Kahr P9-2 9mm Blackened Stainless Rugged Carry Pistol

Description

The Kahr P9-2 9mm Blackened Stainless is model KP90S94N, the second-generation P9 with a blackened stainless slide, black polymer frame and TruGlo tritium night sights.

Kahr P9-2 9mm Blackened Stainless Overview

Kahr calls this the Dash Two evolution of the P9. It keeps the slim, light frame and double-action-only trigger of the original, then adds the features owners asked for most. The barrel is still a 3.6 inch polygonal match barrel with a 1 in 10 twist, the slide is still 0.90 inch wide, and the pistol weighs about 15.8 ounces empty. Kahr ships it with two flush-fitting 7-round magazines.

What the Dash Two Adds

The most visible change is the set of front cocking serrations machined into the slide, which make press checks and malfunction clearing easier. The magazine catch was also improved for a more positive release. Together they make the P9-2 a little more practical than the original P9 without adding bulk.

Light Rail on a Slim Frame

The dust cover now has an accessory rail, so you can mount a compact weapon light. Make sure the light you choose fits a short rail section, and remember that a light adds width and requires a different holster. Many carriers leave the rail empty for everyday carry and add a light only at home.

TruGlo Night Sights

TruGlo tritium night sights come standard. They glow without charging, so you get a visible three-dot picture in a dark hallway, and the rear sight is drift adjustable if you need to correct windage.

Shooting the P9-2

At under 16 ounces, a 9mm has noticeable muzzle flip, and the long double-action-only trigger rewards a firm grip and steady press. It is not a target pistol, but at defensive distances it is accurate and predictable once you learn the trigger reset. Kahr recommends about 200 rounds of break-in.

Things to Know

Holsters for the original P9 may not fit the railed P9-2, so buy a holster made for this model. The 7+1 capacity is lower than modern micro double-stacks, and Kahr advises against lead bullets in polygonal barrels. Spare magazines cost more than common Glock or Smith and Wesson magazines.

Maintenance Notes

Clean the barrel and slide rails every few hundred rounds and before carry after a range session. Kahr recommends replacing the recoil spring periodically, around every 1,500 rounds. Inspect the night sights from time to time; tritium dims gradually over about a decade and can be replaced.

State Laws and Ownership

Seven-round magazines are legal in every state with a magazine limit. Handgun roster states list approved pistols by exact model, so the P9-2 may not be available everywhere. Check your state and local rules before ordering, and ask your receiving FFL if you are unsure.

Specifications

• Manufacturer: Kahr Arms
• Model: P9-2, model KP90S94N
• UPC: 602686046497
• Caliber: 9mm Luger
• Action: Double-action-only, locked breech
• Barrel: 3.6 in. match grade, 1:10 twist
• Capacity: 7+1, two 7-round magazines
• Frame: Black textured polymer with dust cover rail
• Slide: Matte blackened stainless steel
• Sights: TruGlo tritium night sights
• Overall length: 5.8 in.; height 4.5 in.; width 0.90 in.
• Weight: about 15.8 oz unloaded

Before You Buy

Federal law requires handgun buyers to be at least 21 years old when purchasing from a licensed dealer, and every sale ships to your local FFL for a Form 4473 and background check. Budget for a holster cut for the railed P9-2, extra magazines, and jacketed 9mm ammunition for break-in and practice.

Who It Is For

The Kahr P9-2 9mm Blackened Stainless is a great fit for carriers who like the slim P9 but want front serrations, a light rail and night sights from the factory.

Buy the Kahr P9-2 9mm Blackened Stainless at MAG5 Firearms

MAG5 Firearms is a family-owned FFL in Collegeville, Pennsylvania. Order the Kahr P9-2 9mm Blackened Stainless online and ship it to your local FFL dealer, or browse our full selection of firearms for more pistols. For factory details, visit Kahr Arms.