A Great .40 for Carry: The Kahr K40

There’s a lot to like about Kahr’s K40: bank-vault all-steel construction, simplicity of operation, sensible ergonomics and compact dimensions. Factor in a potent chambering and better-than-it-needs-to-be accuracy and it becomes pretty much an irresistible entry in the concealed carry market.

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The Worcester, Massachusetts-based company sticks to a specific template–compact, locked-breech DAO autos with single-stack magazines–but it does so superlatively. Kahr has pretty much stuck to serious calibers, specifically the 9mm, .40 S&W and .45 ACP (although the company offers a very cool, and very diminutive, .380). Barrel lengths range from 2 1/2 to four inches. Construction? Either all-stainless steel or polymer/stainless. Other options center around finishes, grip materials and sights (the company’s also got a custom shop that offers engraving).