Wrestling with a dilemma regarding a particular gun.

03/03/2011 | Self

[ThinkingBuddha]

After renting and testing several different handguns at the range for the past couple of weeks, I came across a gun that I thought was best suited to be my first handgun. A Kahr K9. It fits me great, and I shot well with it. I also liked the conceal ability of it. I think 7 +1 rounds is adequate for self defense purposes.

I am considering US made guns only, and had been leaning towards 1911’s. However the K9 gives more bang for the buck, compared to a well made 1911. I have tried revolvers too, but decided that I prefer semiautomatics. I left the range thinking that my search had come to an end.

However when researching reviews of the gun online, I found that Kahr Arms is a subsidiary of Tongil Group owned by Sun Myung Moon and the Unification church. As a new Christian, I am very uncomfortable with buying from a cult (no offense to Unification church folks, but any church elevating anyone to Christ level is a cult). But dang it, it was the best darn gun I have so far come across.

I am being too dogmatic? Or is my conscience correct? As as new believer I am trying not to cross the line to becoming Pharisaical. However I want to test everything as the word says I should.

[Peet]

Sig Arms has a plant in NH, USA - you can buy American in that brand also

[Hot Tabasco]

I have a KAHR MK-9 and my only complaint is the weight.

FWIW it only comes with an owners manual, there are no religious flyers included......

[ConservaTexan]

This is only an issue if your principles matter to you. If they don’t enjoy your Kahr.

[Jed Eckert]

Buy a US made Beretta. It is the company that made the rifle barrels that were a deciding factor in Christianity (The Holy League’s) battle against Islam in 1571 AD at Lepanto.....

Thanks for sharing that info. I knew Beretta has been making firearms for quite a long time but had no idea they played a part in the Battle of Lepanto. Now I like my Beretta shotgun even more.

[smokingfrog]

I don’t believe Kahr is actually owned by the Unification Church. Justin Moon, the son of Sun Myung Moon is the major shareholder in the company. He’s an American citizen and has lived here since he was 4 years old. Whether or not any of the profits from Kahr arms end up supporting the Unification Church, I have no idea. It doesn’t matter that much to me.