Metal Magazine Followers For 9mm Kahrs!!

[Alfonse]

I took one of the goofy plates used to fit an 8 round magazine in a K9 and cut it with a small saw and filed it to fit so I had a base plate without the finger extension for my P9.

I like the way that fits. I sort of wonder though if most people would prefer the finger extension, or just the plate like you made it. I prefer your approach.

[Alfonse]

I have some photos of the coming metal magazine follower up now. Here is a sample:

[muggsy]

I am still a new Kahr K9 owner. How do the followers get dinged up? It sounds like that is something that would be good to know.

The Kahr followers get dinged up when the feed ramp comes into contact with the follower after the last round is fired. This happens because the feed ramp is a bit too long. The fix is to shorten the feed ramp a bit. Kahr will do the fix for you or you can do it yourself with a Dremel if you have the skill. Once the gun is broken in there is no need to modify the follower to get the gun to function correctly. Most Kahr pistols will feed properly without any modification to the follower, if you don't ride the slide. Neither of my Kahr pistols have been modified in any way and they work perfectly. See the video.

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=hjLbFOw8sow

[Alfonse]

As of now, the metal followers are available. https://lakelinellc.com/product/meta...-for-9mm-kahr/

[Ikeo74]

I ordered 2 (1 each) for my CM9 and MK9, will post results after they arrive and I test them out.

[Alfonse]

They will ship tomorrow!

I've had fun testing them. I have over a dozen 9mm mags and tested them in every one of them. Some were brand new.

Sometimes I end up designing a part because I think people are interested in them even though I don't think I will be. After actually getting some finished product though, I come away getting why people want such a thing.

The MK grips were that way. I thought the factory grips worked fine, and maybe I would get some wood ones because they looked cooler. When I actually got to use the G10 grips, I was astonished at how much improved my grip on the pistol was. I don't see taking them off my MK except to clean it.

These followers are the same sort of thing. I have never had an issue with a Kahr follower. A few weeks ago, I got the first finish spec aluminum followers. Testing them, there was one change I wanted to make. I went through another iteration.

While I've never had a problem with Kahr magazines or followers, I have some other pistols that the magazines are works of art next to Kahr mags. The magazines on my wife's XDS are beautiful. They are all polished and pushing anywhere on the follower it slides nice and smoothly down the mag without hanging up at all. My Kahr magazines felt crude in comparison. I have some nice 1911 mags too.

So, while I've never had a problem with the Kahr mags, these followers are smooth. They slide in the mag tubes without hanging up at all.

I tested them dry. But I also took one and put some Eezox on it and let it sit overnight. It was slippery and dry after that. I also oiled one, let it sit, and wiped off all the oil with a rag. They all felt great. For my use, I will probably do the Eezox thing because that is just the way I am.

Anyway, I think you will like these parts. If you don't, you can return them.
Thanks,
Al

[nrccali]

I have Al's G10 grips and they are amazing... My suggestion just like i would say so for any grip screw is a little bit of blue loctite, it does wonders and you can still back the screws out. You NEED his G10 grips. The control of the firearm almost doubles just from the better grip.

[Flieger]

Do these work for the .40? I suppose since I'm on the subject, do the G-10 grips fit the MK40?

[Alfonse]

Do these work for the .40? I suppose since I'm on the subject, do the G-10 grips fit the MK40?

The followers are for 9mm only. The 40s are a larger size in followers.

The grips fit either. Thanks!

[CPTKILLER]

I wouldn't change without extensive testing.

In other words, if it isn't broke, don't fix it.

[Alfonse]

I wouldn't change without extensive testing.

In other words, if it isn't broke, don't fix it.

That's what is great about America. I am certainly not pressuring you to. Thanks for having the interest to at least read about it! And, if and when yours does break, here is an alternative for you.

[Ikeo74]

I wouldn't change without extensive testing.

In other words, if it isn't broke, don't fix it.

OK, I bought 2 of the metal followers, 1 for my CM9 and 1 for my MK9. Both of these magazines are interchangeable with both guns so in effect, I have 2 magazines that can be used in either gun, or 1 magazine in each gun. Note: None of my followers have ever broken, as CPTKILLER says, if it ain't broken don't fix it. But this is my theory, why wait for the follower to break if it can be "avoided" in my carry gun? So anyway I installed them last night and went to the range today to test them. Here is what I found, the quality of the magazines is outstanding, they were easy to load and after the last round the slide lock was very positive and tight. There were no failure to feeds or jambs of any kind. Hand racking of the slide was very smooth. (I have been able to hand rack my gun before the follower change but it did feel a little smoother). I think the metal follower is well worth the price. Now I don't have to worry about broken followers and that eases my mind about the reliability of my guns. Al is super easy to work with and he made sure my order arrived safely and on time.

[Alfonse]

Thanks Ikeo74, for your order and for sharing what you found. If you do have any problems with any of our products, I would sure appreciate the opportunity to make it right. Thanks again.

I have never experienced a broken follower either and I have quite a few Kahrs now. I am trying to get some high-quality accessories and options out there for Kahr owners.

[Alfonse]

Get Well Muggsy.

I am fascinated how little I've heard back from folks who have bought followers. I have sold quite a few and had no complaints. Ikeo74 said wonderful things and I have some great Ebay feedback. But, it has been pretty silent otherwise.

I have seen one trend that is promising, I have had quite a few customers order one follower and in a week or so order 2 or 3 more. I take that as a positive. I would love to hear some experiences from the range if anybody wants to share. Thanks!

[b4uqzme]

Mine came Monday. Really quick service...THANK YOU! I'm stuck out of town and returning tonight. I can't wait to try them out.

Get well muggsy!