Whether you are looking for new concealed firearms or it’s your first time buying, the specifics of what makes a gun great change depending on the individual buyer. The gun needs to feel good in your hands, you need to be able to grip it well and the weight needs to feel just right.
When looking at compact handguns, few can tick all of these boxes in the way that the Kahr CT9 can.
Kahr, as a brand, takes a unique approach to compact design with both high-end and value lines that makes this gun so accessible and versatile within the commercial market.
Simple and flawless in design, the CT9, as the name suggests, is a 9mm ergonomically pristine handgun. Light in weight with a polymer frame, the CT9 is just 18 ounces with a thin build that is ideal for concealed carrying. The handgun has a single magazine that holds eight rounds, which is slightly more than your average compact concealed firearm.
The Design
Kahr is known for its slide release levers, a prominent feature in any of their gun designs. To accommodate this, the CT9 is noticeably taller than the average concealed firearm, which stops it from being a good pocket carry.
The CT9 is an impressively good value concealed firearm. Kahr delivers this through its internal mechanics. The value Kahr series contains the same internal features as the high-end guns series.
The differences lie in the contours and metal, or their lack of. The high-end series features quality metals and finishes, showcasing classic luxury appeal. The CT9 has slight changes to accommodate the lower budget. The polymer frame, which is frequently seen in defensive handgun designs, and the distinct lack of quality finish take away the luxury element in favor of a more practical style. However, what it lacks in high-end appearance, it more than makes up for in performance.
Accessibility
When you look to buy a gun, some of the most important features to access are grip, safety, and your ability to use the firearm.
The Kahr CT9 is recommended for first-time users, those with small hands or those without a lot of strength because of its accessible design.
The compact gun has a carbon-fiber weave that offers control. It also boasts a double recoil that makes the cycle flow of operation easy to navigate even for the most inexperienced gun users. Finally, to tick all the boxes, the passive trigger safety is a classic addition to any striker-fired pistol instead of an external safety pin. There is also a long trigger reset that demands more focus when using the gun.
Kahr is known for being one of the most reliable brands out there. The CT9 is a testament to their consistently impressive lines of compact guns. Balancing quality and accessibility, the gun is easy to conceal, use and brings an extra level of reassurance with its magazine size.
