When carrying the K9 solo, I used the Tony Canaly-designed Versamax holster from Milt Sparks. I typically once carried the K9 with the famed Federal 9BPLE (law enforcement only) cartridge rated at 1290 fps as a backup to my customized, "melted" (all sharp edges removed) S&W 2nd-Generation AIP Model 659. My accurarized P-35 (Bar-Sto barrel, Wayne Novak smithing) would group less than an inch on a bench rest. As a comparison, my once-stock P-35 would group at three inches combat, 2 inches on a sandbag. I typically would group the shots at five inches combat with an occasional "flyer," and three inches while on a sand bag. The recoil signature is mild and the accuracy to 25 feet is very good for a pistol this size. This cartridge is rated at 950 feet per second (fps) from a Browning Model P-35 Hi-Power pistol with a 4 5/8" barrel. I have not had any problems since.įor the first 500 rounds, I used the standard-pressure Federal 9BP cartridge. I returned it to Kahr each time and they repaired it each time. The extractor fell out of the slide TWICE during the first and second range sessions. The grips screws have rusted a bit after carrying the pistol in the humid Summer months of the US Southeast. The hard rubber grip panels do a great job of minimizing felt recoil, allows a more secure grip however, will somewhat snag on clothing. The motion is one long, continuous movement. Designer Justin Moon did a very good job. The trigger is the most unique aspect of this product. the internal parts are minimal adding to the simplicity of the pistol. along the lower edge of the slide on both sidesĪs a once-practicing 1911 custom pistolsmith, I have criticisms about the quality of the individual internal parts criticisms that shall remain outside of the scope of this post.The external dimensions are relatively from unnecessary protrusion that can snag on clothing and holsters however, on this particular model, there are quite a few sharp edges as follows: I prefer to call it very economical and understated. The various gun "scribes" are quite fond of stating that this is a very "business-like" finish. The magazine has that hard polymer, finger rest bumper, is made from steel, and has a coat similar to the pistol itself. The sights are windage adjustable and all black. The finish is reminiscent of that on the Glock pistol products. The K9 arrived arrived in a polymer case molded to the pistol. From simply viewing prototype photographs alone, I instantly knew I wanted one.