Proper prep of a new kahr

[jlottmc]

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[Kenjs2]

380 breakin problems

I need some help.

I bought my new P380 about three weeks ago and I went through the prep as its listed here as best I could (Im new at all this). We then went to the range for the 200 breakin rounds and Im having trouble. In the first 100 rounds I've had 3 slide locks and two failure to eject. After that I cleaned it again and noticed a burr on that thin point on the chamber end of the barrel, it almost looked like that point was being peened over causing the burr. I have no idea where to go from here. Do I go ahead and shoot the second 100 rounds, do I remove the burr first or what?

I was shooting American Eagle 95 gr. FMJ ammo (AE380AP)

Any advice would be greatly appreciated. I sure like this little pistol.

Thanks,

[midmo]

i have castrol gun stippper and hoppes 9 in one spray...is this ok to use in the striker channel? if it is do i need to put anything in the channel to keep the humidity from fouling any of the internal parts?

[HadEmAll]

Very good stuff Jocko.

Good point on #10 - "get used to it". I might add-don't try to anticipate the letoff point, pull straight through on the trigger, while concentrating on the front sight.

I used to think if you could anticipate the letoff point, it would almost be a single action. I always pulled rounds low doing this. It was never productive.

When I just concentrated on pulling straight through while also concentrating on the front sight, it became apparent to me that these little guns are capable of superb accuracy.

[HadEmAll]

.........The torx screw in the Polymer kahrs EXCEPT the P380 is a size T6...........


My P380 has two T5 Torx, my PM40 has one T5 Torx. No T6.

[earle8888]

wyn--that Tetra is Greaaaaat stuff. I have had great success with the 'metal treatment' I did a very thorough job on Glock 19, P45, PM40, S&W 52-2, as well as many 1911's, prior to shooting LEAD and the clean-up is a breeze! I have found it difficult to find in this area and at local gun shows, nearly always have to order on line. I am trying the Wilson grease in the hyperemic to see how well it works, love the applicator method. Wilson has some propaganda about their grease availaabale from they if you wish.

[My 1st Kahr]

Many thanks to Jocko, got my new K9 yesterday and cleaned it normally, had a very "rough" day shooting it at the range. Came home ready to sell it then browsed the tech section, read and printed out Jocko's tutorial, then spent the morning following it to a tee and all is well now in Kahrland! I'm very pleased with it but have a question. Is that procedure necessary for every cleaning or just occasionally or after every so many rounds? Thanks in advance for any advice.

[Bawanna]

I would consider it just a one time break in procedure. There are parts of it, cleaning the striker channel, etc that carry over with cleaning.
In that same tech area there is a great lube chart diagram that is pretty helpful as well. I've used that same basic criteria for all my autos for years.

Theres some good stuff there. Glad your Kahr woes are over and all is well again.

[My 1st Kahr]

Thanks Bawanna, so I should spray the striker channel every cleaning? Thx, Mike

[jocko]

if it was

Thanks Bawanna, so I should spray the striker channel every cleaning? Thx, Mike

me and your gonna clean the gun, then indeed just insert that spray nozzle in that little clean out hole and spray away. Might take 5 seconds longer for over all cleaning but no disassembly is needed now, just keep the channel clean and dry and it will stay that way. That kahr lube chart in the kahr tech section is awesome. I am very fond on TW25 grease i the syringeapplicator.

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[My 1st Kahr]

thanks again Jocko! Gotcha on the lube chart and grease too.

[mbaza3]

I have a new P380 and I was following the prepping steps. I was wondering if I should clean the frame with the non-chlorinated brake cleaner spray?

[BroncoAZ]

No. Brake cleaner is not necessary, and as nasty as that stuff is, likely not good for the polymer.

[mbaza3]

Thanks. I used a dry brush on the magazine well and all the frame parts. Then, I oiled the frame as instructed in the lubrication instructions.

[jocko]

certainly

No. Brake cleaner is not necessary, and as nasty as that stuff is, likely not good for the polymer.

not nasty stuff and simply willnot harm polymer one bit. doesn't bother me one way or the other what spray cleaner u use, but many many use the 3M brand. It is not nasty and it does not harm polymer one bit.:banplease

If it is non cholorinated, it will not harm polymer, just not very many cleaners left out there that are non cholorinated.. If in doubt go buy the Gun Scrubber brand for about $8. damn near the same stuff.certainly you folks realize that gunscrubber doesnt make the product, They are just ripping off the gun owners with the same stuff as the non cholorinated other sprays out there. If u wanna pay 6-8 bucks for Gun scrubber that is fine, I will stick with my $3 and under 3M brand from Napa. Part #08880