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Stephen A. Camp · 09-17-2003, 10:42 PM

Observations: By chance, a friend was at the range today with his brand new Kahr Mk9 pistol. This abbreviated version of the same company's P9 felt better to me than did my Glock 26, but the G26 felt better during firing to me than did the Mk9! I didn't have much ammunition to spare, but from the 3" barrel of the little Kahr, velocities with Triton 125 gr +P JHPs was approximately 100 ft/sec slower than from the Glock's 3.46" barrel. There's no doubt to me that the little Kahr would be easier to conceal by a pretty good margin. I did notice that the same old problem that's afflicted me with all Kahrs was present here: The rear edge of the frame on both sides digs into the web of my hand. (Kahr does appear to have solved the premature slide-lock problem.)

Felt recoil in the G26 actually didn't seem any better or worse than from most other 9mm pistols I've fired with most being heavier and larger; this speaks well to the Glock in my view. I was really surprised at this as the pistol has such an abbreviated grip. This makes it easier to conceal, but I figured it would make the gun harder to control; I was wrong.

Just for grins, I fired the Aguila 65 gr hollow point into water.

The bullet is made of zinc and heavily-skived in three places, lengthwise on the bullet. It's supposed to break into roughly 3 equal pieces. This one broke up, but not evenly. Accuracy was plenty good out to 15 yards and recoil was light. Unlike the .45 ACP version, I didn't notice it being any louder or sharper in terms of blast. It was bright so I cannot comment on flash. I doubt that this would go more than 6" or so in tissue, but could be wrong. It might be just the thing for pest control around the farm, though. The recovered bullet fragments weighed 44 grains, about 2/3rd's the original bullet weight.

Corbon's 125 gr +P JHP was used for the requisite "scientific mud expansion test" and performed well. I've used the 115 gr version of this bullet on varmints in both handloads and Corbon. The Sierra PJHP ("Power Jacket Hollow Point") is one of the most aggressive expanders in 9mm.

Not scientific or repeatable to lab standards, this bullet did not show fragmentation as does the 115 gr version.

I had a few of the Triton 125 gr +P JHPs and repeated the "test" done with the Corbon.

I've killed a number of varmints including several javelina with this load and would not be afraid to use it for "serious" purposes. It's rumored that Triton's going under. I do NOT know that for sure. I hope not.

For now, I'll go with the Winchester RA9TA load, but it's hard to get for most folks. I think the Corbon load, which is obtainable, would be a very good load as well. Other folks will have other preferences.

There really were no surprises in this report and while I still don't find the Glock 26 beautiful, I respect it as a reliable pistol that I'd trust to defend me and mine.

Best.

09-17-2003, 10:42 PM	#2
Stephen A. Camp Guest Moderator Join Date: Sep 2003 Posts: 229	Continued... Observations: By chance, a friend was at the range today with his brand new Kahr Mk9 pistol. This abbreviated version of the same company's P9 felt better to me than did my Glock 26, but the G26 felt better during firing to me than did the Mk9! I didn't have much ammunition to spare, but from the 3" barrel of the little Kahr, velocities with Triton 125 gr +P JHPs was approximately 100 ft/sec slower than from the Glock's 3.46" barrel. There's no doubt to me that the little Kahr would be easier to conceal by a pretty good margin. I did notice that the same old problem that's afflicted me with all Kahrs was present here: The rear edge of the frame on both sides digs into the web of my hand. (Kahr does appear to have solved the premature slide-lock problem.) Felt recoil in the G26 actually didn't seem any better or worse than from most other 9mm pistols I've fired with most being heavier and larger; this speaks well to the Glock in my view. I was really surprised at this as the pistol has such an abbreviated grip. This makes it easier to conceal, but I figured it would make the gun harder to control; I was wrong. Just for grins, I fired the Aguila 65 gr hollow point into water. The bullet is made of zinc and heavily-skived in three places, lengthwise on the bullet. It's supposed to break into roughly 3 equal pieces. This one broke up, but not evenly. Accuracy was plenty good out to 15 yards and recoil was light. Unlike the .45 ACP version, I didn't notice it being any louder or sharper in terms of blast. It was bright so I cannot comment on flash. I doubt that this would go more than 6" or so in tissue, but could be wrong. It might be just the thing for pest control around the farm, though. The recovered bullet fragments weighed 44 grains, about 2/3rd's the original bullet weight. Corbon's 125 gr +P JHP was used for the requisite "scientific mud expansion test" and performed well. I've used the 115 gr version of this bullet on varmints in both handloads and Corbon. The Sierra PJHP ("Power Jacket Hollow Point") is one of the most aggressive expanders in 9mm. Not scientific or repeatable to lab standards, this bullet did not show fragmentation as does the 115 gr version. I had a few of the Triton 125 gr +P JHPs and repeated the "test" done with the Corbon. I've killed a number of varmints including several javelina with this load and would not be afraid to use it for "serious" purposes. It's rumored that Triton's going under. I do NOT know that for sure. I hope not. For now, I'll go with the Winchester RA9TA load, but it's hard to get for most folks. I think the Corbon load, which is obtainable, would be a very good load as well. Other folks will have other preferences. There really were no surprises in this report and while I still don't find the Glock 26 beautiful, I respect it as a reliable pistol that I'd trust to defend me and mine. Best. __________________ Please visit www.hipowersandhandguns.com.