PM9 question please...

[JayBo]

Just bought my first Kahr PM9 pistol recently, and love it to the max,,,Very impressed. I noticed that the barrel is not dead center of the slide when viewing it from the front. It is downward in the hole. I am wondering if this is normal or will it effect sighting. What little I have shot it seems to be fairly accurate for me,,,not being used to it yet. Also it has tru-Glo sights on it,,,not sure I am gonna get along with them. If someone has the time and would share some thoughts and advice on these matters,,,I sure would appreciate it...Thanks...Jay I would send a pic of what I am talking about, but am new here and don`t know how,,,:)...Thanks again..
http://i47.tinypic.com/w7d6b9.jpg

[wyntrout]

YES! It's normal for all Kahrs. The barrel must tilt during firing and lockup. There must be room for the barrel to move as it unlocks from the slide during/after firing and the slide goes to the rear.

Wynn:)

[wyntrout]

Here's some helpful stuff:

Welcome to the Kahrtalk forum supported by Kahr Arms.
Here are a few essential links and things to do BEFORE you take your new pistol to the range, and ESPECIALLY BEFORE taking it apart and trying to re-assemble it! The Kahr is a different design… 6-7 unique patents cover the Kahrs. I’m not trying to imply that you don’t know anything about guns, but many don’t know anything about the Kahrs and some of the things you can do to damage or cause malfunctions of your new, or new-to-you Kahr pistol.
First, if you don’t have a manual, yet, or one didn’t come with your pistol, you can download the pdf file here:
http://www.kahr.com/PDF/kahrmanual.pdf
Impatient? Watch one of these videos FIRST! These videos can point out possible problem areas and emphasize correct procedures!
Take down and re-assembly videos:
T, TP, CW, P, & PM/CM Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G2cZgVg_SwA
MK series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zXmSCnIOaUk#t=0s
K series:
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-K9-Elite.asp
There are many links on fixing problems listed in several places… under the New Member or Kahr Tech sub-forums.
A very handy one is the Kahr Lube Diagram:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14750
Many of your questions can be answered in these areas and you can learn how your Kahr works and not damage it with improper handling.
Frequently asked questions: http://www.kahr.com/faq.asp?
There are many helpful members here most of the time who might be able to help you, but as anywhere, there are many opinions and not all are correct. Be mindful of this before doing anything drastic to modify your pistol!

Wynn
Aka wyntrout

[jocko]

glocks look lkke that. it is indeed normal.

[wyntrout]

I guess that you haven't noticed the chip missing from the frame's left rail!

That's the last item in the F.A.Q.s.

Welcome again, Jay!

Wynn:)

[JayBo]

Wow,,,I am relieved and very impressed with my new Karh forum membership...Thanks so very much for all the much needed and quick help. I am off to study this fine weapon,,,Thanks again...jay

[jocko]

read some good sticky's

#1 kahr lube chart

#2 propper prepping of ur kahr

welcome abaord. We don't bite.

[JayBo]

i guess that you haven't noticed the chip missing from the frame's left rail!

That's the last item in the F.A.Q.s.

Wynn:)
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Yes, on the chip,,,still looking for FAQ location so I can solve that ...Thanks...Jay...Migh I ask what kind of gun oil is recommened for my Kahr...Thanks...Sorry to run another q in same thread,,,will be more alert on that...Thanks...jay

[JayBo]

Thanks to all for the friendly welcome,,I will settle in and not be so nervous soon I hope...:) Thanks...Jay