ported barrel in cw9

[waymor51]

i have a chance to get a ported barrel for my cw9 at a reduced price. should i ? dose it work ok in the cw ? thanks for help.

[CJB]

I think that would be the ported P9 barrel. The CW9 is the downmarket P9.... should fit. The frames are the same, the mags are the same...... I think Kahr says no, but users say yes, they're ok to fit back and forth.

Input from others appreciated!~

[wyntrout]

The ported barrel for the P9 fits the CW9 as well... according to Kahr. I got mine on sale at Kahr for $130... $30 off, but someone had one listed here about a week ago for $75... a pretty good deal. Wynn:)

http://www.kahr.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=40-Ported-Barrel-P9-and-CW91038.jpg&w=326&h=278 (http://www.kahr.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?dir=itemImages&path=40-Ported-Barrel-P9-and-CW91038.jpg&w=652&h=556)


http://www.kahr.com/GetDynamicImage.aspx?path=40-Ported-Barrel-P9-and-CW91038.jpg&w=65&h=48


4.0" Ported Barrel (P9 & CW9)

Compensator for reduced recoil. Drop-in Barrel. No special fitting required. Fits P9 and CW9 only.Special Price for a limited time.


****NOTE: These barrels will not fit older framed models that have not been updated. This update service is available through the service department at a cost of $190 + $25 s&h....If you are unsure of the age of your pistol, or wish to have this service performed, please contact the service department.
Qty: $154.99

[Tomac]

Is there any significant advantage to using the ported bbl in the CW9?
Tomac

[jpshaw]

Is there any significant advantage to using the ported bbl in the CW9?

It will give you some reduction of muzzle "flip". However, if shot from a "retention" position it could also give you some hot gas in the face. I would use them for the range but not for my EDC piece but that's just my opinion.

I personally would like a 4" barrel for my P9 without the porting for the extra velocity it would afford.

[waymor51]

thanks everyone. think i will pass on the barrel.

[JFootin]

You haven't heard from everybody yet! Jocko's PM9 is Magnaported and he has shot over 32,000 rounds through it. I wouldn't let fear of the incredibly slim chance of blast in your eyes steer you away. I got an extended, ported barrel for my Walther PPQ 9 mm after I was surprised by the high felt recoil in that pistol - more so, it seems, than my little CM9. Very unpleasant. I haven't had a chance to get out and shoot it, yet, but I intend to do so soon. I also have some standard pressure 147 grain HP ammo I am going to try in it, too, because that ammo is reported to shoot milder.

[jpshaw]

I wouldn't let fear of the incredibly slim chance of blast in your eyes steer you away.

Yes, the chance is slim but the more of a retention (close to your body) stance you have the greater the chance of it. Gas goes out the front (in every barrel) and up and to the front in a ported one. I've watched the LEO's practicing at the 3 yd line, retention stance to the point of the barrel being 8 inches behind their face. Not a place for a ported barrel.

[wyntrout]

The muzzle blast is directed forward of the muzzle and up a bit... much friendlier than the Mag-na-ported pistols or the Glock compensated ones which have perpendicular to the slide upward blasts.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7426&d=1359148436http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=7434&stc=1&thumb=1&d=1359148929

You hardly notice the Kahr ported barrel flash. I have taken a lot of video of those three types firing and made still of the flashes and posted them on this forum.

Mag-na-ported P40 Lengthy Post: http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=8426&highlight=P40+firing

Glock G23C (Compensated) Couldn't find post, but photos below, firing Speer 180-gr GDSB and Blazer Aluminum-cased 165-gr FMJ.

Kahr P9 with ported barrel. Post: http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=17078&highlight=P9+ported+barrel


Wynn:)

[TheTman]

I have the ported barrel for the CW40, and it helps with recoil and muzzle flip. I like it.

[jocko]

Yes, the chance is slim but the more of a retention (close to your body) stance you have the greater the chance of it. Gas goes out the front (in every barrel) and up and to the front in a ported one. I've watched the LEO's practicing at the 3 yd line, retention stance to the point of the barrel being 8 inches behind their face. Not a place for a ported barrel.

what if's.IMO.If ur looking for a reason to not port then u can find one,as well as i can find reasons to port..

I have never seen or heard of anyone loosing their nose or catching their cloths on fire from a ported gun. It might all be possable to do,but firing a gun from retentionis certainly not a normal way of firing and it is uncomfortable no matter what barrelis used. I would suspect u can get some damn good muzzle blast from anun ported barrel in that position. I personally pay zero attention to that scenario, as I will adreerss it when needed. in a time incidentt to me is not a criteria to not do it, but again itis one own call to make. I have shot ported guns for over 30 years,I would go no utter way. Not sure I would buiy one of kahrs extended ported barrels,not that they don't work butt o me they look like sh
!t and certainly gonna make hoster carry more selective.Just my 21 cents.

[waymor51]

thanks guy's, think i will calm down and just carry like it came.

[jocko]

thanks guy's, think i will calm down and just carry like it came.

good idea..:Amflag2: