Finally a Kahr Guy

[NewKahrGuy]

After quite a bit of research and deliberation, I finally went ahead and bought a Kahr PM45 as my first civilian carry gun. I am a very experienced shooter and have thrown thousands of 9mm and .45 down range in my time in the Marines, but this is my first non-issued firearm. I decided to go with Kahr for many reasons, but overall, I am a firm believer in you get what you pay for and the Kahr has lived up to it's reputation. I also understand that when you build something with tight tolerances, things don't always line up at first, but from what I read on this forum, Kahr stand behind their product and will fix any issues post-haste. I went with the PM45 over the PM9 because a.) I am a fan of .45 ballistics and b.) it just fit my hand better. I followed Jocko's first time prep (both mags came the correct way) and cleaned it like I was getting ready for an inspection. Got out to the range twice and have put 200 rounds of TMJ and 20 rounds of JHP with no FTE or FTF. I gotta say, I am in LOVE with this trigger. I'm shooting off to the right (lefty shooter), but that's me and not the gun. Every group seems tighter than the previous (other than called fliers) so I'm sure I'll be at fist size in no time. Other than that, the aggressive checkering was eating up my palm, so I slapped some skateboard grip-tape on it and I must say, she is one comfortable gun to shoot. I even let one of they ROs at the LGS I bought it at shoot 3 rounds through it to confirm I was trowing rounds right and the sights didn't need adjusting (he put a tight group center mass). He exclaimed that he's never liked Kahr's, but after shooting mine he might just consider getting one.

So without further ado, pictures!

http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae187/TRC1371/PA035841_zps948ecc02.jpg (http://s970.photobucket.com/user/TRC1371/media/PA035841_zps948ecc02.jpg.html)

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http://i970.photobucket.com/albums/ae187/TRC1371/PA035846_zpse521a84a.jpg (http://s970.photobucket.com/user/TRC1371/media/PA035846_zpse521a84a.jpg.html)
This is the DeSantis Cozy Partner holster. Gun is snug, but still easy to draw. I have worn it every day and I have no complaints.

[Bawanna]

Excellent report. I'm a fan of 45 and the PM45. Glad yours seems to be a keeper for you and you may have converted a non believing range guy.

I'm generally not a big fan of stick on grip stuff of any kind but that's about the nicest application of skate board tape I ever did see.

Looks very clean and well applied.

I went innertube for quite a spell, then took it off and melted off the offending high spots and stippled the grip.

Welcome, glad you found us.

Pay no mind to Jocko when he comes along and whines about slow ass 45's that he can outrun on his Honder.

[VN Vet]

Welcome to you, NewKahrGuy. I'm sorry to tell you that you will likly need to change your Forum Name in a year or two. Yep, to just KahrGuy. I too am a .45 shooter with my TP-45.

[NewKahrGuy]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. VN Vet, I thought about that, but then realized as long as I keep buying new Kahrs every year or so, my handle will technically still be correct!

[codegeek]

Welcome from Woodstock, GA, Here's to being a perpetual NewKahrGuy!

[Bawanna]

Thanks guys for the warm welcome. VN Vet, I thought about that, but then realized as long as I keep buying new Kahrs every year or so, my handle will technically still be correct!

Good plan, I like it. If you do however decide to modify, that can be done.

[Tinman507]

Will you change his name to NewJocko?

[Bawanna]

Everything has a price I reckon.

[SGT5711]

Semper Fi NewKahrGuy, and congrats on a nice looking .45!