MK9 Ultimate

[Transporter]

Hey Fellas,

There is the MK9, the MK9 Elite and now...the MK9 Ultimate (With Lakeline G10 grips!). What do you think?

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The links come up as downloads for me, so let's just add the photos here - GB
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[Alfonse]

Looks nice. I really like the added texture on the front strap. I couldn't get the first link to work, but could open up the next two photos.

There was a guy who had front strap corrosion on his MK9, adding texture like that would have made any pits he had there invisible.

[Transporter]

I'll fix that link. Additionally the frame and internals were coated with NP3 Plus, so that might also inhibit the pitting. The stippling on the front makes a big difference in grip.

[Alfonse]

I'll fix that link. Additionally the frame and internals were coated with NP3 Plus, so that might also inhibit the pitting. The stippling on the front makes a big difference in grip.

NP3 is supposed to be awesome. I've never even seen it.

[MrToad]

That's a beaut!

[laserfish]

Absolutely beautiful!

[airny]

Outstanding....

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[CPTKILLER]

Interesting.

[piguy]

What do I think? I think I want one.

[Bawanna]

Very nice! I too love a textured front strap weather it be stippling or checkering, makes a world of difference.

NP3 is good stuff, seems to wear like iron. We have a few officer guns that have had the treatment. Sadly I haven't had any done and the department won't allow me to get any done on their dime.

Robar has a whole bunch of department dimes for other stuff though.

You had the slide coated as well did you not? Roguard maybe?

Thanks GB for posting the pics, your on top of stuff as usual. All takes time and your very much appreciated. We don't tell you that near often enough.

[Big Sexy]

Absolutely beautiful, Transporter! Is the black finish on the slide salt bath nitriding, Cerakote, or?

[Estropelic]

I'm curious to know who did the front grip stippling.

[Transporter]

Hi Guys, been a while since I originally posted the pics with the custom MK9 treatments. Thought I would update a couple of years later how the custom work on the MK9 has held up. It has seen many global and extreme environments to be sure.

First, the black Roguard treatment on the slide. I am absolutely amazed how good Roguard is--I fully expected it to wear down with innumerable holster draws and gear slings. The gun slide looks absolutely new. A+.

NP3 Plus. I had been forever curious how well a full steel gun would weather life's many storms with NP3 Plus. And whether it would actually lead to not needing to oil the gun at all. If you remember, I NP3 Plus'd the whole steel frame and metal parts, including the external barrel. The barrell does show abrasion marks from use, and one slight spot on the frame just below the slide lock from use as a real, extreme environment carry gun. I had dropped this gun 20 meters once while climbing in Monument Valley, but no damage from that adventure. So it it not 100% flawless. However, it did not in any case expose the steel, and it maintained the coating protection of the origninal steel material. I expected it to be good, but not this robust.

As for eliiminating oil altogether--the original objective of the NP3 Plus. I still oil the gun, but honestly I do not think I need to. It cleans so easily I just wipe it off with a kleenex is just fine. It's lived up to its billing in my case with the MK9. Enjoy!

[Transporter]

I should also mention that the Lakeline grips. Well, they are exactly the same as when I purchased them for the MK. Nothing damages them--no heat, humidity, impact, etc. Very well done!

[BirdsThaWord]

I should also mention that the Lakeline grips. Well, they are exactly the same as when I purchased them for the MK. Nothing damages them--no heat, humidity, impact, etc. Very well done!
Thanks for that info/update. Sounds like some good stuff, and youre MK looks super nice!

[7shot]

Sweet looking pistol ya got there!

[Wlfman13]

Transporter,

I joined this forum in 2012, but somehow missed your post in 2016, and the follow-up responses, until now.

I could go into considerable detail, with regard to my opinion(s) of your MK9. However, I can sum it up quickly, I think. If you had posted, “For Sale! Post your offers!”, I might have been willing to unload THREE guns to buy that one.

Thank you for going through the “trouble” to update/modify the gun, letting us know about what you did and why, and then following up with a “long-term review” two years later. I’m willing to bet that your update to this thread has caused at least one person’s (other than me) “wheels to start turnin’”.

-Wlf

[Transporter]

Can you dig it? I love the look and feel of the Pierce Grip on the MK Mag. I NP3+'d the 6-round mag to match the frame.
https://1drv.ms/u/s!AuCEWHn_HJlKg4c1OqqiqWCFW90rlw

[Transporter]

Thanks guys--you too Wlfman13--for the nice notes. The MK is a curious beast--it shoots like a much larger gun, so solid. Yet it is heavy for carry. Hence the PM9 craze a decade ago. The MK is just such a phenomenal pistol in its own right, and does not get the credit deserved.

Aftermarket: You guys and Lakeline nailed the grip scales (Kudos, brother!) and recoil springs. The polymer scales of the stock grip from Kahr completely suck. I am hoping I can show my gun to Justin at some point and further inspire him with a Kahr that achieves the triumverate: runs, holds, and shoots as a world class gun. Yes, we know it is not the PM9 and light to carry. It's heavy--and so well balanced--this is a BMW M3 gun. A halo gun. And I can dig it every day, especially when I shoot it with the perfect stock trigger and balanced weight!

Justin, I am in Arizona! My wife and I would love for you to visit us, eat Shelly's ginseng chicken with us, and check out my ultimate MK9! Say YES!

[boscobarbell]

....this is a BMW M3 gun.

Great description. To my eyes, it is also arguably the most underrated pistol currently on the market.

[linksrds]

I have the MK9 Elite series 03 which I dearly love. But that you one have is awesome!!!!

[SKSears]

Transporter thanks for the pictures and all the information you provided, you pistol is beautiful! I got lucky last week and found an MK40 elite03 at my LGS. I agree with you about the factory grips. I also added Lakeline grips and a Pearce grip extension .Made a world of difference. Who did the work on your pistol? It looks fantastic! Thanks, Sears

[linksrds]

Nice!