Kahr Newbie Checking in from Cali!

[Gun2Head]

I'm new to Kahr and just picked up a CW45. I was in the market for a lighter .45 pistol because I found my 1911 Gold Cup National Match difficult to wield after having spinal surgery. In California, we do not have many non law enforcement choices. Originally, I wanted to run a Springfield XD or SW MP. Neither was available in my neck of the woods. So local shop had a Kahr sitting there. Great feel in my smaller hands. hmmmmm

I got onto this forum, checked it out, and took a chance on this brand. Yesterday, I took the Kahr to the range and ran 50 rounds of 230g fmj through it. I was expecting some malfunctions due to the Kahr break in period. However, this little baby functioned flawlessly and accurately for a gun I never fired or used. Recoil was shockingly manageable. No limp wristing prob (i have a slight build) I LOVE this little pistol. EDC here you come!! :D

Gun2Head

[wyntrout]

Congrats, Gun'. Welcome to the forum. I can't imagine carrying anything other than my polymer Kahrs... .380 to .45. I have larger ones with more capacity, but too large, so I carry a reload with the Kahrs.

This may be overkill, but here's my info dump for new members:

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 the .45 Kahrs, here's some more info:

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


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. :)

[kwh]

I found it helpful to slip a 1.75" bicycle tube over the grip. Enjoy.

[AIRret]

Welcome Gun2Head,
You sure live in a gun unfriendly State, you have my sympathy

Actually, I lived there from 1989 to 1991 and I owned a Sig 226 and had no issues. I still
have that Sig, it was my first hand gun which was bought in 1986.

[wyntrout]

I bought my first pistol there... at age 18, too! It was a Rohm revolver... pot metal with steel-sleeved cylinder and barrel. It was 1965 and there WAS a waiting period. I could legally buy a pistol at 18, but I couldn't drink alcohol until 21!

I bought the pistol to take on a trip to Baja California... glad that didn't happen! Our vehicle broke down. I have no idea what would have happened at the border back then... just wanted some protection for our camping trip!

Wynn:)

[Gun2Head]

Thank you all!

[Gun2Head]

A special shout to wyntrout for great links and advice. Watching the vids now!!

[Axe281]

Congrats and welcome to kahrtalk

[berettabone]

Welcome..............you have my condolences.................

[warbird1]

Welcome to the forum!