Kahr MK series

The Kahr MK Series is a series of pistols manufactured by Kahr Arms.

Kahr MK series
Kahr MK9 - Stainless with extended mag.
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Manufacturer	Kahr Arms
Produced	1999–Present[1]
Variants	see variants MK9[2] MK40[3]
Specifications
Mass	22.1 oz (630 g) (MK9)[2] 23.1 oz (650 g) (MK40)[3]
Length	5.3 in (13 cm) (MK9)[2] 5.35 in (13.6 cm) (MK40)[3]
Barrel length	3 in (7.6 cm) (MK9)[2] 3 in (7.6 cm) (MK40)[3]
Width	0.9 in (2.3 cm) (MK9)[2] 0.94 in (2.4 cm) (MK40)[3]
Height	4 in (10 cm) (MK9)[2] 4 in (10 cm) (MK40)[3]
Cartridge	9×19mm[2] .40 S&W[3]
Action	Locked-breech
Feed system	6+1, 7+1 (9×19mm) 5+1, 6+1 (.40 S&W)
Sights	Drift adjustable, combat sights[3] Drift adjustable, tritium night sights[4]

Variants

In 2003, Kahr Arms introduced Elite versions of the MK9 and MK40.[1] The elite variants feature a polished stainless steel finish and a laser etching on the slide.[5] In addition to an enhanced look, the magazine well is beveled to facilitate easier reloading, and the feed ramp is polished to insure reliable feeding.[5]

References

1. Shideler, Dan (2010). 2010 Standard Catalog of Firearms the Collector's Price and Reference Guide (20th ed.). Gun Digest Books, 2010. p. 609. ISBN 9781440214530.
2. "MK9". MKahr Arms. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
3. "MK40". MKahr Arms. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
4. "MK40 w/ Night Sights". Kahr Arms. Retrieved 22 December 2012.
5. "MK9 Elite". MKahr Arms. Retrieved 22 December 2012.

External links

• Official Website