SGT5711
04-24-2013, 04:35 PM
Today I got my new K9 to the range, after proper prep and lube of course.
The first 100 rounds were Winchester FMJ and I had zero malfunctions. I had planned on firing 200 rounds of FMJ and then 50 to test SD ammo. Since the first 100 rounds went off without a hitch, I decided to test some Speer Gold Dot and Winchester Ranger. I had 1 failure to feed the Speer and the slide locked back a couple of times early. In the Winchester Ranger, I had 1 light strike fail to fire and the slide locked back once early. I shot 25 rounds of each with the Speer and Ranger.
I then fired another 50 rounds of Winchester FMJ and again had zero malfunctions. Overall, I was impressed with my new purchase. Obviously I am not 100% confident shooting hollow point SD ammo at this point. Does anyone have any recommendations on SD ammo which works well in your K9?
Update - 2nd Range Report
My second range report can be summed up in one word: flawless. I fired 111 rounds of Winchester FMJ and then 50 Rounds of Winchester Ranger JHP with absolutely zero malfunctions. I focused a lot more on accuracy and I was also very impressed in that department. Note, I did complete a polish job since my first range session.
My only complaint is when I got home and started cleaning, I noticed I had lost one of my grips screws. My fault though because I had never checked their tightness. I won't make that mistake again. Oh well, it gave me a chance to order some replacements and a stainless steel guide rod for both my K9 and P380.
My LGS (OMB Guns in Olathe, KS) also had some new Kahr's in stock. They had some P40's, P45's and TP9's, which they said they just received the other day. Said they should be getting another big shipment in soon. Today was the first time I got to handle a TP9, and I liked it. Might have to be my next purchase. If anyone is looking, you can purchase from their website.
The first 100 rounds were Winchester FMJ and I had zero malfunctions. I had planned on firing 200 rounds of FMJ and then 50 to test SD ammo. Since the first 100 rounds went off without a hitch, I decided to test some Speer Gold Dot and Winchester Ranger. I had 1 failure to feed the Speer and the slide locked back a couple of times early. In the Winchester Ranger, I had 1 light strike fail to fire and the slide locked back once early. I shot 25 rounds of each with the Speer and Ranger.
I then fired another 50 rounds of Winchester FMJ and again had zero malfunctions. Overall, I was impressed with my new purchase. Obviously I am not 100% confident shooting hollow point SD ammo at this point. Does anyone have any recommendations on SD ammo which works well in your K9?
Update - 2nd Range Report
My second range report can be summed up in one word: flawless. I fired 111 rounds of Winchester FMJ and then 50 Rounds of Winchester Ranger JHP with absolutely zero malfunctions. I focused a lot more on accuracy and I was also very impressed in that department. Note, I did complete a polish job since my first range session.
My only complaint is when I got home and started cleaning, I noticed I had lost one of my grips screws. My fault though because I had never checked their tightness. I won't make that mistake again. Oh well, it gave me a chance to order some replacements and a stainless steel guide rod for both my K9 and P380.
My LGS (OMB Guns in Olathe, KS) also had some new Kahr's in stock. They had some P40's, P45's and TP9's, which they said they just received the other day. Said they should be getting another big shipment in soon. Today was the first time I got to handle a TP9, and I liked it. Might have to be my next purchase. If anyone is looking, you can purchase from their website.