Operating Instructions Kahr K, T, P & PM Series T9, 9mm P9, Covert, 9mm PM9, 9mm E9, 9mm K9, Elite 98, 9mm P40, Covert, .40 S&W K40, Elite 98, .40 S&W www.kahr.com www.kahrshop.com Warning! Read and fully understand this manual before removing this firearm from its package. This firearm, like many revolvers and autoloading pistols, is designed without any external manual safety or internal magazine disconnect.
Contents Page General Instructions .................................2 General Description ..................................3 Primary Features........................................3 Technical Data (K, T Series) ....................4 Standard Equipment (K, T Series)...........4 Parts Listing (K, T Series)..........................4 Parts Schematic (K, T Series) ...................5 Technical Data (P, PM Series) .................6 Standard Equipment (P, PM Series) ........6 Parts Listing (P, PM Series) ..
Any firearm, including the KAHR Pistol, is a dangerous device. All firearms must be safely stored to prevent access by unauthorized persons, especially children. 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.
Technical Data (K & T Series) Parts List Key & Part Name Part # Operation: Locked breech, modified "Browning-type" recoil lug 1. Frame . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001 2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002 Safety Systems: 3. Slide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003 Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block. 4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004 No magazine disconnect or external manual 5.
3 KAHR K, T SERIES 24 25 34 Compact Autoloading Pistol 26 E9 21 27 34a 20 2 22 33 3 23 4 8 13 5 7 1 T9 40 6 29 14 12 11 30 29 10 19 9 40 18 30a 17 15 28 16 39 41 28 31 32 35 40 41 40 37 36 38 Refer to the separate “Parts and Service List” for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information.
Technical Data (P & PM 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 - 9 pounds Sights: Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights Tritium night sights optional Length O/A: 6.0” (P9, P9 Covert) / 5.3” (PM9) 6.1” (P40, P40 Covert) Barrel : 3.5”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P9, P9 Covert) 3.
KAHR P, PM SERIES 3 Compact Autoloading Pistol 24 34 33 2 5 26 25 8 21 27 20 7 PM9 Recoil Spring 4 Closed end 5a 22 6 Flange 14 23 40 11 6a 13 41 10 9 1 39 12 15 16 31 32 28 35 29 30 17 18 36 37 38 Refer to the separate “Parts and Service List” for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information.
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.
CAUTION: THE PISTOL WILL NOW FIRE IF THE TRIGGER IS PULLED. SAFETY FUNCTION OF THE COCKING CAM DESIGN AND POSITION: After the last round has been fired and ejected, the slide is held open by the Slide Stop Lever. 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.
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 OUTSIDE 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.
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. CAUTION: ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR KAHR PISTOL IMMEDIATELY AFTER USE AND PRIOR TO CLEANING AND STORAGE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.
Dismantling & Reassembly BEFORE DISMANTLING OR CLEANING THE KAHR PISTOL, BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE PISTOL IS UNLOADED (Follow the unloading instructions on page 11). 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 pistol’s Warranty.
TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDE AND CAUSE INJURY! 7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide with Recoil Spring from slide. (see photo #4) Dismantling (T, P, PM Series) T9, P9, P9 Covert, PM9, P40, P40 Covert The KAHR P9 Pistol is dismantled to its main components in the following steps: 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.
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.
Magazine Disassembly, Maintenance & Reassembly 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 #6).
and cracks. Check the metal follower pin in the Magazine Follower for correct depth and tightness of fit (see photo #7). Ensure that the Magazine Follower moves freely inside the Magazine Tube. Replace components as required. 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. Check the Magazine feed lips for distortion, burrs or nicks, and especially for smoothness at the magazine catch slot.
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 manufacturer’s instructions.
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.
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 Customer Service Dept. at: (508) 795-3919 to receive a “Return Authorization” Number before shipping a firearm to the factory. Firearms shipped to the factory must be sent prepaid. THE KAHR SERVICE DEPARTMENT CAN NOT ACCEPT COLLECT SHIPMENTS. firearm.
Limited Lifetime Warranty This “LIMITED LIFETIME 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.
