P380 Striker metal?

[joeb]

Is it upgraded because it's metal at Kahr parts? I thought I read they are plastic.



https://shopkahrfirearmsgroup.com/pistol-parts/kahr-020ct380-striker-020p38.asp

[DavidR]

There’s no plastic in either the Kahr or the Lakeline version. The Lakeline is just beefier.

[DJK11]

Plastic striker?

[joeb]

There’s no plastic in either the Kahr or the Lakeline version. The Lakeline is just beefier.

Thanks for the info. I thought I read part of it was plastic.

[DJK11]

If you’re going to get into the mechanics you really should read up about the pistols you purchased. I’m sure a PM to someone will give you much needed advice.

[joeb]

If you’re going to get into the mechanics you really should read up about the pistols you purchased. I’m sure a PM to someone will give you much needed advice.

I knew of the striker issue. I don't do any internal part changes. I have someone who does.

[topgun1953]

I knew of the striker issue. I don't do any internal part changes. I have someone who does.

You probably got confused by the fact that the striker spring guide is made of plastic.

[joeb]

You probably got confused by the fact that the striker spring guide is made of plastic.

Thanks! I knew I read of something plastic. ;)

[DavidR]

Below is a pic of my CM9 slide stripped. Next to the striker is the striker spring and plastic guide rod. The 380 is the same. Galloway makes a stainless steel guide rod if you want to upgrade it.

https://i.imgur.com/Kh4FqXO.jpg

[joeb]

Below is a pic of my CM9 slide stripped. Next to the striker is the striker spring and plastic guide rod. The 380 is the same. Galloway makes a stainless steel guide rod if you want to upgrade it.

https://i.imgur.com/Kh4FqXO.jpg
Thanks for the pic. I have a stainless steel recoil guide rod coming from Lakeline and have a stainless steel striker spring small guide rod from Galloway replacing the plastic piece. I might go with Galloway's reduction power spring kit..

https://gallowayprecision.com/kahr/cw380-and-p380/reduced-power-spring-kit-kahr-cm9-pm9-cm40-cw9-cw40

[DavidR]

Thanks for the pic. I have a stainless steel recoil guide rod coming from Lakeline and have a stainless steel striker spring small guide rod from Galloway replacing the plastic piece. I might go with Galloway's reduction power spring kit..

https://gallowayprecision.com/kahr/cw380-and-p380/reduced-power-spring-kit-kahr-cm9-pm9-cm40-cw9-cw40

I went with the MCarbo reduction kit. It resulted in a trigger pull of a little under 4 pounds in all three of my Kahr pistols. Given the long pull, I have no concerns about safety. I had no light strikes with any of the pistols.

[DJK11]

Just be aware of some reduced power springs if you run the snot out of your pistols. Springs loose their rating with use. So a reduced power spring is already lower power so with continued use it gets weaker just as a full power does. Some say run it until there is a problem, then swap it out.

When does that problem occur? Maybe when you need it most. I ran a reduced power trigger spring in an XDSC9. It didn’t last 1k before it died. Ran the Wolffs RP striker in four Kahrs until I experienced lite strikes.

Proceed with caution!

[joeb]

Just be aware of some reduced power springs if you run the snot out of your pistols. Springs loose their rating with use. So a reduced power spring is already lower power so with continued use it gets weaker just as a full power does. Some say run it until there is a problem, then swap it out.

When does that problem occur? Maybe when you need it most. I ran a reduced power trigger spring in an XDSC9. It didn’t last 1k before it died. Ran the Wolffs RP striker in four Kahrs until I experienced lite strikes.

Proceed with caution!

Thanks, I'll pass on that spring option.

[topgun1953]

I didn't know Galloway had a reduced power spring for the 380s. Wolf has one too, but its not for the 380s. The striker spring in the CW and P380 is not the same as in the other guns..

[DavidR]

I didn't know Galloway had a reduced power spring for the 380s. Wolf has one too, but its not for the 380s. The striker spring in the CW and P380 is not the same as in the other guns..

That’s interesting. I didn’t know the springs were different. MCarbo markets their reduced power spring kit as being for the 9 and the 380 - same spring for both.

[dustnchips]

Kahr lists their PM9 striker spring as for all guns except the CT,CW, and P380. The 380 striker springs are probably a bit smaller in diameter due to the size of the guns.

[joeb]

I received the Lakeline Ultimate Striker from Kahr today.
I'm not going with and spring reduction kit. I'm just going with the Ultimate Striker. stainless steel recoil guide rod and stainless steel striker rod.
So far about 250 rounds and it's been great but still will change out the striker for peace on mind..

[DavidR]

I received the Lakeline Ultimate Striker from Kahr today.
I'm not going with and spring reduction kit. I'm just going with the Ultimate Striker. stainless steel recoil guide rod and stainless steel striker rod.
So far about 250 rounds and it's been great but still will change out the striker for peace on mind..

Thanks for keeping us updated. Let us know how the striker swap goes.

[joeb]

Thanks for keeping us updated. Let us know how the striker swap goes.

While at the range, the gunsmith there installed the Lakeside Striker and stainless steel striker spring rod. I didn't see the difference with the stock striker vs the Lakeside. The gunsmith said he's done a few of the changeovers and said the Lakeside is a better made striker. $20 for the install which worked for me.
I changed to a stainless steel recoil rod earlier and decided while the gun uis apart, add a stainless steel striker spring rod. All three are feel good things to me.;)

[Bawanna]

Lakeline.

[DavidR]

Glad that worked out. As Bawanna noted, “Lakeline” makes some good stuff.

[joeb]

Glad that worked out. As Bawanna noted, “Lakeline” makes some good stuff.

Though, I haven't fired it since the changes. :D
I'm sure it's fine.

[DavidR]

Though, I haven't fired it since the changes. :D
I'm sure it's fine.

You can do the “pencil test” to be sure the striker is resetting. Rack the pistol without s magazine in it and drop a pencil eraser first into the barrel. Pull the trigger and the pencil should launch across the room.

[joeb]

You can do the “pencil test” to be sure the striker is resetting. Rack the pistol without s magazine in it and drop a pencil eraser first into the barrel. Pull the trigger and the pencil should launch across the room.

David, I put 120 rounds through the P380 today. The first firing since the Lakeside striker install. Ran flawlessly!

[DavidR]

David, I put 120 rounds through the P380 today. The first firing since the Lakeside striker install. Ran flawlessly!

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