KAHR ARMS

Current manufacturer established in 1993 with corporate headquarters located in Greeley, PA. Previously located in Blauvelt, NY. Manufacturing is also located in Greeley, PA. Previously located in Worchester, MA.
Kahr order number nomenclature is as follows:
M= Steel frame, 3-3.1 in. barrel, PM= Polymer frame, 3.1-3.24 in. barrel, KP= Polymer frame, 3.54-3.6, 2.53 in. barrel, K= Steel frame, 3.465-3.5 in. barrel, TP=Polymer frame, 3.965-4.04 in. barrel, KT= Steel frame, 3.965-4 in. barrel,CM= Polymer frame, 3-3.14 in. barrel, CW= Polymer frame, 3.65-3.64 in. barrel, CT= Polymer frame, 4-4.04 in. barrel.
First three numbers - 383= .380 ACP, 909= 9mm, 919= 9mm with External Safety, 404= .40 S&W, 414= .40 S&W with External Safety, 454= .45 ACP.
4th number - 0= Carbon steel, black oxide (disc.), 1= Carbon steel, nickel finish (disc.), 2= Carbon steel, black T finish (disc.), 3= Matte stainless steel, 4= Blackened stainless steel, 6= Polished stainless steel, Elite98 (disc.), 8= Polished stainless steel, Elite.
Letters at end - A= Required for certain older inventory items, N= Tritium night sights, NOVAK= Novak low profile Tritium night sights
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KAHR ARMS Models

9mm Para. cal., DAO, compact design, polymer frame with black or Kryptek Camo (mfg. 2017-2021) finish, 3 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., matte stainless, Cerakote Burnt Bronze (mfg. 2017 only), or Cerakote Armor Black (Kryptek Camo frame only, mfg. 2017-2021) slide, adj. white bar-dot combat sights, adj. white bar-dot day rear and pinned in polymer front night sight (new 2016), or adj. white two-dot rear and pinned in polymer front sights, textured polymer grips, 14 oz. New 2011.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, compact, black polymer frame, 3 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., stainless steel slide, white 3-dot sights, Pachmayr tactical grip glove, Pearce finger rest extension, Tungsten Cerakote finish on slide, trigger, and slide stop lever. Mfg. 2017 only.
.40 S&W cal., 3 in. barrel, black polymer frame with matte stainless slide, CW configuration, includes one mag. Mfg. 2012-2020.
.45 ACP cal., DAO, 3.3 in. barrel, black polymer frame, 5 shot mag., matte stainless steel or Cerakote Armor Black (CM45 exclusive, mfg. 2018 only) slide, drift adj. white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight, black textured polymer grip, 17.3 oz. New 2013.
.45 ACP cal., black polymer frame, 3 1/4 in. barrel, 5 shot mag., white 3-dot sights, Pachmayr tactical grip glove, Pearce finger rest extension, Tungsten Cerakote finish on slide, trigger, and slide stop lever. Mfg. 2017 only.
.380 ACP cal., DAO, 3 in. barrel, 7 shot mag., black polymer frame, matte stainless steel or gold (mfg. 2018-2020) slide, adj. combat rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight, textured black polymer grip, 11.44 oz. New 2015.
.380 ACP cal., DAO, black polymer frame, 3 in. barrel, 7 shot mag., matte stainless steel slide, white 3-dot sights, with or w/o Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove, Pearce finger rest extension, Tungsten Cerakote finish on slide, trigger, and slide stop lever, 11.44 oz. Mfg. 2017, reintroduced 2019-2020.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, 4 in. barrel, 8 shot mag., black polymer frame, polymer frame with black carbon fiber print (mfg. 2017-2020), or Kryptek camo finished frame (mfg. 2017-2021), matte stainless steel or Cerakote Armor Black (with Kryptek camo only, mfg. 2017-2021) slide, "Browning-type" recoil lug, passive striker block, no magazine disconnect, black textured polymer grips, drift adj. white bar-dot combat rear and pinned in polymer front sights or rear day and front night sights (new 2016), 18.5 oz. New 2015.
.40 S&W cal., 4 in. barrel, black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide, CW configuration, ships in cardboard box with one mag. Mfg. 2014-2020.
.45 ACP cal., 4.04 in. barrel, black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide, CW configuration, ships in cardboard box with one mag. New 2014.
.22 LR cal., 2 5/8 in. barrel, black polymer frame, 10 shot mag., matte stainless steel slide, with or without rear day sight and front night sight (new 2016), 10.2 oz. New 2013.
.380 ACP cal., polymer frame with black, black carbon fiber print (mfg. 2017-2020), or Kryptek Camo (mfg. 2017-2021) finish, 2 5/8 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., matte stainless steel, Burnt Bronze, or Cerakote Armor Black (Kryptek Camo frame only, mfg. 2017-2021) slide, with or without rear day sight and front night sight (new 2016), 10.2 oz. New 2013.
.380 ACP cal., black polymer frame, 2 5/8 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., white 3-dot sights, with or w/o Pachmayr Tactical Grip Glove, Pearce finger rest extension, Tungsten Cerakote finish on slide, trigger, and slide stop lever. Mfg. 2017 only.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, 3.6 in. barrel, polymer frame with black or Kryptek Camo (mfg. 2017-2021) finish, matte stainless steel, Cerakote Burnt Bronze (new 2017), or Cerakote Armor Black (w/Kryptek frame, mfg. 2017-2021) slide, 7 shot mag., textured polymer grips, adj. rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight, white dot combat sights or rear day and front night sights (new 2016), 15.8 oz. New 2005.
9mm Para. cal., polymer frame with carbon fiber print with Soft Touch, 3.6 in. barrel, 7 shot, matte stainless slide, white 3-dot sights, 15.8 oz. Mfg. 2016-2021.
.40 S&W cal., DAO, 3.6 in. barrel, black polymer frame, matte stainless steel or Cerakote Burnt Bronze (mfg. 2017 only) slide, 6 shot mag., textured polymer grips, adj. rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight, white dot combat sights, 16.8 oz. Mfg. 2008-2020.
.45 ACP cal., DAO, 3.64 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., black polymer frame, matte stainless steel or Cerakote Burnt Bronze (mfg. 2017 only) slide, adj. rear sight, pinned in polymer front sight, white dot combat sights, textured polymer grips, 19.7 oz. New 2008.
9mm Para. cal., economized version of the K9 Compact, matte black finish or duo-tone (new 2003), supplied with one mag. Mfg. 1997 only, reintroduced 2003 only.
9mm Para. cal., 3 1/2 in. brightly polished barrel w/polygonal rifling, two 7 shot mags., one 8 shot mag., trigger-cocking DAO, TruGlo Tritium night sights, Hogue aluminum grips w/custom engraving, Browning type recoil lug, passive striker block, no mag. disconnect, slide porting, includes matching custom 1791 leather holster and plastic case, engraved w/limited edition number, Sniper Grey Cerakote frame and slide, 23.1 oz. Only 500 mfg. 2019-2020.
9mm Para. cal., trigger cocking, DAO with passive striker block, locked breech with Browning type recoil lug, steel construction, 3 1/2 in. barrel with polygonal rifling, 7 shot mag., wraparound black polymer grips, matte black, black titanium (Black-T, mfg. 1997-98), or electroless nickel (mfg. 1996-99) finish, 25 oz. Mfg. 1993-2003.
9mm Para. cal., 3 1/2 in. barrel, black matte finish, shipped with one 7 shot mag. only. Limited mfg. 1999 only.
9mm Para. cal., 3 1/2 in. barrel, similar to K9 Compact, except is matte finished stainless steel, NYCPD specs became standard 2006 (trigger LOP is 1/2 in. compared to 3/8 in.), includes three mags. New 1998.
9mm Para. cal., similar to K9 Compact, except has high polish stainless steel slide and specially designed combat trigger utilizing shorter trigger stroke, front strap checkering (new 2015). Mfg. 1998-2022.
includes Wilson customizing with Metalloy hard chrome frame, black slide, checkered front strap and beveled magwell. Limited quantities mfg. 1998.
9mm Para. cal., similar to K9 Compact, except has lightened recoil spring, not available in black titanium finish, 25 oz. Mfg. 1997-99.
9mm Para. cal., black polymer frame, 3 1/2 in. barrel, 7 shot, matte stainless slide, short trigger with trigger safety, TruGlo TFX Tritium/fiber optic day/night sights, accessory rail, ships with three magazines and high impact polymer case. Mfg. 2015-2017.
.40 S&W cal., DAO, 3 1/2 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., locked breech with Browning type recoil lug, wraparound black polymer grips, matte black, black titanium (Black-T, disc. 1998), or electroless nickel (disc. 1999) finish, 26 oz. Mfg. 1997-2003.
.40 S&W cal., DAO, 3 1/2 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., matte stainless steel, wraparound textured soft polymer black grips, drift adj. white bar-dot combat sights, Browning type recoil lug, passive striker block, no magazine disconnect, 24.1 oz. Mfg. 1997-2020.
.40 S&W cal., 3 1/2 in. barrel, similar to K40 Compact, except has high polish slide and specially designed combat trigger utilizing shorter trigger stroke, front strap checkering (new 2015). Mfg. 1998-2020.
.40 S&W cal., includes Wilson customizing with Metalloy hard chrome frame, black slide, checkered front strap, and beveled magwell. Limited quantities mfg. 1998.
.40 S&W cal., similar to Kahr Compact K40, except grip is 1/2 in. shorter, supplied with 5 and 6 shot mags., 25 oz. Mfg. 1998-2000.
.45 ACP cal., 3 1/2 in. barrel, black polymer frame, 6 shot, matte stainless slide, accessory rail, short trigger with trigger safety, TruGlo TFX Tritium/fiber optic day/night sights. Mfg. 2015-2017.
9mm Para. cal., 4 in. barrel with polygonal rifling, matte stainless steel construction, checkered Hogue Pau Ferro wood grips, 8 shot mag., Elite 98 trigger, MMC (disc.), white bar-dot (new 2006), optional Novak low profile (disc.), or Tritium night sights, 28 oz. Mfg. 2002-2022.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, 4 in. barrel, 8 shot, high polished stainless steel slide, Tritium night sights, checkered Hogue Pau Ferro wood grips, 26 oz. Mfg. 2018-2022.
9mm Para. cal., micro compact variation of the K9 Compact featuring 3 in. barrel, DAO with passive striker block, overall size is 4 in. H x 5 1/2 in. L, duo-tone finish with stainless frame and black titanium slide, includes two 6 shot flush floorplate mags. Mfg. 1998-99.
9mm Para. cal., similar to MK9 Micro, except has matte stainless steel frame with steel matte black slide, duo-tone finish. Limited mfg. 2003-2005.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, compact, 3 in. barrel, supplied with 6 and 7 shot mag., matte stainless steel, with or w/o Tritium night sights, 24 oz. New 1998.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, micro compact, 3 in. barrel, high polish stainless steel, specially designed combat trigger utilizing shorter trigger stroke, front strap checkering (new 2015), high polish slide, 24 oz. New 1998.
9mm Para. cal., similar to MK9 Elite 98 Stainless, except features black stainless frame and slide, black Roguard finish. Mfg. 2001-2002.
.40 S&W cal., micro compact variation of the Compact K40, featuring 3 in. barrel, matte stainless frame and slide, supplied with one 5 shot and one 6 shot (with grip extension) mag., wraparound textured hard nylon black grips, 25 oz. Mfg. 1999-2020.
.40 S&W cal., 3 in. barrel, similar to MK40 Micro, except has high polish slide and specially designed combat trigger utilizing shorter trigger stroke, front strap checkering (new 2015). Mfg. 2000-2020.
9mm Para. cal., lightweight polymer frame and matte stainless steel slide, 3 in. barrel, DAO with passive striker block, supplied with 6 and 7 shot mag. with grip extension, includes hard case and trigger lock, 15.9 oz. Mfg. 2002-2003.
.380 ACP cal., 2 1/2 in. barrel, black polymer frame, matte stainless or matte blackened stainless steel slide, 6 shot mag., with or w/out Tritum night sights, ships with three mags., approx. 10 oz. New 2010.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, 3.6 in. barrel, lightweight black polymer frame, 7 shot mag., matte stainless or matte blackened stainless (new 2004) slide, "Browning-type" recoil lug, passive striker block, no magazine disconnect, black textured polymer grips, drift adj. white bar-dot combat (disc.) or Tritium night (new 2000) sights, 17.9 oz. New 1999.
9mm Para. cal., similar to K9 Polymer Compact, except has 1/2 in. shorter frame, supplied with one 6 and one 7 (with grip extension) shot mag., 16.9 oz. Limited mfg. 1999, reintroduced 2002-2006.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, black polymer frame w/accessory rail, front slide serrations, 3.6 in. barrel w/polygonal rifling, two 7 shot stainless mags., drift adj. and Tritium (disc. 2021) or TruGlo (new 2021) night sights, matte blackened stainless finish, 15.8 oz. New 2021.
.40 S&W cal., DAO, 3.6 in. barrel w/polygonal rifling, black polymer frame, matte stainless or matte blackened stainless (new 2004) slide, 6 shot mag., Browning type recoil lug, passive striker block, drift adj. white bar-dot combat (disc.) or Tritium night sights, textured polymer black grips, 18.9 oz. New 2001.
.45 ACP cal., DAO, black polymer frame with matte stainless or blackened stainless (new 2006) steel slide, 3.54 in. barrel, 6 shot mag., ribbed grip straps, low profile white dot combat (disc. 2018) or Novak night sights, textured black polymer grips, 18 1/2 oz. New 2005.
9mm Para. cal., black polymer textured extended grip frame, 3.1 in. barrel w/polygonal rifling, 7 or 8 shot mag., blackened stainless slide with front slide serrations, TruGlo Tritium Pro night sights, accessory rail, 14.5 oz. Mfg. 2019-2021.
9mm Para. cal., 3 in. barrel with polygonal rifling, black polymer frame, trigger cocking DAO, matte stainless or matte blackened stainless (new 2004) slide, 6 or 7 (with mag. grip extension, disc.) shot mag., current mfg. comes standard with Tritium night sights, 16 oz. New 2003.
9mm Para. cal., 3.1 in. barrel w/polygonal rifling, 6 or 7 shot mag., TruGlo night sights, textured polymer grip, black polymer frame, Armor Black Cerakote finish w/thin blue line down both sides of slide or blackened stainless steel slide, 14 oz. Mfg. 2019-2021.
.40 S&W cal., black polymer frame, 3 in. barrel, supplied with one 5 shot and one 6 shot (with grip extension) mag., matte stainless (disc.) or matte blackened stainless (new 2005) slide, drift adj. white bar-dot combat (disc.) or Tritium night sights, textured polymer black grips, 17 oz. New 2004.
similar to P40 Compact Polymer, except has 1/2 in. shorter frame, matte stainless slide, supplied with one 6 and one 7 (with grip extension) shot mag., 16.9 oz. Mfg. 2002-2006.
.45 ACP cal., black polymer frame, 3.24 in. barrel, 5 shot mag., matte stainless (disc.) or blackened stainless (new 2008) slide, white bar dot combat (disc.) or Novak night sights, textured black polymer grips, Crimson Trace trigger guard laser (mfg. 2011-2014), approx. 19 oz. New 2007.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, black polymer frame with accessory rail, 3.6 in. barrel, two 7 shot stainless mags., matte stainless steel slide with front serrations, lock breech, "Browning-type" recoil lug, passive striker block, no magazine disconnect, textured polymer grips with ID tag, white 3-dot sights, 5.9 in. OAL, 15.8 oz. Mfg. 2017-2020.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, "Safe-Cam" action, black polymer frame with accessory rail, 4 in. barrel, two 8 shot stainless mags., matte stainless steel slide with front serrations, white 3-dot sights, textured polymer grips with ID tag, lock breech with "Browning-type" recoil lug and a passive striker block with no magazine disconnect, 6 1/2 in. OAL, 18.5 oz. Mfg. 2017-2020.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, Kryptek Typhon print polymer frame with accessory rail, 4 in. rifled barrel, two 8 shot stainless mags., Black Armor Cerakote stainless steel slide with front serrations, engraved with the TIG logo, BTB logo, and John TIG Tiegen signature, white 3-dot sights, textured polymer grips with serial ID tag, 6 1/2 in. OAL, 18.5 oz. Limited mfg. of 1,000. Mfg 2018-2020.
.40 S&W cal., 4 in. barrel with polygonal rifling, matte stainless steel construction, checkered Hogue Pau Ferro wood grips, 7 shot mag., Elite 98 trigger, MMC (disc. 2005), white bar dot (standard, new 2006), Novak low profile night sights (disc.), or Tritium night sights, 29 oz. Mfg. 2004-2020.
9mm Para. cal., 4 in. barrel, 8 shot mag., black polymer frame, matte stainless slide, Elite 98 trigger, white bar dot sights (mfg. 2006-disc.), Novak, or Tritium night sights, textured black polymer grips, 20 oz. Mfg. 2004-2014, reintroduced 2017-2020.
9mm Para. cal., DAO, black polymer frame w/accessory rail, 4 in. barrel w/polygonal rifling, two 8 shot stainless mags., steel construction, drift adj. and Tritium night sights, black textured polymer grips, Browning-type recoil lug, matte blackened stainless finish, 18.3 oz. New 2021.
9mm Para. cal., black polymer frame, 4 in. barrel, 8 shot, matte stainless slide with front slide serrations, short trigger with trigger safety, co-witness white 3-dot sights or TruGlo TFX Tritium/fiber optic day/night sights (4 in. model only), accessory rail, aships with three magazines and high impact polymer case. Mfg. 2015-2017.
9mm Para. cal., black polymer frame, 5 in. barrel, 8 shot, matte satinless slide with front slide serrations, short trigger with trigger safety, co-witness white 3-dot sights, mount for reflex sights, accessory rail, ships with three mags. in a high impact polymer case. Mfg. 2015-2017.
9mm Para. cal., black polymer frame, 6 in. compensated barrel, 8 shot, short trigger with trigger safety, co-witness white 3-dot sights, Leupold Delta Point Reflex Sight, matte stainless slide with front slide serrations, accessory rail, matte finish. Mfg. 2015-2017.
.40 S&W cal., DAO, "Browning-type" recoil lug, passive striker block, black polymer frame, 4 in. barrel with polygonal rifling, 7 shot mag., no magazine disconnect, matte stainless slide, white bar-dot sights, textured black polymer grips. Mfg. 2006-2014, reintroduced 2017-2020.
.45 ACP cal., DAO, black polymer frame, 4.04 in. barrel, 7 shot mag., matte stainless steel slide, white bar dot combat sights, textured black polymer grips, approx. 23 oz. Mfg. 2007-2014, reintroduced 2017-2020.
.45 ACP cal., 4, 5, or 6 (compensated) in. barrel, black polymer frame, 7 or 8 shot, matte stainless slide, front slide serrations (5 or 6 in. bbl.), accessory rail, short trigger with trigger safety, co-witness white 3-dot sights (4 or 6 in. bbl.) or TruGlo TFX Tritium/fiber optic day/night sights (5 in. bbl.), mount for reflex sights (5 in. bbl. model only) or Leupold Delta Point Reflex Sight (6 in. bbl. model only). Mfg. 2015-2017.