Another newbie who appreciates this resource

[Grizwold]

Joined around the first of April, but for some reason could not post until now. Don't have my cw45 yet (should be within a couple of days yet), but have already compiled a long list of "to-do's" when the paperwork lets me get it out of hock.

Just wanted to say hello from the PNW and thanks for the help you've all given and will yet give.

Grizwold

[Bawanna]

Glad we got you on board. Justin came thru for us again.

What part of the PNW you in?

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the forum, Grizwold. Here's some more links and info, in case you don't have enough!

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. :)

[Grizwold]

Just off I-5, about 30 miles north of Everett. Moved here in late 70's and have never regretted it. You?

I'm really looking forward to getting my cw45. Filed the paperwork on 4/8 and was told 3-5 days normal, but may be a bit longer. I figure first part of next week. CCP applied for on 4/2, and was told to expect 2 weeks, so that should be in hand soon as well. Not as crucial as getting the gun and starting the prep and break-in process. Too many hobbies!!

Wynn--thanks for the welcome and info. I have looked over the links already, as you posted them for others, but will undoubtedly need to repeat.

[wyntrout]

You're welcome. I know I shoot those out several times a day, but I want most new guys and gals to get exposed to that info and links. A lot of new Kahr owners seem to induce malfunctions or don't look around enough for the answers... just trying to help out.

I know that you'll like that CW45. I have the PM45 because I chose the most compact when I was considering which Kahr .45 to buy. I still wouldn't mind having a P45, though. I started carrying the P40 more last year and the P9 lately, until I get my new Big Dots sorted out on the P40. I got a pistol rest and hopefully, I can really see where they shoot with a little stability.

Wynn:)

[Bawanna]

Just off I-5, about 30 miles north of Everett. Moved here in late 70's and have never regretted it. You?

I'm really looking forward to getting my cw45. Filed the paperwork on 4/8 and was told 3-5 days normal, but may be a bit longer. I figure first part of next week. CCP applied for on 4/2, and was told to expect 2 weeks, so that should be in hand soon as well. Not as crucial as getting the gun and starting the prep and break-in process. Too many hobbies!!

Wynn--thanks for the welcome and info. I have looked over the links already, as you posted them for others, but will undoubtedly need to repeat.

I'm east of Everett in Monroe. 30 miles, that puts you Mount Vernon, not as far as Bellingham.
Where did you buy the gun, I don't understand the paperwork, they had to order you one?

[Grizwold]

[Where did you buy the gun, I don't understand the paperwork, they had to order you one?]

Bought it from the Fred Meyer in Burlington (I'm closer to Stanwood than MV) Paperwork is just the permitting process, background checks etc. They said law requires a maximum of 5 days for the checks, but they sometimes take longer and they will not release the gun until the check is returned to them. I'm new to this, so am rather at the mercy of others. In any case, it should be there early next week.

Is there a range near you? I plan to go to Norpoint in Arlington, which is only about 10 miles from my place.

[Flincher]

Welcome to the forum from North Dakota

[Bawanna]

[Where did you buy the gun, I don't understand the paperwork, they had to order you one?]

Bought it from the Fred Meyer in Burlington (I'm closer to Stanwood than MV) Paperwork is just the permitting process, background checks etc. They said law requires a maximum of 5 days for the checks, but they sometimes take longer and they will not release the gun until the check is returned to them. I'm new to this, so am rather at the mercy of others. In any case, it should be there early next week.

Is there a range near you? I plan to go to Norpoint in Arlington, which is only about 10 miles from my place.


Fred Meyers only about a year ago started selling guns again and some of them haven't figured it out yet. I didn't know you didn't have a carry permit.
They turn in the form and LE has 5 working days to respond. If they don't respond Fred Meyers can call and get their own NICS number and deliver the gun. We have a little hardware store in Snohomish that said what they told you. They wouldn't deliver until they got a response and said it could take months. They didn't believe me. One of my officers had a internet purchase delivered there and they refused to deliver even with cop credentials and 5 days.
None of us will buy there anymore. They delivered happily on the 5th day after I contacted the county and told them what was happening. In fact they contacted me and told me to have him come on down it was ready.

I shoot at Norpoint too. Haven't been there since last August, sitting on ammo like gold bullion, I'm long over due for some trigger time for sure.
Maybe with ammo like it is, it won't be crowded.
I process pistol transfers so I try not to keep anyone waiting.
That's out of Snohomish county isn't it, too far north.