Newl Aquired P380

[DKD]

Well I'm back up to three Kahr's again. I bought it from another member on this site. Not sure if it is an earlier production model, certainly hasn't been shot much. I added a Hogue Jr rubber grip like I did on my other two Kahrs...I hate that cheese grater front & back strap.

So far I havn't shot it yet, but took it down, gave it a good bath & lube, even tried loading several magazines from the slide stop, sling shot method, and with various bullet cinfigurations without a hitch. I beleive if I do my part all will function as designed....or maybe it is just wishfull thinking on my part.

Comments anyone?????

[kerby9mm]

Did you question the previous owner about the times he fired the gun.
f you were new to guns and read some of the gun forums about all the problems would you even be able to choose a gun to buy. Have faith!

[DKD]

No man I am far from new to guns my fiiend. Been shotting firearms since I was ten years old...now fifty nine. Been relaoding & casting bullets for over 38 years to boot.
I always wanted one of these since they first came out a few years ago. Never could find one or one at a respectable price...so to make a long story short first aquired a PM45 followed in the same year by a PM9 and love them both.

As for the questions to the original owner...yes he only ran a box or two through the pistol, so for all practical purposes a new non brokemn in pistol.
I did the Kahr clean up, lube chart & rack routine already...just waiting for the opportunity to wring her out possibly this weekend. I had a few problems breaking in my PM45 in the first 100-150 round, but she smoothed out fine and is one of my prefered carry guns when properly attired, otherwise it is my PM9 with my "Pug" bug in 22 magnum.

I feel after playing with this little P380 it should function just fine. Sometimes my dress makes pocket carry a bit more noticeable with the PM9. This little P380 just melts away in my pocket.

[DKD]

PS: I forgot to mention that the previous owner just wanted a larger more powerful pistol. He was looking for a Kimber "Solo" or somthing very similar.

[LMT42]

What's the serial number?

[Jeremiah/Az]

I hope your's runs as well as mine!:D I have never had one malf!

[Cokeman]

Shoot that motherflipper! :59:

And then tell us about it.

[White7]

I just picked up a P380 2 days ago,Its a used one guy said he put 100 thru it and he said it ran fine(for what thats worth) ,but Im unable to shoot it for about 2 to 3 more months due to a hand injury,I dont really worry about all the problems i read on the interweb,If i did none of my Para's would fire,all my Glocks would explode and my kimber would jam every other round:D

Id love to hear how yours did please give a range report:popcorn:

[DKD]

LMT42

The serial number is RA 36**

[White7]

I'm real close to that RA18xx

[rogerthedodger]

As Jocko would say, "shoot it like you stole it", then give us a range report.
Roger

[DKD]

Well here is my range report on that quisition last weekend. Stopped off at the local range on my waty home Friday evenning.
Bought two boxes of S&B (cause thats all they had) and went to work. I starte doff at 3 yards for function drills.....narry a hitch. Got into the second box and stated shooting at 7 yards and all printed close and tight at the bottom of the bull in the X ring, with only two stragglers just touching the nibe ring, but still in the bull.
I saved a couple of mags for double & triple taps with two to the chest and one to the head with very good result...didn't miss a one even shooting quickly while looking over the top of the front sight. I even saved the last two mags for stickly head shots and made them all with the exception of the last one taking off the targets ear.
I was very supressed and happy with the accuracy nd the way the pistol functioned. Next outing I will be bringing some JHP & FMJ reloads.

[White7]

Took mine out yesterday and ran 100 rounds of Winchester WhiteBox and 20 Rounds of Golden Sabers thru it,,most of it rapid fire and not one Hicup :)

[jocko]

well damntwo good reports on the P380, maybe,just maybe things are startig to look up for the tiny gun that couldn't..

[Cokeman]

Well here is my range report on that quisition last weekend. Stopped off at the local range on my waty home Friday evenning.
Bought two boxes of S&B (cause thats all they had) and went to work. I starte doff at 3 yards for function drills.....narry a hitch. Got into the second box and stated shooting at 7 yards and all printed close and tight at the bottom of the bull in the X ring, with only two stragglers just touching the nibe ring, but still in the bull.
I saved a couple of mags for double & triple taps with two to the chest and one to the head with very good result...didn't miss a one even shooting quickly while looking over the top of the front sight. I even saved the last two mags for stickly head shots and made them all with the exception of the last one taking off the targets ear.
I was very supressed and happy with the accuracy nd the way the pistol functioned. Next outing I will be bringing some JHP & FMJ reloads.

I think S&B works good in these guns. It's the cheapest too.


Took mine out yesterday and ran 100 rounds of Winchester WhiteBox and 20 Rounds of Golden Sabers thru it,,most of it rapid fire and not one Hicup :)

WWB isn't supposed to work in these guns. Yours must work better than most.

[Kodiak]

Took mine out yesterday and ran 100 rounds of Winchester WhiteBox and 20 Rounds of Golden Sabers thru it,,most of it rapid fire and not one Hicup :)

Soon to be MY P380. :p Just made a deal to purchase it from White7 locally. It will go well with my PM9. :biggrin1:

[jjmc2001]

My p380 is right in the middle of the two mentioned with s serial number on RA24**. Those Kahr folks must have paying attention when those were made.

[linksrds]

I have a RA17XX and it runs like a top...when I called Kahr, if I remeber correctly they said it was made in June of '09. Way before some of their production problems. I have complete confidence in mine and it is usually part of my EDC.