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Sloman
10-27-2014, 02:34 PM
I bought a new mag for my CM9 and just noticed the follower on the new mag (one on the right) is different than the older one (the one on the left).
I also noticed that the new mag, when in the gun, makes the slide very hard to put into battery. I also notice the one on the right (the new one) has more material on the bottom of the follower (see where circled).

Can anyone explain if this is a problem or not? Should I be concerned? Thanks all!

http://i83.photobucket.com/albums/j302/tomthepi/th_mag.jpg (http://s83.photobucket.com/user/tomthepi/media/mag.jpg.html)
jocko
10-27-2014, 03:50 PM
if either works OK just shoot it like u stole it. I can't see much from the photo...
BEARDOG
10-27-2014, 03:57 PM
Very hard to see that little pic... but I think the old one looks broken??? If it is, that could indicate a problem and the feed ramp may need modified.

It should be difficult to release the slide on an empty mag. That is normal if that's what your second question is.

Does your old one look like the one shown in this thread?
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?23014-CM9-broken-mag-follower
Sloman
10-28-2014, 11:40 AM
Yes BearDog, it sure does. But what's funny is that it works with no problems at all. Where can I buy a new follower?
Thanks Jocko, will be shooting the fool outta it this week!
BEARDOG
10-28-2014, 12:47 PM
Contact Kahr tell them your follower broke and ask what you should do.
They should at least send you another one to try.
If it breaks again your gun will need to be fixed.
They are well aware of this issue, so they should offer to take care of it for you.
Sloman
10-28-2014, 12:52 PM
Cool! that's what I will do! Thanks BearDog!
Gbarber010
10-28-2014, 02:54 PM
I just went through the broken follower issue. Sent cm9 back to kahr on their dime with 1 week turnaround. Can't complain Service was A1. Mine broke two followers on last round fired.
jocko
10-28-2014, 04:10 PM
I just went through the broken follower issue. Sent cm9 back to kahr on their dime with 1 week turnaround. Can't complain Service was A1. Mine broke two followers on last round fired.

last round is where the follower is in the position of being slamed by the feed ramp. It won't break at any utter position.
MBSL500
10-28-2014, 04:41 PM
last round is where the follower is in the position of being slamed by the feed ramp. It won't break at any utter position.

http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v604/PrivateStock/123_zps540d48a9.jpg
Gbarber010
10-28-2014, 05:19 PM
Are you guys making fun at me. I just made a statement. I wasn't born yesterday.


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MBSL500
10-28-2014, 05:34 PM
Are you guys making fun at me. I just made a statement. I wasn't born yesterday.
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My post was not in any way directed at you.
Gbarber010
10-28-2014, 05:39 PM
That's cool. I shouldn't be so sensitive I like the above notice.


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MBSL500
10-28-2014, 05:47 PM
That's cool. I shouldn't be so sensitive I like the above notice.


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No worries.

Rather than actually fix the problem, all Kahr has to do is attach that notice to every gun they ship.
It would save them a fortune on repairs and postage. :)
Gbarber010
10-28-2014, 05:50 PM
I wonder if the feed ramp slamming against the next round in the mag could cause damage to the projectile.


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Sloman
10-29-2014, 07:49 AM
Just got off the phone with Kahr customer service. I could not believe how easy the process was. I was offered two options, either they send me new followers or I send the gun in for repair at their expense. I love the gun and hate to be without it, but if all I did was constantly change out followers, then I would not be eliminating the true problem. So I opted to send it back to them for repair. Excellent customer service so far.

Thank you all for your help. I will let you know how it does once I get it back and test it.
BEARDOG
10-29-2014, 08:38 AM
Just got off the phone with Kahr customer service. I could not believe how easy the process was. I was offered two options, either they send me new followers or I send the gun in for repair at their expense. I love the gun and hate to be without it, but if all I did was constantly change out followers, then I would not be eliminating the true problem. So I opted to send it back to them for repair. Excellent customer service so far.

Thank you all for your help. I will let you know how it does once I get it back and test it.

That's good to hear. You did make the right decision IMO. They will get it fixed and back to you soon then you shouldn't have this issue anymore.
hardluk1
10-29-2014, 08:54 AM
never mind
codegeek
10-30-2014, 07:55 PM
Are you guys making fun at me. I just made a statement. I wasn't born yesterday.


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Milbus is on a one man crusade to explain to the universe what everyone already knows about the Kahr follower issue. Now, he's using pics. Ain't that cute...

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Sloman
11-06-2014, 09:02 AM
Got back my CM9 yesterday from the Kahr Service Department. Turn around time was excellent. Ran 100 rounds through her with no problems. Thanks Kahr!
b4uqzme
11-06-2014, 09:22 AM
Milbus is on a one man crusade to explain to the universe what everyone already knows about the Kahr follower issue. Now, he's using pics. Ain't that cute...

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:) and I'm on a crusade to encourage the universe to look at the bigger picture. While inconvenient to those who have to send their pistols back for repair, Kahr has determined that this is the best way to deal with this known issue ...all things considered. I prefer to give Kahr the credit for being smarter than I/us.

It's good to hear that gbarber and sloman received the great service they deserve.