Charging Handles for Kahr 9mm Pistols NOW AVAILABLE

[Gebe]

Thanks Greg! You're always very helpful.

[Alfonse]

Thanks Greg! You nailed it.
Al

[mark7mod0]

Seems like a great accessory, but why none for the 380? Seems they have more trouble than the 9mm.....at least mine did.

[Ikeo74]

Has anyone ever got "slide bite" from those when shooting the gun?

[Gebe]

Just installed one. Sure was a pain to install...for me. I could have used a third hand! They must have used a hammer and epoxy to install the stock slide back at the factory as it was a freakin' bear to finally break loose. Also when I made the wire coat hanger tool to hold the guide rod and spring back, I bumped the slide and the tool popped out and the guide rod and spring shot out like a bullet! Took me over an hour to find them as they had shot into the next room!

I'm pushing 70 years old and not as strong as I used to be and this is a real boon to racking the slide for me and I'm glad I went for it. The only criticism I have is I wish the corners were slighly more rounded. Even though they've been rounded somewhat, I think the corners could use more.

All in all it's a really nice accessory for the pistol. It doesn't interfere with holstering in any way and doesn't add hardly any extra girth to the pistol. The only problem that might occur could be if you are wearing the pistol IWB and it was against your bare skin, it could be uncomfortable due to the semi sharp corners.

I have to give a tip of the hat to Al and his company Lakeline. It was easy ordering on his site and my order was shipped super fast. I also ordered a stainless guide rod with the charging handle and it is 1st class and a beautiful piece of work.

Good job Al!

[Gebe]

Well, after all my praise for this charging handle without actually shooting my CW9 with it installed, I have to report how it worked in actual shooting. I did say after installing it, I thought the corners, at least the top corners, were a little too sharp. Boy, in actual use, they really are!

Let me start by saying it really does help with racking the slide but even then, the top corners feel sharp. I shot the first magazine with my regular hold that I shoot all my semi autos with and it took a chunk out of my thumb. After I rearranged my shooting hold, it was okay but I had to concentrate on my hold instead of the target resulting in poor groups.

Another thing is after the slide locks back after shooting a magazine and inserting another magazine, if you're not careful when releasing the slide lock, those sharp edges will bite you again!

Al, your company is great and the stainless guide rod I also bought with the charging handle, is top notch. PLEASE round those corners just a bit more!

[Alfonse]

I emailed with Gebe last night. I had several different folks test these with grip issues. For some, as they are machined is easier to rack and was the preference, although there was a variety of preferences. Since rounding the corners is removing material and not hard to do, we went this way because adding material is much more difficult.

Thanks!!