The standard model features a stainless steel construction, locked breech, passive striker block and no magazine disconnect.

[8] A K9 Elite model was also introduced by Kahr which features a polished stainless steel finish and laser etching on the frame.

[9] The Kahr K40 model, like the K9, comes standard with a stainless steel construction, locked breech, passive striker block and no magazine disconnect.

[10] A K40 Elite model was also introduced by Kahr which features a polished stainless steel finish and laser etching on the frame.

[citation needed] The Kahr K9 was used by both Lanna and her Sociopath son of Bloody Face, Johnny... in Season 2, Episode 13 of American Horror Stories, Asylum.