CW40 at 50 yards

[godan]

Many Kahr owners are interested in the performance of their pistols and ammunition in urban self defense situations. This post may interest those who consider using their firearms at longer distances. My consulting practice involves field trips into remote areas of the West where four-legged threats exist. For years, the pistol of choice has been a Glock 23 with a 165 grain FMJ that produces 500 FPE at the muzzle. With Wolff extra power springs and a BarSto barrel, it endures the recoil and produces rested groups of four inches at 50 yards. As improved technology has lightened my electronic tools, I was inspired to try the Kahr with a view toward lightening the handgun. After about 500 rounds to learn the pistol and try different commercial ammunition, rested groups of a bit more than four inches are possible with several 180 grain rounds. Federal Hydra-Shok and Remington Golden Sabre are consistently the tightest, with bulk Winchester and Remington JHP's and several 180 grain FMJ's nearly as good. My favorite 165's, Underwood FMJ's, produce 527 FPE at the muzzle and feel a bit too stout for the CW40, even though it is rated for Plus P's. Also, the groups open up to a bit more than five inches with the lighter round. I have an inquiry in to Wolff about an extra power recoil spring, and a related option will be to tune a handload. I may also consider a PW barrel for more accuracy. Adjustable sights would simplify the project, but drifting and filing have worked so far. The Kahr will not have a steady diet of hot rounds -- just enough to establish a confirmed 50 yard zero. It is impressive that a small, light pistol with a short sight radius can do this well at 50 yards. Others here, who may not need the energy I require, will probably find their CW/PW 40's capable of respectable rested 50 yard groups with most quality 180 grain ammunition.

[APSKahr]

I think it's a good idea for anyone to practice at longer distances if they are available at the range. It really helps to show what you might be doing wrong with the fundamentals.

[yqtszhj]

Agree. You can shoot at a milk jug or 2 liter coke bottle at a 100 yard backstop and see how you do. AND to get close at 100 yards you DO have to practice trigger control. A jug or bottle will jump at 100 yards with a .22, 9mm, or 45.

I really like shooting my .45's at 100 yards because they throw up a cloud of dirt when they hit and it moves slow enough that you have time to look :)

[Planedude]

I have hit a one gallon milk jug at 40yard with my CW40. I was shooting 180 grain FMJ range ammo. Hit the jug near the base and the top took off like a rocket.

I was happy.