Kahr Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Kahr Semi-Auto Double Action Only (DAO) Pistols

PREMIUM SERIES
T, K, MK (Steel Frame Models)
TP, KP & PM (Polymer Frame Models)
VALUE SERIES
CT, CW & CM (Polymer Frame Models)
WARNING!
READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND THIS MANUAL BEFORE REMOVING THIS FIREARM FROM ITS PACKAGE.
THIS PISTOL WILL FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED!
IT SHOULD BE CONSIDERED LOADED AND READY TO FIRE UNTIL THE MAGAZINE HAS BEEN REMOVED AND THE
CHAMBER HAS BEEN CHECKED TO VERIFY THAT THE FIREARM IS UNLOADED.
BE SURE TO READ AND FULLY UNDERSTAND ALL IMPORTANT SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS SHOWN IN RED TYPE.
DISCHARGING FIREARMS IN POORLY VENTILATED AREAS, CLEANING FIREARMS, OR HANDLING AMMUNITION
MAY RESULT IN EXPOSURE TO LEAD OR OTHER SUBSTANCES KNOWN TO THE STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILATION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
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Contents Page
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2
GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
PRIMARY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (K, T Series) . . . . 4
PARTS LISTING (K, T Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4
PARTS SCHEMATIC (K, T Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT
(TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PARTS LISTING (TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PARTS SCHEMATIC (TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series). . . . . . . . . . 7
TECHNICAL DATA/STANDARD EQUIPMENT (P380, CT380 & CW380). . 8
PARTS LISTING (P380, CT380 & CW380). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8
PARTS SCHEMATIC (P380, CT380 & CW380). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (External Safety) . . . . . 10
PARTS LISTING (External Safety) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
PARTS SCHEMATIC (External Safety). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (MK Series) . . . . . 12
PARTS LISTING (MK Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12
PARTS SCHEMATIC (MK Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13
HOW THE KAHR PISTOL FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14
SIGHTS & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15
LOADING & FIRING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16
UNLOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
BREAK-IN PERIOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
DISMANTLING & REASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE & REASSEMBLY. . . 22
CHECKING SAFETY DEVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23
NOTE REGARDING PRIMER INDENT AND DISTORTED SPENT CASES. . 23
EXTRACTOR AS A LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . 23
KAHR EXTERNAL SAFETY &
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR (LCI) MODEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
CLEANING & LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24
NOTES ON RELIABILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
WARRANTY & LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26
SERVICE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
KAHR MODEL LEGEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27
WARRANTY STATEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
Always assume that the KAHR Pistol or any
other firearm is loaded and capable of being
discharged until you, the handler, have personally verified the fact. Until the magazine is
removed and you have inspected the chamber and completed the unloading procedure
as presented on page 17, the firearm must be
considered loaded and capable of being fired.
Never transport a loaded firearm.
To reduce the possibility of an accidental discharge, do not place your finger on the trigger until the firearm is pointed at the target
and you intend to fire. When handling, carrying or holstering the pistol be sure that the
trigger cannot be snagged by a foreign object. This can discharge the pistol.
If you dont want the firearm to fire, keep
your finger off the trigger.
When firing with a two hand grip, keep the
thumb of the weak hand on the weak hand
side of the firearm, never behind the slide or
under the magazine.
Before using the KAHR Pistol, completely read and fully understand the operating
instructions and safety information in this
manual. If you have difficulty understanding
anything in this manual, call Kahr Technical
Support at (508) 795-3919 or seek qualified
instruction in the safe use of the KAHR Pistol
and other handguns.
Any firearm, including the KAHR Pistol, is a
dangerous device. All firearms must be safely stored to prevent access by unauthorized
persons, especially children.
Important Safety Information

Caution:
Law enforcement, military personnel and certain individuals may
choose, for self defense purposes, to disregard or override several
of the following safety instructions. To assure safety under these
special situations, proper initial combat oriented training with
periodically scheduled retraining, which stresses safe tactical
procedures, is strongly recommended.
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Caution:
Failure to observe safety instructions in this manual can result in
property damage, personal injury or death.
Caution:
Prior to loading and firing, carefully read and understand this
instruction manual. It gives basic advice on the proper handling
and functioning of the Kahr Pistol.
Always store ammunition separately from

firearms.
This manual is applicable only to the KAHR
Pistol with which it was included. All instructions, warnings and precautions are not applicable to any other make or model.
For all sales contracts with KAHR, the place
of jurisdiction shall be Delaware, and Delaware State Law shall be applicable.
GENERAL DESCRIPTION
The KAHR self-loading pistol, incorporates
the key features most desired in a personal
defensive handgun:
Low overall weight
Extremely compact size
Outstanding quality of
materials and workmanship
The KAHR Pistol is a mechanically-locked,
recoil operated pistol with an automatic
striker block and a trigger-cocking (D/A
Only) action.
Each round is automatically loaded until the
magazine is empty. The slide is then held
open by the slide stop lever.
PRIMARY FEATURES
The KAHR Pistol trigger system allows the
shooter to quickly bring the pistol into action.
The striker is automatically held under partial
tension after each round and is fully secured
by a passive striker block until the trigger is
fully depressed.
The slide stop lever and the magazine catch
are easily operated with the shooting hand.
The KAHR Pistol frame is uniquely designed
to position the shooting hand as close to
the center line of the bore as possible. This
provides the benefit of greater control and a
perceived reduction in recoil.
High quality materials and sophisticated
computerized manufacturing technology
employed in the construction of the KAHR
Pistol assure superior quality and unfailing
reliability.
Technical specifications may be altered without notice.
KAHR, K40, MK9, MK40, P40, P45, PM9, PM40, PM45, P380, CT9, CT40, CT45, CT380,
CW9, CW40, CW45, CW380, CM40, CM45 are the registered trademarks of Kahr Arms
and may not be used without permission.
The Kahr Pistol is covered by U.S. Patents:
#5,678,340; #6,401,379
Caution:
Your safety and the safety of your family and others depends
on your safe and mature adoption, development and consistent
employment of SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING PRACTICES.
If you are unfamiliar with firearms, seek further advice through
safe handling courses run by your local gun clubs, approved
instructor, or similar qualified organizations.
Warning:
It is possible that a live round may remain in the chamber when
the magazine has been removed or inserted. Any round in the
chamber will discharge upon pulling the trigger regardless of
whether the magazine is inserted or removed. Therefore, never
leave the pistol unattended, even if the magazine is removed
and exercise extreme caution after removing the magazine.
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Technical Data: K & T Series

Operation:
Locked breech, modified Browning-type recoil lug
Safety Systems:
Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block.
No magazine disconnect or external manual safeties.
Ammunition:
9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W
Trigger Weight:
Approx. 7 pounds
Sights:
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights.
Tritium night sights optional. (K Series)
Rear low-profile 2-dot tritium night sight,
front tritium night sight optional. (T Series)
Length O/A:
6.5 (T9) / 6.6 (T40) / 6.0 (K9) / 6.1 (K40)
Barrel :
3.965, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (T9)
4.0, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (T40)
3.465, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (K9)
3.5, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (K40)
Grips:
Checkered Hogue Pau Ferro wood grips (T Series)
Wraparound, textured rubber (K Series)
Material:
Stainless steel
Finish:
Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel
Polished stainless (Elite models)
Standard Equipment
Protective Polymer Case, Trigger Lock
Parts List
Key & Part Name
Part #
1. Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001
2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002
3. Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004
5. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
6. Recoil Spring Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
8. Striker Block Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008
9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
12. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012
13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
14. Trigger Bar Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014
15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
16. Cocking Cam Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 016
17. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 017
18. Magazine Catch Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
19. Magazine Catch Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 019
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
23. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023
24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
25. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 025
26. Extractor Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 026
27. Extractor Pin - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
29. Slide Stop Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029
30. Slide Stop Spring Retaining Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030
30a. Slide Stop Spring Screw (T9/T40). . . . . . . . . . . 030a
31. Ejector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 032
33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
37. Magazine Base Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037
38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
39. Magazine Follower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 039
40. Grip Screws (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Grips (left & right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041

You must personally verify that the chamber is empty before
field-stripping the firearm for cleaning or any other reason. Never
place your finger on or near the trigger when operating the slide.
Warning:
If the KAHR Pistol or any other firearm is carelessly or improperly
handled, the user could cause an unintentional discharge which
could result in death, serious injury, and/or property damage.
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Caution:
This KAHR product is classified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
and Firearms as a firearm or dangerous weapon. It is therefore,
potentially lethal!
Read this entire instruction manual carefully. It is essential to
follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of
others.
KAHR K, T SERIES
Steel Frame Pistol

Elite Steel Frame Model
24
25
34
21
26
27
20
2
22
33
23
4
13
40
29
14
12
11
29
30
9
19
10
40
18
30a
17
28
15
16
39
41
28
32
31
35
40
41
40
37
36
38
Refer to the separate Parts and Service List for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information.

Warning:
The KAHR Pistol has several design features and internal
mechanical safeties designed to prevent accidental discharges
in the event that the pistol is dropped or receives a severe blow.
Like any mechanical device, when subjected to extreme forces
not normally encountered in sporting, law enforcement, or
military use, a part failure can occur. Therefore, extra care and
strict adherence to the safety instructions and other instructions
contained in this manual are mandatory to minimize the risk of
accidents.
Caution:
The proper and safe function of the KAHR Pistol cannot be assured
if any parts have been altered or modified.
Technical Data: TP, P, PM CT, CW & CM Series

Operation:
Safety Systems:

Ammunition:
9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W / .45 ACP
Trigger Weight:
Approx. 7 pounds
Sights:
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. Tritium night sights

optional. (P, PM Series)
Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer
front sight. Tritium night sights optional. (CT, CW & CM Series)
Length O/A:
6.5 (TP9) / 5.8 (P9) / 5.42 (PM9) / 6.5 (CT9) / 5.9 (CW9) / 5.42 (CM9)
6.5 (TP40) / 6.1 (P40) / 5.47 (PM40) / 6.5 (CT40) / 6.36 (CW40) / 5.47 (CM40)
6.57 (TP45) / 6.07 (P45) / 5.79 (PM45) / 6.6 (CT45) / 6.32 (CW45) / 5.79 (CM45)
Barrel :
3.965, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP9)

3.565, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P9)
3.1, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM9)
4.0 , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT9)
3.565 , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW9)
3.1 , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM9)
4.0, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP40)
3.1, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM40)
4.0, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT40)
3.6, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW40)
3.1, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM40)
4.04, 1-16.38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP45)
3.54, 1-16.38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P45)
3.24, 1-16.38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM45)
4.0, 1-16.38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT45)
3.64, 1-16.38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW45)
3.14, 1-16.38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM45)
Grips / Frame:
Textured polymer
Slide Material:
Stainless steel
Slide Finish:
Standard Equipment
Parts List
Key & Part Name
Part #
1. Polymer Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001
2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002
3. Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004
5. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
5a. Recoil Spring (PM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
6a. Recoil Spring Guide (PM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
18. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer. . . . . . . . . . . 030
31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
34a. Polymer Front Sight (CT, CW and CM Series). . 034a
35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
40. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Side Panel Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
Protective Polymer Case (except CT, CW & CM Series), Trigger Lock

Warning:
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Caution:
potentially lethal!
others.
KAHR TP, CT, P, CW, PM & CM SERIES

Except P380 (see page 8) & Kahr Pistol with External Safety & LCI (see page 10)
Polymer Frame Pistol
3
24
34
CT, CW &
CM Series
33
34a
2
25
PM & CM
5a
26
Recoil Spring
21
7
Closed end
Flange
27
20
22
6
14
6a
11
23
40
13
41
10
1
39
9
12
15
16
31
32
35
29
28
30
17
36
18
37
38

Warning:
The KAHR Pistol has several design features and internal mechanical
safeties designed to prevent accidental discharges in the event that
the pistol is dropped or receives a severe blow.
Like any mechanical device, when subjected to extreme forces not
normally encountered in sporting, law enforcement, or military use,
a part failure can occur. Therefore, extra care and strict adherence
to the safety instructions and other instructions contained in this
manual are mandatory to minimize the risk of accidents.
Caution:
Technical Data: P380, CT380 & CW380

Operation:
Safety Systems:

Ammunition:
.380 ACP
Trigger Weight:
Approx. 7 pounds
Sights:

optional. (P380)
Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer
front sight. (CT380 & CW380)
Length O/A:
4.9 (P380) / 5.52 (CT380) / 4.96 (CW380)
Barrel :

3.0, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT380)
2.58, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW380)
Grips / Frame:
Textured polymer
Slide Material:
Stainless steel
Slide Finish:
Standard Equipment
Protective Polymer Case (except CT380 & CW380), Trigger Lock
Parts List
Key & Part Name

Part #
5a. Recoil Spring (Inner). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
4a. Polymer Front Sight (CT380 & CW380). . . . . . 034a
35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
40. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Side Panel Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
Key & Part Name

Part #
1. Polymer Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001
2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002
3. Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004
5. Recoil Spring (Outer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005

Warning:
8
Caution:
potentially lethal!
others.
KAHR P380, CT380 & CW380
34
24
CT380 &
CW380
33
34a
25
26
27
3
21
20
23
22
4
40
5a
41
41
13
6
12
11
14
10
1
39
32
15
16
35
31
29
28
30
17
36
37
18
38

Warning:
accidents.
Caution:
Technical Data: External Safety &

Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) Model
Operation:
Safety Systems:

External safety lever, no magazine disconnect.
Trigger Weight:
Approx. 7 pounds
Sights:
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights.

Tritium night sights optional.
Grips / Frame:
Textured polymer
Slide Material:
Stainless steel
Slide Finish:
Standard Equipment
Parts List
Key & Part Name
Part #
1. Polymer Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001
2. Barrel (External Safety). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002
3. Slide (External Safety). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004
5. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
6. Recoil Spring Guide Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
Key & Part Name

Part #
13. External Safety Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
40. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Side Panel Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
61. External Safety Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 061
61a. External Safety Lever Retaining Pin . . . . . . . . . . 061
62. External Safety Cam Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 062
63. External Safety Plunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 063
64. External Safety Plunger Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 064
65. LCI Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 065
66. LCI Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 066
67. LCI Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 067

Warning:
10
Caution:
potentially lethal!
others.
KAHR PISTOL
with External Safety & Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI)
34
24
33
65
67
25
66
2
26
27
5
7
20
21
22
4
23
41
12
11
10
1
64
40
14
13
39
9
32
63
16
29
15
31
35
30
28
17
62
61a
61
36
18
37
38

Warning:
accidents.
Caution:
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Technical Data: MK Series
Operation:
Safety Systems:

Ammunition:
9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W
Trigger Weight:
Approx. 7 pounds
Sights:

optional.
Length O/A:
5.3 (MK9) / 5.35 (MK40)
Barrel :
3.0, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (MK9)

3.1, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (MK40)
Grips:
Wraparound, textured nylon
Material:
Stainless steel
Finish:
Matte stainless steel

Polished stainless (Elite models)
Standard Equipment
Parts List
Key & Part Name
Part #
1. Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001
2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002
3. Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004
Key & Part Name

Part #
6. Recoil Spring Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
7. Striker Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007
9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
18. Magazine Catch Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
19. Magazine Catch Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 019
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
24. Extractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .024
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
30. Slide Stop Spring Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030
31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
35. Magazine Tube (6-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring (6-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
37. Magazine Base Lock (6-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037
38. Magazine Base (6-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
40. Grip Screws (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Grips (left & right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
42. Magazine Tube (7-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 042
43. Magazine Spring (7-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 043
44. Magazine Base Lock (7-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 044
45. Magazine Base (7-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 045

Warning:
12
Caution:
potentially lethal!
others.
KAHR MK SERIES
24
Micro-Compact Steel Frame Pistol

Elite Steel Frame Model
25
26
34
27
21
20
33
22
23
40
4
8
13
12
11
10
19
40
18
15
17
14
41
31
39
16
30
29
32
39
28
42
35
40
43
41
40
36
37
44
45
38

Warning:
accidents.
Caution:
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HOW THE KAHR PISTOL FUNCTIONS

FOR TESTING FUNCTION, ALWAYS USE
AN UNLOADED PISTOL WITH AN EMPTY
CHAMBER AND WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE
INSERTED. (as described immediately below)
1. Without placing finger on the trigger, remove
the magazine. Make sure that there is no round
in the chamber by pulling the slide fully to the
rear and carefully checking that the chamber
and bore are empty. The pistol is now unloaded
with the magazine out.
2. Keeping finger off the trigger, cock pistol by
pulling slide fully to its rearmost position and
letting it run forward. The pistol is now partially cocked, i.e. the striker spring is partially tensioned. The trigger is fully forward.
The following describes the functioning of the
KAHR Pistol when it is loaded and fired.
As the trigger is pulled (pressed to the rear), the
internal passive striker block is released, i.e. a
protrusion on the cocking cam lifts the striker
block so that it no longer blocks the striker from
moving forward past the breech face to fire a
chambered round. Simultaneously with this
action, the cocking cam pulls the striker back
from partially tensioned to a fully cocked position under full spring tension. Completing the
rearward pull of the Trigger allows the Cocking
cam to release the Striker. With the Striker Block
lifted, the Striker is free to move fully forward to
contact and fire the cartridge.
The recoil impulse of the fired cartridge moves

the Barrel and Slide backwards. After approximately 1/2 in. of movement to the rear, the camming action of the recoil lug of the Barrel and
the Slide Stop/Locking Pin in the frame pulls
the rear of the barrel down to unlock it from the
Slide. Unlocked, the Slide continues fully to the
rear of its travel. During this rearward travel, the
cartridge is pulled out of the chamber by the
extractor and is then thrown out to the right by
the ejector.
A ramp in the slide rails disengages the Trigger Bar from the Cocking Cam. This allows the
Cocking Cam to reset itself and reactivates the
Striker Block.
The Recoil Spring begins to move the Slide forward toward its original locked position.
As the Slide moves forward:
1. a loaded round is pushed out of the magazine
into the chamber;
2. the Striker is caught and put under partial
tension by the Cocking Cam, and
3. the Barrel is pushed forward and upward,
locking it with the slide.
CAUTION: THE PISTOL WILL NOW FIRE IF THE
TRIGGER IS PULLED.
After the last round has been fired and ejected,
the slide is held open by the Slide Stop Lever.

Warning:
Always keep the firearm unloaded until you are ready to shoot.
When the firearm is loaded do not touch the trigger unless you
intend to fire!
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Warning:
If the KAHR Pistol appears to be operating improperly for any
reason, danger of an unintentional discharge exists. The firearm
must be immediately unloaded and not used until it is repaired.
Make sure that the pistol is properly repaired and checked by
KAHR ARMS or an authorized gunsmith before using it again.
NOTE REGARDING SLIDE RELEASE OPERATION:

When the slide is held open on an empty magazine, the slide release is very hard to depress.
This warns the shooter that the magazine is
empty.
To easily release the slide, either remove the
empty magazine or replace it with a loaded
magazine. Depressing the slide release will then
be much easier.
Striker Block:
In the partially-cocked position, a spring-loaded
Striker Block projects into a recess in the Striker,
preventing it from moving forward. The striker
block is only released when the trigger is fully
pulled to the rear.
Both the front and rear sights are held in place

by the tight fit of the sight to the dovetail. On
the CT, CW and CM Series the polymer front
sight is pinned into the slide and cannot be
moved. Windage (side to side) adjustments are
made by pressing the rear sight in the direction
that you want the bullet placement to move. For
example, if the pistol groups to the left of your
aiming point, move the rear sight to the right.
This will move the bullet placement to the right.
Note: Sight adjustments should be made with a
sight adjustment tool that is designed to move
the sight without damaging the slide, dovetail
cut or the sight itself. When pressing the sights
to make an adjustment, use a non-marring material against the sight and the slide to avoid
damage.
Safety Function of the Cocking

Cam Design and Position:
The forward movement of the Striker is blocked
by the Cocking Cam. Due to the design and
positioning of the Cocking Cam, there is no
way for the Striker to move forward past the
Cocking Cam under normal use unless the
Trigger is pulled.
SIGHTS & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT

These consist of a rear sight which has a white
bar insert under the sighting notch and a front
sight which has a white dot insert.
Windage adjustments are normally made with
the Rear Sight Only.

Safety Rules:
1. Always handle any firearm as if it were loaded to avoid unintended discharges.
2. Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to
shoot.
3. Never take anyones word that any firearm is unloaded. Check
for your-self, with fingers off the trigger, and the firearm pointed in a safe direction.
4. Always be sure barrel and action are clear of obstructions.

First remove the magazine and unload the pistol, then clear
obstructions immediately so that firearm will function correctly
and safely.
5. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger
guard until you are aiming at the target you intend to shoot.
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LOADING & FIRING

WHEN LOADING THE KAHR Pistol, ALWAYS BE
SURE THAT THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN A SAFE
DIRECTION AND THAT THE TRIGGER FINGER
IS OUT-SIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARD AND
WELL AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER.
USE ONLY AMMUNITION OF THE PROPER
CALIBER AS SPECIFIED ON THE FIREARM.
The magazine is filled by pushing individual
rounds into the magazine. Rounds are pushed,
base first, into the front of the magazine. First
press the round down to overcome the pressure
of the magazine spring, then push the partially
inserted round fully to the rear.
Photo 1
Note: be sure that all rounds are pressed fully to

the back of the Magazine.
Insert the magazine into the magazine well at
the base of the grip until the magazine catch
engages fully.
Pull the slide fully to the rear and lock it back using the Slide Stop. Next push down on the Slide
Stop to chamber the first round into the barrel.
Do not chamber a round by pulling back on the
slide and letting go of the slide. This may cause
the slide to not go fully into battery.
Photo 2
age the extractor. Only chamber rounds from
the magazine as described above.
The KAHR Pistol is now ready to fire.
The trigger finger must remain outside the

trigger guard until the target has been identified
and you intend to shoot.
IF YOU PULL THE TRIGGER, THE PISTOL WILL

FIRE.
Note: Do not load an individual round into the

chamber and then close the slide. This can dam-
After the last round has been fired, the slide will
remain open.

6. Never store a loaded firearm. Unload the KAHR Pistol as described on page 17. After verifying that the firearm is empty and
magazine out, point the firearm in a safe direction and pull the
trigger. Store the KAHR Pistol in the provided container in this
condition only.
7. Never shoot at a hard surface, such as a rock, or a liquid surface, such as water. A bullet may ricochet and travel in any direction to strike you or an object that you cannot see.
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8. Always be sure your backstop is adequate to stop and contain

bullets before shooting so that you do not hit anything outside
the range area.
9. Always be sure of your target and the area behind it before
you shoot. A bullet can travel through or past your target up to 1
mile. If in doubt, do not shoot.
Remove the empty magazine by pushing the

magazine catch on the front of the left grip (see
photo #1) and pulling the magazine from the
magazine well. Insert a full magazine and then
push the slide stop lever downward. The KAHR
Pistol is again ready to fire.
UNLOADING
WHEN UNLOADING THE KAHR PISTOL, ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE PISTOL IS POINTED
IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE TRIGGER FINGER IS OUT-SIDE OF THE TRIGGER
GUARD AND WELL AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER.
Remove the magazine by depressing the Magazine Catch on the front of the left grip (see
photo #1) and pulling the magazine from the
magazine well. Pull the Slide fully to the rear to
eject the round which may be in the chamber.
Visually check to ensure that no round remains
in the chamber or barrel.
Allow the Slide to spring forward by releasing it.
After making absolutely sure that the magazine
is removed and the chamber is empty, point the
pistol in a safe direction and pull the trigger to
release tension on the Striker.
CAUTION:
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR KAHR PISTOL IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE AND PRIOR TO CLEANING AND STORAGE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
BREAK-IN PERIOD
The KAHR Pistol must run through an initial
break-in period before achieving fully reliable
feeding and functioning. The pistol should not
be considered fully reliable until after it has fired
200 rounds.
DISMANTLING & REASSEMBLY

BEFORE DISMANTLING OR CLEANING THE
KAHR PISTOL, BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
PISTOL IS UNLOADED (Follow the unloading
instructions on page 17).
For normal cleaning, the KAHR Pistol should
only be dismantled into its main components:
Slide
Barrel
Recoil Spring with Recoil Spring Guide
Frame
Magazine
DO NOT DISMANTLE THE PISTOL FURTHER
THAN THE MAIN COMPONENTS DESCRIBED
ABOVE (except Magazine). To do so may create
an unsafe condition and affect the pistols
Warranty.
For maintaining and cleaning the KAHR Pistol,
use only high quality, commercially available
cleaning equipment, solvents and lubricants.

10. Always put a responsible and competent person in charge to
maintain safety and discipline when a group is firing on a range
to reduce the likelihood of accidents.
11. Always carry a firearm empty and open while at a public, or
private range, until you are ready to fire. Keep it pointed towards
the backstop during loading, firing, and unloading.
12. Never leave a firearm unattended. Anyone, especially a child,

may fire it.
13. Never use a firearm that fails to function properly and never
force a jammed action, as the jammed round may discharge.
14. Always transport the KAHR Pistol unloaded with the trigger
untensioned (See page 17) in a locked case.
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Dismantling (K Series)
The KAHR Pistol is dismantled to its main components in the following steps:
Photo 3a
K Series
1. Remove the magazine and visually check to be

sure that the chamber is empty by pulling back
the slide. (photo #1 and photo #2 on page 16.)
2. Draw the Slide about 3/4 inch to the rear so
that the relief cut in the slide aligns with the
Slide Stop. (see photo #3a)
Photo 3b
K Series
3. Tap the Slide Stop out of the pistol from right

to left with a light, non-marring hammer or plastic screwdriver handle. (see photo #3b)
4. Ease the slide forward under Recoil Spring
tension.
5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the trigger
to release the Striker, then relax pressure on the
Trigger and push the Slide forward off of the
Frame.
6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5) is
carried out as follows:
Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slightly
forward with the thumb and lift it clear of the
recoil lug.
CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVING
THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRING
IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDE
AND CAUSE INJURY!
7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide with Recoil Spring from slide. (see photo #4)
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE
RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A FACTORY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THE RECOIL
SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONE WAY
ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSED END
MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THE REAR
OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. IMPROPER
REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
FIREARM AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER.
8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly
forward, then lift and pull it rearward out of the
slide. (see photo #5)

15. Failure to fire:
Keep the firearm pointed toward the target and wait 30 seconds
after if fails to fire. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has occurred,
round should fire within 30 seconds. If round does not fire, remove the magazine, eject the round and check for an obstruction. Then, examine the primer. If firing pin indent on primer is
light, off center, or nonexistent, have the firearm examined by a
competent gunsmith. If the firing pin indent on primer appears
normal (like similar previously fired rounds) the ammunition
may be at fault.
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Segregate misfired round from other live ammunition and empty cases, and continue firing.
Note: Dispose of misfired round in accordance with ammunition
manufacturers instructions.
16. Never discharge a firearm near an animal unless it is trained
to accept the noise. A startled animal could injure itself or cause
an accident.
17. Never walk, climb, follow a companion or hunt with your pistol
in your hand and ready to fire (in battery).
Reassembly (K Series)
First, assemble the slide components reversing
the order in which they were dismantled. Then,
before installing the Slide onto the Frame, do
the following:
Make sure that the Recoil Guide Rod and Spring
are parallel to the slide rails and not off to one side.
Note: Be sure that the smaller diameter closed end
of the Recoil Spring is against the flange on the
rear of the Recoil Spring Guide. (see photo #6a)
Next, without depressing the Trigger, move the
Slide assembly just far enough onto the frame
to partially insert the Slide Stop through both
the Frame and the kidney shaped hole in the
Barrels recoil lug.
Photo 4
Photo 6a
Closed end
Flange
Note: Carefully press down on the front of the

Ejector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoid
interference as the Slide moves onto the Frame.
Then, pull the slide rearward to line up the Slide
Stop with the relief cut in the Slide. (see photo
#3a) Finally, push the Slide Stop in until it clicks
into position.
If problems occur during assembly, remove the
slide and recheck the instructions above. If the
Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame, do
not force it as this could cause damage and may
void the Warranty.
Dismantling (T, TP, CT, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series)
These KAHR Pistols are dismantled to their main
components in the following steps:
Photo 5
1. Remove the Magazine and visually check to

be sure that the chamber is empty by pulling
back the Slide. (see photo #1 and #2 on page 16)
Note (for Kahr Pistol w/ External Safety & LCI Only):
When dismantling the pistol, the External Safety Lever
must be in FIRE Mode.
(see right photo)
Fire mode

18. When preparing to fire, be sure that the area behind the slide
is free of obstructions (watch your thumb) as the slide will move
back sharply upon firing.
19. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or
during shooting as your vision and judgment can be seriously
impaired, making your gun handling unsafe.
20. Always seek a doctors advice if you are taking medication to

be sure you are fit to shoot and handle a firearm safely.
21. Always wear ear protection when shooting, especially on a
range. Without ear protection, the noise of firing can lead to
cumulative long-term and permanent hearing loss.
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2. Draw the Slide back about 12 inch so that

the small witness marks on the Slide and Frame
align (see circled area in photo #3) and internal projection on the Slide Stop can be seen
through the rear half-moon cutout in side of the
Slide. (see photo #3)
Photo 3
T, TP, CT, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series
Half-moon
cutout
3. Push the pin of the Slide Stop out of the pistol

from right to left. (Use a light, non-marring hammer or plastic screwdriver handle if necessary).
4. Ease the Slide forward under Recoil Spring
tension.
5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the Trigger
to release the Striker, then push the Slide forward off of the Frame.
7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide with Recoil Spring from slide. (see photo #4 on page 19)
NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE
RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A FACTORY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THE RECOIL
SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONE WAY
ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSED END
MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THE REAR
OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. IMPROPER
REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
FIREARM AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER.
8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly
forward, then lift and pull it rearward out of the
slide. (see photo #5 on page 19)
Reassembly (T, TP, CT, P, CW, CM & MK Series)
Note (For P380, CT380 & CW380 only):
Insert closed ends of inner & outer Recoil
Springs against Recoil Spring Guide Rod flange.
(see photo #6 - P380, CT380 & CW380)
Photo 6
P380, CT380 & CW380
Closed end
Flange
6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5 on

page 19) is carried out as follows:
Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slightly
forward with the thumb and lift it clear of the
recoil lug.
CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVING
THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRING
IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDE
AND CAUSE INJURY!
Note: The recoil springs need to be assembled with both

closed ends on same side.
First, assemble the Slide components reversing

the order in which they were dismantled. Then,
before installing the Slide onto the Frame, do
the following:

22. Always wear protective shooting glasses for eye protection.
Do not hold an autoloading pistol near your eye or face as the
slide will move back sharply upon firing.
23. Always make sure that any firearm is unloaded before cleaning, storing or transporting. When handing the KAHR Pistol to
another person, be sure that the slide is locked open with the
magazine removed.
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24. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port,
as spent cartridges are ejected with enough force to cause injury.
25. Never place fingers in the ejection port; they could be injured
by the slide moving forward unintentionally.
26. Never place fingers on a hot slide or barrel during or after
firing, as they could be burned by the hot metal.
Make sure that the Recoil Spring Assembly is

parallel to the Slide rails and not off to one side.
Next, without depressing the Trigger, move the
assembled Slide just far enough onto the Frame
to partially insert the Slide Stop through both the
Frame and the kidney shaped cutout in the Barrels recoil lug. (see photos #9a & 9b on page 22)
Note: Carefully press down on the front of the
Ejector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoid
interference as the Slide moves onto the Frame.
Then, pull the Slide rearward to line up the small
witness marks on the Slide and Frame (see circled area in photo #3). Finally, push the Slide
Stop in until it clicks into position.
Slide and recheck the instructions above.
If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame,
do not force it as this could cause damage and
may void the Warranty.
Compress recoil spring assembly between slide

and barrel lug (see photo #7). Make sure that
the Recoil Spring Assembly is parallel to the
Slide rails and not off to one side.
Photo 7
Flange
position
Kidney
shaped cutout
Note: Be sure that the large flat disc at the rear

of the Recoil Spring Assembly is in the front of
the Barrels recoil lug.
Then, install the slide on frame rails (see photo #8).
Photo 8
Reassembly (PM &CM Series)

Insert closed end of recoil spring against recoil
spring guide rod flange (see photo #6b).
Photo 6b
Closed end
Flange
Next, line up the kidney shaped cutout in the

recoil lug with the opening in the frame. At this
point it may be necessary to line up the back of
the slide with the frame back before inserting the
slide stop. (see photos #9a & #9b on page 22)

27. Only use high-quality commercially manufactured ammunition, in excellent condition and in the correct caliber for your
pistol.
The use of reloaded ammunition will void the Warranty because
reloads or poor quality ammunition may not meet industry specifications (SAAMI and/or NATO), may exceed pressure limits and
could be unsafe.
28. Do not shoot the KAHR Pistol near any part of your body as
the slide will move back sharply upon firing.
29. Always unload the firearm immediately after firing.
30. Do not allow anyone to handle or attempt firing the KAHR
Pistol until they have read and understand this manual.
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Photo 9a
Frame back
Cutout in recoil lug

Slide and recheck the instructions above.
If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame,
do not force it as this could cause damage and
may void the Warranty.
Photo 9b
MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY,
MAINTENANCE & REASSEMBLY
Close-up
Now, carefully insert the Slide Stop at the 4:00

oclock position approx. half way through the
frame opening and the kidney shaped cutout in
the barrel lug (see photo #10). At this point adjust the Slide Stop to the 3:00 oclock position
to allow the slide stop spring to catch the top
of the landing on the slide stop. Make sure the
slide stop does not miss the kidney shaped cutout as this will result in the gun being returned
to the factory for service.
Photo 10
Disassembly
Ensure that the Magazine is unloaded. Insert a
1/8 or smaller pin (or length of stiff wire, etc.)
through the bottom sight holes in the Magazine
Tube (A), between coils of the Magazine Spring
(D). This will contain most of the spring tension
during disassembly. Using a small punch (or
ball-point pen or similar expedient), depress
the locking stud of the Magazine Base Lock (B)
through the hole in the bottom of the Magazine
Base (C) (see photo #12).
Photo 12
Slide stop spring

Slide stop
CAUTION: Keep the slide stop in the 3:00

oclock position to allow the slide stop spring to
catch the top of the landing on the slide stop.
Finally, draw the slide back 1/4 of an inch confirming the slide stop lines up with the halfmoon cutout in the slide. Next, gently push the
slide stop the rest of the way into the frame
opening until it stops (see photo #11).
Photo 11
Slide half-moon
cutout
Push the Magazine Base forward off the Magazine Tube. The pin previously inserted in the
bottom sight holes of the Magazine Tube now
contains the Magazine Spring under some
compression. Point the bottom of the Magazine
Tube in a safe direction, contain the Springs
free end protruding from the bottom with your
thumb, and carefully withdraw the pin from the
Magazine sight holes.
CAUTION! THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER
PRESSURE. Be sure to contain the Spring when
withdrawing the pin to prevent damage and/or
injury. Eye protector should be worn.
Remove the Magazine Spring and Magazine
Follower (E) through the bottom of the Magazine Tube.
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The Magazine is now completely disassembled

(see photo #13). Clean all parts thoroughly
with solvent. Wipe all parts lightly with lubricant-moistened cloth before reassembly.
CAUTION! DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE.
Ensure the empty, reassembled Magazine seats

fully when inserted in the pistol, and ejects freely from its well when the Magazine Catch is depressed.
CHECKING SAFETY DEVICES
Lubricant can penetrate the primer of ammunition

and render it inoperative causing a failure to fire.
The following safety check is to be carried out

at regular intervals and before the pistol is used:
Inspect the Magazine Base and Magazine Base

Lock for cracks. Inspect the Magazine Tube for
cracks or voids in the seam weld area.
With the Slide removed and the Barrel dismantled, the Striker is drawn back manually about
1/4 inch and then eased forward again. The
tip of the Striker must not project beyond the
breech face of the Slide.
Inspect Magazine Follower for chips and cracks.

Check the metal follower pin in the Magazine
Follower for correct depth and tightness of fit
(see photo #13). Ensure that the Magazine Follower moves freely inside the Magazine Tube.
Replace components as required.
Check the Magazine feed lips for distortion,
burrs or nicks, and especially for smoothness at
the magazine catch slot.
Note: Magazines should always be handled
with care. If a Magazine becomes damaged as
a result of being dropped on a hard surface, it
should be replaced. Do not attempt to repair it.
Photo 13
D
E
A
Magazine Follower Pin
Reassembly
After cleaning, inspection and lubrication, reassemble the Magazine in reverse order from
disassembly, again using a pin or wire through
the lowest sight holes to contain the Magazine
Spring for ease of fitting the Magazine Base
Lock and Magazine Base.
Correct
Wrong!
Note: When easing the Striker forward, be careful not to depress the Striker Block which sits
next to the Striker. If it is depressed during the
safety check, it will allow the Striker to project
beyond the breech face.
Note Regarding Primer Indent and Distorted
Spent Cases
Upon examining fired cases,
you may notice that the primer indent appears distorted or
elongated. This is normal for
the striker system design of
the KAHR pistols. You may also notice that the
spent case becomes slightly deformed into the
shape of a D instead of an O shape. This
is considered normal for the KAHR pistol and
is caused by the spent case touching the bottom of the ejection port when exiting the gun.
Neither of these two situations are a cause for
concern and it is not necessary to contact the
service department.
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EXTRACTOR AS A LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR (except P380)

The extractor on all Kahr pistols protrudes
outward from the surface of the slide when
the properly designated caliber ammunition
marked on the barrel is loaded in the chamber.
The extractor is located on the right side of
the slide directly behind the ejection port (see
photo #14). The extractor protrusion allows the
extractor to be used as a loaded chamber indicator (LCI). The extractor protrusion permits
visual and tactile (felt) confirmation of a chambered round.
as it is raised up. Also the operator will be able

to feel the indicator as being out of its normal
resting position as it will not be flush with the
top of the slide, thus warning the operator that
the firearm is loaded.
Empty Chamber
Loaded Chamber
Photo 14
External Safety
SAFETY WARNING
The loaded chamber indicator
should never be used as an unloaded
chamber indicator - meaning that it
should never be used by a firearm
handler to confirm that a chamber is empty, to
the exclusion of manually checking the chamber
as explained on page 17 in the Unloading section
of this manual. The user must know that the surest
method to determine the absence of a round in
the chamber is to visually and manually check the
chamber of the firearm by pulling and locking the
slide to the rear.
KAHR EXTERNAL SAFETY & LOADED

CHAMBER INDICATOR (LCI) MODEL
Loaded Chamber Indicator
This model is designed to provide physical indication if there is a bullet loaded in the chamber.
The product is designed with a lever mounted
on the top of slide. The lever is marked as Indicator in red lettering. When a bullet is chambered it pushes the lever upward and out of
position. The operator will visually see the lever
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This model has, in addition to the internal safety,

an external safety that will prevent the firearm
from firing when the safety is in safe position.
The product has an external lever with two settings. When the lever is pushed completely up
and the red dot is fully visible, the firearm is in
the armed position and ready to fire with the pull
of the trigger. When the lever is pushed down,
and the red dot is hidden the firearm is in safe
position and will not function with the pull of
the trigger. The safety works in the following
manner. When the lever is in down (Safe) position the connecting cam on the lever pushes the
trigger bar out of position, disconnecting it from
the cocking cam. If the trigger is pulled in safe
mode, the cocking cam will not release the striker and the firearm will not fire. When the lever is
pushed up (Fire/armed position) the cam moves
out of place and the trigger bar moves up, again
connecting with the cocking cam. The firearm is
then ready to fire with the pull of the trigger.
Safe Mode
Fire Mode
CLEANING & LUBRICATION

Before the initial shooting of the new KAHR Pistol, the pistol should be disassembled following
the instructions in this manual and cleaned with
a commercial gun cleaning solvent. After each
shooting session, the cleaning process should
be repeated to remove firing residue from the
inside and outside of the Barrel, Slide, Frame
and Magazine.
Once cleaned, all parts should be lightly lubricated with a commercial gun lubricant. Follow solvent and lubricant manufacturers instructions.
The handgun should be kept clean and properly
lubricated at all times. Lubricants can evaporate over time. Therefore, lightly lubricate the
handgun once a month whether or not it has
been fired. Be sure your handgun is FULLY
UNLOADED (Magazine removed and chamber
empty) before performing any cleaning or maintenance.
Note Regarding Lead Bullets / Premium Pistol Only:
Lead (unjacketed) bullets can cause excessive
bore fouling. We do not recommend lead bullets
in Kahr premium pistols with polygonal rifling.
NOTES ON RELIABILITY
If this firearm is to be used in lawful self-defense,
the user must understand that overall reliability
is based upon the interaction of four factors:
handgun, magazine, ammunition and user.
A handgun is only a mechanical device. It can
fail to function properly despite the use of the
finest materials and the greatest possible care
in its design and manufacture. To ensure the
highest level of reliability, we suggest that you
adhere to the following guidelines:
1. Obtain the guidance of a qualified or accredited firearms instructor before using the handgun.
2. Use only the highest quality factory ammunition. Avoid reloads, surplus and budget priced
ammunition as well as any ammunition designed
by its manufacturer for use in carbines or other shoulder-fired firearms. At times, a particular model of handgun will not reliably function
with a specific brand or loading of ammunition.
Selected ammunition should be test fired (100
rounds minimum) to ensure reliability. Also, ammunition manufacturers can make changes to
their ammunition such as substituting a different powder or primer. Consequently, ammunition which proved reliable in the past may suddenly begin to cause malfunctions. Inspect all
ammunition for visible defects before loading it
into the Magazine.
3. Use only Kahr Arms manufactured Magazines. Consider purchasing extra Magazines so
that they may periodically be rotated, allowing
the Magazine Spring to relax. When inserting a
Magazine into the handgun, listen for it to click
into place, then pull down on the Magazine Base
to make sure that it is seated and locked.
4. Improper shooting technique and grip can
cause a variety of malfunctions such as a failure
to properly eject or feed. Also, some loadings
of ammunition are more sensitive to improper
shooting technique or grip than others. Maintain a firm but comfortable grip on the handgun. The shooting arm should supply resistance
to the handgun rather than serving as a shock
absorber.
Warranty & Liability Exclusions
Not withstanding the provisions contained in
any other printed Warranty statement(s) made
by KAHR ARMS or by one of KAHR ARMS affiliates, the following exclusions from Warranty,
among others, shall apply:
1. If the pistol is dismantled by the purchaser
or by third parties further than described in
this manual, and if, as a result of inappropriate
handling or incomplete reassembly, damage or
malfunctions are caused, as a result of which the
safety devices are rendered ineffective, then the
purchaser shall forfeit any claim to guarantee
against damages thereby incurred to persons
or property.
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2. Any change to the basic construction of the

weapon, in particular by the circumvention
of the safety devices, is strictly prohibited for
safety reasons, and precludes the use of the
weapon.
However, some states or localities prohibit this.

If you live in such a location, please have a Federally Licensed Firearms dealer ship the gun. It
will be returned to the dealer after being serviced.
3. No liability whatsoever can be accepted in the

case of criminal misuse, negligence, resale, use
under the influence of drugs or alcohol, modifications, careless handling, etc.
HANDGUNS MUST BE SHIPPED PREPAID

VIA UPS AIR OR FEDEX OVERNIGHT.
HANDGUNS SHIPPED GROUND SERVICE
MAY BE ASSESSED AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE
OF $40.00 AND REPAIR WORK WILL BE
DELAYED. Persons who do not hold a Federal
Firearms License are prohibited by federal law
from shipping a handgun by mail. Handguns
mailed in violation of the law are impounded by
the Post Office.
4. With the Slide removed, it is not permitted

to tension and release the Striker forward since
this could damage the Striker Block.
5. No liability whatsoever can be accepted if the
pistol is fired with any ammunition other than
top-quality, commercially manufactured ammunition of the proper caliber specified on the firearm itself. Inexpertly manufactured or reloaded
ammunition must not be used.
Note: All liability is excluded in the event that
the instructions in this manual are not observed.
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE

Kahr handguns returned to the factory for service or repair should be sent to:
K.A.I.
130 Goddard Memorial Dr.
Worcester, MA 01603
Attn: Service Dept.
Contact Kahr Arms Technical Support Department to receive a Return Authorization number before shipping a firearm to the factory. You
can do this by online (https://www.kahr.com/
kahr-rma.asp) or by calling 508-795-3919.
PISTOLS SHIPPED TO THE FACTORY MUST BE
SENT PREPAID. THE KAHR SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN NOT ACCEPT COLLECT SHIPMENTS.
The Federal Gun Control Act does not prohibit
an individual from shipping a firearm directly to
the manufacturer for service or repair.
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Enclose a letter that includes reference to the

factory Return Authorization Number, your
name, address, telephone number, and serial
number and model of the firearm. Describe in
detail the trouble you have experienced with
your firearm, or the work you wish to have done.
Stating only that the firearm needs repair is
inadequate information. Please enclose copies
of any previous correspondence.
Please do not include holsters, custom grips, or
accessories with any firearm being shipped to
the factory for service.
Service work performed, other than approved
Warranty repairs, will carry a minimum charge
of $65.00 plus a $25.00 return shipping and
handling charge.
Retain your tracking number when shipping
firearms for repair. This will allow you to track
the status of your firearm shipment either by
phone or the website of the carrier. Please allow
three weeks for the return of a handgun.
Kahr Arms ships repaired firearms via FEDEX
Adult Signature Required. Please make sure
the Adult Signature Required from FEDEX is
not waived for your address. If Adult Signature
Required is waived at your address then you
are responsibile for any loss as a result.
KAHR MODEL LEGEND

SERVICE ASSISTANCE
Should service be required, go to the
Kahr website for the Return Authorization request form (https://www.
kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp) or call the
Kahr Arms Customer Service Dept.
at (508) 795-3919 or Fax: (508) 7957046, giving full details of the problem
you have experienced, date of purchase and dealer from whom the pistol
was purchased.
If Kahr ArmsCustomer Service recommends that the pistol be returned to
the factory for service, you will receive
a factory Return Authorization Number. Ship the unloaded pistol, prepaid
via UPS AIR or FEDEX OVERNIGHT,
with a copy of the sales receipt and
Return Authorization Number to:
K.A.I.
130 Goddard Memorial Dr.
Worcester, MA 01603
Attn: Service Dept.
Parts & Accessories Ordering
Fax: (508) 795-7046
Web Address: www.kahr.com
E-mail: [email protected]
Online Return Authorization
Request Form:
https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp
TP: Polymer Frame, 3.965~4.04 Barrel

KP: Polymer Frame, 3.54~3.6 Barrel

2.53 Barrel (.380 ACP Models)
PM: Polymer Frame, 3.1~3.24 Barrel
KT: Steel Frame, 3.965~4.0 Barrel
K: Steel Frame, 3.465~3.5 Barrel
M: Steel Frame, 3.0~3.1 Barrel
CT: Polymer Frame,4.0 Barrel

CW: Polymer Frame, 3.565~3.64 Barrel

CM: Polymer Frame, 3.0~3.14 Barrel
1st Three Numbers
454: .45 ACP
414: .40 S&W (with External Safety & LCI)
404: .40 S&W
919: 9mm (with External Safety & LCI)
909: 9mm
383: .380 ACP
4th Number
0: Carbon Steel, Black Oxide*
1: Carbon Steel, Nickel Finish*
2: Carbon Steel, Black T Finish*
3: Matte Stainless Steel
4: Blackened Stainless Steel
6: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite98*
8: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite2003
* Discontinued
Letters at end
A: Inventory management nomenclature that currently has no meaning and is no longer applicable.
N: Tritium Night Sights
Refer to the separate Parts and Service

List for complete parts and service
pricing and ordering information.
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Limited Warranty
This LIMITED WARRANTY has been drafted to comply with the MAGNUSON-MOSS
WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT ACT which is effective for
goods manufactured on or after December 31, 1976. Kahr Arms warrants that this firearm
was originally manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship.
Kahr Arms agrees to correct for five years any defect in the Kahr Value Series (CW,CM,
CT models) for the original purchaser by repair or replacement (with same or comparable
quality model). A service and/or handling charge may be applied.
Kahr Arms agrees to correct for the lifetime any defect in the Kahr Premium Series or the
Kahr Gen2 Premium series for the original purchaser by repair or replacement (with same
or comparable quality model). A service and/or handling charge may be applied.
THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE FIREARM HAS BEEN ABUSED, MISUSED, DAMAGED
BY ACCIDENT, FIRED WITH HANDLOADED AND/OR RELOADED OR IMPROPER
AMMUNITION OR WITH AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE BARREL, OR DAMAGED THROUGH
FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AS DESCRIBED
IN THIS MANUAL. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OF ANY
PARTS, INCLUDING METAL, WOOD, PLASTIC, RUBBER AND OTHER MATERIALS
SURFACE FINISH OR IF UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR AND/OR ALTERATION HAS BEEN
PERFORMED.
The terms of the Warranty cannot be changed except in writing by an officer of Kahr Arms.
Wholesalers and Dealers (unless a Kahr Arms authorized Warranty repair station) are not
authorized to make any Warranty repair or adjustment on behalf of Kahr Arms.
This Warranty gives only the original retail purchaser specific legal rights. Other rights may
also be available which may vary from state to state.
Should repair be required for this firearm, go to the Kahr website for the Return
Authorization request form (https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp), or call the Kahr Arms
Customer Service Dept. at Tel: (508) 795-3919 or Fax: (508) 795-7046 and request a
Return Authorization Number. Provide full details of the defect or malfunction, date of
purchase and dealer from whom the firearm was purchased. Then, send the unloaded
pistol, prepaid via UPS AIR or FEDEX OVERNIGHT, with a copy of the sales receipt and
Return Authorization Number to:
K.A.I. Service Dept.
130 Goddard Memorial Drive, Worcester, MA 01603
E-mail Address: [email protected]
Web Address: www.kahr.com
2016, Kahr Firearms Group
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Kahr Semi-Auto Double Action Only (DAO) Pistols

Important Safety Information

Always store ammunition separately from

Technical Data: K & T Series

Important Safety Information

Steel Frame Pistol

Important Safety Information

Technical Data: TP, P, PM CT, CW & CM Series

Locked breech, modified Browning-type recoil lug

Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block.

9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W / .45 ACP

Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. Tritium night sights

3.965, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP9)

Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel

Protective Polymer Case (except CT, CW & CM Series), Trigger Lock

Important Safety Information

KAHR TP, CT, P, CW, PM & CM SERIES

Important Safety Information

Technical Data: P380, CT380 & CW380

Locked breech, modified Browning-type recoil lug

Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block.

Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. Tritium night sights

4.9 (P380) / 5.52 (CT380) / 4.96 (CW380)

2.53, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P380)

Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel

Key & Part Name

Key & Part Name

Important Safety Information

KAHR P380, CT380 & CW380

Polymer Frame Pistol

Important Safety Information

Technical Data: External Safety &

Locked breech, modified Browning-type recoil lug

Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block.

Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights.

Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel

Key & Part Name

Important Safety Information

Important Safety Information

Technical Data: MK Series

Locked breech, modified Browning-type recoil lug

Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block.

9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W

Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. Tritium night sights

5.3 (MK9) / 5.35 (MK40)

3.0, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (MK9)

Wraparound, textured nylon

Matte stainless steel

Key & Part Name

Important Safety Information

Micro-Compact Steel Frame Pistol

Important Safety Information

HOW THE KAHR PISTOL FUNCTIONS

The recoil impulse of the fired cartridge moves

Important Safety Information

NOTE REGARDING SLIDE RELEASE OPERATION:

Both the front and rear sights are held in place

Safety Function of the Cocking