Hello from central Ohio

[MrBret]

Morning everyone.

Just thought I'd swing by and leave a quick hello.

I just signed up yesterday after buying a CW9 from a friend to use as my carry gun.

My name is Bret and currently live in Ohio, a little north of Columbus but am originally from England, move over here in 2000.

Hope to speak to you all more on here soon.

[b4uqzme]

Welcome. Go Bucks!

[gunshinestateCW9]

Welcome from sunny Orlando!

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, MrBret! Normally, Wyntrout posts a welcome with some very important info, but he must be busy elsewhere. So here is a cut/paste of his thorough recommendations:

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
MK series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...mSCnIOaUk#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

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!

[Jonti]

Welcome from another central ohioan

[RevRay]

Welcome, Bret. What part of England are you from? My wife & I lived in Watford for three years a decade ago.

[ESAFO]

welcome aboard enjoy your stay from a fellow 'BUCKEYE'

[MrBret]

Thanks everyone.

Great info @jfootin thanks very much.

@RevRay I'm from East Sussex, down on the coast SE of London.

No "Bucks" for me I prefer the kind of football where they kick the ball.
GO ARSENAL !!!!

[AIRret]

Welcome to Kahr and a great forum! It's full of nice folks who are very helpful. I know I've learned a lot.

I'm curious about your feelings about carrying especially since your from England where most of the cops can't even carry. Looking forward to your response.

[b4uqzme]

No "Bucks" for me I prefer the kind of football where they kick the ball.
GO ARSENAL !!!!

You might want to keep that under your hat...just sayin'. :rolleyes:

[7shot]

No "Bucks" for me I prefer the kind of football where they kick the ball.
GO ARSENAL !!!!

They kick the ball here too, sometimes 50 yrds if the wind is right. :D
Good to have ya aboard...

[muggsy]

Isn't it nice to live in a country where you're free to own and carry a gun. That's the difference between being a citizen and a subject. Welcome aboard from NE Ohio. BTW, were not totally backward. We do have English football here, but we call it soccer.