Old kahr k9 vs new kahr k9. New guy, need advice

[Adamt]

I just traded for a kahr k9. I've always liked them but don't know that much about them. In reading this forum, it looks like I have an older model -1996 or so. Have there been any changes to these over time? Anything I should look out for? I'm cleaning it up now. It was carried so it's a little rough on the outside. Any advice would be appreciated!

[ripley16]

Welcome to the forum. Yes, there were some changes but none alter the character of the pistol enough to compare. Enjoy your new K9.

[Bug Splat]

My local dealer who is also a gunsmith says the older models were built better. Is that true? I don't know, but I can tell you I have owned 2 older K40's and they have been awesome.

[voodoo54]

I used to own an older black K9 that would rust easily. You had to keep it oiled constantly. It was an awesome pistol but I got rid of it because of my personal dislike of 9mm. I recently purchased a newer black K40 since I loved the feel of the K9. I think it has a much better finish that holds up better to rust than the older models. So in a round about way I think Kahr has gotten better with their quality.

[flashman]

I purchased a black K9 used for 375.00 in 1996. AD0506. The finish was not that great but I did not have any rust problems. I did have a problem with the front sight coming off. I had a gun shop stake it back in. My wife had night sights put on it as a birthday gift. Best gun I ever owned.

Joe Flashman