Due to their lack of protruding hammer, many striker fired pistol designs have flooded the concealed carry market. Manufacturers such as Glock, Smith & Wesson, Springfield Armory all have popular models of striker fired pistols. But, how does striker fire actually work? To propel a bullet from its cartridge, the gun powder within the casing […]
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Kahr CM9: More Than A Bargain
Today, carrying a small pistol everyday has become a very common thing for people throughout the gun community. We see that having a small but effective gun on our hip frees us from the boundaries of having to be selective with our clothing choices and our overall comfort. Even though there has been a growth […]
First Look: Kahr Special “Tig” Edition ST9
American manufacturer Kahr most recently released an updated version of their popular carry guns. The S9 was our first look at this gun. If you’re not familiar with the upgrades check out the original coverage here. Adding additional internal rails and front slide serrations took an already excellent firearm and made it a little better. […]
Kahr CM 45: Affordable and American Made
The list of options for those seeking a good handgun for concealed carry is a long one. Friends suggest one gun, the guy at the gun shop another. Deciding for yourself really is just that: decide for yourself. Hammer or striker fired, external safety or not, single or double action and any combination of those […]
Watch: Kahr K9; American Steel
I’ve had the opportunity to try more than the proverbial handful of handguns. Kahr separates themselves from the crowd in a couple of ways. First and foremost they are an American company manufacturing in the USA. The manufacturing process is an impressive one. Barrels start out as a special blend of steel three inches in […]
Which Kahr Would You Drive?
Influenced by YouTube’s TheFireArmGuy we decided to start giving Kahr pistols a try. They’re an American-made option that seems to have all the right features for an affordable carry gun. Slim, low profile, economical, and simplified, the Kahr pistols fall into that single-stack build that makes for something comfortable, light, and efficient. In my experience […]
Watch: First Look Kahr S9
Kahr arms has long been recognized for providing quality American-made handguns in both their Value lines and Premium lines. One feature that both lines have been missing and some shooters (your truly included) is the existence of forward cocking serrations. That has been remedied with the new S Series and Kahr S9. We got the […]