Glenn E. Meyer
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My PM9 - jammer. My friend's CW9 - runs just fine.
The definitive Kahr poll
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Jimbo-Indy
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Recently purchased a CT40. Have been running my reloaded ammo through it as a break-in. Up to about 150 rounds so far with few problems. Failures to FTF problems can be traced to corroded cases (I used range pick-up cases). Loads are 180 gn. Rainier plated and loaded fairly warm. It seems to get smoother as round count increases. Still getting used to shooting a DAO striker fired pistol. Tends to shoot slightly low left with my ammo. Could be me as I normally shoot 1911 or large revolvers.
Legionnaire
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I've had three Kahrs.
K40. Functioned well, but felt like a brick in my hand. I like .40s and really wanted to like the Kahr, but didn't. Traded it on a ...
P9. This one I liked a lot. Again, functioned as it should and was comfortable to shoot and carry. Designated it as my wife's gun, but she lost interest, so sold it and bought a ...
PM9. I did not have the jamming trouble that others report. The PM9 was smooth and easy to carry. But the form factor got to me. Just too big for pocket carry given my standard dress, and if I'm going to carry IWB or OWB, I can handle something bigger. So it got sold down the road, too.
The only one I really miss is the P9. It was simple, smooth, easy to shoot and comfortable to carry. I'd buy another if the opportunity presented itself.
K40. Functioned well, but felt like a brick in my hand. I like .40s and really wanted to like the Kahr, but didn't. Traded it on a ...
P9. This one I liked a lot. Again, functioned as it should and was comfortable to shoot and carry. Designated it as my wife's gun, but she lost interest, so sold it and bought a ...
PM9. I did not have the jamming trouble that others report. The PM9 was smooth and easy to carry. But the form factor got to me. Just too big for pocket carry given my standard dress, and if I'm going to carry IWB or OWB, I can handle something bigger. So it got sold down the road, too.
The only one I really miss is the P9. It was simple, smooth, easy to shoot and comfortable to carry. I'd buy another if the opportunity presented itself.
K40 here. I estimate I've fired ~1,800-2,200 rounds through it, 99% handloads with a mix of cast, Montana Gold and Hornady bullets. I don't know the jam history but I think I have experience some hangups. I would bet most if not all of my problems were due to seating loads to a short overall length for the gun.
Accuracy has been excellent.
Not a unique aspect of Kahrs by any means, but the K40 is simply too small for my tastes and I find it no longer serves much of a purpose except as an occasional summer carry. When I bought it I was just starting to carry and was all nervous about 'printing'. Now I couldn't care less about printing and can generally get along with a beefier, higher-capacity carry. For me, the amount of continuous practice needed to draw and shoot fast with the K40 is more than I'm willing to do for 40SW...I'd prefer to spend the practice time with 10mm.
Accuracy has been excellent.
Not a unique aspect of Kahrs by any means, but the K40 is simply too small for my tastes and I find it no longer serves much of a purpose except as an occasional summer carry. When I bought it I was just starting to carry and was all nervous about 'printing'. Now I couldn't care less about printing and can generally get along with a beefier, higher-capacity carry. For me, the amount of continuous practice needed to draw and shoot fast with the K40 is more than I'm willing to do for 40SW...I'd prefer to spend the practice time with 10mm.
If you're carrying a gun for self-defense, well, you are trusting a "mechanical device" with your life. The question becomes "is the gun trustworthy"?
It should go without saying that anything man makes is subject to failure, given the right circumstance and sufficient time. More importantly, most rational people would agree that staying away from trouble is a better thing than getting out of trouble. But avoidance is not always possible; if it were, there'd be no need to carry a gun for protection.
All which is sort of becoming the narrative of this thread: because most of us here trust a gun (specifically, for EDC, a handgun) to protect us when trouble comes a-knocking, we want to be sure to have the most reliable firearm available for self-defense. The question for some is if the pistol of choice should be a Kahr and, if it is a Kahr, which Kahr? The answer continues to evolve...
Factory New Ammo Only
Had my K9 since the 1990's - electroless nickel finish and original tight chamber design. I've never had an issue with factory new ammo. Had more than a couple with "factory refurbished" brand-x range reload ammo.
Yes. I trust it will always go bang with proven factory new ammo.
Had my K9 since the 1990's - electroless nickel finish and original tight chamber design. I've never had an issue with factory new ammo. Had more than a couple with "factory refurbished" brand-x range reload ammo.
Yes. I trust it will always go bang with proven factory new ammo.
johnwilliamson062
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It simply amazes me people are carrying ANY firearm for defensive purposes without running several hundred rounds through them first. I've heard many numbers stated concerning developing muscle memory. All of them were well over 200.
fallingblock
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Three new Kahrs, three bad experiences...
Over the course of three years I purchased three different polymer frame Kahrs.
First was a CW45:
A very nice to handle & compact .45ACP, it fairly quickly developed a failure to cock, apparently due to excess vertical clearance between frame & slide. It shot beautifully when it worked but wasn't reliable enough for a carry gun.
Next was a CW9:
This had the most precipitous failure of the three. In the first two dozen rounds or so, the locking surface of the barrel began to peen against the slide locking surface, eventually locking up the pistol. To Kahr's credit they immediately replaced both barrel & slide-but I wouldn't want that to happen if I needed the pistol badly
Third & final Kahr (for me) was a TP9:
This one duplicated the failure to cock problem of the CW 45 but did it sooner & with greater frequency. Kahr service was fast & free, but again, the pistol was not dependable enough to rely upon.
I've bought a SIG P320 and had zero issues with it.
Over the course of three years I purchased three different polymer frame Kahrs.
First was a CW45:
A very nice to handle & compact .45ACP, it fairly quickly developed a failure to cock, apparently due to excess vertical clearance between frame & slide. It shot beautifully when it worked but wasn't reliable enough for a carry gun.
Next was a CW9:
This had the most precipitous failure of the three. In the first two dozen rounds or so, the locking surface of the barrel began to peen against the slide locking surface, eventually locking up the pistol. To Kahr's credit they immediately replaced both barrel & slide-but I wouldn't want that to happen if I needed the pistol badly
Third & final Kahr (for me) was a TP9:
This one duplicated the failure to cock problem of the CW 45 but did it sooner & with greater frequency. Kahr service was fast & free, but again, the pistol was not dependable enough to rely upon.
I've bought a SIG P320 and had zero issues with it.
xnaerughiazk
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CT380 brand new would not cycle second round. Sent it back to Kahr, they said they polished feed ramp, has run perfect since. I like the 7 round length good support in hand, a nice 380. sights are good.
CM9 2 of them no problems yet.
CM9 2 of them no problems yet.
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