Newby from Illiannoy

[jackinelgin]

After perusing this forum,I decided to order a CM9 and join the forum. Applied for my CCW here-probably May or June before it arrives. I'll have time to prep and break the CM9 in well before that.

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the forum. My daughter lives in southern Ill-annoy and I have to go up there about once a year. At least I can LEGALLY CC in my car now.

Here's some stuff to peruse while waiting for your new Kahr:

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. :)

[muggsy]

Welcome aboard. Anyone who can handle Illiannoy should get along quite well here. Glad to have you, so to speak.

[Acasper708]

I'm in IL as well.
I just got my permit the beginning of this month and have been carrying my CW45 a bit.
My buddy has a CM9 and I'm really considering getting one for pocket carry.

[RRP]

Welcome to the club, Jack. You're gonna love that little nine.

[jackinelgin]

Welcome to the club, Jack. You're gonna love that little nine.
It was between the CM9 and a Shield. After reading/watching this forum,I went with the CM9. I like the idea of pocket carry in the warmer months and no safety.

[smo79]

Welcome from another resident of IL. I got my permit at the beginning of March and have been carrying my cm9 for the last couple of weeks. I have to say what CCL veterans who have carried for a while always say about newbies is so true. You always think that everyone knows your carrying but in reality no one really does know unless your stupid enough to say that your carrying.

[RRP]

You always think that everyone knows your carrying but in reality no one really does know unless your stupid enough to say that your carrying.

....which many newbies have a hard time resisting.

[RRP]

It was between the CM9 and a Shield. After reading/watching this forum,I went with the CM9. I like the idea of pocket carry in the warmer months and no safety.

I've used both and I agree with your choice, Jack. The Shield is too big for pocket carry. The CM9 can be pocket carried, but that's not a system that works for me when seated in a car, so I prefer other modes of carry.

[Paulgl26]

Welcome from Mokena

SENT FROM MY NSA SCREENED S4

[AIRret]

Welcome from another resident of IL. I got my permit at the beginning of March and have been carrying my cm9 for the last couple of weeks. I have to say what CCL veterans who have carried for a while always say about newbies is so true. You always think that everyone knows your carrying but in reality no one really does know unless your stupid enough to say that your carrying.

I agree, "however" I think we've all seen people carrying their gun in flimsy cargo/hiking pants without a holster!!
The gun prints so bad that you can almost tell the make and model…..ok maybe that was a little exaggeration, but you know what I mean!

[Bob T]

Welcome from Carol Stream! :)

[jackinelgin]

I will be looking at an IWB holster for the non cargo shorts days. N82,Foxx,PJ are a few I'm considering.

[100percent]

Welcome from Missouri.
I lived in hellinois for about 40 years. Made an escape about 4 years ago. Encourage you all to do the same before the chicago machine swallows the state up like a black hole.

[trentu]

Welcome neighbor.

[DeaconKC]

Welcome from Southern Illinois!

[jackinelgin]

Got the Fedex tracking # today. With our lovely 72 hr waiting period should be able to get it Thursday. Also ordered a Foxx Trapp holster for it.

[DURTY1]

Greetings from Chicago. And yes, I live in a school zone. My CCW is worthless.

[Paulgl26]

Unless you are living on a school property why is it useless? Did you read the law?

[DURTY1]

Yes, I did read the law, many times. In addition, I consulted with my instructor who admitted that he wasn't 100% certain about school zone restrictions.

Could someone shed some light on school zone restrictions for CCW holders in IL as well as within Cook County and the City of Chicago?

Thanks!