My Kahr Ignorance - Pin vs. Screw

[Ljutic]

I've noticed that some Kahr side plates are attached with screws and others use a pin. Is there any logic behind the difference? I've always been under the impression that newer guns had the screwed on side plates, but that's based on only P380 and P45 observations.

[TucsonMTB]

Not ignorance, just a good observation. Kahr switched to screws some time ago. :)

[Ljutic]

The PM40 frame is really messing me up. I have one that should be pretty fresh with a pin and one several years old with a pin. I guess they could have pressed a ton of frames years ago and are still working through the frames with pins.

[TucsonMTB]

Surprised to hear that and sorry that you, of all people, should be inconvenienced! :mad:

I wonder if you could just use a screw in place of the pin? It might be worth an email service@kahr.com or phone call (508)795-3919 to Kahr service for their insight.

They might even be willing to send you the newer fastener . . . :)

[Ljutic]

I'm ok with the pin. More curious about it than anything else. Not like I'm planning on removing the side plates anytime soon. :D

[MW surveyor]

The pin is there to keep you from easily removing the side plate :) jk