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    Background:
    Patricia has graciously acceded to place a sticky on this thread so that Kahr owners (and prospective owners) will have a place to check serial number history and any product service information (such as the limited July 2004 PM9 barrel recall/refinish).

    I’m going to start this with 3 posts, the first for Kahr model information and any SN-related bulletins, the other two for 9mm and 40 S&W serial numbers respectively. Following this, users can post their individual Kahr SN’s. I’m going to attempt to keep this a bit cleaner than the Gen’l Glocking project (hats off to that 10mm guy, ‘cause that’s a handful). As I’m able to update the overall listing from individual posts, Patricia will assist me in removing them. Less for you to scroll through in determing whether a given SN-range has been posted or not.

    It is extremely valuable if you know or can use the date on the case-collection envelope, often called the “born-on” date. If you don’t know the born-on date, please say “date unknown” – if someone comes along later who does know it, then I’ll update that SN’s information. When posting, please post in the following format as it will simply save the amount of time I spend in cutting, pasting & collating, leaving more time for shooting: ^c

    1st 4 characters of SN – Model – born-on date (or “date unknown”). The first 4 are needed because production can be split within less than a thousand from month to month.
    For example:

    YC01xx - P9 Covert – Feb 2002

    A Word about SN Sequencing
    Following my query to Dottie Herold at Kahr, she advises there can be several reasons why SN's may sometimes be out of sequence. The first is the obvious situation where dealers sometimes don't rotate their guns (or orders) on a FIFO basis, for a variety of reasons. This would cause a gun to come into the public domain seemingly out of sequence. The case-collection date is the best indicator.

    The other is that, as Kahr runs a monthly quantity with a SN group being applied to one model or another, there could be a situation where a gun or guns don't pass one of their "audit gates" and are held back as a production repair. It is certain to be sold "out of sequence." Great procedure for us (the production checks), bad for applying logic to SN sequences. Bottom line is that the case-collection date is still the best "born-on" date; if the gun was pulled back for a quality check/repair before hitting the street that's great. The main purpose of the thread being to track age & service info, non-sequential SN's are a curiosity only, as long as the age/status of the gun can be established with whatever SN it carries. If anyone has any further definitive info to pass along on this issue, please PM me so that I can keep the straighest info available. Shoot safely & enjoy.

    Note: As Covert models are not marked as such on the slide, please include that info in the post if it is. Official model designations and photos can be found at the following links:

    9mm Kahrs here
    40 S&W Kahrs here

    SERVICE INFORMATION:
    I will attempt to post ONLY verified product service information relating to mods, recalls, etc. Word of mouth, rumor, conjecture, etc., will not get it done. Dottie Herold, Opns Mgr at Kahr (508-795-3919, Ext. 331), has always promptly answered my emails. I suspect that polite/civil emails & phone calls yield similar responses.

    "Over-enthusiastic" Mag Release: For those who find that the standard magazine release anticipates their needs too well, or is too-easily bumped under recoil, there is an updated mag release available from Kahr, at no charge. Contact them with your SN to ascertain applicability. Thread with contacts & relevant info is here.

    PM9 Barrel Recall: Kahr has posted information regarding a specific range of PM9 barrels to be recalled and have some finish machining done. The specifics as to whether your barrel requires service should be gotten by contacting Kahr.

    Models involved: PM9093A, PM9093NA, PM9094A, PM9094NA
    Serial number ranges: VA0003 -- VA9999, VB0004 -- VB0999

    (FWIW, as of 16 August, turnaround for a barrel "appears" to be running around 7-9 calendar days. YMMV as the recall proceeds & more barrels are received for machining. - wig19)

    Detail Strip Instructions: Many thanks to Michigun (who proves he really was awake in Expository Writing-101) for creating & blending a very good series of pictures (including one clearly showing all the Kahr lubrication points) into a set of instructions for detail stripping the upper. If Mrs. Michigun can do it, you can too, so get out those Dremels, felt pads, etc., and finish up the polish job you put off. Relevant thread here.

    Design Info:....for those curious how the Kahr's trigger & design works, this.
    Ruger Super Single Six
    Dan Wesson 357 Mag Revolver, with 6" & 3" barrels
    Kahr P45
    S&W M&P 9mm w/CT Grip
    Kel-Tec P-3AT w/CT Laser
    Glock G27 w/CT Grip
    Kahr PM9094 w/CT Laser
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    9mm Serial Numbers
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    AC031x - K9 - 18 Apr 1995 (bright nickel)
    AC037x - K9 - Apr 1995 (matte black)
    AD007x - K9 - Date unknown (blackened stainless)
    AD05xx - K9 - Jan 1996
    AD07xx - K9 - Date unknown (blackened, not stamped SS)
    AD1166 - K9 - Date unknown
    AE4226 - K9 - May 1996
    AF05xx - K9 - Apr 1996 (electroless nickel finish)
    AG11xx - K9 - Jun 1996
    AM08xx - E9 - Date unknown (all black slide and frame)
    AM15xx - E9 - Mar 1997
    AP02xx - K9 - Jan 1997
    AR02xx - K9 - Feb 1997
    AR06xx - K9 - Apr 1997
    AR08xx - K9 - Date unknown
    AR26xx - K9 - Mar 1999 (unconfirmed)
    AR30xx - K9 - Date unknown
    AR38xx - K9 - Jan 2001 (possibly earlier)
    AR49xx - K9 - Date unknown
    AR51xx - K9 - Aug 2001
    AR704x - K9 - Apr 2003
    AR71xx - K9 - Apr 2004
    AR80xx - K9 Elite2003 - Aug 2004
    AR88xx - K9 - Jan 2005
    AR91xx - K9 - May 2005
    AR99xx - K9 Elite 2003 - Apr 2006
    AX06xx - K9 Elite 98 - Jun 2001
    AX08xx - K9 - Nov 2003
    BA0xxx - K9 - awaiting date
    BE01xx - K9 Elite 03 - Jul 2005
    BF00xx - K9 Elite 03 - Jun 2006
    BF01xx - K9 - Dec 2006
    BF05xx - K9 Elite - Date unknown (purch Feb 2008)
    BF06xx - K9 (Blk Diamond N/S) - Nov 2007
    BF07xx - K9 'Special Edition' Matte stainless frame, black carbon steel slide (according to Kahr rep). Feed ramp is highly polished and throated. Has 'old' style rear beavertail, no dimple. Bought 3/24/09
    BF10xx - K9 Stainless - Dec 2008
    BF12xx - K9 - Aug 2009
    BF114x - K9 - Date unknown (Blackened stainless, owner indicates NYCPD marked)
    EA0xxx - CW9 - Mar 2008
    EA0xxx - P9 - Date unknown
    EA11xx - P9 - Date unknown
    ED13xx - CW9 - Apr 2008
    ED29xx - CW9 - May 2008
    ED36xx - CW9 - May 2008
    ED43xx - CW9 - Jul 2008
    ED75xx - CW9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2009)
    EE10xx - P9 - Date unknown
    GA101x - MK9 - Nov 1997
    GA25xx - MK9 - Date unknown
    GA3xxx - MK9 - Aug 1998
    GB0xxx - MK9 Elite 98 - Oct 2001
    GB03xx - MK 9 Elite 98 - Mar 2001
    GB04xx - MK9 Elite 98 - 2001
    GB10xx - MK9 Elite 98 - Jan 2004
    GC03xx - MK9 - Dec 1998
    GC18xx - MK9 - Mar 2002
    GC21xx - MK9 - Feb 2003
    GC287x - MK9 - Nov 2004
    GC29xx - MK9 - Nov 2004
    GC33xx - MK9 - Jan 2006
    GC37xx - MK9 Elite - Date unknown
    GC38xx - MK9 - Aug 2007
    GC39xx - MK9 - Oct 2007
    GC40xx - MK9 - Oct 2007
    GC41xx - MK9 - Date unknown
    GC42xx - MK9 - Date unknown
    GC44xx - MK9 - Sep 2008 (w/Elite trigger)
    GC46xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Date unknown (purch Jan 2009)
    GD01xx - MK9 - Date unknown (black slide)
    GD02XX - MK9-BOX - Aug 2003
    GD05XX - MK9 - Mar 2004
    GE00xx - MK9 Elite2000 - Sep 2001
    GFxxxx - MK9 Elite2003 - Feb 2004
    GF00xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Apr 2004
    GF00xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Jan 2005
    GF01xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Jun 2005
    GF02xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Oct 2005
    GF02xx - MK9 Elite2003 – Aug 2006
    GF35xx - MK9 Elite2003 - Sep 2006
    IA02xx - PM9 - Date unknown
    IA04xx - PM9 (DLC) - Mar 2008
    IA04xx - PM9 (black slide) - May 2008
    IA15xx - PM9 – May 2008 (SS slide)
    IA17xx - PM9 (PM9093N) - July 2008
    IA19XX - PM9 - Date unknown
    IA22xx - PM9 - Date unknown
    IA52xx - PM9 - Date unknown
    IA66xx - PM9 - May 2009 (Black slide)
    IA7xxx - PM9 - Date unknown (DLC, polished bbl/ramp)
    IA81xx - PM9 SS - Date unknown
    IA85xx - PM9 - date unknown
    IB14xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Jun 2009)
    LTD1xx - MK9 - Aug 2001
    PA0xxx - T9 - Sep 2003
    PA02XX - T9 - Oct 2002
    VA00xx - PM9 - Date unknown
    VA09xx - PM9 - Apr 2004
    VA09xx - PM9 - May 2004
    VA1453 - PM9 - Oct 2002 (?)
    VA156x - PM9 - Nov 2002
    VA18xx - PM9 - Nov 2002
    VA194X - PM9 - Oct 2002
    VA19xx - PM9 - Jul 2003
    VA20xx - PM9 - Date unknown
    VA33xx - PM9 - Feb 2003
    VA40xx - PM9 - Feb 2003
    VA42xx - PM9 – Nov 2003
    VA43xx - PM9 - Mar 2003
    VA53xx - PM9 - Apr 2003
    VA5910 - PM9 - Jun 2003
    VA59xx - PM9 - Sep 2003
    VA60xx - PM9 - May 2003
    VA603x - PM9 - Jun 2004
    VA61xx - PM9 - May 2003
    VA6108 - PM9 - May 2003
    VA63xx - PM9 - May 2003
    VA7424 - PM9 - Date unknown
    VA77xx - PM9 - Jun 2003
    VA77xx - PM9 - Jul 2004
    VA7xxx - PM9 - Nov 2003
    VA83xx - PM9 - Aug 2003
    VA92xx - PM9 - Mar 2004
    VA961x - PM9 - Jan 2004
    VA9644 - PM9 - Apr 2004
    VA99XX - PM9 - Nov 2003
    VB00xx - PM9 - Jan 2004
    VB0xxx - PM9 - Feb 2004
    VB11xx - PM9 - May 2004
    VB17xx - PM9 - May 2004
    VB18xx - PM9 - May 2004
    VB22xx - PM9 - Aug 2004
    VB26xx - PM9 - Sep 2004
    VB2797 - PM9 - Aug 2004
    VB30xx - PM9 - Oct 2004
    VB36xx - PM9 - Jan 2005
    VB40xx - PM9 - Dec 2004
    VB4382 - PM9 - Nov 2004
    VB60xx - PM9 - Jun 2005
    VB64xx - PM9 - Feb 2005
    VB65xx - PM9 - Feb 2005
    VB70xx - PM9 - Feb 2005
    VB80xx - PM9 - Oct 2005
    VB84xx - PM9 - Sep 2005
    VB49xx - PM9093A – Feb 2005
    VB97xx - PM9 - Dec 2005
    VB97xx - PM9 - Jan 2006 (HC slide, "U" on trigger guard)
    VC01xx - PM9 - Dec 2005
    VC02xx - PM9 - Dec 2005
    VC03xx - PM9 - Date unknown
    VC04xx - PM9 - Jan 2006
    VC07xx - PM9 - Jan 2006
    VC1381 - PM9 - Mar 2006
    VC18xx - PM9 - Apr 2006
    VC26xx - PM9 - Apr 2006
    VC28xx - PM9 - Date unknown
    VC31xx - PM9 - Apr 2006
    VC370x - PM9 - Date unknown
    VC47xx - PM9 - Oct 2006
    VC48xx - PM9 - Nov 2006
    VC56xx - PM9 - Sep 2006
    VC57xx - PM9 - Aug 2006
    VC60xx - PM9 - Oct 2006
    VC61xx - PM9 - Sep 2006
    VC63xx - PM9 - Dec 2006
    VC66xx - PM9 - Dec 2006
    VC67xx - PM9 - Jan 2007
    VC70xx - PM9 - Nov 2006
    VC86xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2007)
    VC87xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch early Sep 2007)
    VC91xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch May 2007)
    VC997x - PM9 - Date unknown
    VD06xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Sep 2007)
    VD11xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2007)
    VD11xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Oct 2007)
    VD17xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Jan 2008)
    VD20xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Feb 2008)
    VD22xx - PM9 - Feb 2008
    VD25xx - PM9 - Sep 2007
    VD26xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Aug 2007)
    VD28xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Sep 2007)
    VD39xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Feb 2008)
    VD40xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Feb & Mar 2008)
    YA02xx - P9 - Apr 2000
    YA2495 - P9 - contact GT'er Onslaught for provenance
    YA49xx - P9 - Mar/Apr 2001 (?)
    YA60xx - P9 - June 14, 2001
    YA87xx - P9 - date unknown
    YA93xx - P9 Covert - Dec 2002
    YA95xx -P9 - Aug 2002
    YB05xx - P9 Covert - Feb 2004
    YB059x - P9 Covert - Jun 2004
    YB1xxx - P9 (DLC) - Jul 2003
    YB36xx - P9 - Date unknown; case envelope discrepancy
    YB38xx - P9 - Jun 2004 (DLC)
    YB3xxx - P9 - Sep 2004
    YB44xx - P9 - Feb 2004
    YB49xx - P9 - Apr 2004
    YB54xx - P9 - Mar 2005
    YB6661 - P9 - Sep 2005
    YB72xx - CW9 - Mar 2005
    YB97xx - P9 - Date unknown
    YB981x - CW9 - Jan 2006
    YC00xx - P9 Covert – Date unknown
    YC01xx - P9 Covert – Feb 2002
    YC04xx - P9 Covert - Mar 2002
    YC0691 - P9 Covert - Date unknown
    YD00xx - P9 - Feb 2006
    YD12xx - CW9 - Aug 2006
    YD13xx - TP9 - Apr 2007
    YD1750 - CW9 - Apr 2006
    YD23xx - CW9 - Jun 2006
    YD33xx - P9 - Date unknown (purchased 2/2007)
    YD56xx - CW9 - Nov 2006
    YD57xx - CW9 - Nov 2006
    YD66xx - CW9 - Date unknown
    YD83xx - CW9 - Date unknown
    YE01xx - CWP9 - Jul 2007
    YE03xx - P9 - Date unknown
    YE26xx - CW9 - Jun 2007
    Ruger Super Single Six
    Dan Wesson 357 Mag Revolver, with 6" & 3" barrels
    Kahr P45
    S&W M&P 9mm w/CT Grip
    Kel-Tec P-3AT w/CT Laser
    Glock G27 w/CT Grip
    Kahr PM9094 w/CT Laser
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    40 S&W and 45 ACP Serial Numbers
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    40 S&W SN's
    BB0xxx - MK40 Elite98 - Sep 2003
    BB0303 - MK40 Elite98 - Date unknown
    DB04XX - K40 - Feb 1996 matte stainless
    DB11xx - K40 - Jun 1997
    DF04xx - K40 - 1998
    DF08xx - K40 - 1998
    DF17xx - K40 - date unknown
    DF28xx - K40 - Aug 1998
    DF33xx - K40 - 1998
    DF50xx - K40 - Jul 2004
    DJ02xx - K40 - 1998
    DJ0xxx - K40 Elite 98 - Jun 2003
    DK0015 - K40 Covert (stainless) - Date unknown
    DK090xx - K40 (Steel Covert 1 of 75) according to Kahr produced April 1999
    DK11xx - K40 - date unknown
    DK14xx - K40 Covert - Jan 2001 (disc., scarce; poster's example RIP)
    DL03xx - K40 - Apr 1999
    FD267x - CW40 - Jan 2009
    FD34xx -MK40 - date unknown
    HA0xxx - MK40 - May 1999
    HA16xx - MK40 - date unknown ('99 manual)
    HA25xx - MK40 - Dec 2003 (Stainless Steel)
    HA26xx - MK40 - Jun 2004
    HA27xx - MK40 - Jan 2005
    HB01xx - MK40Elite03 - Oct 2007
    SD02xx - CW45 - Jan 2008,
    TA00xx - T40 - Oct 2003
    TA015x - T40 - Oct 2004
    WA00xx - PM40 - Jul 2004
    WA02xx - PM40 - Aug 2003
    WA05xx - PM40 - date unknown
    WA1xxx - PM40 - Apr 2004
    WA12xx - PM40 - Date unknown
    WA20xx - PM40 - Apr 2004
    WA21xx - PM40 - Feb 2004
    WA303x - PM40 - Jun 2004
    WA34xx - PM40 - Feb 2005
    WA44xx - PM40 - Dec 2005 (Black Diamond)
    WA64xx - PM40 - Feb 2006
    WA65xx - PM40 - Mar 2006
    WA72xx - PM40 - Oct 2006
    WB07xx - PM40 - Sep 2007
    ZA00xx - P40 - Date unknown
    ZA17xx - P40 Covert - Jun 2001
    ZA25xx - P40 - Jun 2003
    ZA38xx - P40 - Dec 2004
    ZA4720 - P40 - contact GT'er Onslaught for provenance
    ZA74xx - P40 - May 2006 (black slide)
    ZA82XX - CW40 - Sep 2006
    ZA89xx - P40 - Nov 2006
    ZA96xx - P40 - Dec 2006
    ZB28xx - CW40 - Date unknown
    ZB31xx - CW40 - May 2007
    ZC000x - P40 Covert - Dec 2002
    ZC06xx - P40 Covert - Sep 2003
    ZC08xx - P40 Covert - Jul 2003



    45 ACP SN's
    SA09xx - P45 - Nov 2005
    SA129x - P45 - Dec 2005
    SA13xx - P45 - January 2006
    SV01xx - PM45 - Purch Oct 2008
    SV14xx - PM45 - Purch Jul 2009
    Ruger Super Single Six
    Dan Wesson 357 Mag Revolver, with 6" & 3" barrels
    Kahr P45
    S&W M&P 9mm w/CT Grip
    Kel-Tec P-3AT w/CT Laser
    Glock G27 w/CT Grip
    Kahr PM9094 w/CT Laser
    NRA Life Member

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    Thumbs up

    Thank you for posting this for our members! It definitely belongs in a sticky. I hope you will not mind my making if so.



    John
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    Kahrtalk.com

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    I didn't see anything close to my SS DF44XX .40 SW
    I found my spent shell and it is dated 3/7/2002
    Michigan Registration date 4/09/2002
    Last edited by LaVere; 09-16-2009 at 11:15 AM.

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    IB14xx - PM9 - Date unknown (purch Jun 2009)
    This one is very close to mine, it's IB11xx and the date on the case is 7/22/09 but it's odd that it is an earlier number with a later date on the sticker? Does anyone know where the "born on" date is they are referring to is?
    Last edited by Bigcube; 09-18-2009 at 01:18 PM.

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    Quote Originally Posted by JohnH View Post
    Thank you for posting this for our members! It definitely belongs in a sticky. I hope you will not mind my making if so.



    John
    Happy to help! WIG19 at GlockTalk did all the hard work, I just copied it over since it was felt members here may use it.
    Ruger Super Single Six
    Dan Wesson 357 Mag Revolver, with 6" & 3" barrels
    Kahr P45
    S&W M&P 9mm w/CT Grip
    Kel-Tec P-3AT w/CT Laser
    Glock G27 w/CT Grip
    Kahr PM9094 w/CT Laser
    NRA Life Member

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    K40
    DF5754 made 11-08-2007, but I bought a new on 6-15-2009, The gunstore tell me just come in the K40, they are kahr dealer, why so long from the factory to the gunstore? anyone here can tell me WHY?
    Last edited by cmichael; 10-06-2009 at 05:23 AM. Reason: update

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    Question any newer s/n?

    Just picked up a PM4043 a couple weeks ago with the serial number JA****.
    Anyone have anything similar? If so, when was yours manufactured?
    grassy-us

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    I have a P-40 with the serial # ZAOxxx.Date on the fired case is 03/29/01. Hope this helps.I bought this in May of 2002.

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