Your Kahr modifications

[root]

I've seen some nice modifications and solutions to little issues like the non-flush magazines and other things, though they're all in different threads and hard to find if you're not for sure what you're looking for. Was hoping this thread can serve as a reference for modifications and where people can just post pictures of their modified Kahrs.

Mine isn't anything special, though I do have some minor updates planned. (Smoothing off the slide stop so it doesn't snag when re-holstering, cerakoting slide flat black and figuring something out to make non-flush mags, flush)

All I've done to mine is stipple it and added a grip extensions to my 6 round magazines which I carry. So these are hardly serious mods, but it's a start. I wasn't for sure originally if I was going to keep my Kahr or not due to some concern regarding the polymer wear, but now that I've passed 200 rounds and approaching 300, I've seen no additional wear and have had zero hiccups with the gun. I'm keeping it now, and I've already ruined it's resell value so might as well adjust it to suit my needs. :)

http://i.imgur.com/lqt6vrD.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/T60ipUS.jpg?1


Should be noted that the magazine extension doesn't actually sit flush as shown. The magazine was disassembled, only the grip extension was on the base of it at the time. Ideally that's how it'd look when it's assembled, but still have that famous Kahr gap... Though now the magazine base is painted black thanks to a trusty paint marker, so at least it doesn't look too odd.

[AIRret]

You did a great job on your stippling!

[CJB]

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/bandersnatchreverb/Firearms/P8290053.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bandersnatchreverb/media/Firearms/P8290053.jpg.html)

There's pictures here someplace, but I did modify one PM45 and the PM9 quite a bit.

They both got the same treatment. They both got the sharp front edge of the ejection port rounded, and got the sharp rear edge rounded. They both got the slide stops rounded over in the front and back. And the PM9 got its polymer frame smoothed a little in the back. I wasn't worried about any minor misalignment, but it had a sharp molding crease right in the web area. I got rid of that and followed it up to the rear of the slide so it looked a little better.
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/bandersnatchreverb/Firearms/P8270059.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bandersnatchreverb/media/Firearms/P8270059.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/bandersnatchreverb/Firearms/P9180108.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bandersnatchreverb/media/Firearms/P9180108.jpg.html)

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v214/bandersnatchreverb/Firearms/P9180111.jpg (http://smg.photobucket.com/user/bandersnatchreverb/media/Firearms/P9180111.jpg.html)

(edit)

Should also add that rounding off of the back of the port scared me a bit. The PM45 is already prone to occasionally kicking an empty into the shooter's head. If anything this rounding off has helped with that situation. Can honestly say I have not gotten one empty back at me since doing that mod. Just thought I'd add that in.

[Rubb]

Simplicity for me...
Nothing other than a bicycle inner tube and some paint on the mag base.
The paint isn't holding up great, but I don't care enough about it to paint another or remove what's left...

[xsailer]

Rounded edges of Slide Stop, Fwd edge of Ejection portal, polished barrel. I plan on more mod of Slide Stop Pin maybe rear edge of Ejection portal but experience no problem here.

[CJB]

I did the front edge of the port because they're all sharp! The rear edge was to eliminate snagging, the ejection pattern thing... was an unforseen benefit.

[hardluk1]

All I have done is change striker spring to wolff RP springs and inner tube for better grip. That's it.

[jocko]

I've seen some nice modifications and solutions to little issues like the non-flush magazines and other things, though they're all in different threads and hard to find if you're not for sure what you're looking for. Was hoping this thread can serve as a reference for modifications and where people can just post pictures of their modified Kahrs.

Mine isn't anything special, though I do have some minor updates planned. (Smoothing off the slide stop so it doesn't snag when re-holstering, cerakoting slide flat black and figuring something out to make non-flush mags, flush)

All I've done to mine is stipple it and added a grip extensions to my 6 round magazines which I carry. So these are hardly serious mods, but it's a start. I wasn't for sure originally if I was going to keep my Kahr or not due to some concern regarding the polymer wear, but now that I've passed 200 rounds and approaching 300, I've seen no additional wear and have had zero hiccups with the gun. I'm keeping it now, and I've already ruined it's resell value so might as well adjust it to suit my needs. :)

http://i.imgur.com/lqt6vrD.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/T60ipUS.jpg?1


Should be noted that the magazine extension doesn't actually sit flush as shown. The magazine was disassembled, only the grip extension was on the base of it at the time. Ideally that's how it'd look when it's assembled, but still have that famous Kahr gap... Though now the magazine base is painted black thanks to a trusty paint marker, so at least it doesn't look too odd.

Indiana boy, look up jocko's custom PM9 on this forum. Not sureone can do much jore. Over 32K rounds through it also. loaded weight sin at 18 ounces with powerball. Best pocket gun I have ever owned. it is my 24/7 carry peace. What u did looks super. I highly modified my slide lock lever and the protrusion on the righgt side of the slide lock lever pin, I dremeled and rounded it down flush with thge frame. :behindsofa:

[gb6491]

Did a few things to my CM9 while I had it, info and more photos are here:
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=19656
http://i43.tinypic.com/331ojv6.jpg
Regards,
Greg

[GROTMAN]

Not a Kahr but has a few slight modifications..:D
http://i.imgur.com/GjcI1Ul.jpg

[b4uqzme]

^^^^ That's gotta be worth a mint....Liberace's revolver. :D

[root]

Should also mention I got a custom OWB holster made for my CM9. I live in a great state, one that issues lifetime carry licenses, and the licenses don't specify how to carry your gun, so you can open or conceal carry.

Now, I don't actually open carry, at least not out in public. I'll OC around the house or maybe when hiking (but if OCing outdoors I'm packing my 4566TSW). Anyhow, this is a great holster that another fellow Hoosier made for me over on INGO.

http://i.imgur.com/ogKagSq.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/B3eUub1.jpg?1

Good retention and a super comfortable way to carry. $45 well spent.

[jackinelgin]

Put traction Grips,Wolff 5# striker spring and a Trijicon front night sight on mine.
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e260/jackinil/DSC00567_zpsb24614b9.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/jackinil/media/DSC00567_zpsb24614b9.jpg.html)
http://i41.photobucket.com/albums/e260/jackinil/DSC00568_zps8c3a4704.jpg (http://s41.photobucket.com/user/jackinil/media/DSC00568_zps8c3a4704.jpg.html)

[jocko]

[QUOTE=GROTMAN;304225]Not a Kahr but has a few slight modifications..:D
http://i.imgur.com/GjcI1Ul.jpg[/QUOT\\

coming from Liverace that gun WILL "BLOW" UR MIND. jUST SAYIN:amflag:

[yqtszhj]

That's one good looking stipple job. Most of what i did to mine you can't see. Did a polish job on the barrel, extractor, breech face, striker, basically any metal touching metal parts. It does smooth out all the operations. Even polished inside the striker channel if that's what its called.

[spikedog]

Wolff striker springs and XS sights

Sent from my Nexus 7 using Tapatalk

[cohoskip]

Rounded edges of Slide Stop, Fwd edge of Ejection port, polished barrel. . Replaced guide rod and springs with Wolff. Replaced the grips and put
Gun Tape on the slide


http://i28.photobucket.com/albums/c210/cohoskip/2014-05-30130144.jpg (http://s28.photobucket.com/user/cohoskip/media/2014-05-30130144.jpg.html)

[timmy]

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/akspraya/20140603_221005_zpsa47dc5e1.jpg

Got these sights yesterday in the mail and had them installed today Dawsons front FO sight and all black rear carry sight

Also have a Wolff 5# striker spring and rubber Talon grips installed

[leftysixty]

Some good look'n stuff go'n on here, keep it coming.

[Acasper708]

I polished the barrel, inside of slide, guide rod, firing pin, and firing pin channel.
Also beveled the mag well and made my own Kydex holster.
I still need to smooth out some edges on the slide.
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/04/yjyrahus.jpg

[Acasper708]

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/04/a6uju9yh.jpg

[timmy]

All these kydex i need to get me one for the summer open carry

[amptard]

Hi All,
Long time lurker and first time poster. I came across a very cool Kahr while I was working in Turkey last week. I work for a government contractor and I conduct training on technical systems in the field, mostly in the middle east. I was sent to Turkey to train a fella named "Hassan" on a system and was very intrigued by this guy. He is the real deal and I am glad he is on our side. He's a special forces vet and has worked in intelligence for a long time. After a week together we started talking about our EDC and guess what his gun of choice is? a very modified Kahr PM9.
I own a CM40 and am looking to do some of the similar mods. I want to be very sensitive to OPSEC, but he was kind enough to let me snap some pics of his Kahr. Here is his gun:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/3_zpsce1f7a72.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/3_zpsce1f7a72.jpeg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/2_zps172019c4.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/2_zps172019c4.jpeg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/1_zpsace4af10.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/1_zpsace4af10.jpeg.html)

What you cant see...

TruDot night sights
Cobalt Cerakote
Polished throat
and a very, very buttery trigger

Also his magazines were cerakoted 1/3 of the way up with a very matte black that made the mags almost look polymer. And unlike my Kahr when you hit the mag release his mags popped out of the gun and dropped free, every time. All in all this is my favorite example of a Kahr done right!
Other EDC tidbits that might be of interest - He also carried a Emerson CQC knife, and a Citizen Navihawk A-T watch.
Enjoy!

[DavidR]

Are the slide serrations at the muzzle end a modification?

[Bawanna]

Definitely. They did a fine job on that one. Looks almost like it's been to Robar or one of them places.

[amptard]

I forgot to mention... He said a local machine shop did the serrations when he was state-side and a friendly local cerakoter did the coat. He did all the work on the frame, with the old soldering iron and dremel tool.

[rjinaz85308]

anybody know what baseplates are on the mags?

[CJB]

I remember Hassan! He starred with Bugs and Daffy in "Ali Baba Bunny", and his sole command of the English language was the word "Chop!"

[Acasper708]

Here's a crazy idea,
Has anyone considered angling out the bottom section of the grip. Like they do on CC 1911 frames?
http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/06/22/emuqudyd.jpg
With CCin my CW45 IWB at 4 O'clock, that part of the handle tends to print a little.
You could remove a bit of it then use a
little JB weld to fill that opening and reinforce it, then use a inner tube over it.

[garyb]

http://i710.photobucket.com/albums/ww101/akspraya/20140603_221005_zpsa47dc5e1.jpg

Got these sights yesterday in the mail and had them installed today Dawsons front FO sight and all black rear carry sight

Also have a Wolff 5# striker spring and rubber Talon grips installed



Those sights are the way to go. Best mod I've seen

[rkenaston]

Hi All,
Long time lurker and first time poster. I came across a very cool Kahr while I was working in Turkey last week. I work for a government contractor and I conduct training on technical systems in the field, mostly in the middle east. I was sent to Turkey to train a fella named "Hassan" on a system and was very intrigued by this guy. He is the real deal and I am glad he is on our side. He's a special forces vet and has worked in intelligence for a long time. After a week together we started talking about our EDC and guess what his gun of choice is? a very modified Kahr PM9.
I own a CM40 and am looking to do some of the similar mods. I want to be very sensitive to OPSEC, but he was kind enough to let me snap some pics of his Kahr. Here is his gun:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/3_zpsce1f7a72.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/3_zpsce1f7a72.jpeg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/2_zps172019c4.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/2_zps172019c4.jpeg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/1_zpsace4af10.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/1_zpsace4af10.jpeg.html)

What you cant see...

TruDot night sights
Cobalt Cerakote
Polished throat
and a very, very buttery trigger

Also his magazines were cerakoted 1/3 of the way up with a very matte black that made the mags almost look polymer. And unlike my Kahr when you hit the mag release his mags popped out of the gun and dropped free, every time. All in all this is my favorite example of a Kahr done right!
Other EDC tidbits that might be of interest - He also carried a Emerson CQC knife, and a Citizen Navihawk A-T watch.
Enjoy!


PERFECT...Thanks for sharing!

[rkenaston]

anybody know what baseplates are on the mags?

Yes, what base plates are on his mag? I like them....a lot.

[root]

I don't actually open carry, though I s'pose I could (State law doesn't differentiate between concealed or open carry, my license to carry allows me to choose my method of choice) but I do sometimes OC around the house! This is also a good rig for the range, if not rocking a holster for any of my other pistols.

Custom made by a local, wearing it now around the house.

http://i.imgur.com/hc4vbHZ.jpg?1

[darinb]

I stippled my CW9 grips and will bevel magwell asap.

[Earle]

Hi All,
Long time lurker and first time poster. I came across a very cool Kahr while I was working in Turkey last week. I work for a government contractor and I conduct training on technical systems in the field, mostly in the middle east. I was sent to Turkey to train a fella named "Hassan" on a system and was very intrigued by this guy. He is the real deal and I am glad he is on our side. He's a special forces vet and has worked in intelligence for a long time. After a week together we started talking about our EDC and guess what his gun of choice is? a very modified Kahr PM9.
I own a CM40 and am looking to do some of the similar mods. I want to be very sensitive to OPSEC, but he was kind enough to let me snap some pics of his Kahr. Here is his gun:
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/3_zpsce1f7a72.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/3_zpsce1f7a72.jpeg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/2_zps172019c4.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/2_zps172019c4.jpeg.html)
http://i105.photobucket.com/albums/m208/ari_orger/1_zpsace4af10.jpeg (http://s105.photobucket.com/user/ari_orger/media/1_zpsace4af10.jpeg.html)

What you cant see...

TruDot night sights
Cobalt Cerakote
Polished throat
and a very, very buttery trigger

Also his magazines were cerakoted 1/3 of the way up with a very matte black that made the mags almost look polymer. And unlike my Kahr when you hit the mag release his mags popped out of the gun and dropped free, every time. All in all this is my favorite example of a Kahr done right!
Other EDC tidbits that might be of interest - He also carried a Emerson CQC knife, and a Citizen Navihawk A-T watch.
Enjoy!
Do you think the cerakoting is the reason his mags drop free? Mine sure don't. It's been a real drag, because I have a wound on my left thumb. Ordinarily, I'd depress the mag release with my left thumb, which I can't, and rack the slide left-handed. Can't do either. I can't depress the slide release with my left thumb, either. Anything which would let the mag drop out easily would be welcome. It would eliminate one hand change...

[Tilos]

Do you think the cerakoting is the reason his mags drop free? Mine sure don't. It's been a real drag, because I have a wound on my left thumb. Ordinarily, I'd depress the mag release with my left thumb, which I can't, and rack the slide left-handed. Can't do either. I can't depress the slide release with my left thumb, either. Anything which would let the mag drop out easily would be welcome. It would eliminate one hand change...

Here's the fix for sticking mags:D
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?12056-Squeezing-9mm-mags
another thread
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?22735-Got-some-new-factory-Kahr-magazines-in-the-mail-today-Question
And another
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?9772-CM9-getting-mags-to-drop-free
:roll:

[Earle]

Here's the fix for sticking mags:D
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?12056-Squeezing-9mm-mags
another thread
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?22735-Got-some-new-factory-Kahr-magazines-in-the-mail-today-Question
And another
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?9772-CM9-getting-mags-to-drop-free
:roll:
I've read the other threads and I'm having a bit of a struggle coming to grips with squeezing the top feed lips. I've already sanded the underside with 600 grit and I've polished the loading ramp to a mirror finish. As a result, no hangs and no FTFs of any sort, including nosedives. With everything performing perfectly except with squeezing the lips in, I'll have to devote more thought before I start crimping the feed lips in...

[Tilos]

OK then, if you've read the posts discribing the process you know there's a bulge at the bend, NOT the lips.
And with the pics of people measuring that bulge, it's only a few thousands of an inch.
I used a machinist's vice that is precisely parallel, but a small bench vise will do it, if you understand what's going on, and what needs to be supported during the squeeze.
The mag metal is very brittle from bending/welding have cracked at the weld for some, even without any squeezing
I would suggest NOT using visegrips, or modifying the frame as some have suggested.

[wyntrout]

The magazine bases are probably re-worked polymer bases with the lip removed and the to sanded to the proper height for a good fit to the grip. I prefer just the metal bases myself... can live without the extra grip length.

Wynn:)

[Rob K]

Great pics and info. What did you use to polish the barrel and flare the ejection port ?

[Tpsfoto]

Do you think the cerakoting is the reason his mags drop free? Mine sure don't. It's been a real drag, because I have a wound on my left thumb. Ordinarily, I'd depress the mag release with my left thumb, which I can't, and rack the slide left-handed. Can't do either. I can't depress the slide release with my left thumb, either. Anything which would let the mag drop out easily would be welcome. It would eliminate one hand change...

i sent mine to Kahr and they tried to fix the mag drop issue.......and it didn't work.....my local gunsmith said it was the polymer behind the mag release button not allowing the button to be depressed fully, two seconds with a dremel he ground down a bit of the plastic behind the button and it now drops when I want it to.

[FortyGuy]

Which grip sleeve did you use?

[jg rider]

The magazine bases are probably re-worked polymer bases with the lip removed and the to sanded to the proper height for a good fit to the grip. I prefer just the metal bases myself... can live without the extra grip length.

Wynn:)
They do look like reworked K9 mags

[Sheepdog689]

I didn't like the two tone on my CM9 so after some Ceracote and Trijicon night sights this is what I've got. Also added Talon grips.

http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/TeikasDad/IMG_5560_zps5d90010b.jpg
http://i63.photobucket.com/albums/h156/TeikasDad/IMG_5556_zpsce3a4468.jpg

[Fodder]

I'm inspired by all these mods. So, I spent an hour at the workbench tonight and this is the result. Still have some clean-up to do on the stipple job.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/26/3u9yqyha.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/26/y9yhy2yz.jpg




RB

[addictedhealer]

I'm inspired by all these mods. So, I spent an hour at the workbench tonight and this is the result. Still have some clean-up to do on the stipple job.

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/26/3u9yqyha.jpg

http://img.tapatalk.com/d/14/09/26/y9yhy2yz.jpg




RB

My only suggestion is to straighten up the line by the mag release and go ahead and stipple over the K emblem on the grip. Love the mag cut outs

[rkenaston]

Received my CM9 slide back from Mod1 today and love it! They added front serrations and Graphite Black Cerakote. I've also swapped the original striker spring with a 5# Wolff spring, put on the rubber Talon grips and dehorned the slide stop lever. I still plan to do a couple more things but so far so good!
http://mod1firearms.com/

http://s14.postimg.org/o4aeim481/image_1.jpg
http://s11.postimg.org/iuglncqxv/image_2.jpg

[ppsnatcher]

Reshaped trigger, and dehorned corners all around
https://lh6.googleusercontent.com/-cZ2Y0M19yp0/VBryZAWJfBI/AAAAAAAAAHc/jRjpbAe66ps/w493-h661-no/IMG_2058.jpg

all these stippled polymers make me wanna get out the original grips and give it a try

[JERRY]

all I did was thicken the grip with a slip on and install a flush fit mag base.

[JohnR]

As a cheese grater hater, I tried a bike inner tube first and it was OK but never felt quite right. So I finally decided to dremel away the spikiness, and to grind down the pinky chopper on the mag base plate. It made a major difference in feel. No pinky abrasion, and if anything the grips make it even more fun to shoot than before. A .45 this small should be brutal, but it isn't!

11693

[root]

I've got some Dawson Precision night sights coming in. Should have been here today, but wasn't... so tomorrow? Lets hope.

After they arrive I'm mailing my slide up state to get it carekoted graphite black and to have the sights installed. I've also cleaned up my stipling from the original images shown in post #1. I'll post photos once it's all said and done :)

[jg rider]

I've got some Dawson Precision night sights coming in. Should have been here today, but wasn't... so tomorrow? Lets hope.

After they arrive I'm mailing my slide up state to get it carekoted graphite black and to have the sights installed. I've also cleaned up my stipling from the original images shown in post #1. I'll post photos once it's all said and done :)
I'm gonna assume you're slide will look look something like this when it's done

The PM9 is what my wife had done. Pic color is off. It's really a pretty burgundy color

[root]

I'm gonna assume you're slide will look look something like this when it's done

The PM9 is what my wife had done. Pic color is off. It's really a pretty burgundy color

I touched up the stippling a tad. This pistol is the first thing I've ever stippled so it's not perfect but it works for me:

http://i.imgur.com/cnVxVI6.jpg

Tomorrow I send the slide off to get cerakoted graphite black and to have the new Dawson Precision night sights I ordered installed. Can't wait to see it all said and done!

[root]

I sent my slide off to get cerakoted adn get some DP night sights installed...

http://i.imgur.com/O670GI2.jpg

Now just waiting for it to come back to me in the mail. FWIW, I think that is just dust seen ont eh slide and not part of the actual cerakote :P. The dude I sent it to does a lot of work and came highly recommended so I doubt it's anything other than dust. I'll find out next week when I install it!

[Cokeman]

We will need to see that when it's on the frame.

[root]

http://i.imgur.com/vsTEGXo.jpg


Got the slide back today. Had it cerakoted black and night sights installed. Overall am quite happy with it. The crappy stippling was my job. Not the best looking job but it works. :)


Bonus shots:

http://i.imgur.com/QxmK7Qc.jpg
http://i.imgur.com/eACKN1r.jpg?1
http://i.imgur.com/eoNJZNL.jpg?1

[Cokeman]

I like that rear sight.

[Nytcrawler93]

Did the rear sight require slide modification? I love it.

[McE]

Have you done any shooting with that stippling all up in the web of your hand?

[root]

Did the rear sight require slide modification? I love it.

Nah, it was ordered from Dawson Precision and was made for the CM9 http://www.dawsonprecision.com/



Have you done any shooting with that stippling all up in the web of your hand?

I have and it's not bad. I actually sanded it down a bit in the curve on the back of the grip so it doesn't eat at the area between my thumb and index finger and it's quite comfortable.

[Shadetree]

Simplicity for me...
Nothing other than a bicycle inner tube and some paint on the mag base.
The paint isn't holding up great, but I don't care enough about it to paint another or remove what's left...

Kahr makes some black replacement mag bases. Got one for my P9 Covert and it looks great.

[Acasper708]

So as much as I love my CW45 I haven't really carried or shot it much since I got my LC9.
9mm is so much cheaper to blow at the range.
I tried trading my CW45 a few times with no bites. So I decided I'll make it more concealable, since my cuz likes to try and spot me printing. He's noticed every time I was wearing the CW.
I had a Houge grip cover that I like but wanted to go with the slimmer grip profile. So I started out by smoothing the left corner edges of the front and back of grip (I carry on my right). Since it was like a cheese grater on my love handle.
I also always had a crazy idea of bobbing the handle like on the 1911s, so Ef'it I did it!
I took a angle grinder to the butt if the grip and then used JB weld as a filler.
Then smoothed it all out. I used some grip tape over it right now but plan of spraying some bedliner over the grey JB weld.


http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/4b6e538adb631d0eabf01e38c8124cb4.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/dc4eecbf6d452f3ff9f28a87fc10c678.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/d0605286f6a882213f66c5af906836d2.jpg
http://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/03/fc423cf225868a58a4b5daf82e8a73be.jpg
It disappears on my side now and it's pretty comfortable in the hand.
I still need to get some fine sand paper and finish smoothing out stuff.

[berettabone]

Your "cuz" saw it because he knew it was there.................................most people wouldn't have..................cutting for nuttin...................................

[Acasper708]

No. I didn't cut it for nothing. I didn't cut it just cause he saw it either.
I feel that it carries more comfortable and I like tinkering with stuff.
I'm happy!

[b4uqzme]

^^^ good!

[leftysixty]

If it now fits the way you like it, then I like it! Of course I pretty much improve/modify most everything that I own. :biggrin1:

[Acasper708]

Thanks!
It was something that was itching me that I wanted to try.
I was tempted on cuttin the grip shorted to the p series mag but I figured I would try this first, and I'm loving it so far!!
I really like the idea of a sub compact grip and a compact barrel length.
But I think I'm sticking with this!

[Mad Mensch]

I did a couple mods on my CM9:
* Cerakoted slide
* Grip texture removal & stipple
* Trigger undercut
* Installed night sights

I did the trigger undercut and stippling before installing the Crimson trace so I was worried that the laser wouldn't fit on the frame due to the mods, but it fit fine. The cerakote did make the pistol tolerances even tighter but had no issues whatsoever.

Other than the mag baseplate gap I'm really happy with how this gun shoots and feels. Have not had one single failure in over 700 rounds and the thing is accurate for the size.

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[b4uqzme]

^^^ nice looking there M&M. I particularly like the gray cerakote vs. black. You're a pretty good stippler too. Although I admit I prefer the factory grips. Kahrs are thin for my hands so I can use all the grip I can get.

[Mad Mensch]

^^^ nice looking there M&M. I particularly like the gray cerakote vs. black. You're a pretty good stippler too. Although I admit I prefer the factory grips. Kahrs are thin for my hands so I can use all the grip I can get.

Thank you! And I agree, the factory grip texture wasn't bad. I think stippling is an acquired taste.

[Antarius]

No pictures for me but since I use mine as a backup duty gun, and an off-duty carry gun, I did reliability based stuff.

1) Removed the inner-slide stop nub. Yes, it doesn't lock back on empty, but I have absolutely no concerns with premature slide stoppage.
2) Rampectomy, via Kahr Arms.
3) Loctite recoil spring nut.
4) Smooth magazine lips

What I'm left with is a gun that has over 1300 rounds without a single failure, no more broken followers, and is accurate to boot.

[Shadetree]

If it now fits the way you like it, then I like it! Of course I pretty much improve/modify most everything that I own. :biggrin1:

Me too and that's why I have a P9 Covert. Took a hacksaw to my P9 and it worked out really well and shoot great with that longer sight radius.:)

[money mike]

Before and after shots. I melted the slide to remove all sharp edges. The outer edges of the rear sight were also rounded out. I also increased the angle of the beavertail to allow a higher hold. For my hands this helped the pistol feel less top heavy. The pinky extension is only for range mags and is from a Keltec PF9 mag. I also eventually want to get a replacement front sight, as the plastic one sucks. Any recommendations?

http://s21.postimg.org/gjzrpib3b/kahr_melt.png

[leftysixty]

Well done! I like the "melt" job. Front site, don't know what to say.

[Nytcrawler93]

You could sell the melt job service. Nice work.


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[xsailer]

NIce. Now if it were Cerakoted it would be what I 'shootin' for.

[omgtkk]

Here are my 3 Kahrs. The CW380 is stock with the exception of the grip tape. The K9 was my first Kahr and is around 20 years old. I coated the slide on that gun with KG Guncoat black chrome. The TP9 is my newest Kahr and has been adopted as my primary carry weapon. I Cerakoted the slide in Sniper Greg and installed a set of Trijicon night sights. None of the pistols have been touched internally as I haven't needed to. All 3 have been completely reliable since day onehttp://tapatalk.imageshack.com/v2/15/03/15/3a98aa08bb9a4f3f5882cc2d2343971f.jpg

[money mike]

Thank you for the positive comments. I had some time to spare, so I broke out the files. To be honest, after the first couple pulls I was worried I made a mistake. But using a double cut file took most of the meat off in about 10 minutes. It's not too bad since the lines are pretty straight to start with. Just have to do to one side as you do to the other to keep it symmetrical. I then used a single cut file to smooth it out and finish the shaping. Using 200 grit and working up to 400 grit to polish it up. Finally I used an old towel and some flitz to clean up the metal. It still has a little bit of a brushed steel look, as I didn't want mirror finish. All in all it took about an hour and a half and came out pretty slick, I'm happy with the results.

Later on I may decide to cerakote the slide, because I've seen some really nice samples on here. What are some good color recommendations?

[Mad Mensch]

Later on I may decide to cerakote the slide, because I've seen some really nice samples on here. What are some good color recommendations?

Cerakote disruptive grey

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[money mike]

That is a fantastic color! Great photo skills also.
How does the finish hold up to wear? This is my everyday carry gun and it sees a lot of holster use.

[bobbyh]

Before and after shots. I melted the slide to remove all sharp edges. The outer edges of the rear sight were also rounded out. I also increased the angle of the beavertail to allow a higher hold. For my hands this helped the pistol feel less top heavy. The pinky extension is only for range mags and is from a Keltec PF9 mag. I also eventually want to get a replacement front sight, as the plastic one sucks. Any recommendations?

http://s21.postimg.org/gjzrpib3b/kahr_melt.png

The melt job looks awesome!

As for a front night sight I replaced my factory sight on my CM9 with one from Dawson Precision after I got my slide back from getting Cerakoted. Very happy with it!

[seeker407]

hello all. So.. does anyone know why Kahr made the forward part of the ejection port (on the slide) so aggressively backwards? It gets caught on my pants/shorts all the time when drawing from IWB. Very annoying! You can actually see that the black finish is worn off on the sharp part (see image)

I've seen a lot of pictures on here. Thanks for those. I assume its okay for me to file it down. Right? But my original question still remains. WHY did Kahr make it so aggressively backwards?

https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ReCvr0rAWE_veUnNoF1ytZrLrGvEDVek/view?usp=sharing
https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ReCvr0rAWE_veUnNoF1ytZrLrGvEDVek/view?usp=sharing (https://drive.google.com/file/d/1ReCvr0rAWE_veUnNoF1ytZrLrGvEDVek/view?usp=sharing)

[gb6491]

https://i.postimg.cc/k5sHSFtK/pm9acopy.jpg (https://postimages.org/)
That one corner to the outside of the slide could be rounded a bit (it's does no harm to do so to it or the edge below it, just stay away from where the slide and barrel meet on top), but some may like how it looks as is.

[Shadetree]

Me too and that's why I have a P9 Covert. Took a hacksaw to my P9 and it worked out really well and shoot great with that longer sight radius.:)
Really should elaborate some since the "Took a hacksaw..." sounded kind of coarse so here is the part that was left out: along with some files, some sandpaper was used to work the frame down as needed to make the finished product look as close to looking like it came from the factory as possible, not perfect but close enough for government work. My MK9 was used as a guide for length and everything worked out fine. Also made a doulbe floor plate to put on the 8 round mag and that worked out fine too. Pictures will follow as soon as possible.