Ok...i need some info about the mag release lock on a MK 40

[jringo8769]

Well i just purchased a LNIB Kahr Mk40 elite 03 and with anything i buy i like to add some custom touches like we all do....i have a set of Crimson Trace grips for it along with black hex head screws and have picked up a like new Galco Ankle Glove holster as well...i am told the guide rod upgrade to stainless is a must as well....but one thing i can not find is a replacement mag release lock with the hex head....i have a 1911 officers acp i just told that i had that hex head in it...does anyone know if such a part is made or has anyone ever had one of the mag releases out and any pics of it?
They gun will hopefully be here later next week ....any help will so be appreciated
Thanks in advance
God Bless,John

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i changed the title from screw to lock ...apologize for any confusion...

[Bawanna]

I've never heard of such a thing myself. The mag release is very much like a 1911. Very similar.

Might possibly even interchange but I can't say that for sure.

[Ed M]

It's not a screw......

http://www.kahr.com/Pistol-Parts/Kahr-019K4S-Magazine-Catch-Lock-Pin-019K9S.asp


http://www.kahrtalk.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=14747&stc=1

[jringo8769]

Well apologize u are correct it is called a lock....i changed the title and in the posting due to my error...sorry about that....has anyone ever compared them to a 1911 size one

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[jringo8769]

I've never heard of such a thing myself. The mag release is very much like a 1911. Very similar.

Might possibly even interchange but I can't say that for sure.
Well that is what i thought when i first seen it
I wonder if i could make a lock from a 1911 work....it just needs to have the hex head

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[Ed M]

Worth a shot - it's cheap enough...
Good luck, and let us know if you find something.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/101879260/swenson-magazine-release-lock-1911-hex-head

[jringo8769]

well i looked on the EGW site and seen they had the one i used last time...so one is on the way...i will let u know if i can make it work....thanks to all of u ...God Bless,John

[gb6491]

1911 mag catch locks will work with the Kahr magazine catch.
Here is the Kahr lock (top) with a couple of 1911 locks. There are some slight differences between the three, but as far as I can tell, none have an effect on performance
http://i63.tinypic.com/1zwbwcl.jpg
Here's the the stock lock in my MK9:
http://i65.tinypic.com/2re359z.jpg
With a 1911 lock:
http://i64.tinypic.com/i6l2ys.jpg
I did happen to have a hex key 1911 lock. Here it is with the Kahr lock:
http://i66.tinypic.com/15rf82c.jpg
Installed:
http://i65.tinypic.com/2zsmx6r.jpg
FWIW, the Kahr lock works fine in a 1911 catch:
http://i64.tinypic.com/1z1xzq8.jpg

Regards,
Greg

[jringo8769]

well thank u ....excellent as i bought one from EGW last night in hex head and stainless and was worried it would not work......i really appreciate it...God Bless,John

[Bawanna]

I've never heard of a hex key mag release lock. Guess I'll have to pick one up and 5 or 6 more if I like it.

[jringo8769]

Well i seen one a few years back on a very nice 1911 and i had just added the hex screws for my grips and thought why not make them match...i always try and get everything very clean lines....very cool some 1911 parts interchange too
Really looking forward to this one

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[gb6491]

well thank u ....excellent as i bought one from EGW last night in hex head and stainless and was worried it would not work......i really appreciate it...God Bless,John
You're welcome, but let me send some thanks your way. I liked the look myself, so I nickel plated that hex lock I have and put it in my MK9 :)
Regards,
Greg

[jringo8769]

Well great ...i think the hex is my favorite look
Glad to help anytime
God Bless,John

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[Ed M]

Thanks John and Greg!

Needed an add on for a Brownell's order, so I added a stainless EGW hex head lock as well.

Nice to know it's gonna work. For anyone else that wants one:

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/magazine-release-parts/magazine-releases/1911-hex-head-magazine-release-lock-prod31864.aspx

[gb6491]

Caswell Plug N' plate Nickel
http://oi66.tinypic.com/30jpt8k.jpg

I've never heard of a hex key mag release lock. Guess I'll have to pick one up and 5 or 6 more if I like it.
Here's the hex head installed in a 1911:
http://i67.tinypic.com/11hf47d.jpg


Thanks John and Greg!

Needed an add on for a Brownell's order, so I added a stainless EGW hex head lock as well.

Nice to know it's gonna work. For anyone else that wants one:

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-parts/frame-parts/magazine-release-parts/magazine-releases/1911-hex-head-magazine-release-lock-prod31864.aspx
You're welcome Ed:)
I'm a fan of Brownells
Regards,
Greg

[jringo8769]

Well that look perfect...

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[Bawanna]

That does look nice. I see a few of those in my future. I shop at Brownell's a lot! For work and play.

[jringo8769]

Well i found that egw was the cheapest for these direct ...

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[Alfonse]

That is pretty cool! I probably need some Allen head grip screws.

[jringo8769]

Well they are easy to find too ...i love when everything matches

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[Ed M]

Well i found that egw was the cheapest for these direct ...



But it's not as interesting as ordering one from a supplier in Iowa, when EGW is like 30 minutes from my house. Oooops. :blushing:

[jringo8769]

well that happens to the best of us...i love EGW stuff and have had such good luck with everything i have bought...i look for their stuff first...very cool i can add some EGW to my new Kahr too...

[Ed M]

FWIW - The EGW mag catch lock is a perfect fit in my MK9. Really quality piece of machining vs the stock MIM part.

It has a high polish finish, and you need a 1/16" hex wrench to install it.

Thanks again, John - wish EGW made more stuff for Kahrs. Might have to swing by and talk to them......:boink:

[finpro]

FWIW - The EGW mag catch lock is a perfect fit in my MK9. Really quality piece of machining vs the stock MIM part.

It has a high polish finish, and you need a 1/16" hex wrench to install it.

Thanks again, John - wish EGW made more stuff for Kahrs. Might have to swing by and talk to them......:boink:


I have had some dealings with EGW and consider them a really fine supplier of parts for 1911 pattern guns. I think their parts are as good or better than any out there. I bought some spare mag catch locks on sale some years ago, but never realized they would fit a metal Kahr pistol. I wonder what other 1911 parts might fit, beyond grip screws. Does anyone know?
I too wish they made parts for Kahrs and other brands.

I do not think Kahr uses MIM parts in the Premium Series Kahrs. I think MIM parts only appear in C Series guns. If anyone knows for sure, please let us know.

[jringo8769]

Well i am sure they might not know some parts will interchange too...it sure would be great if they expanded their line for sure

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[Bawanna]

You boys and your bad influence. I got an allen head mag release lock probably arriving here tomorrow.

[jringo8769]

Well we are all great enablers

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