Kahr Manual

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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 removedand 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 Stateof California to cause birth defects, reproductive harm, and other serious physicalinjury. Have adequate ventilation at all times. Wash hands thoroughly after exposure.

Operating InstructionsKahr Semi-Auto Double Action Only (DAO) Pistols

Parts & Accessories OrderingFAX: 508-795-7046

Secure Internet ordering for parts& accessories: www.kahr.com


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Caution:Law enforcement, military personnel and cer-tain individuals may choose, for self defensepurposes, to disregard or override several ofthe following safety instructions. To assuresafety under these special situations, properinitial combat oriented training with periodical-

ly scheduled retraining, which stresses safetactical procedures, is strongly recommended.

Caution:Failure to observe safety instructions in thismanual can result in property damage, personalinjury or death.

Caution:Prior to loading and firing, carefully read and

understand this instruction manual. It givesbasic advice on the proper handling and func-tioning of the KAHR Pistol.

General Instructions

Always assume that the KAHR Pistol or anyother firearm is loaded and capable of being dis-charged until you, the handler, have personallyverified the fact. Until the magazine is removedand you have inspected the chamber and com-pleted the unloading procedure as presented on

page 17, the firearm must be considered loadedand capable of being fired.Never transport a loaded firearm.

To reduce the possibility of an accidental dis-charge, do not place your finger on the triggeruntil the firearm is pointed at the target and youintend to fire. When handling, carrying or hol-stering the pistol be sure that the trigger cannotbe snagged by a foreign object. This can dis-

charge the pistol.If you dont want the firearm to fire, keep yourfinger off the trigger.

When firing with a two hand grip, keep thethumb of the weak hand on the weak hand sideof the firearm, never behind the slide or underthe magazine.

Before using the KAHR Pistol, completely readand fully understand the operating instructionsand safety information in this manual. If youhave difficulty understanding anything in thismanual, call Kahr Technical Support at (508)795-3919 or seek qualified instruction in thesafe use of the KAHR Pistol and other handguns.

Any firearm, including the KAHR Pistol, is a dan-gerous device. All firearms must be safelystored to prevent access by unauthorized per-sons, especially children.

Contents PageGeneral Instructions ...................................................2General Description.....................................................3Primary Features.........................................................3Technical Data / Standard Equipment (K, T Series) ...4Parts Listing (K, T Series)...........................................4Parts Schematic (K, T Series) .....................................5

Technical Data / Standard Equipment(TP, P, CW, PM & CM Series)......................................6Parts Listing (TP, P, CW, PM & CM Series).................6Parts Schematic (TP, P, CW, PM & CM Series)...........7Technical Data / Standard Equipment (P380) .............8Parts Listing (P380)....................................................8Parts Schematic (P380) ..............................................9Technical Data / Standard Equipment (External Safety) .10Parts Listing (External Safety)...................................10Parts Schematic (External Safety).............................11Technical Data / Standard Equipment (MK Series)....12

Parts Listing (MK Series)..........................................12Parts Schematic (MK Series) ....................................13How The Kahr Pistol Functions.................................14Sights & Sight Adjustment........................................15Loading & Firing .......................................................16Unloading..................................................................17Break-In Period .........................................................17Dismantling & Reassembly.......................................17Magazine Disassembly, Maintenance & Reassembly22Checking Safety Devices ...........................................23Note Regarding Primer Indent and Distorted Spent Cases 23

Extractor as a Loaded Chamber Indicator.................23Kahr External Safety &Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) Model....................24Cleaning & Lubrication..............................................24Notes on Reliability ...................................................25Warranty & Liability Exclusions ................................25Shipping Firearms For Service..................................26Service Assistance ....................................................27Kahr Model Legend...................................................27Warranty Statement.....................................Back Cover

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Important Safety Information


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Caution:Your safety and the safety of your family andothers depends on your safe and mature adop-tion, development and consistent employmentof SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING PRACTICES.If you are unfamiliar with firearms, seek furtheradvice through safe handling courses run by

your local gun clubs, approved instructor, orsimilar qualified organizations.

Warning:It is possible that a live round may remain in thechamber when the magazine has been removed orinserted. Any round in the chamber will dischargeupon pulling the trigger regardless of whether themagazine is inserted or removed. Therefore, neverleave the pistol unattended, even if the magazine is

removed and exercise extreme caution afterremoving the magazine.

Always store ammunition separately fromfirearms.

This manual is applicable only to the KAHRPistol with which it was included. All instruc-tions, warnings and precautions are not applica-ble to any other make or model.

For all sales contracts with KAHR, the place ofjurisdiction shall be Delaware, and DelawareState Law shall be applicable.

General Description

The KAHR self-loading pistol, incorporates thekey features most desired in a personal defen-sive handgun:

Low overall weight

Extremely compact size

Outstanding quality ofmaterials and workmanship

The KAHR Pistol is a mechanically-locked, recoiloperated pistol with an automatic striker blockand a trigger-cocking (D/A Only) action.

Each round is automatically loaded until themagazine is empty. The slide is then held open

by the slide stop lever.

Primary Features

The KAHR Pistol trigger system allows theshooter to quickly bring the pistol into action.

The striker is automatically held under partialtension after each round and is fully secured bya passive striker block until the trigger is fullydepressed.

The slide stop lever and the magazine catch areeasily operated with the shooting hand.

The KAHR Pistol frame is uniquely designed toposition the shooting hand as close to the centerline of the bore as possible. This provides thebenefit of greater control and a perceived reduc-tion in recoil.

High quality materials and sophisticated com-

puterized manufacturing technology employedin the construction of the KAHR Pistol assuresuperior quality and unfailing reliability.

Technical specifications may be altered withoutnotice.


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The Kahr Pistol is covered by U.S. Patents:#5,359,799; #5,412,894; #5,415,075; #5,502,914; #5,678,340; #6,401,379

KAHR ARMS, KAHR, K9, K40, MK9, MK40, P9, P40, P45, PM9, PM40, PM45, P380, CW9, CW40, CW45

are the registered trademarks of Kahr Arms and may not be used without permission.


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You must personally verify that the chamber isempty before field-stripping the firearm for clean-ing or any other reason. Never place your fingeron or near the trigger when operating the slide.

Warning:If the KAHR Pistol or any other firearm is care-

lessly or improperly handled, the user could causean unintentional discharge which could result indeath, serious injury, and/or property damage.

Caution:This KAHR product is classified by the Bureau ofAlcohol, Tobacco and Firearms as a firearm or dan-gerous weapon. It is therefore, potentially lethal!

Read this entire instruction manual carefully. Itis essential to follow the safety instructions for

your safety and the safety of others.

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 Novak 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 (T9, T40)Wraparound, textured rubber (K Series)

Material:Stainless steel

Finish:Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steelPolished stainless (Elite models)

Key & Part Name Part #

1. Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0012. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0023. Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0034. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0045. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0056. Recoil Spring Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006

7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0078. Striker Block Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0089. Trigger . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009

10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01011. Trigger Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01112. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01213. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01314. Trigger Bar Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01415. Cocking Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01516. Cocking Cam Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01617. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01718. Magazine Catch Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01819. Magazine Catch Lock Pin. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01920. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02021. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02122. Striker Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02223. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02324. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02425. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02526. Extractor Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02627. Extractor Pin - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02728. Slide Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02829. Slide Stop Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02930. Slide Stop Spring Retaining Pin . . . . . . . . . . . 03030a. Slide Stop Spring Screw (T9/T40) . . . . . . . . . . . . 030a31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03132. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03233. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03334. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03435. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03536. Magazine Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03637. Magazine Base Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03738. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03839. Magazine Follower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03940. Grip Screws (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04041. Grips (left & right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041

Parts ListTechnical Data: K & T Series

Protective Polymer Case, Trigger Lock

Standard Equipment

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Warning:The KAHR Pistol has several design features andinternal mechanical safeties designed to preventaccidental discharges in the event that the pistolis dropped or receives a severe blow.

Like any mechanical device, when subjected to

extreme forces not normally encountered insporting, law enforcement, or military use, a partfailure can occur. Therefore, extra care and strictadherence to the safety instructions and other

instructions contained in this manual aremandatory to minimize the risk of accidents.

Caution:The proper and safe function of the KAHR Pistolcannot be assured if any parts have been alteredor modified.

Steel Frame Pistol

Elite Steel Frame Model


KAHR K, T SERIES

40

38

41

34

35

1 29

30

12

9

17

16

36

15

4137

39

27

26

25

23

22

20

21

24

33

3

2

5

6

8

7

413

11

10 19

14

18

28

40

40

40

Refer to the separate Parts and Service List for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information.

3231

5

T9/T40

28

30a

29


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Ammunition:

9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W / .45 ACPTrigger Weight:Approx. 7 pounds

Sights:Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights.Tritium night sights optional. (P, PM Series)Rear Novak low profile 2-dot tritium night sight,front tritium night sight optional. (TP Series)

Length O/A:6.5 (TP9) / 5.8 (P9) / 5.3 (PM9) / 5.9 (CW9) / 5.3 (CM9)6.5 (TP40) / 6.1 (P40) / 5.35 (PM40) / 6.36 (CW40) / 5.47 (CM40)

6.57 (TP45) / 6.07 (P45) / 5.67 (PM45) / 6.32 (CW45)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)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)3.6, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P40)3.1, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM40)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)3.64, 1-16.38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW45)

Grips / Frame: Slide Material:Textured polymer Stainless steel

Slide Finish:Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel


1. Polymer Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0012. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0023. Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0034. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0045. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005

5a. Recoil Spring (PM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0056. Recoil Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0066a. Recoil Spring Guide (PM Series). . . . . . . . . . . 0067. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0078. Striker Block Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0089. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009

10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01011. Trigger Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01112. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01213. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01314. Trigger Bar Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01415. Cocking Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01516. Cocking Cam Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01617. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01718. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01820. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02021. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02122. Striker Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02223. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02324. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02425. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02526. Extractor Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02627. Extractor Pin - Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02728. Slide Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02829. Slide Stop Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029

30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer. . . . . . . . . 03031. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03132. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03233. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03334. Front Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03434a. Polymer Front Sight (CW and CM Series). . . . 034a35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03536. Magazine Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03637. Magazine Base Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03738. Magazine Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03839. Magazine Follower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03940. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040

41. Side Panel Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041


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Parts ListTechnical Data: TP, P, CW, PM & CM Series


Standard Equipment


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Polymer Frame Pistol

KAHR TP, P, CW, PM & CM SERIES


38

34

35

1

29

31

12

9

17

16

36

15

37

39

27

25

26

23

22

20

21

24

33

3

2

5

6

8

74

1311

10

14

18

28

32

40

41

7

30

5a

6a

PM Recoil Spring

Closed end

Flange

34a

3

CW andCM Series

Except P380 (see page 8) & Kahr Pistol with External Safety & LCI (see page 10)


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Ammunition:.380 ACP


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

Length O/A:4.9

Barrel :

2.53, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal riflingGrips / Frame:Textured polymer

Slide Material:Stainless steel

Slide Finish:Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel


1. Polymer Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0012. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0023. Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0034. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0045. Recoil Spring (Outer) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005

5a. Recoil Spring (Inner). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0056. Recoil Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0067. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0078. Striker Block Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0089. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009

10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01011. Trigger Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01112. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01213. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01314. Trigger Bar Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01415. Cocking Cam . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01516. Cocking Cam Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 016

17. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01718. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01820. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02021. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02122. Striker Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02223. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02324. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02425. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02526. Extractor Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02627. Extractor Pin - Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02728. Slide Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02829. Slide Stop Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029

30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer. . . . . . . . . 03031. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03132. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03233. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03334. Front Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03435. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03536. Magazine Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03637. Magazine BaseLock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03738. Magazine Base . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03839. Magazine Follower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03940. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04041. Side Panel Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041

Parts ListTechnical Data: P380


Standard Equipment








8


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38

34

35

1

29

31

12

9

17

16

36

15

37

39

27

25

26

2322

2021

24

33

3

2

5

6

8

7

4

13

11

10

14

18

28

32

4041

30

5a


KAHR P380








9


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34

24

33

25

26

27

21 20

22 23 40

41

8

7

4

2

5

6

9

10

1112

1314

32

1516

31

39

38

35

36

37

1

29

17

18

28

30

67

65

66

64

63

61

62

3

61a


KAHR Pistol with External Safety & Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI)








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


Sights:Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights.Tritium night 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 steelPolished stainless (Elite models)


1. Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0012. Barrel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0023. Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0034. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0046. Recoil Spring Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0067. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007

8. Striker Block Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 0089. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009

10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01011. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01112. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01213. Trigger Bar . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01314. Trigger Bar Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01415. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01516. Cocking Cam Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01617. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01718. Magazine Catch Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01819. Magazine Catch Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 01920. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02021. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02122. Striker Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02223. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02324. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02425. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02526. Extractor Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02627. Extractor Pin - Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02728. Slide Stop . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02829. Slide Stop Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 02930. Slide Stop Spring Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03031. Ejector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03132. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 032

33. Rear Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03334. Front Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03435. Magazine Tube (6-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03536. Magazine Spring (6-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03637. Magazine Base Lock (6-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03738. Magazine Base (6-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03839. Magazine Follower . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 03940. Grip Screws (4). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04041. Grips (left & right) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04142. Magazine Tube (7-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04243. Magazine Spring (7-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04344. Magazine Base Lock (7-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 04445. Magazine Base (7-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 045

Parts ListTechnical Data: MK Series


Standard Equipment








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Micro-Compact Steel Frame Pistol

Elite Steel Frame Model

KAHR MK SERIES

39

44

40

36

35

34

3932

33

1

30

31

13

10

18

17

42

16

40

43

45

28

27

25

24

23

21

22

37

26

38

3

2

67 9

8

4

14

1211

20

15

19

29

40

40

41

41








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Warning:Always keep the firearm unloaded until you areready to shoot. When the firearm is loaded donot touch the trigger unless you intend to fire!

Warning:If the KAHR Pistol appears to be operatingimproperly for any reason, danger of an unin-tentional discharge exists. The firearm mustbe immediately unloaded and not used until itis repaired. Make sure that the pistol is prop-erly repaired and checked by KAHR ARMS or

an authorized gunsmith before using it again.

How the Kahr Pistol Functions

FOR TESTING FUNCTION, ALWAYS USE ANUNLOADED PISTOL WITH AN EMPTYCHAMBER AND WITHOUT THE MAGAZINEINSERTED. (as described immediately below)

1. Without placing finger on the trigger, removethe magazine. Make sure that there is no roundin the chamber by pulling the slide fully to therear and carefully checking that the chamberand bore are empty. The pistol is now unloadedwith the magazine out.

2. Keeping finger off the trigger, cock pistol bypulling slide fully to its rearmost position andletting it run forward. The pistol is now partially

cocked, i.e. the striker spring is partially ten-sioned. The trigger is fully forward.

The following describes the functioning ofKAHR Pistol when it is loaded and fires.

As the trigger is pulled (pressed to the rear), theinternal passive striker block is released, i.e. aprotrusion on the cocking cam lifts the strikerblock so that it no longer blocks the striker from

moving forward past the breech face to fire achambered round. Simultaneously with thisaction, the cocking cam pulls the striker backfrom partially tensioned to a fully cocked posi-tion under full spring tension. Completing therearward pull of the Trigger allows the Cockingcam to release the Striker. With the Striker Blocklifted, the Striker is free to move fully forward tocontact and fire the cartridge.

The recoil impulse of the fired cartridge movesthe Barrel and Slide backwards. After approxi-mately 1/2 in. of movement to the rear, the cam-ming action of the recoil lug of the Barrel andthe Slide Stop/Locking Pin in the frame pulls therear of the barrel down to unlock it from theSlide. Unlocked, the Slide continues fully to the

rear of its travel. During this rearward travel, thecartridge is pulled out of the chamber by theextractor and is then thrown out to the right bythe ejector.

A ramp in the slide rails disengages the TriggerBar from the Cocking Cam. This allows theCocking Cam to reset itself and reactivates theStriker Block.

The Recoil Spring begins to move the Slide for-ward toward its original locked position.

As the Slide moves forward:

1. a loaded round is pushed out of the magazineinto the chamber;

2. the Striker is caught and put under partial ten-sion 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 THETRIGGER IS PULLED.

After the last round has been fired and ejected,the slide is held open by the Slide Stop Lever.


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Safety Rules:1. Always handle any firearm as if it were loadedto avoid unintended discharges.

2. Never point any firearm at anything you do notintend to shoot.

3. Never take anyone's word that any firearm isunloaded. Check for your-self, with fingers offthe trigger, and the firearm pointed in a safedirection.

4. Always be sure barrel and action are clear ofobstructions. First remove the magazine andunload the pistol, then clear obstructions imme-diately so that firearm will function correctly andsafely.

5. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in

the trigger guard until you are aiming at the tar-get you intend to shoot.

NOTE REGARDING SLIDE RELEASE OPERA-TION: When the slide is held open on an emptymagazine, the slide release is very hard todepress. This warns the shooter that the maga-zine is empty.

To easily release the slide, either remove the

empty magazine or replace it with a loaded mag-azine. Depressing the slide release will then bemuch easier.

STRIKER BLOCK:

In the partially-cocked position, a spring-loadedStriker Block projects into a recess in the Striker,preventing it from moving forward. The strikerblock is only released when the trigger is fully

pulled to the rear.SAFETY FUNCTION OF THE COCKING CAMDESIGN AND POSITION:

The forward movement of the Striker is blocked bythe Cocking Cam. Due to the design and position-ing of the Cocking Cam, there is no way for theStriker to move forward past the Cocking Camunder normal use unless the Trigger is pulled.

Sights & Sight Adjustment

These consist of a rear sight which has a whitebar insert under the sighting notch and a frontsight which has a white dot insert.

Windage adjustments are normally made withthe Rear Sight Only.


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Both the front and rear sights are held in placeby the tight fit of the sight to the dovetail. On theCW and CM Series the polymer front sight ispinned into the slide and cannot be moved.Windage (side to side) adjustments are made bypressing the rear sight in the direction that youwant the bullet placement to move. For example,

if the pistol groups to the left of your aimingpoint, move the rear sight to the right. This willmove the bullet placement to the right.

Note: Sight adjustments should be made with asight adjustment tool that is designed to movethe sight without damaging the slide, dovetailcut or the sight itself. When pressing the sightsto make an adjustment, use a non-marringmaterial against the sight and the slide to avoid

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6. Never store a loaded firearm. Unload theKAHR Pistol as described on page 17. After veri-fying that the firearm is empty and magazine out,point the firearm in a safe direction and pull thetrigger. Store the KAHR Pistol in the providedcontainer in this condition only.

7. Never shoot at a hard surface, such as a rock,or a liquid surface, such as water. A bullet mayricochet and travel in any direction to strike youor an object that you cannot see.

8. Always be sure your backstop is adequate tostop and contain bullets before shooting so thatyou do not hit anything outside the range area.

9. Always be sure of your target and the areabehind it before you shoot. A bullet can travelthrough or past your target up to 1 mile. If in

doubt, do not shoot.

Loading & Firing

WHEN LOADING THE KAHR PISTOL, ALWAYSBE SURE THAT THE PISTOL IS POINTED IN ASAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE TRIGGERFINGER IS OUT-SIDE OF THE TRIGGER GUARDAND WELL AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER.

USE ONLY AMMUNITION OF THEPROPER CALIBER AS SPECIFIED ONTHE FIREARM.

The magazine is filled by pushing individualrounds into the magazine. Rounds are pushed,base first, into the front of the magazine. Firstpress the round down to overcome the pressureof the magazine spring, then push the partiallyinserted round fully to the rear.

Note: be sure that all rounds are pressed fully tothe back of the Magazine.

Insert the magazine into the magazine well at thebase of the grip until the magazine catchengages fully.

Pull the slide fully to the rear and lock it backusing the Slide Stop. Next push down on theSlide Stop to chamber the first round into the

barrel. Do not chamber a round by pulling backon the slide and letting go of the slide. This maycause the slide to not go fully into battery.

The trigger finger must remain outside the trig-ger guard until the target has been identified andyou intend to shoot.


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Photo 2

Photo 1

Note: Do not load an individual round into thechamber and then close the slide. This can dam-age the extractor. Only chamber rounds fromthe magazine as described above.

The KAHR Pistol is now ready to fire.

IF YOU PULL THE TRIGGER, THE PISTOL WILLFIRE.


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10. Always put a responsible and competentperson in charge to maintain safety and disci-pline when a group is firing on a range to reducethe likelihood of accidents.

11. Always carry a firearm empty and open whileat a public, or private range, until you are ready

to fire. Keep it pointed towards the backstop dur-ing 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 functionproperly and never force a jammed action, as thejammed round may discharge.

14. Always transport the KAHR Pistol unloadedwith the trigger untensioned (See page 17) in alocked case.

CLEANING AND STORAGE TO MINIMIZE THERISK OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.

Break-In Period

The KAHR Pistol must run through an initialbreak-in period before achieving fully reliable

feeding and functioning. The pistol should notbe considered fully reliable until after it has fired200 rounds.


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After the last round has been fired, the slide willremain open.

Remove the empty magazine by pushing themagazine catch on the front of the left grip (seephoto #1) and pulling the magazine from themagazine well. Insert a full magazine and thenpush the slide stop lever downward. The KAHRPistol is again ready to fire.

Unloading

WHEN UNLOADING THE KAHR PISTOL,ALWAYS BE SURE THAT THE PISTOL ISPOINTED IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THETRIGGER FINGER IS OUT-SIDE OF THETRIGGER GUARD AND WELL AWAY FROM THE

TRIGGER.

Remove the magazine by depressing theMagazine Catch on the front of the left grip (seephoto #1) and pulling the magazine from themagazine well. Pull the Slide fully to the rear toeject the round which may be in the chamber.Visually check to ensure that no round remainsin the chamber or barrel.

Allow the Slide to spring forward by releasing it.After making absolutely sure that the magazineis removed and the chamber is empty, point thepistol in a safe direction and pull the trigger torelease tension on the Striker.

CAUTION:

ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR KAHR PISTOLIMMEDIATELY AFTER USE AND PRIOR TO

Dismantling & Reassembly

BEFORE DISMANTLING OR CLEANING THEKAHR PISTOL, BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THEPISTOL IS UNLOADED (Follow the unloadinginstructions on page 17).

For normal cleaning, the KAHR Pistol shouldonly be dismantled into its main components:

Slide Barrel Recoil Spring with Recoil Spring Guide Frame Magazine

DO NOT DISMANTLE THE PISTOL FURTHERTHAN THE MAIN COMPONENTS DESCRIBEDABOVE (except Magazine). To do so may createan unsafe condition and affect the pistolsWarranty.

For maintaining and cleaning the KAHR Pistol,use only high quality, commercially availablecleaning equipment, solvents and lubricants.


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NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THERECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS AFACTORY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THERECOIL SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONEWAY ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSEDEND MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THEREAR OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE.

IMPROPER REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSEDAMAGE TO THE FIREARM AND CAUSEINJURY TO THE USER.

8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightlyforward, then lift and pull it rearward out of theslide. (see photo #5)

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 thefollowing:

15. Failure to fire:Keep the firearm pointed toward the target andwait 30 seconds after if fails to fire. If a hangfire(slow ignition) has occurred, round should firewithin 30 seconds. If round does not fire,remove the magazine, eject the round and checkfor an obstruction. Then, examine the primer. Iffiring pin indent on primer is light, off center, ornonexistent, have the firearm examined by acompetent gunsmith. If the firing pin indent on

primer appears normal (like similar previouslyfired rounds) the ammunition may be at fault.

Segregate misfired round from other live ammu-nition and empty cases, and continue firing.

Note: Dispose of misfired round in accordance

with ammunition manufacturer's instructions.16. Never discharge a firearm near an animalunless it is trained to accept the noise. A startledanimal could injure itself or cause an accident.

Dismantling (K Series)

The KAHR Pistol is dismantled to its main com-ponents in the following steps:

1. Remove the magazine and visually check to besure that the chamber is empty by pulling backthe slide. (photo #1 and photo #2 on page 16.)

2. Draw the Slide about 3/4 inch to the rear sothat the relief cut in the slide aligns with theSlide Stop. (see photo #3a)

3. Tap the Slide Stop out of the pistol from rightto left with a light, non-marring hammer or plas-tic screwdriver handle. (see photo #3b)

4. Ease the slide forward under Recoil Springtension.

5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the triggerto release the Striker, then relax pressure on theTrigger and push the Slide forward off of theFrame.

6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5)is carried out as follows:

Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slight-ly forward with the thumb and lift it clear of the

recoil lug.CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVINGTHE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRINGIS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDEAND CAUSE INJURY!

7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide withRecoil Spring from slide. (see photo #4)

Photo 3aK Series


Photo 3bK Series

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17. Never walk, climb, follow a companion orhunt with your pistol in your hand and ready tofire (in battery).

18. When preparing to fire, be sure that the area behindthe slide is free of obstructions (watch your thumb) asthe slide will move back sharply upon firing.

19. Never drink alcoholic beverages or takedrugs before or during shooting as your visionand judgment can be seriously impaired, makingyour gun handling unsafe.

20. Always seek a doctors advice if you are tak-ing medication to be sure you are fit to shootand 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.

Make sure that the Recoil Guide Rod and Springare parallel to the slide rails and not off to oneside.

Note: Be sure that the smaller diameter closedend of the Recoil Spring is against the flange onthe rear of the Recoil Spring Guide. (see photo#6a)

Next, without depressing the Trigger, move theSlide assembly just far enough onto the frame topartially insert the Slide Stop through both theFrame and the kidney shaped hole in the Barrel'srecoil lug.

Photo 4

Photo 5


Dismantling (T, TP, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series)

These KAHR Pistols are dismantled to their maincomponents in the following steps:

1. Remove the Magazine and visually check to besure that the chamber is empty by pulling backthe Slide. (see photo #1 and #2 on page 16)

Note (for Kahr Pistol w/ External Safety & LCI Only):When dismantling the pistol, theExternal Safety Lever must be inFIRE Mode.

(see right photo)

2. Draw the Slide back about 12 inch so that thesmall witness marks on the Slide and Framealign (see circled area in photo #3) and internalprojection on the Slide Stop can be seenthrough the rear half-moon cutout in side of theSlide. (see photo #3 on page 20)

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Fire Mode

Note: Carefully press down on the front of theEjector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoidinterference as the Slide moves onto the Frame.Then, pull the slide rearward to line up the SlideStop with the relief cut in the Slide. (see photo#3a) Finally, push the Slide Stop in until it clicksinto position.

If problems occur during assembly, remove theslide and recheck the instructions above. If theSlide will not go smoothly onto the Frame, donot force it as this could cause damage and mayvoid the Warranty.

Closed end

Flange

Photo 6a


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WAY ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSEDEND MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THEREAR OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE.IMPROPER REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE DAM-AGE TO THE FIREARM AND CAUSE INJURY TOTHE USER.

8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly

forward, then lift and pull it rearward out of theslide. (see photo #5 on page 19)

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Important Safety Information22. Always wear protective shooting glasses foreye protection. Do not hold an autoloading pis-tol near your eye or face as the slide will moveback sharply upon firing.

23. Always make sure that any firearm isunloaded before cleaning, storing or transport-

ing. When handing the KAHR Pistol to anotherperson, be sure that the slide is locked open withthe magazine removed.

24. Always keep clear and keep others clear ofthe ejection port, as spent cartridges are ejectedwith enough force to cause injury.

25. Never place fingers in the ejection port; theycould be injured by the slide moving forwardunintentionally.

26. Never place fingers on a hot slideor barrel during or after firing, as they could beburned by the hot metal.

3. Push the pin of the Slide Stop out of the pistolfrom right to left. (Use a light, non-marring ham-mer or plastic screwdriver handle if necessary).

4. Ease the Slide forward under Recoil Springtension.

5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the Triggerto release the Striker, then push the Slide for-

ward off of the Frame.6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5 onpage 19) is carried out as follows:

Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slight-ly forward with the thumb and lift it clear of therecoil lug.

CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVINGTHE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRING

IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDEAND CAUSE INJURY!

7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide withRecoil Spring from slide. (see photo #4 on page 19)

NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THERECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS AFACTORY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THERECOIL SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONE

Reassembly (T, TP, P, CW, CM & MK Series)

Note (For P380 only):

Insert closed ends of inner & outer RecoilSprings against Recoil Spring Guide Rod flange.(see photo #6 - P380)

First, assemble the Slide components reversingthe order in which they were dismantled. Then,before installing the Slide onto the Frame, do thefollowing:

Make sure that the Recoil Spring Assembly isparallel to the Slide rails and not off to one side.

Photo 3T, TP, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series

Half-moon cutout

Photo 6 - P380 Closed end Flange

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Compress recoil spring assembly between slideand barrel lug (see photo #7). Make sure thatthe Recoil Spring Assembly is parallel to theSlide rails and not off to one side.

Note: Be sure that the large flat disc at the rear ofthe Recoil Spring Assembly is in the front of theBarrels recoil lug.

Then, install the slide on frame rails (see photo #8).

Next, line up the kidney shaped cutout in therecoil lug with the opening in the frame. At thispoint it may be necessary to line up the back ofthe slide with the frame back before inserting theslide stop. (see photos #9a & #9b on page 22)

Next, without depressing the Trigger, move theassembled Slide just far enough onto the Frameto partially insert the Slide Stop through both theFrame and the kidney shaped cutout in theBarrel's recoil lug. (see photos #9a & 9b on page 22)

Note: Carefully press down on the front of theEjector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoidinterference as the Slide moves onto the Frame.Then, pull the Slide rearward to line up the smallwitness marks on the Slide and Frame (see cir-cled area in photo #3). Finally, push the SlideStop in until it clicks into position.

If problems occur during assembly, remove theSlide and recheck the instructions above.If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame,do not force it as this could cause damage andmay void the Warranty.

Reassembly (PM & CM Series)

Insert closed end of recoil spring against recoilspring guide rod flange (see photo #6b).

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Important Safety Information27. Only use high-quality commercially manu-factured ammunition, in excellent condition andin the correct caliber for your pistol.

The use of reloaded ammunition will void theWarranty because reloads or poor qualityammunition may not meet industry specifica-

tions (SAAMI and/or NATO), may exceed pres-sure limits and could be unsafe.

28. Do not shoot the KAHR Pistol near any partof your body as the slide will move back sharplyupon firing.

29. Always unload the firearm immediately afterfiring.

30. Do not allow anyone to handle or attempt fir-ing the KAHR Pistol until they have read andunderstand this manual.

Photo 6b

Photo 7

Closed end

Flange

Kidney shaped cutout

Flange position

Photo 8


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If problems occur during assembly, remove theSlide and recheck the instructions above.If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame,do not force it as this could cause damage andmay void the Warranty.

Magazine Disassembly,Maintenance & Reassembly

Disassembly

Ensure that the Magazine is unloaded. Insert a1/8 or smaller pin (or length of stiff wire, etc.)through the bottom sight holes in the MagazineTube (A), between coils of the Magazine Spring(D). This will contain most of the spring tensionduring disassembly. Using a small punch (or

ball-point pen or similar expedient), depress thelocking stud of the Magazine Base Lock (B)through the hole in the bottom of the MagazineBase (C) (see photo #12).

Push the Magazine Base forward off theMagazine Tube. The pin previously inserted inthe bottom sight holes of the Magazine Tubenow contains the Magazine Spring under some

compression. Point the bottom of the MagazineTube in a safe direction, contain the Springs freeend protruding from the bottom with yourthumb, and carefully withdraw the pin from theMagazine sight holes.

CAUTION! THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDERPRESSURE. Be sure to contain the Spring whenwithdrawing the pin to prevent damage and/orinjury. Eye protector should be worn.

Remove the Magazine Spring and MagazineFollower (E) through the bottom of the MagazineTube.

Photo 12

Now, carefully insert the Slide Stop at the 4:00o'clock position approx. half way through theframe opening and the kidney shaped cutout in

the barrel lug (see photo #10). At this pointadjust the Slide Stop to the 3:00 o'clock positionto allow the slide stop spring to catch the top ofthe landing on the slide stop. Make sure the slidestop does not miss the kidney shaped cutout asthis will result in the gun being returned to thefactory for service.

CAUTION: Keep the slide stop in the 3:00 o'clockposition to allow the slide stop spring to catchthe top of the landing on the slide stop.

Finally, draw the slide back 1/4 of an inch con-

firming the slide stop lines up with the half-moon cutout in the slide. Next, gently push theslide stop the rest of the way into the frameopening until it stops (see photo #11).

Photo 9a

Photo 9b

Photo 10

Photo 11

Frame back

Cutout in recoil lug

Slide stop

Slide stop spring

Close-up

Slide half-mooncutout


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The Magazine is now completely disassembled(see photo #13). Clean all parts thoroughly withsolvent. Wipe all parts lightly with lubricant-moistened cloth before reassembly.

CAUTION! DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE.

Lubricant can penetrate the primer of ammunition

and render it inoperative causing a failure to fire.Inspect the Magazine Base and Magazine BaseLock for cracks. Inspect the Magazine Tube forcracks or voids in the seam weld area.Inspect Magazine Follower for chips and cracks.Check the metal follower pin in the MagazineFollower for correct depth and tightness of fit(see photo #13). Ensure that the MagazineFollower moves freely inside the Magazine Tube.

Replace components as required.Check the Magazine feed lips for distortion,burrs or nicks, and especially for smoothness atthe magazine catch slot.

Note: Magazines should always be handled withcare. If a Magazine becomes damaged as aresult of being dropped on a hard surface, itshould be replaced. Do not attempt to repair it.

Reassembly

After cleaning, inspection and lubrication,reassemble the Magazine in reverse order fromdisassembly, again using a pin or wire throughthe lowest sight holes to contain the MagazineSpring for ease of fitting the Magazine BaseLock and Magazine Base.

Ensure the empty, reassembled Magazine seatsfully when inserted in the pistol, and ejectsfreely from its well when the Magazine Catch isdepressed.

Photo 13

A

E

B C

D

Magazine Follower Pin

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Checking Safety Devices

The following safety check is to be carried out atregular intervals and before the pistol is used:

With the Slide removed and the Barrel disman-tled, the Striker is drawn back manually about1/4 inch and then eased forward again. The tip

of the Striker must not project beyond thebreech face of the Slide.

Note: When easing the Striker forward, be care-ful not to depress the Striker Block which sitsnext to the Striker. If it is depressed during thesafety check, it will allow the Striker to projectbeyond the breech face.

Note Regarding Primer Indent and DistortedSpent Cases

Upon examining fired cases, youmay notice that the primer indentappears distorted or elongated.This is normal for the striker sys-tem design of the KAHR pistols. You may alsonotice that the spent case becomes slightlydeformed into the shape of a "D" instead of an"O" shape. This is considered normal for theKAHR pistol and is caused by the spent casetouching the bottom of the ejection port when

exiting the gun. Neither of these two situationsare a cause for concern and it is not necessaryto contact the service department.

Extractor as a Loaded ChamberIndicator (except P380)

The extractor on all Kahr pistols protrudes out-ward from the surface of the slide when the

properly designated caliber ammunition markedon the barrel is loaded in the chamber. Theextractor is located on the right side of the slide

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Cleaning & LubricationBefore the initial shooting of the new KAHRPistol, the pistol should be disassembled fol-lowing the instructions in this manual andcleaned with a commercial gun cleaning solvent.After each shooting session, the cleaningprocess should be repeated to remove firingresidue from the inside and outside of theBarrel, Slide, Frame and Magazine.

Once cleaned, all parts should be lightly lubricat-ed with a commercial gun lubricant. Follow sol-vent and lubricant manufacturers instructions.

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directly behind the ejection port (see photo#14). The extractor protrusion allows the extrac-tor to be used as a loaded chamber indicator(LCI). The extractor protrusion permits visualand tactile (felt) confirmation of a chamberedround.

SAFETY WARNING

The loaded chamber indicatorshould never be used as an

unloaded chamber indicator -meaning that it should never be

used by a firearm handler to confirm that achamber is empty, to the exclusion of manuallychecking the chamber as explained on page 17in the Unloading section of this manual. Theuser must know that the surest method to deter-mine the absence of a round in the chamber isto visually and manually check the chamber of

the firearm by pulling and locking the slide tothe rear.

Kahr External Safety & LoadedChamber Indicator (LCI) Model

Loaded Chamber Indicator

This model is designed to provide physical indicationif there is a bullet loaded in the chamber. The productis designed with a lever mounted on the top of slide.

The lever is marked as Indicator in red lettering. Whena bullet is chambered it pushes the lever upward andout of position. The operator will visually see the lever

Photo 14

as it is raised up. Also the operator will be able to feelthe indicator as being out of its normal resting positionas it will not be flush with the top of the slide, thuswarning the operator that the firearm is loaded.

External Safety

This model has, in addition to the internal safety, an

external safety that will prevent the firearm from firingwhen the safety is in safe position. The product has anexternal lever with two settings. When the lever ispushed completely up and the red dot is fully visible,the firearm is in the armed position and ready to firewith the pull of the trigger. When the lever is pusheddown, and the red dot is hidden the firearm is in safeposition and will not function with the pull of the trig-ger. The safety works in the following manner. When

the lever is in down (Safe) position the connecting camon the lever pushes the trigger bar out of position, dis-connecting it from the cocking cam. If the trigger ispulled in safe mode, the cocking cam will not releasethe striker and the firearm will not fire. When the leveris pushed up (Fire/armed position) the cam moves outof place and the trigger bar moves up, again connect-ing with the cocking cam. The firearm is then ready tofire with the pull of the trigger.

Empty Chamber

Loaded Chamber

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The handgun should be kept clean and properlylubricated at all times. Lubricants can evaporateover time. Therefore, lightly lubricate the hand-gun once a month whether or not it has beenfired. Be sure your handgun is FULLYUNLOADED (Magazine removed and chamberempty) before performing any cleaning or main-

tenance.Note Regarding Lead Bullets:

Lead (unjacketed) bullets can cause excessivebore fouling. We do not recommend lead bulletsin Kahr pistols with polygonal rifling.

Notes on Reliability

If this firearm is to be used in lawful self-defense, the user must understand that overallreliability is based upon the interaction of fourfactors: handgun, magazine, ammunition anduser.

A handgun is only a mechanical device. It canfail to function properly despite the use of thefinest materials and the greatest possible care inits design and manufacture. To ensure the high-

est level of reliability, we suggest that youadhere to the following guidelines:

1. Obtain the guidance of a qualified or accredit-ed firearms instructor before using the handgun.

2. Use only the highest quality factory ammuni-tion. Avoid reloads, surplus and budget pricedammunition as well as any ammunitiondesigned by its manufacturer for use in carbinesor other shoulder-fired firearms. At times, a par-

ticular model of handgun will not reliably func-tion with a specific brand or loading of ammuni-tion. Selected ammunition should be test fired(100 rounds minimum) to ensure reliability.Also, ammunition manufacturers can makechanges to their ammunition such as substitut-ing a different powder or primer. Consequently,ammunition which proved reliable in the pastmay suddenly begin to cause malfunctions.

Inspect all ammunition for visible defects beforeloading it into the Magazine.

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3. Use only KAHR ARMS manufacturedMagazines. Consider purchasing extraMagazines so that they may periodically berotated, allowing the Magazine Spring to relax.When inserting a Magazine into the handgun,listen for it to click into place, then pull down onthe Magazine Base to make sure that it is seated

and locked.4. Improper shooting technique and grip cancause a variety of malfunctions such as a failureto properly eject or feed. Also, some loadings ofammunition are more sensitive to impropershooting technique or grip than others. Maintaina firm but comfortable grip on the handgun. Theshooting arm should supply resistance to thehandgun rather than serving as a shock

absorber.

Warranty & Liability Exclusions

Not withstanding the provisions contained inany other printed Warranty statement(s) madeby KAHR ARMS or by one of KAHR ARMS affil-iates, 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 thismanual, and if, as a result of inappropriate han-dling or incomplete reassembly, damage or mal-functions are caused, as a result of which thesafety devices are rendered ineffective, then thepurchaser shall forfeit any claim to guaranteeagainst damages thereby incurred to persons orproperty.

2. Any change to the basic construction of the

weapon, in particular by the circumvention ofthe safety devices, is strictly prohibited for safe-ty reasons, and precludes the use of theweapon.

3. No liability whatsoever can be accepted in thecase of criminal misuse, negligence, resale, useunder the influence of drugs or alcohol, modifi-cations, careless handling, etc.

4. With the Slide removed, it is not permitted totension and release the Striker forward sincethis could damage the Striker Block.


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Service Assistance

Should service be required, go tothe Kahr website for the ReturnAuthorization request form(https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp)

or call the Kahr Arms CustomerService Dept. at (508) 795-3919 orFax: (508) 795-7046, giving fulldetails of the problem you haveexperienced, date of purchase anddealer from whom the pistol waspurchased.If Kahr Arms Customer Service

recommends that the pistol bereturned to the factory for service,you will receive a factory ReturnAuthorization Number. Ship theunloaded pistol, prepaid via UPS

AIR or FEDEX OVERNIGHT, with acopy of the sales receipt and"Return Authorization" Number to:

K.A.I.130 Goddard Memorial Dr.

Worcester, MA 01603Attn: Service Dept.

Parts & Accessories OrderingFax: (508) 795-7046

Web Address: www.kahr.comE-mail: [email protected]

Online Return AuthorizationRequest Form:

https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp

Refer to the separate Parts andService List for complete parts

and service pricing and orderinginformation.

Kahr Model Legend

TP: Polymer Frame, 3.965~4.04 BarrelKP: Polymer Frame, 3.54~3.6 Barrel

2.53 Barrel (.380 ACP Models)PM: Polymer Frame, 3.1~3.24 BarrelKT: Steel Frame, 3.965~4.0 Barrel

K: Steel Frame, 3.465~3.5 BarrelM: Steel Frame, 3.0~3.1 BarrelCW: Polymer Frame, 3.565~3.64 BarrelCM: Polymer Frame, 3.0~3.1 Barrel

1st Three Numbers454: .45 ACP414: .40 S&W (with External Safety & LCI)404: .40 S&W

919: 9mm (with External Safety & LCI)909: 9mm383: .380 ACP

4th Number0: Carbon Steel, Black Oxide*1: Carbon Steel, Nickel Finish*2: Carbon Steel, Black T Finish*3: Matte Stainless Steel4: Blackened Stainless Steel6: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite98*8: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite2003* Discontinued

Letters at endA: Inventory management nomenclature that

currently has no meaning and is no longerapplicable.

L: Crimson Trace Triggerguard Laser Sight

N: Tritium Night SightsNOVAK: Novak Low Profile Tritium Night Sights


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Limited WarrantyThis LIMITED WARRANTY has been drafted to comply with the MAGNUSON-MOSS

WARRANTY FEDERAL TRADE COMMISSION IMPROVEMENT ACT which is effective forgoods manufactured on or after December 31, 1976. KAHR ARMS warrants that thisfirearm was originally manufactured free of defects in material or workmanship.

KAHR ARMS agrees to correct for five years any defect in this firearm for the originalpurchaser by repair or replacement (with same or comparable quality model). A serviceand/or handling charge may be applied.

THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE FIREARM HAS BEEN ABUSED, MISUSED, DAMAGEDBY ACCIDENT, FIRED WITH HANDLOADED AND/OR RELOADED OR IMPROPERAMMUNITION OR WITH AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE BARREL, OR DAMAGED THROUGHFAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AS DESCRIBEDIN THIS MANUAL. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OF ANYPARTS, INCLUDING METAL, WOOD, PLASTIC, RUBBER AND OTHER MATERIALSSURFACE FINISH OR IF UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR AND/OR ALTERATION HAS BEENPERFORMED.

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) arenot 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 rightsmay also be available which may vary from state to state.

Should repair be required for this firearm, go to the Kahr website for the ReturnAuthorization request form (https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp), or call the KahrArms Customer Service Dept. at Tel: (508) 795-3919 or Fax: (508) 795-7046 andrequest a "Return Authorization" Number. Provide full details of the defect or malfunc-

tion, date of purchase and dealer from whom the firearm was purchased. Then, send theunloaded pistol, prepaid via UPS AIR or FEDEX OVERNIGHT, with a copy of the salesreceipt and "Return Authorization" Number to:

K.A.I. Service Dept.130 Goddard Memorial Drive

Worcester, MA 01603

Web Address: www.kahr.com

E-mail: [email protected]

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