new member from WV

[sam77757]

just purchased my first two Kahr's this week and would like to join the fun here on the forum.

Thanks

sam

[AIRret]

Wow!!!!
You don't mess around! You started with TWO Kahr's!!!!!!!!!!!!!

You will love this forum, it's full of kind and knowledgable people who are always willing to help.
Welcome

[sam77757]

yeah i couldnt pass up the deal on two CW40's so i bit the bullet!! now to find some spare mags for them.

[RevRay]

yeah i couldnt pass up the deal on two CW40's so i bit the bullet!! now to find some spare mags for them.

I'm trying to wrap my head around several things here ...

- You mention nothing about a permit ... in WV do you get to just walk in and buy a gun ... poof ... just like that?

- Then, you buy two guns, not just one, but two?

- Then, you buy two CW40's, not one CW40 and a CW9?

- And after all that, you're worried about finding extra mags?

- What, does ammo grow on trees in WV?

Man, you're experience is something I can't relate to at all ... but one I wish I could relate to.

[Bawanna]

It's where you live RevRay. Here we can go buy all the guns we want and not have to wait, take em home same day.

I do agree on the ammo and magazine tree thing though. Still scarce and expensive on both counts.

I'd probably hold off on the mag search until things settle down a bunch.

[wyntrout]

I have several magazine orders out there on hold... good deals, if I ever get them. I stocked up on my needs... anticipated ones, too. I did order four more G22 mags for $34.95 each, which is $5 more than previous orders with Ivanhoe, but that beats $50 on up at other places. They still had a few 725G mags... Kahr 7-round extended grip mags there, but that was about it for Ivanhoe. I did save on the separate shipping for the mags... including them on the pistol order for no additional cost!:)

I'm not even sure that I'll hang onto the G22, but I like having 10 or so mags per weapon.

Wynn:)

[wyntrout]

Oh! Welcome to the forum, Sam! Here's my collection of stuff for new guys. I hope that some of it IS helpful!

Welcome to the Kahrtalk forum supported by K a h r 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 view it and/or download the pdf file here:
http://www.kahr.com/PDF/kahrmanual.pdf

Please 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 Lubrication 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.

Another great resource for information on Kahrs... Archives of Magazine and Internet Reviews for Kahr pistols by industry experts. They test these pistols and report on their views and the ammo they tested in it. This is a good way to find ammo that might fit your needs along with accuracy and feeding in the pistol... usually from a rest with velocity and energy, as well as penetration and expansion sometimes... very informational.

http://www.kahr.com/product-reviews.asp

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

PS: I keep thinking of stuff to add and help new members... and am trying to cover most of the popular subjects. Yes, it's repetitious to many, but possibly not to all new members. This approach is easier than having to look up every tidbit for each new member or question that arises. :)

[deadeye]

Welcome sam. Great place to be. Enjoy those Kahr's.

Same here RevRay. From the time I walked into the gun store 'till I left with my gun was about 20 min. State background check and all.

[sam77757]

I'm trying to wrap my head around several things here ...

- You mention nothing about a permit ... in WV do you get to just walk in and buy a gun ... poof ... just like that?

- Then, you buy two guns, not just one, but two?

- Then, you buy two CW40's, not one CW40 and a CW9?

- And after all that, you're worried about finding extra mags?

- What, does ammo grow on trees in WV?

Man, you're experience is something I can't relate to at all ... but one I wish I could relate to.


Yeah I picked up 2 CW40's for a couple reasons. They were both at a price I could not pass on. If there was a cw9 and a cw40 I would have purchased them. But they had 2 cw40's therefore I purchased them. As for ammo I have a friend I buy it from at 17$ a box for fmj and 22$ for jhp plus I have around 6000 rounds I have reloaded this winter.i have 3 other 40's :-D So ammo is not a problem at the moment :-) and I have no clue what mags will interchange with the cw line.

Thanks for the warm welcome to the forum guys.

[phil413tx]

Glad to have you aboard. I need friends like yours! Please give us a range report when you get to go!

RevRay, I am sorry about your situation. I can walk right into my LGS and buy a couple as well. Then take them straight to the range or home. I really hope you get yours soon. You know...we would welcome you with arms wide open down here in Texas!!!

[Flincher]

Welcome from North Dakota

[RevRay]

Glad to have you aboard. I need friends like yours! Please give us a range report when you get to go!

RevRay, I am sorry about your situation. I can walk right into my LGS and buy a couple as well. Then take them straight to the range or home. I really hope you get yours soon. You know...we would welcome you with arms wide open down here in Texas!!!

I have nothing but fond memories of Texas. Our son was born in Dallas while I was at seminary there back in the late 70's. It's a place I would consider moving to, but only if and when the Lord gives me the ok. Right now He has me in CT, and He hasn't given me any indication that He's planning to change that any time soon.

[Bawanna]

I'm gonna send him a message. We speak frequently. I think Texas is the place ya oughta be.

Check your messages frequently. I'm sure he'll be getting back to ya.