On 2001-05-20 12:05, David DiFabio wrote:
I was so impressed with the P9 I bought one. My P9 wears Ashley Tritium big dot front/rear sights and a Harrts recoil recucer, I modified the slide stop and it is now more "glock" like in profile and no longer presents itslef for snagging, I smoothed the trigger further and it now breaks at 6lbs. This pistol is very smooth and very reliable and my spouse has found it to be her preferred carry gun with Winchester Ranger 127gr. +P+ rounds. She shoots 1" groups all day long with it and although her five round test times still run 1.7 seconds on average or so, I am comfortable with her choice. She often wears it in a Mitch Rosen IWB holster.
David...
I found it quite interesting that you mentioned using +P+'s on the P9. I had tried using +P's in mine, but was apprehensive of using the +P+ Hydrashok BP9LE's I have. I actually was trying to find any info on Kahr's website on whether they recommend or approve of +P+'s in the Polymer, since that's my preferrence for defense uses. I had been meaning to write Fank Harris and ask, but I would imagine that he'd say they don't recommend them.
I'd imagine that they feel pretty "sharp" in the light gun.
I also "melted" my slide stop, and it came out nicely. I can also attest to the use of Stainless, and not plating for the stop. Also, Kahr did replace the stops in the newer models, and the newer style stops have a rotating style pin, FWIW.
I had done some polishing on the trigger, as Scott MacDougal recommended, but now that I have learned that Teddy is working these, I will probably send mine to him.
I had planned to have Scott MacDougal perform the grip mod on mine, but have grown to prefer the longer length. It is still very concealable in my Alessi Talon +, and while I have medium sized hands, find it very comfortable, compared to the MK length grip. FWIW, i understand that Kahr with be doing a "Covert" model of the Polymers, using the short grip with the standard slide, ala Mac Scott. I had spoken to Frank about this last year, and mentioned it would be nice, as well as the doing the 40, which he said at that time was in development, and is now available, so I would imagine the "Covert" is coming soon.
The P9 has become my daily gun. While I still prefer a 1911 to anything, the size, and weight of the P9, coupled with the chambering makes this the best compromise for me, personally. I have carried .32's and .380's, and consider the 9 my minimum caliber today, but it's only acceptable with good quality ammo, and I prefer HydraShok's.
I will add that while I consider my P9 completely reliable today, and would bet my life on mine, I was less than happy when the extractor broke on the 4th round out of the box with factory ball. Kahr repaired it and had it back to me in 3 days, and covered all costs, and it's since been rock solid. I highly recommend putting it through a good break in before you choose to carry it, as with any other gun.
David, I'd be interested in hearing more about the Harts reducer, and comparison's with and without.