Question about CW40

[jfortune3@msn.com]

Hi, I just got a NIB CW 40. The mag it came with doesn't seem to seat all the way, and has some wiggle to it. I have more ordered, but they are not here yet. This is my first Kahr, didn't know if that was normal or something I should be concerned about. Anybody else experience anything like this?

[Bawanna]

Like not locking in, you can just pull it out. Or a little gap between baseplate and frame?
Did you try locking slide back and inserting the mag. Sometimes have to seat em pretty good, although I wouldn't say slam. Just firm pressure. If it's not locking it sounds like a mag release button malfunction of some sort or possibly the mag isn't cut properly to accept the release notch?

[jeep45238]

There will be a bit of a gap between the bottom of the frame and the basepad if that's what you're refering to. There will be some play when the mags are inserted. Perfectly normal.

[recoilguy]

It is a bit of a surprise the first time you see it. It is normal and the gun will work very well just like that.

RCG

[jfortune3@msn.com]

Ok, thanks guys. It is just a little bit of wiggle and the gun seems to function fine. I broke it down, cleaned and oiled it reall well and put it back together, and seems to be a little tighter w/ just a very small wiggle. Now I just need to get it to the range. Any feedback on what do expect? People have told me they shoot well, I'll find out soon. Thanks.

[recoilguy]

I would expect an hour of great fun. The gun is a real nice one and it makes holes right were you think they will be. If you have not shot one before the trigger is a very smooth but might be a bit longer then you are used to. Once you get used to that it will be one of your all time favorites for sure.

RCG

[jocko]

just get out and shoot the darn gun, that is proof in the puddin, forget about a rattle or gap etc, If it goes bang every time as it should and u have prepped it properly as u should and u have read the manual twice as u should the gun will do its part.

screw the defense ammo stuff, break it in with fmj ammo, get the gun reliable before going to a defense round. why spend big bucks on a defense round until it is broken in properly. The gun indeed might give a few FTF or some type of crapola during the 200 round shoot out. Probably won't but if it does, pay zero attention. Just get a damn good grip on that 40 cal for you will know u are shooting a 40 calin the lighweight kahrs, and many issues with 40 cal kahrs are shooter issues. Improper grip, shooter tired and doesn't know it, etc. The CW 40 is a real shooter but both gun and shooter must mate up correctly to get reliable. One of the two cannot screw up and expect the other to override it... A gun is a tool, use it properly and take care of ur tools and 99% of the time the tool will last longer and do what it is designed to do..