Kahr Pistol Manual

OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS
Kahr Semi-Auto Double Action Only (DAO) Pistols
PREMIUM SERIES
T, K, MK (Steel Frame Models)
TP, KP & PM (Polymer Frame Models)
VALUE SERIES
CT, CW & CM (Polymer Frame Models)
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 REMOVED AND 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 STATE OF CALIFORNIA TO CAUSE
BIRTH DEFECTS, REPRODUCTIVE HARM, AND OTHER SERIOUS PHYSICAL INJURY. HAVE ADEQUATE VENTILA-
TION AT ALL TIMES. WASH HANDS THOROUGHLY AFTER EXPOSURE.
Kahr Arms
Parts & Accessories Ordering
FAX: 508-795-7046
Secure Internet ordering for parts & accessories: www.kahr.com

Contents Page GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS
GENERAL INSTRUCTIONS . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 Always assume that the KAHR® Pistol or any
GENERAL DESCRIPTION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 other firearm is loaded and capable of being
PRIMARY FEATURES . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 discharged until you, the handler, have per-
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (K, T Series) . . . . 4 sonally verified the fact. Until the magazine is
PARTS LISTING (K, T Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 4 removed and you have inspected the cham-
PARTS SCHEMATIC (K, T Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 5
ber and completed the unloading procedure
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT
as presented on page 17, the firearm must be
(TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 6
PARTS LISTING (TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . 6 considered loaded and capable of being fired.
PARTS SCHEMATIC (TP, P, PM, CT, CW & CM Series). . . . . . . . . . 7 Never transport a loaded firearm.
TECHNICAL DATA/STANDARD EQUIPMENT (P380, CT380 & CW380). . 8 To reduce the possibility of an accidental dis-
PARTS LISTING (P380, CT380 & CW380). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 8 charge, do not place your finger on the trig-
PARTS SCHEMATIC (P380, CT380 & CW380). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .9 ger until the firearm is pointed at the target
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (External Safety) . . . . . 10 and you intend to fire. When handling, car-
PARTS LISTING (External Safety) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 10
rying or holstering the pistol be sure that the
PARTS SCHEMATIC (External Safety). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 11
TECHNICAL DATA / STANDARD EQUIPMENT (MK Series) . . . . . 12 trigger cannot be snagged by a foreign ob-
PARTS LISTING (MK Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 12 ject. This can discharge the pistol.
PARTS SCHEMATIC (MK Series) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 13 If you don’t want the firearm to fire, keep
HOW THE KAHR PISTOL FUNCTIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 14 your finger off the trigger.
SIGHTS & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 15 When firing with a two hand grip, keep the
LOADING & FIRING. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 16 thumb of the weak hand on the weak hand
UNLOADING . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17 side of the firearm, never behind the slide or
BREAK-IN PERIOD. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
under the magazine.
DISMANTLING & REASSEMBLY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 17
MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY, MAINTENANCE & REASSEMBLY. . . 22 Before using the KAHR Pistol, complete-
CHECKING SAFETY DEVICES. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 23 ly read and fully understand the operating
NOTE REGARDING PRIMER INDENT AND DISTORTED SPENT CASES. . 23 instructions and safety information in this
EXTRACTOR AS A LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR . . . . . . . . . . 23 manual. If you have difficulty understanding
KAHR EXTERNAL SAFETY & anything in this manual, call Kahr Technical
LOADED CHAMBER INDICATOR (LCI) MODEL. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 Support at (508) 795-3919 or seek qualified
CLEANING & LUBRICATION. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 24 instruction in the safe use of the KAHR Pistol
NOTES ON RELIABILITY. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25 and other handguns.
WARRANTY & LIABILITY EXCLUSIONS. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 25
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 26 Any firearm, including the KAHR Pistol, is a
SERVICE ASSISTANCE . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 dangerous device. All firearms must be safe-
KAHR MODEL LEGEND. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 27 ly stored to prevent access by unauthorized
WARRANTY STATEMENT. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Back Cover persons, especially children.
Important Safety Information

Caution: Caution:
Law enforcement, military personnel and certain individuals may Failure to observe safety instructions in this manual can result in
choose, for self defense purposes, to disregard or override several property damage, personal injury or death.
of the following safety instructions. To assure safety under these
special situations, proper initial combat oriented training with Caution:
periodically scheduled retraining, which stresses safe tactical Prior to loading and firing, carefully read and understand this
procedures, is strongly recommended. instruction manual. It gives basic advice on the proper handling
and functioning of the Kahr Pistol.
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Always store ammunition separately from PRIMARY FEATURES
firearms. The KAHR Pistol trigger system allows the
This manual is applicable only to the KAHR shooter to quickly bring the pistol into action.
Pistol with which it was included. All instruc- The striker is automatically held under partial
tions, warnings and precautions are not ap- tension after each round and is fully secured
plicable to any other make or model. by a passive striker block until the trigger is
For all sales contracts with KAHR, the place fully depressed.
of jurisdiction shall be Delaware, and Dela- The slide stop lever and the magazine catch
ware State Law shall be applicable. are easily operated with the shooting hand.
The KAHR Pistol frame is uniquely designed
GENERAL DESCRIPTION to position the shooting hand as close to
The KAHR self-loading pistol, incorporates the center line of the bore as possible. This
the key features most desired in a personal provides the benefit of greater control and a
defensive handgun: perceived reduction in recoil.
• Low overall weight High quality materials and sophisticated
• Extremely compact size computerized manufacturing technology
• Outstanding quality of employed in the construction of the KAHR
materials and workmanship Pistol assure superior quality and unfailing
reliability.
The KAHR Pistol is a mechanically-locked,
recoil operated pistol with an automatic Technical specifications may be altered with-
striker block and a trigger-cocking (D/A out notice.
Only) action.
Each round is automatically loaded until the
magazine is empty. The slide is then held
open by the slide stop lever.
KAHR, K40, MK9, MK40, P40, P45, PM9, PM40, PM45, P380, CT9, CT40, CT45, CT380,
CW9, CW40, CW45, CW380, CM40, CM45 are the registered trademarks of Kahr Arms
and may not be used without permission.
The Kahr Pistol is covered by U.S. Patents:

#5,678,340; #6,401,379

Caution: Warning:
Your safety and the safety of your family and others depends It is possible that a live round may remain in the chamber when
on your safe and mature adoption, development and consistent the magazine has been removed or inserted. Any round in the
employment of SAFE FIREARMS HANDLING PRACTICES. chamber will discharge upon pulling the trigger regardless of
If you are unfamiliar with firearms, seek further advice through whether the magazine is inserted or removed. Therefore, never
safe handling courses run by your local gun clubs, approved leave the pistol unattended, even if the magazine is removed
instructor, or similar qualified organizations. and exercise extreme caution after removing the magazine.
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Technical Data: K & T Series Parts List
Operation: Key & Part Name Part #
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 safeties. 5. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
6. Recoil Spring Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Ammunition: 7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W 8. Striker Block Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008
Trigger Weight: 9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
Approx. 7 pounds 10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
Sights: 12. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. 13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
Tritium night sights optional. (K Series) 14. Trigger Bar Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014
Rear low-profile 2-dot tritium night sight, 15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
16. Cocking Cam Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 016
front tritium night sight optional. (T Series) 17. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 017
Length O/A: 18. Magazine Catch Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
6.5” (T9) / 6.6” (T40) / 6.0” (K9) / 6.1” (K40®) 19. Magazine Catch Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 019
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
Barrel : 21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
3.965”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (T9) 22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
4.0”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (T40) 23. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023
3.465”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (K9) 24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
3.5”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (K40) 25. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 025
26. Extractor Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 026
Grips: 27. Extractor Pin - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027
Checkered Hogue® Pau Ferro wood grips (T Series) 28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
Wraparound, textured rubber (K Series) 29. Slide Stop Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029
30. Slide Stop Spring Retaining Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030
Material: 30a. Slide Stop Spring Screw (T9/T40). . . . . . . . . . . 030a
Stainless steel 31. Ejector. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
Finish: 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 032
Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel 33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
Polished stainless (Elite models) 35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
Standard Equipment 37. Magazine Base Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037
38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
• Protective Polymer Case, Trigger Lock 39. Magazine Follower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 039
40. Grip Screws (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Grips (left & right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041

You must personally verify that the chamber is empty before Caution:
field-stripping the firearm for cleaning or any other reason. Never This KAHR product is classified by the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco
place your finger on or near the trigger when operating the slide. and Firearms as a firearm or dangerous weapon. It is therefore,
potentially lethal!
Warning:
Read this entire instruction manual carefully. It is essential to
If the KAHR Pistol or any other firearm is carelessly or improperly
follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of
handled, the user could cause an unintentional discharge which
others.
could result in death, serious injury, and/or property damage.
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KAHR K, T SERIES
3 24 Steel Frame Pistol
25
34
21 Elite Steel Frame Model
26
27
20
2
22
33
23
4
8 13
5
7 40
6 14
1 29 12
11
29 30 10 19
9 18 40
30a 17 15
28
16 39 41
28
31
32
35
40
41 36
37
40
38
Refer to the separate “Parts and Service List” for complete parts and service pricing and ordering information.

Warning: Caution:
The KAHR Pistol has several design features and internal The proper and safe function of the KAHR Pistol cannot be assured
mechanical safeties designed to prevent accidental discharges if any parts have been altered or modified.
in the event that the pistol is dropped or receives a severe blow.
Like any mechanical device, when subjected to extreme forces
not normally encountered in sporting, law enforcement, or
military use, a part failure can occur. Therefore, extra care and
strict adherence to the safety instructions and other instructions
contained in this manual are mandatory to minimize the risk of
accidents. 5
Technical Data: TP, P, PM CT, CW & CM Series Parts List
Operation: Key & Part Name Part #
Locked breech, modified “Browning-type” recoil lug 1. Polymer Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001
2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002
Safety Systems:
Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block. 3. Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
No magazine disconnect or external manual safeties. 4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004
5. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
Ammunition: 5a. Recoil Spring (PM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W / .45 ACP
6. Recoil Spring Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Trigger Weight: 6a. Recoil Spring Guide (PM Series). . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Approx. 7 pounds 7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
Sights: 8. Striker Block Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. Tritium night sights 9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
optional. (P, PM Series) 10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer 11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
front sight. Tritium night sights optional. (CT, CW & CM Series) 12. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012
Length O/A: 13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
6.5” (TP9) / 5.8” (P9®) / 5.42” (PM9®) / 6.5” (CT9®) / 5.9” (CW9®) / 5.42” (CM9) 14. Trigger Bar Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014
6.5” (TP40) / 6.1” (P40®) / 5.47” (PM40®) / 6.5” (CT40®) / 6.36” (CW40®) / 5.47” (CM40®) 15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
6.57” (TP45) / 6.07” (P45®) / 5.79” (PM45®) / 6.6” (CT45®) / 6.32” (CW45®) / 5.79” (CM45®) 16. Cocking Cam Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 016
Barrel : 17. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 017
3.965”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP9) 18. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
3.565”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P9) 20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
3.1”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM9) 21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
4.0” , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT9) 22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
3.565” , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW9) 23. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023
3.1” , 1-10 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM9)
4.0”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP40) 24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
3.6”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P40) 25. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 025
3.1”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM40) 26. Extractor Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 026
4.0”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT40) 27. Extractor Pin - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027
3.6”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW40) 28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
3.1”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM40) 29. Slide Stop Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029
4.04”, 1-16.38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (TP45) 30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer. . . . . . . . . . . 030
3.54”, 1-16.38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P45)
3.24”, 1-16.38 RH twist, polygonal rifling (PM45) 31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
4.0”, 1-16.38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT45) 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 032
3.64”, 1-16.38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW45) 33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
3.14”, 1-16.38 RH twist, conventional rifling (CM45) 34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
Grips / Frame: Slide Material: 34a. Polymer Front Sight (CT, CW and CM Series). . 034a
Textured polymer Stainless steel 35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
Slide Finish: 37. Magazine Base Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037
Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel 38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
39. Magazine Follower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 039
Standard Equipment 40. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Side Panel Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
• Protective Polymer Case (except CT, CW & CM Series), Trigger Lock

Warning: potentially lethal!
If the KAHR Pistol or any other firearm is carelessly or improperly Read this entire instruction manual carefully. It is essential to
handled, the user could cause an unintentional discharge which follow the safety instructions for your safety and the safety of
could result in death, serious injury, and/or property damage. others.
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KAHR TP, CT, P, CW, PM & CM SERIES
Except P380 (see page 8) & Kahr Pistol with External Safety & LCI (see page 10)
Polymer Frame Pistol
3
24
34 CT, CW &
33 CM Series
2 34a
5 25
PM & CM 26
8 3
21 27
Recoil Spring
7 4 20
5a Closed end
Flange 22
6
14 23
40
6a 13
11 41
10
1 9 39
12 15
16
31
32
35
29
28
30 17
18 36
37
38

Warning: Caution:
The KAHR Pistol has several design features and internal mechanical The proper and safe function of the KAHR Pistol cannot be assured
safeties designed to prevent accidental discharges in the event that if any parts have been altered or modified.
the pistol is dropped or receives a severe blow.
Like any mechanical device, when subjected to extreme forces not
normally encountered in sporting, law enforcement, or military use,
a part failure can occur. Therefore, extra care and strict adherence
to the safety instructions and other instructions contained in this
manual are mandatory to minimize the risk of accidents.
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Key & Part Name Part #
Technical Data: P380®, CT380® & CW380® 5a. Recoil Spring (Inner). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005
Operation: 6. Recoil Spring Guide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Locked breech, modified “Browning-type” recoil lug 7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
Safety Systems: 8. Striker Block Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008
Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block. 9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
No magazine disconnect or external manual safeties. 10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
Ammunition: 12. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012
.380 ACP
13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
Trigger Weight: 14. Trigger Bar Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014
Approx. 7 pounds 15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
Sights: 16. Cocking Cam Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 016
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. Tritium night sights 17. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 017
optional. (P380) 18. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
Drift adjustable white bar-dot combat rear sight, pinned in polymer 20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
front sight. (CT380 & CW380) 21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
Length O/A: 22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
4.9” (P380) / 5.52” (CT380) / 4.96” (CW380) 23. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023
Barrel : 24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
2.53”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (P380) 25. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 025
3.0”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CT380) 26. Extractor Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 026
2.58”, 1-16 RH twist, conventional rifling (CW380) 27. Extractor Pin - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
Grips / Frame:
Textured polymer 29. Slide Stop Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029
30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer. . . . . . . . . . . 030
Slide Material: 31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
Stainless steel 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 032
33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
Slide Finish: 34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel 4a. Polymer Front Sight (CT380 & CW380). . . . . . 034a
35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
Standard Equipment 37. Magazine Base Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037
38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
• Protective Polymer Case (except CT380 & CW380), Trigger Lock 39. Magazine Follower. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 039
40. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Side Panel Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
Parts List
1. Polymer Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001
2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002
3. Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004
5. Recoil Spring (Outer). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005

potentially lethal!
Warning:
others.
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34
KAHR P380, CT380 & CW380
Polymer Frame Pistol
3
24
33 CT380 &
CW380
25 34a
2
26
27
5 8 3
21 20
7 23
22
4
40 41
5a
41
13
6
12
39
11 14
10 32
1
9
15
16
35
31
29
30
28 17
36
18 37
38

Warning: Caution:
accidents.
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Technical Data: External Safety & 12. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012
Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI) Model 13. External Safety Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
14. Trigger Bar Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014
Operation: 15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
Locked breech, modified “Browning-type” recoil lug
16. Cocking Cam Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 016
Safety Systems: 17. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 017
Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block. 18. Magazine Catch Leaf Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
External safety lever, no magazine disconnect.
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
Trigger Weight: 21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
Approx. 7 pounds 22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
Sights: 23. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. 24. Extractor . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 024
Tritium night sights optional. 25. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 025
Grips / Frame:
Textured polymer 27. Extractor Pin - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
Slide Material: 29. Slide Stop Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029
Stainless steel 30. Slide Stop Spring Screw & Washer. . . . . . . . . . . 030
31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
Slide Finish: 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 032
Matte stainless steel, Blackened stainless steel 33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
35. Magazine Tube. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
Standard Equipment 36. Magazine Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
37. Magazine Base Lock . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037
• Protective Polymer Case, Trigger Lock 38. Magazine Base. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
40. Side Panel . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
Parts List 41. Side Panel Screw. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
61. External Safety Lever. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 061
Key & Part Name Part # 61a. External Safety Lever Retaining Pin . . . . . . . . . . 061
1. Polymer Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001 62. External Safety Cam Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 062
2. Barrel (External Safety). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002 63. External Safety Plunger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 063
3. Slide (External Safety). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003 64. External Safety Plunger Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . 064
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004 65. LCI Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 065
5. Recoil Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 005 66. LCI Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 066
6. Recoil Spring Guide Assembly . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006 67. LCI Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 067
7. Striker Block . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 007
8. Striker Block Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008
9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011

potentially lethal!
Warning:
others.
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KAHR PISTOL
with External Safety & Loaded Chamber Indicator (LCI)
3
34 Polymer Frame Pistol
24
33
65
67
25
66
2 26
8 27
5
7 21 20
22 23 40
41
4 12
6
11
10 13
14
1 9 39
64
32
63
15
16
29 31 35
30
28
17
62
61
61a
36
18 37
38

Warning: Caution:
accidents.
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Technical Data: MK Series 6. Recoil Spring Assembly. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 006
Operation: 7. Striker Block. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .007
Locked breech, modified “Browning-type” recoil lug 8. Striker Block Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 008
9. Trigger. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 009
Safety Systems: 10. Trigger Spring . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 010
Trigger cocking (DA) only, passive striker block.
No magazine disconnect or external manual safeties. 11. Trigger Spacer. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 011
12. Trigger Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 012
Ammunition: 13. Trigger Bar. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 013
9mm (9x19 Para) / .40 S&W 14. Trigger Bar Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 014
Trigger Weight: 15. Cocking Cam. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 015
Approx. 7 pounds 16. Cocking Cam Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 016
17. Magazine Catch Body . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 017
Sights: 18. Magazine Catch Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 018
Drift-adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights. Tritium night sights
optional. 19. Magazine Catch Lock Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 019
20. Striker . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 020
Length O/A: 21. Striker Spacer . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 021
5.3” (MK9®) / 5.35 (MK40®) 22. Striker Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 022
Barrel : 23. Striker Spring Guide . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 023
3.0”, 1-10 RH twist, polygonal rifling (MK9®) 24. Extractor. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .024
3.1”, 1-16 RH twist, polygonal rifling (MK40®) 25. Extractor Pin - Front . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 025
Grips: 27. Extractor Pin - Back. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 027
Wraparound, textured nylon
28. Slide Stop. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 028
Material: 29. Slide Stop Spring. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 029
Stainless steel 30. Slide Stop Spring Screw . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 030
Finish: 31. Ejector . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 031
Matte stainless steel 32. Cocking Cam Pivot Pin . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 032
Polished stainless (Elite models) 33. Rear Sight . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 033
34. Front Sight. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 034
35. Magazine Tube (6-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 035
Standard Equipment 36. Magazine Spring (6-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 036
37. Magazine Base Lock (6-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 037
38. Magazine Base (6-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 038
• Protective Polymer Case, Trigger Lock
40. Grip Screws (4) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 040
41. Grips (left & right). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 041
Parts List 42. Magazine Tube (7-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 042
Key & Part Name Part # 43. Magazine Spring (7-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 043
1. Frame. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 001 44. Magazine Base Lock (7-round). . . . . . . . . . . . . . 044
2. Barrel. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 002 45. Magazine Base (7-round) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 045
3. Slide. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 003
4. Slide Back . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 004

potentially lethal!
Warning:
others.
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24 KAHR MK SERIES
25 Micro-Compact Steel Frame Pistol
26 Elite Steel Frame Model
34 27
3
21
33 20 22
2
23
40
4
8 12 13
11
10
7 19
9
6 18 40
14
17 15
1
41
31 39
16
29
30 32 39
28 42
35
40
43
41
40 36
44
37
45
38

Warning: Caution:
accidents. 13
HOW THE KAHR PISTOL FUNCTIONS The recoil impulse of the fired cartridge moves
the Barrel and Slide backwards. After approxi-
FOR TESTING FUNCTION, ALWAYS USE
mately 1/2 in. of movement to the rear, the cam-
AN UNLOADED PISTOL WITH AN EMPTY
ming action of the recoil lug of the Barrel and
CHAMBER AND WITHOUT THE MAGAZINE
the Slide Stop/Locking Pin in the frame pulls
INSERTED. (as described immediately below)
the rear of the barrel down to unlock it from the
1. Without placing finger on the trigger, remove Slide. Unlocked, the Slide continues fully to the
the magazine. Make sure that there is no round rear of its travel. During this rearward travel, the
in the chamber by pulling the slide fully to the cartridge is pulled out of the chamber by the
rear and carefully checking that the chamber extractor and is then thrown out to the right by
and bore are empty. The pistol is now unloaded the ejector.
with the magazine out.
A ramp in the slide rails disengages the Trig-
2. Keeping finger off the trigger, cock pistol by ger Bar from the Cocking Cam. This allows the
pulling slide fully to its rearmost position and Cocking Cam to reset itself and reactivates the
letting it run forward. The pistol is now partial- Striker Block.
ly cocked, i.e. the striker spring is partially ten-
The Recoil Spring begins to move the Slide for-
sioned. The trigger is fully forward.
ward toward its original locked position.
The following describes the functioning of the
As the Slide moves forward:
KAHR Pistol when it is loaded and fired.
1. a loaded round is pushed out of the magazine
As the trigger is pulled (pressed to the rear), the
into the chamber;
internal passive striker block is released, i.e. a
protrusion on the cocking cam lifts the striker 2. the Striker is caught and put under partial
block so that it no longer blocks the striker from tension by the Cocking Cam, and
moving forward past the breech face to fire a
chambered round. Simultaneously with this 3. the Barrel is pushed forward and upward,
action, the cocking cam pulls the striker back locking it with the slide.
from partially tensioned to a fully cocked posi-
tion under full spring tension. Completing the CAUTION: THE PISTOL WILL NOW FIRE IF THE
rearward pull of the Trigger allows the Cocking TRIGGER IS PULLED.
cam to release the Striker. With the Striker Block
After the last round has been fired and ejected,
lifted, the Striker is free to move fully forward to
the slide is held open by the Slide Stop Lever.
contact and fire the cartridge.

Warning: Warning:
Always keep the firearm unloaded until you are ready to shoot. If the KAHR Pistol appears to be operating improperly for any
When the firearm is loaded do not touch the trigger unless you reason, danger of an unintentional discharge exists. The firearm
intend to fire! must be immediately unloaded and not used until it is repaired.
Make sure that the pistol is properly repaired and checked by
KAHR ARMS or an authorized gunsmith before using it again.
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NOTE REGARDING SLIDE RELEASE OPERATION: Both the front and rear sights are held in place
When the slide is held open on an empty mag- by the tight fit of the sight to the dovetail. On
azine, the slide release is very hard to depress. the CT, CW and CM Series the polymer front
This warns the shooter that the magazine is sight is pinned into the slide and cannot be
empty. moved. Windage (side to side) adjustments are
made by pressing the rear sight in the direction
To easily release the slide, either remove the that you want the bullet placement to move. For
empty magazine or replace it with a loaded example, if the pistol groups to the left of your
magazine. Depressing the slide release will then aiming point, move the rear sight to the right.
be much easier. This will move the bullet placement to the right.
Striker Block: Note: Sight adjustments should be made with a
In the partially-cocked position, a spring-loaded sight adjustment tool that is designed to move
Striker Block projects into a recess in the Striker, the sight without damaging the slide, dovetail
preventing it from moving forward. The striker cut or the sight itself. When pressing the sights
block is only released when the trigger is fully to make an adjustment, use a non-marring ma-
pulled to the rear. terial against the sight and the slide to avoid
damage.
Safety Function of the Cocking
Cam Design and Position:
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.
SIGHTS & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT

These consist of a rear sight which has a white
bar insert under the sighting notch and a front
sight which has a white dot insert.
Windage adjustments are normally made with

the Rear Sight Only.

Safety Rules: 4. Always be sure barrel and action are clear of obstructions.
1. Always handle any firearm as if it were loaded to avoid unin- First remove the magazine and unload the pistol, then clear
tended discharges. obstructions immediately so that firearm will function correctly
and safely.
2. Never point any firearm at anything you do not intend to
shoot. 5. Never squeeze the trigger or put your finger in the trigger
guard until you are aiming at the target you intend to shoot.
3. Never take anyone’s word that any firearm is unloaded. Check
for your-self, with fingers off the trigger, and the firearm point-
ed in a safe direction.
15
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 OUT-SIDE 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. First Photo 1
press the round down to overcome the pressure
of the magazine spring, then push the partially
inserted round fully to the rear.
Note: be sure that all rounds are pressed fully to

the back of the Magazine.
Insert the magazine into the magazine well at

the base of the grip until the magazine catch
engages fully.
Pull the slide fully to the rear and lock it back us-
ing the Slide Stop. Next push down on the Slide Photo 2
Stop to chamber the first round into the barrel.
Do not chamber a round by pulling back on the age the extractor. Only chamber rounds from
slide and letting go of the slide. This may cause the magazine as described above.
the slide to not go fully into battery.
The KAHR Pistol is now ready to fire.
The trigger finger must remain outside the
trigger guard until the target has been identified IF YOU PULL THE TRIGGER, THE PISTOL WILL
and you intend to shoot. FIRE.
Note: Do not load an individual round into the After the last round has been fired, the slide will
chamber and then close the slide. This can dam- remain open.

6. Never store a loaded firearm. Unload the KAHR Pistol as de- 8. Always be sure your backstop is adequate to stop and contain
scribed on page 17. After verifying that the firearm is empty and bullets before shooting so that you do not hit anything outside
magazine out, point the firearm in a safe direction and pull the the range area.
trigger. Store the KAHR Pistol in the provided container in this
9. Always be sure of your target and the area behind it before
condition only.
you shoot. A bullet can travel through or past your target up to 1
7. Never shoot at a hard surface, such as a rock, or a liquid sur- mile. If in doubt, do not shoot.
face, such as water. A bullet may ricochet and travel in any direc-
tion to strike you or an object that you cannot see.
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Remove the empty magazine by pushing the BREAK-IN PERIOD
magazine catch on the front of the left grip (see
The KAHR Pistol must run through an initial
photo #1) and pulling the magazine from the
break-in period before achieving fully reliable
magazine well. Insert a full magazine and then
feeding and functioning. The pistol should not
push the slide stop lever downward. The KAHR
be considered fully reliable until after it has fired
Pistol is again ready to fire.
200 rounds.
UNLOADING
DISMANTLING & REASSEMBLY
WHEN UNLOADING THE KAHR PISTOL, AL-
BEFORE DISMANTLING OR CLEANING THE
WAYS BE SURE THAT THE PISTOL IS POINTED
KAHR PISTOL, BE ABSOLUTELY SURE THE
IN A SAFE DIRECTION AND THAT THE TRIG-
PISTOL IS UNLOADED (Follow the unloading
GER FINGER IS OUT-SIDE OF THE TRIGGER
instructions on page 17).
GUARD AND WELL AWAY FROM THE TRIGGER.
For normal cleaning, the KAHR Pistol should
Remove the magazine by depressing the Mag-
only be dismantled into its main components:
azine Catch on the front of the left grip (see
photo #1) and pulling the magazine from the • Slide
magazine well. Pull the Slide fully to the rear to • Barrel
eject the round which may be in the chamber. • Recoil Spring with Recoil Spring Guide
Visually check to ensure that no round remains • Frame
in the chamber or barrel. • Magazine
Allow the Slide to spring forward by releasing it. DO NOT DISMANTLE THE PISTOL FURTHER
THAN THE MAIN COMPONENTS DESCRIBED
After making absolutely sure that the magazine
ABOVE (except Magazine). To do so may create
is removed and the chamber is empty, point the
an unsafe condition and affect the pistol’s
pistol in a safe direction and pull the trigger to
Warranty.
release tension on the Striker.
For maintaining and cleaning the KAHR Pistol,
CAUTION:
use only high quality, commercially available
ALWAYS UNLOAD YOUR KAHR PISTOL IMME-
cleaning equipment, solvents and lubricants.
DIATELY AFTER USE AND PRIOR TO CLEAN-
ING AND STORAGE TO MINIMIZE THE RISK OF
ACCIDENTAL DISCHARGE.

10. Always put a responsible and competent person in charge to 12. Never leave a firearm unattended. Anyone, especially a child,
maintain safety and discipline when a group is firing on a range may fire it.
to reduce the likelihood of accidents.
13. Never use a firearm that fails to function properly and never
11. Always carry a firearm empty and open while at a public, or force a jammed action, as the jammed round may discharge.
private range, until you are ready to fire. Keep it pointed towards
14. Always transport the KAHR Pistol unloaded with the trigger
the backstop during loading, firing, and unloading.
untensioned (See page 17) in a locked case.
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Dismantling (K Series)
Photo 3a
The KAHR Pistol is dismantled to its main com- K Series
ponents in the following steps:
1. Remove the magazine and visually check to be

sure that the chamber is empty by pulling back
the slide. (photo #1 and photo #2 on page 16.)
2. Draw the Slide about 3/4 inch to the rear so Photo 3b

that the relief cut in the slide aligns with the K Series
Slide Stop. (see photo #3a)
3. Tap the Slide Stop out of the pistol from right

to left with a light, non-marring hammer or plas-
tic screwdriver handle. (see photo #3b)
4. Ease the slide forward under Recoil Spring

tension. 7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide with Re-
coil Spring from slide. (see photo #4)
5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the trigger
to release the Striker, then relax pressure on the NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE
Trigger and push the Slide forward off of the RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A FACTO-
Frame. RY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THE RECOIL
SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONE WAY
6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5) is ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSED END
carried out as follows: MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THE REAR
OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. IMPROPER
Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slightly REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
forward with the thumb and lift it clear of the FIREARM AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER.
recoil lug.
8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly
CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVING forward, then lift and pull it rearward out of the
THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRING slide. (see photo #5)
IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDE
AND CAUSE INJURY!

15. Failure to fire: Segregate misfired round from other live ammunition and emp-
Keep the firearm pointed toward the target and wait 30 seconds ty cases, and continue firing.
after if fails to fire. If a hangfire (slow ignition) has occurred,
Note: Dispose of misfired round in accordance with ammunition
round should fire within 30 seconds. If round does not fire, re-
manufacturer’s instructions.
move the magazine, eject the round and check for an obstruc-
tion. Then, examine the primer. If firing pin indent on primer is 16. Never discharge a firearm near an animal unless it is trained
light, off center, or nonexistent, have the firearm examined by a to accept the noise. A startled animal could injure itself or cause
competent gunsmith. If the firing pin indent on primer appears an accident.
normal (like similar previously fired rounds) the ammunition
may be at fault. 17. Never walk, climb, follow a companion or hunt with your pistol
in your hand and ready to fire (in battery).
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Reassembly (K Series)
Photo 6a Closed end
First, assemble the slide components reversing
the order in which they were dismantled. Then,
before installing the Slide onto the Frame, do
the following: Flange
Make sure that the Recoil Guide Rod and Spring Note: Carefully press down on the front of the
are parallel to the slide rails and not off to one side. Ejector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoid
interference as the Slide moves onto the Frame.
Note: Be sure that the smaller diameter closed end
Then, pull the slide rearward to line up the Slide
of the Recoil Spring is against the flange on the
Stop with the relief cut in the Slide. (see photo
rear of the Recoil Spring Guide. (see photo #6a)
#3a) Finally, push the Slide Stop in until it clicks
Next, without depressing the Trigger, move the into position.
Slide assembly just far enough onto the frame
If problems occur during assembly, remove the
to partially insert the Slide Stop through both
slide and recheck the instructions above. If the
the Frame and the kidney shaped hole in the
Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame, do
Barrel’s recoil lug.
not force it as this could cause damage and may
void the Warranty.
Photo 4
Dismantling (T, TP, CT, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series)
These KAHR Pistols are dismantled to their main
components in the following steps:
1. Remove the Magazine and visually check to

be sure that the chamber is empty by pulling
Photo 5 back the Slide. (see photo #1 and #2 on page 16)
Note (for Kahr Pistol w/ External Safety & LCI Only):

When dismantling the pis-
tol, the External Safety Lever
must be in “FIRE Mode.”
(see right photo)
Fire mode

18. When preparing to fire, be sure that the area behind the slide 20. Always seek a doctor’s advice if you are taking medication to
is free of obstructions (watch your thumb) as the slide will move be sure you are fit to shoot and handle a firearm safely.
back sharply upon firing.
21. Always wear ear protection when shooting, especially on a
19. Never drink alcoholic beverages or take drugs before or range. Without ear protection, the noise of firing can lead to
during shooting as your vision and judgment can be seriously cumulative long-term and permanent hearing loss.
impaired, making your gun handling unsafe.
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2. Draw the Slide back about 1⁄2 inch so that 7. Carefully remove Recoil Spring Guide with Re-
the small witness marks on the Slide and Frame coil Spring from slide. (see photo #4 on page 19)
align (see circled area in photo #3) and inter-
nal projection on the Slide Stop can be seen NOTE: DO NOT ATTEMPT TO DISMANTLE THE
through the rear half-moon cutout in side of the RECOIL SPRING ASSEMBLY. THIS IS A FACTO-
Slide. (see photo #3) RY ASSEMBLED COMPONENT. THE RECOIL
SPRING IS DESIGNED TO WORK ONE WAY
Photo 3 ONLY. THE SMALLER DIAMETER CLOSED END
T, TP, CT, P, CW, PM, CM & MK Series MUST BE AGAINST THE FLANGE ON THE REAR
Half-moon OF THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. IMPROPER
cutout REASSEMBLY WILL CAUSE DAMAGE TO THE
FIREARM AND CAUSE INJURY TO THE USER.
8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly

forward, then lift and pull it rearward out of the
3. Push the pin of the Slide Stop out of the pistol slide. (see photo #5 on page 19)
from right to left. (Use a light, non-marring ham-
Reassembly (T, TP, CT, P, CW, CM & MK Series)
mer or plastic screwdriver handle if necessary).
Note (For P380, CT380 & CW380 only):
4. Ease the Slide forward under Recoil Spring Insert closed ends of inner & outer Recoil
tension. Springs against Recoil Spring Guide Rod flange.
(see photo #6 - P380, CT380 & CW380)
5. With the Slide Stop removed, pull the Trigger
to release the Striker, then push the Slide for- Photo 6 Closed end Flange
ward off of the Frame. P380, CT380 & CW380
6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5 on

page 19) is carried out as follows:
Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slightly

forward with the thumb and lift it clear of the
Note: The recoil springs need to be assembled with both
recoil lug. closed ends on same side.
CAUTION: PROTECT EYES WHEN REMOVING First, assemble the Slide components reversing
THE RECOIL SPRING GUIDE. RECOIL SPRING the order in which they were dismantled. Then,
IS UNDER TENSION AND MAY FLY OFF GUIDE before installing the Slide onto the Frame, do
AND CAUSE INJURY! the following:

22. Always wear protective shooting glasses for eye protection. 24. Always keep clear and keep others clear of the ejection port,
Do not hold an autoloading pistol near your eye or face as the as spent cartridges are ejected with enough force to cause injury.
slide will move back sharply upon firing.
25. Never place fingers in the ejection port; they could be injured
23. Always make sure that any firearm is unloaded before clean- by the slide moving forward unintentionally.
ing, storing or transporting. When handing the KAHR Pistol to
26. Never place fingers on a hot slide or barrel during or after
another person, be sure that the slide is locked open with the
firing, as they could be burned by the hot metal.
magazine removed.
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Make sure that the Recoil Spring Assembly is Compress recoil spring assembly between slide
parallel to the Slide rails and not off to one side. and barrel lug (see photo #7). Make sure that
the Recoil Spring Assembly is parallel to the
Next, without depressing the Trigger, move the Slide rails and not off to one side.
assembled Slide just far enough onto the Frame
to partially insert the Slide Stop through both the Photo 7
Frame and the kidney shaped cutout in the Bar- Flange
rel’s recoil lug. (see photos #9a & 9b on page 22) position
Note: Carefully press down on the front of the Kidney

shaped cutout
Ejector as the Slide Back passes over it to avoid
interference as the Slide moves onto the Frame.
Then, pull the Slide rearward to line up the small
witness marks on the Slide and Frame (see cir-
cled area in photo #3). Finally, push the Slide
Stop in until it clicks into position. Note: Be sure that the large flat disc at the rear
of the Recoil Spring Assembly is in the front of
If problems occur during assembly, remove the
the Barrel’s recoil lug.
Slide and recheck the instructions above.
Then, install the slide on frame rails (see photo #8).
If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame,
do not force it as this could cause damage and
Photo 8
may void the Warranty.
Reassembly (PM & CM Series)

Insert closed end of recoil spring against recoil
spring guide rod flange (see photo #6b).
Photo 6b Closed end
Next, line up the kidney shaped cutout in the

recoil lug with the opening in the frame. At this
point it may be necessary to line up the back of
the slide with the frame back before inserting the
slide stop. (see photos #9a & #9b on page 22)
Flange

27. Only use high-quality commercially manufactured ammuni- 28. Do not shoot the KAHR Pistol near any part of your body as
tion, in excellent condition and in the correct caliber for your the slide will move back sharply upon firing.
pistol.
29. Always unload the firearm immediately after firing.
The use of reloaded ammunition will void the Warranty because
30. Do not allow anyone to handle or attempt firing the KAHR
reloads or poor quality ammunition may not meet industry spec-
Pistol until they have read and understand this manual.
ifications (SAAMI and/or NATO), may exceed pressure limits and
could be unsafe.
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Frame back If problems occur during assembly, remove the
Photo 9a
Cutout in recoil lug Slide and recheck the instructions above.
If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame,

do not force it as this could cause damage and
may void the Warranty.
Photo 9b
MAGAZINE DISASSEMBLY,
MAINTENANCE & REASSEMBLY
Close-up Disassembly
Now, carefully insert the Slide Stop at the 4:00 Ensure that the Magazine is unloaded. Insert a
o’clock position approx. half way through the 1/8” or smaller pin (or length of stiff wire, etc.)
frame opening and the kidney shaped cutout in through the bottom sight holes in the Magazine
the barrel lug (see photo #10). At this point ad- Tube (A), between coils of the Magazine Spring
just the Slide Stop to the 3:00 o’clock position (D). This will contain most of the spring tension
to allow the slide stop spring to catch the top during disassembly. Using a small punch (or
of the landing on the slide stop. Make sure the ball-point pen or similar expedient), depress
slide stop does not miss the kidney shaped cut- the locking stud of the Magazine Base Lock (B)
out as this will result in the gun being returned through the hole in the bottom of the Magazine
to the factory for service. Base (C) (see photo #12).
Photo 10 Photo 12
Slide stop spring
Slide stop
CAUTION: Keep the slide stop in the 3:00 Push the Magazine Base forward off the Mag-
o’clock position to allow the slide stop spring to azine Tube. The pin previously inserted in the
catch the top of the landing on the slide stop. bottom sight holes of the Magazine Tube now
contains the Magazine Spring under some
Finally, draw the slide back 1/4 of an inch con-
compression. Point the bottom of the Magazine
firming the slide stop lines up with the half-
Tube in a safe direction, contain the Spring’s
moon cutout in the slide. Next, gently push the
free end protruding from the bottom with your
slide stop the rest of the way into the frame
thumb, and carefully withdraw the pin from the
opening until it stops (see photo #11).
Magazine sight holes.
Photo 11 CAUTION! THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER

Slide half-moon PRESSURE. Be sure to contain the Spring when
cutout withdrawing the pin to prevent damage and/or
injury. Eye protector should be worn.
Remove the Magazine Spring and Magazine

Follower (E) through the bottom of the Mag-
azine Tube.
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The Magazine is now completely disassembled Ensure the empty, reassembled Magazine seats
(see photo #13). Clean all parts thoroughly fully when inserted in the pistol, and ejects free-
with solvent. Wipe all parts lightly with lubri- ly from its well when the Magazine Catch is de-
cant-moistened cloth before reassembly. pressed.
CAUTION! DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE.

CHECKING SAFETY DEVICES
Lubricant can penetrate the primer of ammunition The following safety check is to be carried out
and render it inoperative causing a failure to fire. at regular intervals and before the pistol is used:
Inspect the Magazine Base and Magazine Base With the Slide removed and the Barrel disman-
Lock for cracks. Inspect the Magazine Tube for tled, the Striker is drawn back manually about
cracks or voids in the seam weld area. 1/4 inch and then eased forward again. The
tip of the Striker must not project beyond the
Inspect Magazine Follower for chips and cracks.
breech face of the Slide.
Check the metal follower pin in the Magazine
Follower for correct depth and tightness of fit
(see photo #13). Ensure that the Magazine Fol-
lower moves freely inside the Magazine Tube.
Replace components as required.
Check the Magazine feed lips for distortion,

burrs or nicks, and especially for smoothness at Correct Wrong!
the magazine catch slot.
Note: Magazines should always be handled Note: When easing the Striker forward, be care-
with care. If a Magazine becomes damaged as ful not to depress the Striker Block which sits
a result of being dropped on a hard surface, it next to the Striker. If it is depressed during the
should be replaced. Do not attempt to repair it. safety check, it will allow the Striker to project
beyond the breech face.
Photo 13
Note Regarding Primer Indent and Distorted
Spent Cases
D
Upon examining fired cases,
E you may notice that the prim-
A er indent appears distorted or
elongated. This is normal for
Magazine Follower Pin B C the striker system design of
the KAHR pistols. You may also notice that the
spent case becomes slightly deformed into the
Reassembly shape of a “D” instead of an “O” shape. This
After cleaning, inspection and lubrication, re- is considered normal for the KAHR pistol and
assemble the Magazine in reverse order from is caused by the spent case touching the bot-
disassembly, again using a pin or wire through tom of the ejection port when exiting the gun.
the lowest sight holes to contain the Magazine Neither of these two situations are a cause for
Spring for ease of fitting the Magazine Base concern and it is not necessary to contact the
Lock and Magazine Base. service department.
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EXTRACTOR AS A LOADED CHAM- as it is raised up. Also the operator will be able
BER INDICATOR (except P380) to feel the indicator as being out of its normal
resting position as it will not be flush with the
The extractor on all Kahr pistols protrudes top of the slide, thus warning the operator that
outward from the surface of the slide when the firearm is loaded.
the properly designated caliber ammunition
marked on the barrel is loaded in the chamber. Empty Chamber
The extractor is located on the right side of
the slide directly behind the ejection port (see
photo #14). The extractor protrusion allows the
extractor to be used as a loaded chamber in-
dicator (LCI). The extractor protrusion permits Loaded Chamber
visual and tactile (felt) confirmation of a cham-
bered round.
Photo 14
External Safety
This model has, in addition to the internal safety,
an external safety that will prevent the firearm
from firing when the safety is in safe position.
SAFETY WARNING The product has an external lever with two set-
The loaded chamber indicator tings. When the lever is pushed completely up
should never be used as an “unloaded and the red dot is fully visible, the firearm is in
chamber indicator” - meaning that it the armed position and ready to fire with the pull
should never be used by a firearm of the trigger. When the lever is pushed down,
handler to confirm that a chamber is empty, to and the red dot is hidden the firearm is in safe
the exclusion of manually checking the chamber position and will not function with the pull of
as explained on page 17 in the Unloading section the trigger. The safety works in the following
of this manual. The user must know that the surest manner. When the lever is in down (Safe) posi-
method to determine the absence of a round in tion the connecting cam on the lever pushes the
the chamber is to visually and manually check the trigger bar out of position, disconnecting it from
chamber of the firearm by pulling and locking the the cocking cam. If the trigger is pulled in safe
slide to the rear. mode, the cocking cam will not release the strik-
er and the firearm will not fire. When the lever is
KAHR EXTERNAL SAFETY & LOADED pushed up (Fire/armed position) the cam moves
CHAMBER INDICATOR (LCI) MODEL out of place and the trigger bar moves up, again
connecting with the cocking cam. The firearm is
Loaded Chamber Indicator
then ready to fire with the pull of the trigger.
This model is designed to provide physical indi-
cation if there is a bullet loaded in the chamber.
The product is designed with a lever mounted
on the top of slide. The lever is marked as In-
dicator in red lettering. When a bullet is cham-
bered it pushes the lever upward and out of
position. The operator will visually see the lever
Safe Mode Fire Mode
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CLEANING & LUBRICATION by its manufacturer for use in carbines or oth-
er shoulder-fired firearms. At times, a particu-
Before the initial shooting of the new KAHR Pis-
lar model of handgun will not reliably function
tol, the pistol should be disassembled following
with a specific brand or loading of ammunition.
the instructions in this manual and cleaned with
Selected ammunition should be test fired (100
a commercial gun cleaning solvent. After each
rounds minimum) to ensure reliability. Also, am-
shooting session, the cleaning process should
munition manufacturers can make changes to
be repeated to remove firing residue from the
their ammunition such as substituting a differ-
inside and outside of the Barrel, Slide, Frame
ent powder or primer. Consequently, ammuni-
and Magazine.
tion which proved reliable in the past may sud-
Once cleaned, all parts should be lightly lubricat- denly begin to cause malfunctions. Inspect all
ed with a commercial gun lubricant. Follow sol- ammunition for visible defects before loading it
vent and lubricant manufacturer’s instructions. into the Magazine.
The handgun should be kept clean and properly 3. Use only Kahr Arms manufactured Maga-
lubricated at all times. Lubricants can evapo- zines. Consider purchasing extra Magazines so
rate over time. Therefore, lightly lubricate the that they may periodically be rotated, allowing
handgun once a month whether or not it has the Magazine Spring to relax. When inserting a
been fired. Be sure your handgun is FULLY Magazine into the handgun, listen for it to click
UNLOADED (Magazine removed and chamber into place, then pull down on the Magazine Base
empty) before performing any cleaning or main- to make sure that it is seated and locked.
tenance.
4. Improper shooting technique and grip can
Note Regarding Lead Bullets / Premium Pistol Only: cause a variety of malfunctions such as a failure
to properly eject or feed. Also, some loadings
Lead (unjacketed) bullets can cause excessive of ammunition are more sensitive to improper
bore fouling. We do not recommend lead bullets shooting technique or grip than others. Main-
in Kahr premium pistols with polygonal rifling. tain a firm but comfortable grip on the hand-
gun. The shooting arm should supply resistance
NOTES ON RELIABILITY to the handgun rather than serving as a shock
absorber.
If this firearm is to be used in lawful self-defense,
the user must understand that overall reliability Warranty & Liability Exclusions
is based upon the interaction of four factors:
handgun, magazine, ammunition and user. Not withstanding the provisions contained in
any other printed Warranty statement(s) made
A handgun is only a mechanical device. It can by KAHR ARMS or by one of KAHR ARMS’ af-
fail to function properly despite the use of the filiates, the following exclusions from Warranty,
finest materials and the greatest possible care among others, shall apply:
in its design and manufacture. To ensure the
highest level of reliability, we suggest that you 1. If the pistol is dismantled by the purchaser
adhere to the following guidelines: or by third parties further than described in
this manual, and if, as a result of inappropriate
1. Obtain the guidance of a qualified or accredit- handling or incomplete reassembly, damage or
ed firearms instructor before using the handgun. malfunctions are caused, as a result of which the
safety devices are rendered ineffective, then the
2. Use only the highest quality factory ammuni- purchaser shall forfeit any claim to guarantee
tion. Avoid reloads, surplus and budget priced against damages thereby incurred to persons
ammunition as well as any ammunition designed or property.
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2. Any change to the basic construction of the However, some states or localities prohibit this.
weapon, in particular by the circumvention If you live in such a location, please have a Fed-
of the safety devices, is strictly prohibited for erally Licensed Firearms dealer ship the gun. It
safety reasons, and precludes the use of the will be returned to the dealer after being ser-
weapon. viced.
3. No liability whatsoever can be accepted in the HANDGUNS MUST BE SHIPPED PREPAID

case of criminal misuse, negligence, resale, use VIA UPS® AIR OR FEDEX® OVERNIGHT.
under the influence of drugs or alcohol, modifi- HANDGUNS SHIPPED GROUND SERVICE
cations, careless handling, etc. MAY BE ASSESSED AN ADDITIONAL CHARGE
OF $40.00 AND REPAIR WORK WILL BE
4. With the Slide removed, it is not permitted DELAYED. Persons who do not hold a Federal
to tension and release the Striker forward since Firearms License are prohibited by federal law
this could damage the Striker Block. from shipping a handgun by mail. Handguns
mailed in violation of the law are impounded by
5. No liability whatsoever can be accepted if the
the Post Office.
pistol is fired with any ammunition other than
top-quality, commercially manufactured ammu- Enclose a letter that includes reference to the
nition of the proper caliber specified on the fire- factory “Return Authorization” Number, your
arm itself. Inexpertly manufactured or reloaded name, address, telephone number, and serial
ammunition must not be used. number and model of the firearm. Describe in
detail the trouble you have experienced with
Note: All liability is excluded in the event that
your firearm, or the work you wish to have done.
the instructions in this manual are not observed.
Stating only that the firearm “needs repair” is
inadequate information. Please enclose copies
SHIPPING FIREARMS FOR SERVICE of any previous correspondence.
Kahr handguns returned to the factory for ser-
Please do not include holsters, custom grips, or
vice or repair should be sent to:
accessories with any firearm being shipped to
K.A.I. the factory for service.
130 Goddard Memorial Dr.
Service work performed, other than approved
Worcester, MA 01603
Warranty repairs, will carry a minimum charge
Attn: Service Dept.
of $65.00 plus a $25.00 return shipping and
Contact Kahr Arms Technical Support Depart- handling charge.
ment to receive a “Return Authorization” num-
Retain your tracking number when shipping
ber before shipping a firearm to the factory. You
firearms for repair. This will allow you to track
can do this by online (https://www.kahr.com/
the status of your firearm shipment either by
kahr-rma.asp) or by calling 508-795-3919.
phone or the website of the carrier. Please allow
PISTOLS SHIPPED TO THE FACTORY MUST BE three weeks for the return of a handgun.
SENT PREPAID. THE KAHR SERVICE DEPART-
Kahr Arms ships repaired firearms via FEDEX®
MENT CAN NOT ACCEPT COLLECT SHIPMENTS.
“Adult Signature Required”. Please make sure
The Federal Gun Control Act does not prohibit the “Adult Signature Required” from FEDEX® is
an individual from shipping a firearm directly to not waived for your address. If “Adult Signature
the manufacturer for service or repair. Required” is waived at your address then you
are responsibile for any loss as a result.
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KAHR MODEL LEGEND
SERVICE ASSISTANCE
TP: Polymer Frame, 3.965”~4.04” Barrel
Should service be required, go to the KP: Polymer Frame, 3.54”~3.6” Barrel
Kahr website for the “Return Authori- 2.53” Barrel (.380 ACP Models)
zation” request form (https://www. PM: Polymer Frame, 3.1”~3.24” Barrel
kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp) or call the KT: Steel Frame, 3.965”~4.0” Barrel
Kahr Arms Customer Service Dept. K: Steel Frame, 3.465”~3.5” Barrel
at (508) 795-3919 or Fax: (508) 795- M: Steel Frame, 3.0”~3.1” Barrel
7046, giving full details of the problem CT: Polymer Frame,4.0” Barrel
you have experienced, date of pur- 3.0” Barrel (.380 ACP Models)
chase and dealer from whom the pistol CW: Polymer Frame, 3.565”~3.64” Barrel
was purchased. 2.58” Barrel (.380 ACP Models)
CM: Polymer Frame, 3.0”~3.14” Barrel
If Kahr Arms Customer Service recom-
mends that the pistol be returned to 1st Three Numbers
the factory for service, you will receive
a factory “Return Authorization” Num- 454: .45 ACP
ber. Ship the unloaded pistol, prepaid 414: .40 S&W (with External Safety & LCI)
via UPS® AIR or FEDEX® OVERNIGHT, 404: .40 S&W
with a copy of the sales receipt and 919: 9mm (with External Safety & LCI)
“Return Authorization” Number to: 909: 9mm
383: .380 ACP
K.A.I. 4th Number

130 Goddard Memorial Dr.
0: Carbon Steel, Black Oxide*
Worcester, MA 01603
1: Carbon Steel, Nickel Finish*
Attn: Service Dept.
2: Carbon Steel, Black T Finish*
3: Matte Stainless Steel
Parts & Accessories Ordering
4: Blackened Stainless Steel
Fax: (508) 795-7046
6: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite98*
8: Polished Stainless Steel, Elite2003
Web Address: www.kahr.com
* Discontinued
E-mail: service@kahr.com
Letters at end
Online Return Authorization A: Inventory management nomenclature that cur-
Request Form: rently has no meaning and is no longer applicable.
https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp N: Tritium Night Sights
Refer to the separate “Parts and Service

List” for complete parts and service
pricing and ordering information.
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Limited Warranty
This “LIMITED 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.
Kahr Arms agrees to correct for five years any defect in the Kahr Value Series (CW,CM,
CT models) for the original purchaser by repair or replacement (with same or comparable
quality model). A service and/or handling charge may be applied.
Kahr Arms agrees to correct for the lifetime any defect in the Kahr Premium Series or the
Kahr Gen2 Premium series for the original purchaser by repair or replacement (with same
or comparable quality model). A service and/or handling charge may be applied.
THIS WARRANTY IS VOID IF THE FIREARM HAS BEEN ABUSED, MISUSED, DAMAGED
BY ACCIDENT, FIRED WITH HANDLOADED AND/OR RELOADED OR IMPROPER
AMMUNITION OR WITH AN OBSTRUCTION IN THE BARREL, OR DAMAGED THROUGH
FAILURE TO PROVIDE REASONABLE AND NECESSARY MAINTENANCE AS DESCRIBED
IN THIS MANUAL. THIS WARRANTY DOES NOT APPLY TO NORMAL WEAR OF ANY
PARTS, INCLUDING METAL, WOOD, PLASTIC, RUBBER AND OTHER MATERIAL’S
SURFACE FINISH OR IF UNAUTHORIZED REPAIR AND/OR ALTERATION HAS BEEN
PERFORMED.
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) are not
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 rights may
also be available which may vary from state to state.
Should repair be required for this firearm, go to the Kahr website for the “Return
Authorization” request form (https://www.kahr.com/kahr-rma.asp), or call the Kahr Arms
Customer Service Dept. at Tel: (508) 795-3919 or Fax: (508) 795-7046 and request a
“Return Authorization” Number. Provide full details of the defect or malfunction, date of
purchase and dealer from whom the firearm was purchased. Then, send the unloaded
pistol, prepaid via UPS® AIR or FEDEX® OVERNIGHT, with a copy of the sales receipt and
“Return Authorization” Number to:
K.A.I. – Service Dept.

130 Goddard Memorial Drive, Worcester, MA 01603
E-mail Address: service@kahr.com
Web Address: www.kahr.com
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OPERATING INSTRUCTIONS

Kahr Semi-Auto Double Action Only (DAO) Pistols

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Important Safety Information

The Kahr Pistol is covered by U.S. Patents:

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SIGHTS & SIGHT ADJUSTMENT

Windage adjustments are normally made with

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USE ONLY AMMUNITION OF THE PROPER

The magazine is filled by pushing individual

Note: be sure that all rounds are pressed fully to

Insert the magazine into the magazine well at

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1. Remove the magazine and visually check to be

2. Draw the Slide about 3/4 inch to the rear so Photo 3b

3. Tap the Slide Stop out of the pistol from right

4. Ease the slide forward under Recoil Spring

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1. Remove the Magazine and visually check to

Note (for Kahr Pistol w/ External Safety & LCI Only):

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8. Grasp recoil lug of Barrel and push it slightly

6. Removal of the barrel (see photos #4 & #5 on

Push the rear of the Recoil Spring Guide slightly

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Note: Carefully press down on the front of the Kidney

Reassembly (PM & CM Series)

Photo 6b Closed end

Next, line up the kidney shaped cutout in the

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If the Slide will not go smoothly onto the Frame,

Photo 11 CAUTION! THE MAGAZINE SPRING IS UNDER

Remove the Magazine Spring and Magazine

CAUTION! DO NOT OVER LUBRICATE.

Check the Magazine feed lips for distortion,

3. No liability whatsoever can be accepted in the HANDGUNS MUST BE SHIPPED PREPAID

K.A.I. 4th Number

Refer to the separate “Parts and Service

K.A.I. – Service Dept.

© 2016, Kahr Firearms Group 061610KMM

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