How do you carry Kahr magazines?

Oleg Volk · February 21, 2002, 02:03 PM

Seems that the first round or two always slip right out of the magazine if it is inserted all the way into a magazine pouch. Has anyone figured out a solution that would keep the mag from dislodging the top cartridge?

Navy joe · February 21, 2002, 02:44 PM

That little 5th pocket on my jeans works perfectly.

dsk · February 21, 2002, 02:50 PM

Kahr REALLY needs to put a small dimple in the side of the mag to keep the top round from popping out. I believe some S&W mags have that as well.

Oleg Volk · February 21, 2002, 02:51 PM

Can you post a picture of the S&W magazine? That problem seems to be the one drawback to the otherwise excellent gun.

Onslaught · February 21, 2002, 03:18 PM

I noticed that problem with my MK40 mags, but my P40 mags don't do that at all. I don't think my wife's MK9 does it either.... Wierd.

But since you asked... I found a clip-on nylon mag carrier from CDNN Investments for $3.95... (I looked on the website, it's not there). It was in the catalog as being for "double stacked mags" but my Glock 19 & USP40 mags won't even come close to fitting.

I took off the metal clip, and it now fits horizontally on my belt using the web loop area the clip came out of. It's open ended, but the Kahr mag fits perfectly in there with just enough tension not to slide out unless pulled. It also works as a pocket mag holder, since it's so very slim.

KSFreeman · February 21, 2002, 03:24 PM

Recent convert to Moonie gun here. Carry P9 as back up gun and one spare mag.

No problems with mine, but I carry in mag pouch from Milt Sparks. What kind of pouch are you carrying in???

**Mike Irwin** · February 21, 2002, 04:12 PM

When I carry my K9, I usually carry it in a fannypack holster. The holster has a separate loop into which a spare magazine fits.

I've never had a problem with the rounds popping out.

shooter1201 · February 21, 2002, 08:26 PM

My first MK9 and an early P9's mags would ALWAYS pop the first 1-2 rounds out....regardless of how they were carried. Latest K9 doesn't seem to have that problem.

7th Fleet · February 21, 2002, 09:19 PM

My new K9 is less than a week old and my mags don't pop the rounds out like that. I paid $387.00 out the door for my K9, new in the box with a spare magazine is that a pretty decent price for this pistol? I was amazed at how accurate the little gun is and I love the trigger pull. I'm presently using mine as an off duty gun and when I get it broke in I may start carrying it on duty. It has never failed to function in over 100 rounds of our duty load, of the Federal 9BPLE +P+ 115 JHP.

7th

DaHaMac · February 21, 2002, 09:36 PM

hehehe, I use a Buck Knife Sheath as a mag carrier for the extra MK40 mag. Slides into a spare pocket easily, or I can wear it on my belt and look like any other Redneck round these parts wearing a knife on their pants

Navy joe · February 22, 2002, 12:03 AM

Well, whadda ya know! Read something on TFL and it happens. My previously reliable 5th pocket carry is debunked, I stood up tonight after sitting for several hours and Sproing! out pops the top round! Hmmm, back to the drawing board.

KSFreeman · February 22, 2002, 11:35 AM

Ahoy, Navy joe, arrrrrr. Have the bosuns lash that magazine down on the port midships in a mag pouch. Arrrrrr. (smilie face with eyepatch, earring, and parrot--"Squawk, buy good gear, squawk").

Oleg Volk · February 22, 2002, 11:40 AM

I called Kahr. The guy in tech support said "You got three bad magazines. Where would you like three good magazines sent?" I hope that the mags arrive when promised (2-3 weeks). I have a Kahr P9 vs. Glock 26 review illustrated and almost ready to go...would like to include this detail.

Indy_SIG · February 22, 2002, 01:17 PM

I've been carrying an extra MK9 mag for over a year and haven't had a round "pop out" of the mag once.

IMHO, it's most likely the way you're carrying it.

Oleg Volk · February 22, 2002, 01:29 PM

If I take any of my three P9 magazines and drop it on a soft bed from 3 inch height, the top round or two will pop out and end up somewhere on the floor. Betty's K40 mags don't do that. Something is wrong with them and I hope that replacement mags would work better.

February 21, 2002, 02:03 PM	#1
Oleg Volk Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7,022	How do you carry Kahr magazines? Seems that the first round or two always slip right out of the magazine if it is inserted all the way into a magazine pouch. Has anyone figured out a solution that would keep the mag from dislodging the top cartridge? __________________ Oleg "peacemonger" Volk blog.olevolk.net

February 21, 2002, 02:44 PM	#2
Navy joe Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2001 Location: VA, USA Posts: 1,804	That little 5th pocket on my jeans works perfectly. __________________ FY47012

February 21, 2002, 02:51 PM	#4
Oleg Volk Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7,022	Can you post a picture of the S&W magazine? That problem seems to be the one drawback to the otherwise excellent gun. __________________ Oleg "peacemonger" Volk blog.olevolk.net

February 21, 2002, 03:18 PM	#5
Onslaught Senior Member Join Date: November 11, 1999 Location: GA Posts: 1,749	I noticed that problem with my MK40 mags, but my P40 mags don't do that at all. I don't think my wife's MK9 does it either.... Wierd. But since you asked... I found a clip-on nylon mag carrier from CDNN Investments for $3.95... (I looked on the website, it's not there). It was in the catalog as being for "double stacked mags" but my Glock 19 & USP40 mags won't even come close to fitting. I took off the metal clip, and it now fits horizontally on my belt using the web loop area the clip came out of. It's open ended, but the Kahr mag fits perfectly in there with just enough tension not to slide out unless pulled. It also works as a pocket mag holder, since it's so very slim. __________________ Yes Rico... KaBOOM!

February 21, 2002, 04:12 PM	#7
Mike Irwin Staff Join Date: April 13, 2000 Location: Northern Virginia Posts: 41,390	When I carry my K9, I usually carry it in a fannypack holster. The holster has a separate loop into which a spare magazine fits. I've never had a problem with the rounds popping out. __________________ "The gift which I am sending you is called a dog, and is in fact the most precious and valuable possession of mankind" -Theodorus Gaza Baby Jesus cries when the fat redneck doesn't have military-grade firepower.

February 21, 2002, 02:50 PM	#3
dsk Senior Member Join Date: June 19, 2001 Posts: 1,603	Kahr REALLY needs to put a small dimple in the side of the mag to keep the top round from popping out. I believe some S&W mags have that as well.

February 21, 2002, 03:24 PM	#6
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	Recent convert to Moonie gun here. Carry P9 as back up gun and one spare mag. No problems with mine, but I carry in mag pouch from Milt Sparks. What kind of pouch are you carrying in???

February 21, 2002, 08:26 PM	#8
shooter1201 Member Join Date: October 8, 2001 Location: Shiloh, TN CSA Posts: 96	My first MK9 and an early P9's mags would ALWAYS pop the first 1-2 rounds out....regardless of how they were carried. Latest K9 doesn't seem to have that problem. __________________ PREDATOR or PREY? The choice is yours.....

February 21, 2002, 09:19 PM	#9
7th Fleet Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2000 Posts: 1,469	My new K9 is less than a week old and my mags don't pop the rounds out like that. I paid $387.00 out the door for my K9, new in the box with a spare magazine is that a pretty decent price for this pistol? I was amazed at how accurate the little gun is and I love the trigger pull. I'm presently using mine as an off duty gun and when I get it broke in I may start carrying it on duty. It has never failed to function in over 100 rounds of our duty load, of the Federal 9BPLE +P+ 115 JHP. 7th __________________ SUPPORT YOUR LOCAL POLICE, KEEP THEM INDEPENDENT.

February 21, 2002, 09:36 PM	#10
DaHaMac Senior Member Join Date: February 9, 2000 Location: West Central Georgia Posts: 247	hehehe, I use a Buck Knife Sheath as a mag carrier for the extra MK40 mag. Slides into a spare pocket easily, or I can wear it on my belt and look like any other Redneck round these parts wearing a knife on their pants

February 22, 2002, 12:03 AM	#11
Navy joe Senior Member Join Date: January 28, 2001 Location: VA, USA Posts: 1,804	Well, whadda ya know! Read something on TFL and it happens. My previously reliable 5th pocket carry is debunked, I stood up tonight after sitting for several hours and Sproing! out pops the top round! Hmmm, back to the drawing board. __________________ FY47012

February 22, 2002, 11:35 AM	#12
KSFreeman Senior Member Join Date: June 9, 2001 Location: Lafayette, Indiana--American-occupied America Posts: 5,418	Ahoy, Navy joe, arrrrrr. Have the bosuns lash that magazine down on the port midships in a mag pouch. Arrrrrr. (smilie face with eyepatch, earring, and parrot--"Squawk, buy good gear, squawk").

February 22, 2002, 11:40 AM	#13
Oleg Volk Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7,022	I called Kahr. The guy in tech support said "You got three bad magazines. Where would you like three good magazines sent?" I hope that the mags arrive when promised (2-3 weeks). I have a Kahr P9 vs. Glock 26 review illustrated and almost ready to go...would like to include this detail. __________________ Oleg "peacemonger" Volk blog.olevolk.net

February 22, 2002, 01:17 PM	#14
Indy_SIG Senior Member Join Date: November 16, 2001 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 441	I've been carrying an extra MK9 mag for over a year and haven't had a round "pop out" of the mag once. IMHO, it's most likely the way you're carrying it. __________________ I refuse to be a willing victim.

February 22, 2002, 01:29 PM	#15
Oleg Volk Staff Alumnus Join Date: December 6, 1999 Location: Nashville, TN Posts: 7,022	If I take any of my three P9 magazines and drop it on a soft bed from 3 inch height, the top round or two will pop out and end up somewhere on the floor. Betty's K40 mags don't do that. Something is wrong with them and I hope that replacement mags would work better. __________________ Oleg "peacemonger" Volk blog.olevolk.net