New member from SW Fla.

[SlowBurn]

Looks like a nice forum

I've read some great reviews of the Kahr pocket 380s and joined to mostly lurk and learn til I actually find one to buy.

[RevRay]

Welcome to the forum ... when you're done lurking & you're ready to buy, I'm sure somebody on here will be able to point you in the right direction.

[yqtszhj]

Welcome to the forum. If you can't find a P380 a CM9 is a good alternative although slightly bigger.

[Snakedoc385]

Totally agree. I have a cm9. I am still amazed by the accuracy of such a compact pistol. No malfunctions with it either

[SlowBurn]

Thanks for the welcomes. My Ruger LCP has spoiled me for carrying bigger, but I'd like to find a gun as reliable that doesn't create "smilies". From what I can tell the cw380 would suit me (and a lot of people) just right, if they ever start producing them.

[wyntrout]

The P380 is a great little pistol with everything that its larger siblings have, but coming in at just under 14 ounces loaded with 6+1 rounds of +P Buffalo Bore 90-grain Gold Dots... or the Underwood +p with the same Speer bonded bullet... a formidable load that rivals the +P .38 Special from a snubby revolver. See my avatar.:D

Some of my ammo testing:

http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?p=76519#post76519

I carry my P380 the most and wear it mainly all day around and outside the house, and for short convenience trips, or when I need maximum concealment, or have to leave it in the car due to CCW prohibitions. I carry a 7-round extended mag in a Tactical Kydex holder on the opposite side for a reload.

I use a C.O.M. clip IWB holster for fast on and off, the IWB Crossbreed Minituck, or Uncle Mikes IWB about the house... don't even notice it's on my side.

http://i1134.photobucket.com/albums/m620/wyntrout/Every%20Day%20Carry%2009202012/IMG_3258_zps77c39502.jpg

Wynn:)

And, Welcome to the forum:

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!


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. :)

[garyb]

Welcome. We vacation in SW Fl in our class A diesel bus for 2-3 months each winter. All our kids and grand kids live there. I lived there for 10 yrs and helped build a huge diagnostic imaging practice. Being a Yankee I moved back north and built a log home on a nice size piece of hunting property and retired young. Did some hog hunting in north Fl a few times but Fl hunting ain't like the wonderful whitetail hunting we have here in the north hills. In fact, I'm sitting in a tower blind right now waiting for a deer to come out and dine on oats and chicory...bow hunting. The 380 is a great little pocket gun. Nothing to be ashamed to carry. I've got one for our Fl visits. If you are looking to upsize, look to the PM40.

[warbird1]

Welcome from the Heart of Dixie!

[SlowBurn]

Wyntrout , that is a LOT of great information in one place! Very much appreciated.