.45 ACP Single-Stack Pistols: S&W Pulls Out a Surprise Win
The $711 aluminum-frame Smith & Wesson Model 457 has been in the catalog since 1996, but we preferred it over two newer polymer guns, the $697 Kahr TP4543 and the $620 Glock G36. Gun Tests , September 2007, p. 18 – 22 Our trio of non-1911 single stack .45s were (clockwise from upper left) the […]
Kahr TP45 .45ACP
Fast, flat, concealable–one of the best OFF-DUTY PISTOLS yet! Guns and Weapons for Law Enforcement, July 2007, p. 56 – 61 By Rich Grassi Kahr TP45 is a 7-shot, 23 ounce .45 ACP. 1) The Kahr TP45 was tested for accuracy with the four loads shown. 2) Except for the vertical stringing in this effort, […]
Pocket Protectors
They look anorexic next to their swollen big brothers, but don’t let the size fool you. When the chips are down, they can muster a lot of muscle. Shooting Illustrated, June 2007, p.32 – 37 By Dick Williams Pocket handguns are not a new concept. Even in the cap-and-ball are there were small revolvers designated […]
Kahr Arms CW40 .40 S&W
More economical, but still completely reliable with dead-on accuracy! Combat Handguns, March 2007, p. 26 – 30 By William Bell New from Kahr Arms is the CW40 a light, compact 6+1 capacity pistol in .40 S&W that goes for about 20% less than the price of most of Kahr’s other handguns. Putting the CW40 through […]
Upping the Ante
At long last, Kahr bumps up the bore size on its handy semiauto to .45 ACP. Guns & Ammo Annual 2007, p. 70 – 71 By Stan Trzoneic It doesn’t take a rocket scientist to figure out that when anyone decides to market a new handgun or make an addition to the line, the .45 […]
Big Little Gun or Little Big Gun?
Working within a basic template, Kahr has managed to keep its pistol line efficient, effective—and interesting. Guns & Ammo Annual 2007, p. 68 – 71 By Payton Miller Since its inception in 1993, Kahr Arms has established an enviable reputation as a maker of accurate, reliable and extremely well-made striker-fired double-action-only autos. The niche they […]
Kahr Arms K9 9mm
An optimal carry pistol that’s small, light, flat, accurate—what’s there not to like? Handguns 2007 Buyer’s Guide, p. 4 – 7 By Matt Berger Kahr K9 9mm, backed up by the MOD Mk II tactical folder and Rick Hinderer Modular Kubaton – a concealed carry package that’s tough to beat! The author in the middle […]
C&S Custom Kahr
AMERICAN COP, Jan./Feb. 2007, p.55 – 57, 64, 66 By Rob Garrett The debate on what makes a great backup or off-duty carry gun has gone on for years. It has to be small but not too small. It should be lightweight but still controllable. It must be easy to shoot, allowing you to make […]
Kahr Arms P45
Woman’s Outlook, Dec. 2006, p. 28 – 29, 63 By Gila Hayes The Kahr P45 delivers a big .45-caliber cartridge with surprisingly low recoil. In 11 short years, handgun manufacturer Kahr Arms has grown to a well-established firm listing 17 models of pistols on its website. Until recently, Kahr Arms handguns were chambered only in […]
Kahr P45
Kahr goes bigbore as it continues to expand its line of compact autos. HANDGUNS, June/July 2006 By Frank W. James The Kahr P45 from Kahr Arms is a revelation because it is able to combine the conflicting design requirements of a small-size pistol together with a bigbore self-defense caliber in a clean package. Speer Lawman […]