Is K9 Elite Still Being Produced? (K9098)

[skiflydive]

I have a K9 Elite 03 with aftermarket wood grips. Definitely my barbecue gun. I guess I never knew there was a K9 and an Elite03. What's the difference?

[Old No7]

I have a K9 Elite 03 with aftermarket wood grips. Definitely my barbecue gun. I guess I never knew there was a K9 and an Elite03. What's the difference?

Maybe I am mistaken...

But I think it's the trigger system... My K9 (bought used) had the original "NYPD" heavy trigger pull, but I bought some Kahr parts to upgrade it to a much better trigger.

We'll see what others say about this...

Old No7

[skiflydive]

OK I did some Sherlock work. Its mostly that the Stainless is polished uniformly to a satin finish. It's gorgeous! I wonder if there are any Elites with black finish slides? There"s some mention about the NYPD trigger but all I know is my trigger gauge says 6-7 lbs and it is a smooth as smooth can be.

[berettabone]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/11010...odal-view-item

[berettabone]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1099794477

[skiflydive]

https://www.gunbroker.com/item/1099794477

Not an Elite 03

[187911]

Those MK9 retail prices take me a bit aback. Do folks actually pay anywhere near that?
Glad I'm not in the market for one. Of my 4 Kahrs - 2 steel, 2 poly - and despite it not making much sense to me, I shoot the MK the most accurately.

They all retail for a lot , a LOT more than 99.95% of people are willing to pay. It's just not sustainable. Most buy used. All of my K's and MK's were purchased from $300 - $350 with the exception of my K9 that was $500 used. I purchased the K9 during the time Kahrs were still really popular. I would NEVER pay over ~$450 for one new or used. Other than that, the Elites aren't worth it, IMHO. All you're getting is a mismatch type of finish and the "elite" engraving.

I like the regular non elite version. The K40 in the pics was $340 used manufactured in 2014, so it's over a decade old. I periodically pull out some high grit wet sand paper and Mothers Polish to keep it looking brand new. Takes all of a few minutes. I can't remove scratches and rub marks on the Elite without completely removing the beadblast aka "Elite" part of the finish.

[berettabone]

Not an Elite 03

I know.............reading is fundamental.....................

[FreeMe]

IIRC, the Elites also come with beveled mag well. The "Elite" trigger, at some point I can't recall, became the standard trigger for all K, P, T, and C Kahrs.