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MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Kahr K series
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General3MOD.3
- First Production Year1996
- DesignerJustin Moon
- Weight (Empty)0.654 kg
◈Cartridge & Calibre4MOD.4
- Cartridge* 9×19mm Parabellum * .40 S&W
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- RimfireNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modesdouble-action only (DAO)
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typedouble-action only
- Safety Typepassive firing pin block and drop safety
◇Barrel & Sights3MOD.3
- Sight Typefixed open sights
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
◆Construction2MOD.2
- Receiver Materialsteel
- Furniture Materialsteel frame, Hogue rubber grips
▤Features1MOD.1
⬢Production & Cost1MOD.1
- Production Start1996
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 1996Production started
30
years in service
22
units produced
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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