Old No7
08-09-2016, 08:54 AM
I've just got to report that...
My new CW380 runs flawless -- 100% Reliability after the first 250+ rounds!
No "FT-anythings" to report at all -- just 100% reliable performance!
But... I didn't go out and shoot it right out of the box...
I cleaned it well and then oiled & greased it * before ever firing the 1st shot, and I'll admit that I must have racked the slide over 300 times by hand too... Not fun, but I think it paid off.
( * As recommended by the gunsmiths at SIG when I worked there for awhile: "If it turns, oil it; if it slides, grease it." I used both the Lucas Gun Grease and Oil per their recommendations. Those work well on my SIG's too. )
I made several other upgrades to mine including:
The Pachmayr finger-groove grip sleeve, with a piece of soft-sided velcro added underneath the right side to create a slight palm swell.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Kahr_CW380_01_Small_.JPG
This is an awesome little Hybrid Appendix-carry AND Tuckable IWB holster made my MDJ Holsters. It has adjustable retention, but they also make one without that costs a little less. The price is great, it fits and carries (and conceals!) really well, and their delivery via ebay auction is less than 1 week. (That is now my 3rd MDJ Holster, as I like them a lot and they are a great value for the $$.)
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Kahr_CW380_02_Small_.JPG
I also added 2 upgrades from Lakeline LLC, including their custom 380 striker and a stainless steel guide rod. Last night I donned my magnifying glasses and grabbed my fine Swiss files and added the checkering to the plain end. For a first-timer, I think it came out pretty good and adds a slight touch of class to the muzzle end... Which might just encourage the perps to "Smile and wait for the flash!"
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Kahr_CW380_03_Small_.JPG
This little Kahr will carry into places that my larger Kahr P9 Covert can't go easily, especially during the hotter summer months, so I'm really glad to add it to my collection. Having it be 100% reliable is key too, which is now boosted by the Lakeline striker.
I really don't think I "got lucky" on this CW380....................
I think the extra time that I spent prepping the piece before the first shot really helped get it up and running well from the start. And now with these upgrades added, it's even better.
Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Tight groups,
Old No7
My new CW380 runs flawless -- 100% Reliability after the first 250+ rounds!
No "FT-anythings" to report at all -- just 100% reliable performance!
But... I didn't go out and shoot it right out of the box...
I cleaned it well and then oiled & greased it * before ever firing the 1st shot, and I'll admit that I must have racked the slide over 300 times by hand too... Not fun, but I think it paid off.
( * As recommended by the gunsmiths at SIG when I worked there for awhile: "If it turns, oil it; if it slides, grease it." I used both the Lucas Gun Grease and Oil per their recommendations. Those work well on my SIG's too. )
I made several other upgrades to mine including:
The Pachmayr finger-groove grip sleeve, with a piece of soft-sided velcro added underneath the right side to create a slight palm swell.
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Kahr_CW380_01_Small_.JPG
This is an awesome little Hybrid Appendix-carry AND Tuckable IWB holster made my MDJ Holsters. It has adjustable retention, but they also make one without that costs a little less. The price is great, it fits and carries (and conceals!) really well, and their delivery via ebay auction is less than 1 week. (That is now my 3rd MDJ Holster, as I like them a lot and they are a great value for the $$.)
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Kahr_CW380_02_Small_.JPG
I also added 2 upgrades from Lakeline LLC, including their custom 380 striker and a stainless steel guide rod. Last night I donned my magnifying glasses and grabbed my fine Swiss files and added the checkering to the plain end. For a first-timer, I think it came out pretty good and adds a slight touch of class to the muzzle end... Which might just encourage the perps to "Smile and wait for the flash!"
http://www.hunt101.com/data/500/Kahr_CW380_03_Small_.JPG
This little Kahr will carry into places that my larger Kahr P9 Covert can't go easily, especially during the hotter summer months, so I'm really glad to add it to my collection. Having it be 100% reliable is key too, which is now boosted by the Lakeline striker.
I really don't think I "got lucky" on this CW380....................
I think the extra time that I spent prepping the piece before the first shot really helped get it up and running well from the start. And now with these upgrades added, it's even better.
Well, that's my story and I'm sticking to it.
Tight groups,
Old No7