New TP45 owner hailing from Kansas!

[anomalophobe]

Hello all,

I once owned a brand-new T9 many years ago, but traded it away for who-knows-what . . . anyway, I recently bought a LNIB TP45 from Gunbroker.com, and it's just like the seller said: Like New In Box.

I'm excited to go out in a few weeks to shoot it, but I have some questions (which will, no doubt, be answered by the fine and knowledgeable folks herein) - thanks in advance for all your assistance!

[SGT5711]

Welcome to the forum. I am eyeing a new TP9 as my next purchase. Where are you in KS? I'm in Johnson County.

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, anomalophobe. :) Normally, Wyntrout posts a welcome with some very important info, but he must be busy elsewhere. So here is a cut/paste:

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. :)

[anomalophobe]

Welcome to the forum. I am eyeing a new TP9 as my next purchase. Where are you in KS? I'm in Johnson County.

I'm in Shawnee . . . I have (I think) four T9 mags, so let me know if you'd like to pick up a few!

[SGT5711]

Good to know. I am in Olathe. Just found some TP9's at OMB guns last week. That was the first chance I have had to handle one. I would like to find a T9, but I hear they are pretty hard to find. I have a P380 and a K9. Where do you normally shoot at?

[anomalophobe]

I live only about three miles from the Bullet Hole, but I've never "enjoyed" going there (and really didn't have a choice). Then, the skies cleared, the sun shone, and I found Centerfire Shooting down in Olathe - I went to their grand opening, talked directly with the owners, and they've been very accommodating to the group that I shoot with (typically monthly). If you haven't had a chance to shoot there, I'd suggest giving it a shot (pun intended).

[Bawanna]

Welcome you guys. Nice to see a couple of ya close together that can get together and compare notes.

You fellas know that little girl with the little dog, Toto I think is his name. I think they was from Kansas too.

I'd love to own a T9 myself someday along with just about everyone else around here. I'd really love a T45 but I think that officially qualifies as one of them unicorn guns. Just ain't gonna happen.

[SGT5711]

I have shot at the Bullet Hole many times, and I don't care for it much either. I have heard good things about Centerfire, but I have not been there yet. When I was looking for my K9, I called and checked with them. They advised they just got a shipment of CW9's in. I asked what their price was and they quoted $475. I was a little shocked because OMB sells CW9's for $335. OMB has a nice, very modern indoor range.