Howdy new member from Texas

[caryg]

I am trading my old Glock for a CW 45 today, hope its a good one, just couldn't hold the Glock right anymore. Was looking for a Ruger or Kahr, I like American made stuff. Anyway I am sure I will be asking a few questions every now and then. But thanks for the awesome site.:amflag:

[7shot]

awesome...i've been looking at one of these also, let us know the report card.

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the forum, Cary. I just added this Kahr .45 issues and fixes consolidation below, but look at this in your preparation. Watch the video for take down and assembly, too.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14749&page=2

Here's a bunch of info and links:

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. To start, a very good one:

Proper Prepping of a new Kahr:

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14748

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!

For Kahr .45 owners, here is a link consolidating a lot of issues and fixes. Check it out:

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14749&page=2

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. :)

[caryg]

Mr Wyntrout, a ton of info. appreciate it, you guys are great

[RevRay]

Welcome to the forum. I hope you enjoy your Kahr ... and I hope you stick around long enough to learn we're more than a quick fix here on KAhrTalk.

[Gringo Pistolero]

Welcome to the forum from another Texan. Hope you enjoy the CW45. Mine has been flawless so far and is a joy to shoot and carry.

Chuck

[berettabone]

Welcome.......................you made a wise decision...........

[downtownv]

Welcome from the Jersey Shore
Follow Wynn's links, that will teach you a lot about your Kahr.

[rjt123]

Howdy, and welcome from down in Corpus Christi!

[jdlott74]

Welcome from DFW...

[ParrotHead]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v423/KublaKhan/ani_welcome.gif

[kwh]

CM9 in the pocket.CW45 on the belt,but not usually at the same time. Welcome.

[Armybrat]

'lo from Round Rock!