slide stop bump cw9 non-issue?

[beerbeer95648]

I am a self admitted 1911 guy, with a healthy ration of 5:1 when it comes to 1911's vs. others. And I am always quick to fix issues related to slide stop bump in that platform. But, today for the first time I took out my new CW9 which exhibits bumping of the stop with the slide off, and shot 220 trouble free rounds today. Of those, 100 were WWB, 100 were zero 125gr handloads, and 20 were GD short barrels. I shot weak hand, strong hand only, as well as ton of rounds with an intentional limp wrist. All were flawless. This is my first Kahr.

From reading other posts for various Kahr products, I know some have problems with premature slide lock, but in the CW9 platform is there always a bit of contact with the slide stop? I dont plan on altering it unless I have a problem, but am just curious if this is by design. For the record I have slight contact with the 115gr WWB as well as the GD's. The contact varies from mag to mag, and by position of the round in the magazine. The round easily pops over the slide stop when contact is made and has yet to cause an issue.

[TucsonMTB]

You may find it worthwhile to polish that contact point on the slide stop. In my experience, once the gun loosens up a little, it becomes easier for an incoming round to cause a premature lock back.

Still, if it ain't broke . . . ;)

[beerbeer95648]

I did notice it is starting to shine a touch by itself, but it is not leaving any copper behind. So, I dont know how hard it is hitting. Tucson, what kind of gap have you normally seen on a CW9? Even with the 115gr wwb, the top round was barely clearing. And, the second round if out of position definitely makes contact. But like I said, I couldnt make it fail at this point.

[jocko]

For damn sure;


if it ain't broke, don't fix it...

[beerbeer95648]

I appreciate the insight. I'll hit it lightly with some fine grit paper for giggles. I'll keep an eye on it as the round count builds. Thanks all.

[jocko]

U NOTICE TO THAT SOME OF THE GUNS SENT IN FOR ISSUES COME BACK WITH THE WORK ORDER SAYING THEY POLISHED THE SLIDE STOP. mY GUESS is they took some sh!t off the inside of the slide stop to not hit rounds and THEN polished it.. Just sayin