Picked up my used K9 today

chipD · #1 03-29-2012, 07:16 PM

I got my NYPD K9 out of layaway today. They gave me 50 rounds of PMC 115grn ammo and a range pass to test it out before I took it home. The K9 had no malfunctions I was shooting at around thirty feet and the rounds were hitting center about two inches low. The firearm is accurate, I just need some trigger time to correct the low shots.
I did not find the recoil to be a problem at all, closer to a full frame then one would think. Overall I really like this gun well made and a nice smooth trigger. I am happy with the way I shot being the first time out with this style of trigger system. With time and a bit of practice I think the 2 inch low shooting will be corrected. I took a quick snapshot of it when I got home from the LGS.

cruzan · #2 03-29-2012, 07:29 PM

Nice looking gun - I just picked up my NYPD K9 too, just submitted the thread. Congratulations and enjoy!

Tinman507 · #3 03-29-2012, 07:38 PM

Good luck with it. Mine is a dream to shoot. Make sure to do a full slide strip down and clean out the striker channel and ejector. I doubt mine was ever cleaned. CRUDDY. But it's looking great now. It's now my EDC.

wyntrout · #4 03-29-2012, 09:15 PM

Congrats! When I got my K9, it was my first and only Kahr for about 12 years. I ordered it at a gun shop with a range and when it came in I couldn't hit the danged target. I asked one of the employees to check it out. Bang! Dead center at 7 yards or so. Sheepishly I took the gun back and tried a little harder with the new trigger. 12 years later I got my first polymer the PM9... terrific gun, but you have to learn how to shoot the Kahr DAO trigger. I can shoot a lot better with my K9 after all of the practice with my other Kahrs.

Wynn

Shadow Catcher · #5 03-29-2012, 10:56 PM

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Originally Posted by chipD

I got my NYPD K9 out of layaway today. They gave me 50 rounds of PMC 115grn ammo and a range pass to test it out before I took it home. The K9 had no malfunctions I was shooting at around thirty feet and the rounds were hitting center about two inches low. The firearm is accurate, I just need some trigger time to correct the low shots.
I did not find the recoil to be a problem at all, closer to a full frame then one would think. Overall I really like this gun well made and a nice smooth trigger. I am happy with the way I shot being the first time out with this style of trigger system. With time and a bit of practice I think the 2 inch low shooting will be corrected. I took a quick snapshot of it when I got home from the LGS.

Nice gun.

One thing worth doing for the peace of mind - order a spring kit from Wolff and replace the recoil and striker spring (I like the 5#), and all your mag springs.

It will cost you maybe $20, and the knowledge that everything is up to snuff is worth it.

Shadow Catcher

chipD · #6 03-30-2012, 04:27 AM

Thanks for the info folks. I have downloaded the slide breakdown PDF and it's funny springs were mentioned as I thought about those while it was in layaway. I did have concern about this purchase as I had put a new CW9 in layaway and switched it for the used K9. That all went to the way side yesterday after the short 50 round range session that went flawless with a used firearm strait out of the display case. I have to give cudos to the LGS as they gave me thirty dollars tax back, a free 50 round box of ammo and free range pass. All in all with the night sights, free ammo, range pass 429 out the door makes me a happy camper.

downtownv · #7 03-30-2012, 07:56 AM

My NYPD was serial # ar 55** Kahr folks said born on date 9/01
How bout you others that bought these?

chipD · #8 03-30-2012, 08:03 AM

Hi downtownnv, mine is ar64xx, I looked on a serial thread and didn't see it so I don't when mine was born.

Old Salt · #9 03-30-2012, 05:13 PM

Cool now your going to have to watch on AMC tonight, (The Brave One) with Jodie Foster. She uses a K9 to take care of a lot of Bad Guys in New York. The subway scene is my favorite.

jocko · #10 03-30-2012, 05:24 PM

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Originally Posted by chipd

hi downtownnv, mine is ar64xx, i looked on a serial thread and didn't see it so i don't when mine was born.

2002

Mu used K9 is vintage ar73xx, made around 2003. goes bang every tme, I had it magna ported. shoots like a dream. Ur K9 shouldhave the premier all rubber grips on it. cherish those, they are the best IMO. MY K9 has tne nypd trigger and I shoot it much better than my PM9 MUCH BETTER.