New CW9 owner checking in.

[tbone]

Hey guys,
I have wanted a Kahr for a long time and I finally picked up one this morning. I bought a NIB CW9 with an extra magazine for $490 OTD. I'm really looking forward to getting to the range Friday to break it in. I will follow the preparation and lube instructions before I hit the range. I hope to learn a lot here.

Do you guys find your CW's prefer grease or oil for lube?
Thanks guys

[Bawanna]

Welcome. I'm sure your gonna get a mixture of oil and grease answers. I use a combination of both and I'm personally a believer that you can't over lube a Kahr. Long as it's slippery it's all good.
In addition to the proper prep thread theres also an excellent lube chart in the tech section that I believe Cappy contributed. Good stuff on where to make the oil count.
Lot of help here if you need it, all you gotta do is ask.

[O'Dell]

Welcome and congrats on your new pistol. My first Kahr two years ago was a CW9 also, and I added a CW45, and then traded that for a PM45. Both have run for 600 + rounds w/o one problem. I started a switch from 9mm to 45 last year, and have been selling my 9's, but I won't part with the CW9, P225 or S&W 9mm.

I'm old school about lubing a pistol. If it slides, I use grease - if it rotates, I use oil. I'm not locked into brands, but lately I've been using BC Universal Gun Grease and MilTec 1. I like the slick feel of MilTec even after it's been wiped down. I tend to run Kahrs and SIG's a bit wet, especially at the start, and it has worked for me.

[DKD]

I agree with you, I tend to run mine a bit on the wet side especially for a new tight pistol ...quote: "It make for a more harmonious outcome".

[recoilguy]

T-bone congrats on teh new gun! I am very pleased with my CW9 and rely on it as my daily carry almost every single day. I mostly use oils I am not sure why but I do. The CW9 is a fine weapon, practice with it and get the feel of shooting it down. Smiles will surely follow.

RCG

[linksrds]

I have a CW9 and I too have found it to be absolutely flawless from day 1....

I use LCP on mine and it seems to like it.

I have shot all types of ammo from ball to +P and the ammo that it likes the best is
Defensive Research Tech. (DRT) The round is a 85gr JHP +P and it feeds perfect, even with the shorter bullet. It prints about 1" high at 7 yds but that is to be expected with the lighter bullet.

I really think that you will come to trust your pistol completely in a short period of time.

[YoungGun]

I love my CW9. Like recoilguy, I use oil on mine, but that was before I found the oil/grease/lube resources on here, so I think I might try an oil/grease combo the next time I clean my gun. I don't think you can go wrong either way with Kahrs though.

[jocko]

lots of good lubes on the market, if one pleases u, just stick with it, especially if our weapon is reliable with what your using, why muddy up the waters..

[RogerP9fan]

Good info guys, I'll be applying it soon as I just ordered my P9 15 minutes ago! :)

[tbone]

Well I just got back from the range!!
I followed the prep guide and lube chart last night. I shot 200 WWB FMJ rounds in about an hour. I heated the little gun up but it gave me a perfect performance. I then tested some different brands of defensive ammo, about another 50 rounds total, without any problems.
I will post a full range report with pics later.

I LOVE my new CW9!!!
I can't believe I waited so long to pick one of these up!

[rkirk]

Tbone, me to! I tried everything reasonable! Ruger P97, P95, Glock 23, 17, 26, XD9, XD9sc, Charles Daly Hi-Power, Browning Hi-Power! As these larger thicker pistols became more difficult for me to carry concealed, I decided to give Kahr a try. I think the double action trigger is what held me off. I shot several Kahrs.

The price of the CW9, made me decide to take a chance. That is what I carry, the CW9. Great pistol. I talked a friend into buying a PM9. He is thrilled. I don't know what made me wait so long to try the Kahr! Sorry about going on and on!

So Tbone congratulations on the new CW9. Shoot safe and enjoy!

-- Richard