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The Kahr P series is a product line of double action only (DAO) hammerless, striker-fired, short recoil operated, semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Kahr Arms. [6] The target market for the P line is the civilian concealed carry firearms market, as well as being intended as backup weapons for law enforcement officers .
Polymer-frame Kahr CM9 field stripped for routine cleaning. The Kahr action is a Browning locked-breech design featuring a striker-operated firing pin with a passive firing pin safety, making it a true hammerless action. [16] [17] Kahr's trigger is similar to a double-action revolver, with a short 3 ⁄ 8-inch (0.95 cm) trigger travel. [18]
The Kahr K series is a series of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Kahr Arms. The original weapon in the series, the K9, was introduced in 1995 and features a double action only (DAO) trigger mechanism with a Locked breech recoil operated action.
The weapon can be deployed like a regular pistol, one-handed. Additional equipment supplied with the submachine gun includes three spare long magazines and one short magazine, a holster, sling, magazine pouch and a cleaning rod and lubricant bottle. An all-metal suppressor, design by Marian Gryszkiewic, can be used with the PM-63. [3]
Approximately 570,000 Colt Pocket Hammerless pistols were produced from 1903 to 1945, in five different types. Some were issued to U.S. Army and U.S. Air Force general officers from World War II through the 1970s; these were replaced in 1972 with the RIA Colt M15 general officer's model, a compact version of the M1911A1.
The P-3AT standard cartridge capacity is 6+1, [5] and Kel-Tec also makes extended 7+1-[6] and 9+1-round [7] magazines for it. Trigger pull is 5 lbf (22 N).These attributes have made it popular for civilians with concealed carry permits and with police officers as a back-up or off-duty pistol.
The Thunder 380 is suited for concealed carry due to its small size and rounded trigger guard. [2] One reviewer calls it "very easy to maintain". [3] The Thunder 380 is quite popular in many South American countries, where the .380 ACP is often the most powerful cartridge allowed for civilians.
Smith & Wesson Model 642 Ladysmith in .38 Special. In 1952 the safety hammerless concept was applied to Smith & Wesson's J-frame. The finished product became the Model 40 and 42 chambered in .38 Special and is alternately known as the Smith & Wesson Centennial as it was produced in the 100th anniversary of the founding of Smith & Wesson.