Kahr K9 Stainless 9mm Compact, Premium Series Steel-Frame DAO, 3.5 in Barrel, 8+1 Capacity, Matte Stainless
The Kahr K9 Stainless is a compact, steel-frame 9mm from Kahr’s Premium Series, made in Worcester, Massachusetts, USA. Introduced in 1995 as Kahr’s first pistol, this model combines a matte stainless slide and frame with a smooth DAO trigger system and drift-adjustable steel sights. Its slim 0.90 in slide width and 3.5 in barrel deliver a compact profile, while the 8+1 capacity and four included factory magazines add practical value. Model code K9093A is noted on the case label.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Overall Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Crisp polygonal profile.
Specific Condition Details: There are minor scratches and blemishes present on the exterior surfaces.
What’s Included
- Kahr Arms factory hard case with fitted foam insert
- Kahr Operating Instructions booklet for Double Action Only (DAO) pistols
- Magazines: 1x 8-round factory steel single-stack magazine (KAHR-stamped baseplate)
- Magazines: 3x 7-round factory steel single-stack magazines (KAHR-stamped baseplates; mix of standard and extended basepads)
This K9 Stainless belongs to Kahr’s Premium Series of steel-frame compacts, pairing a matte stainless slide and frame with black textured wraparound rubber grips bearing the Kahr “K” medallion. The slide uses rear-only vertical cocking serrations, and the overall fit and materials reflect the company’s steel-frame construction approach.
Dimensionally, it is a true compact with a 3.5 in barrel, 4.5 in height, and a slim 0.90 in slide width. Weight is approximately 23.1 oz. Capacity is 8+1 in 9mm Luger, and this example is accompanied by four factory magazines to support range or carry rotation.
The operating system is striker-fired, double-action-only with a locked-breech, modified Browning design. It features a smooth curved trigger with an approximate 7.0 lb pull. Safety is handled by a passive striker block; there is no magazine disconnect or external manual safety.
Sighting is via drift-adjustable steel bar-dot sights, with a white dot front and a white vertical-bar rear. The barrel uses polygonal rifling with a 1:10 RH twist, designed for consistent bore sealing. The model code K9093A is shown on the factory case label, and the pistol is made in the USA.