Jeb Stuart
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Dan is a big fan of Kahr, been for many years.
As I mentioned, Shield is more compact for capacity, and the quality is much better. For example, from 3 factory magazines that I bought 1 didn't feed well. But then again, it's always a lottery with Kahr, and your streak was quite good with those .380 and 9. You may win again. If you get a good Kahr, it's a delight.
Hold on a sec, I'll find you a picture. You can see that Shield's 7-round magazine is actually shorter than Kahr's 6-round magazine! Kahr's grip is not as deep front-to-back, which I prefer. Kahr also packs a longer barrel into the same size (although I strongly suspect that this trick design is a reason why the gun is less reliable: rounds do not have as much space to feed and there's less time for the magazine to present the cartridge). Ignore the chip at the baseplate, it was actually one of _good_ magazines
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I had a Sheild years ago in 9mm. Sold it off. Nice gun but just not for me. I would disagree with you on the quality. Kahr makes a top shelf firearm.Shooting the three I own and from friends I do know that have them, I have no hesitation to continue to buy Kahr products.Very familiar with Dan, and also have been on the Kahr forums for a few years. But each to his own. I appreciate your post and info.
The 45. is a interesting caliber, would not be ready to put the money out for one just yet. Too bad Beretta does not make one in the size of the Carry. Now that is a solid built gun.
If I do decide to get a 45, I would try and shoot as many as I can, to include the Walther and the Shield. I also like the new RIA compact, but that is pricey.
Who knows, might even get a full size.
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