

TLC coatings also serve to protect the slide from oxidization, nicks and scrapes. Produced by applying a thin but tough protective coating, the TLC patina was labeled "Black Diamond" in early production, and is valued for its lack of attention-catching light reflection in dim surroundings.
KAHR MK9 CUSTOM SERIES
P series pistols are noted for being very no-nonsense and utilitarian in appearance, with black plastic grips and a brushed stainless or blackened Tungsten TLC stainless slides.

Kahr attempted to address these concerns by introducing a line of polymer framed models.Īs noted above, P series pistols are manufactured with stainless steel slides that ride on steel inserts within the polymer frames, preventing the wear which would otherwise be inherent with metal slide to plastic frame contact.Īvailable ammunition chamberings include. Early Kahr models such as the K9 were praised as well-made and solidly constructed, but criticized for their excessive weight, which is a disadvantage in a weapon intended for concealed carry. When the first Kahr pistols appeared on the market in 1994 they were constructed entirely of carbon steel. The target market for the P line is the civilian concealed carry firearms market, as well as being intended as backup weapons for law enforcement officers. The Kahr P series is a product line of double action only (DAO) hammerless, striker-fired, short recoil operated, semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Kahr Arms.
