New from Minnesota CW 45

[Mhookom]

Hi, Just picked up my first Khar, its a CW 45, I really like all of the info on this forum, thank you all for posting all this great info, and the links to the videos. I'm sure I'll learn alot here. Its a long trigger pull, but I think I will learn to shoot this gun well. I shot about 25 rounds Wednesday and was impressed with the group it shoots.

[wyntrout]

You might have seen some of this stuff, but I try to post these as often as possible so the new members get exposed as much as possible. There's a lot of info available, but I find it's like not being able to see the forest for all of the trees!:D

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...&v=G2cZgVg_SwA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G2cZgVg_SwA)
MK series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...mSCnIOaUk#t=0s (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?

One very important bit of advice: Hold the Kahr pistol firmly when firing OR CHAMBERING a round. These compact pistols need all of the force they can get from the slide to get a round into the chamber successfully. If you don't hold the pistol firmly, part of the needed momentum is transferred to MOVING THE PISTOL and the top round will DIVE and jam into the right side of the feed ramp. The weak hand, over hand rack method gives the best grip and a firm rack will give you the best chance at chambering a round.

Use the weak hand fingers over the slide(clear of the ejection port), thumb along the slide and pointing to the rear. Use the gun hand to simultaneously firmly push the gun as you give a vigorous rack with the weak hand and cleanly release the slide as it reaches the rear limit and is "snatched" from the weak hand. This approximates a real rack from firing and beats the slide release method WHEN executed properly. Much more strength can be exerted when this is done closer to the body.

Here's a video on that. The first part is what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hjLbFOw8sow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hjLbFOw8sow)

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

[phil413tx]

Welcome! Great people on this forum and you can get a lot of questions answered here.

[eireguy]

Welcome,good choice too

[ParrotHead]

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[340pd]

Hookom's a bum.

Just kidding. We work together at a range in Minneapolis.
Nice working with you today Mark.

[Flincher]

Welcome from North Dakota and a "smokin" P380!!

[petegrumbach]

I am new also and I like the site. I was just wandering if your CW 45 was having the same issue with the trigger resetting after each shot with yours. I was having issues with but if you lube it like they say it seems to be a little better at it. Sitting here dry firing it now with a snap cap to work it in. Not a lot ammo out there right now for any firearm. Have to love the government. LOL

[G.Thunda]

Hello all...newbie from southern Minnesota. What a great site full of knowledge, thank you contributors! I grew up shooting everything BUT handguns. Bought my first one as a CCW and went with the CW9. Can't wait to bang it as soon as some ammo is available...Aarrggh! My fingers are sore from racking it and the slide stop is so hard to release I think my thumbprint is gone! lol

[Tyranta]

Welcome from another CW45 owner from one of your neighbors to the west (ND).

[Tyranta]

Hello all...newbie from southern Minnesota. What a great site full of knowledge, thank you contributors! I grew up shooting everything BUT handguns. Bought my first one as a CCW and went with the CW9. Can't wait to bang it as soon as some ammo is available...Aarrggh! My fingers are sore from racking it and the slide stop is so hard to release I think my thumbprint is gone! lol

G.Thunda, not sure if you know this, but if you drop the mag your slide release will be easy (or at least mine is), otherwise with at least one round in the mag it pops easily too.

[QuercusMax]

G.Thunda, not sure if you know this, but if you drop the mag your slide release will be easy (or at least mine is), otherwise with at least one round in the mag it pops easily too.

It works that way by design, to remind you that you are trying to "chamber" a non-existent round from an empty mag. Helps prevent the "click when you wanted a bang" scenario. Makes perfect sense once you understand it and get used to it.

[G.Thunda]

Thanks for the info! Yes, I did notice that and it does make sense. Now if I can find some ammo, aarrgghh!!

[wyntrout]

If you dry fire, especially with a snap cap, you only need to pull the slide back 1/2" or less. On empty magazine, the follower pushes up on the slide lock to engage it, using all of the force of the magazine spring.

Wynn:)

[Mhookom]

340PD, never pet a burning dog, and never fry bacon naked

[BULLSTONE]

welcome to the forum from the great state of virginia.
BULLSTONE