Kahr and Lead

They dont recommend reloads....... Bah

If you load the lead bullets not to slow, not too fast, (mid range) you wont have a problem
 
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They dont recommend reloads....... Bah
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NO manufacturer recommends reloads. They CAN'T. If they did, they might as well close the doors and start selling off their machinery, because legal costs would eat them alive, anyway.
 
That model has polygonal rifling.

As long as you are careful not to lead the barrel, you will probably be ok.
 
These threads always remind me that lead only bullets exist :)

I know people reload and within that group some reload with lead bullets. However, as a person who does not reload, I've never even see lead round nose semi auto rounds.

Not belittling or saying they don't exist, it's just an interesting reminder to me :)
 
Plated?

I shoot plated lead through my G19. Just don't push them too fast.

No issues. The plated bullet companies recommend sticking to lower velocities to prevent leading of the barrel.

Seems to work.
 
Why does anyone use polygonal rifling in the first place if it has a disadvantage with lead that conventional rifling does not?
 
Why does anyone use polygonal rifling in the first place if it has a disadvantage with lead that conventional rifling does not?
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  • Easier to clean.
  • In theory provides a better gas seal for more velocity.
  • Cheaper to manufacturer in some cases.
  • How often do you see commercial ammo with all-lead bullets?
 
You could get a CM9 barrel. I believe Kahr will sell ya one. IMO you can shoot lead in a poly rifled barrel but may have to tinker with bullet hardness & velocity to find a happy medium that won't lead up (depending on how much ya shoot each session).
 
The barrel on my glock is probably halfway through its life due to lead bullets, about another 15,000 rounds and it'll be done. :D
Kidding. I dont shoot that much lead in my autos, just dont want to cast that much. But Ive never had a problem shooting em.
 
@OP: go to http://castboolits.gunloads.com/ and do some reading. There are tons of threads on the subject.

Basically, the thing with polygonal (Metford, really) rifling is you have to size the bullet .002" bigger than your bore, and you will have no trouble at all. And if you want to go the extra mile, you can either powdercoat or hi-tek coat your bullets, and then you can push them as fast as you want, with absolutely no leading, period. And you don't even need to lube them.:cool:
 
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