Crack in MK9 Slide

[jvberryjr]

I must give credit when credit is due. I got my MK9 back exactly when Kahr said I would get it. They put on a new slide assembly (complete with barrel) and it looks great! The fit and finish are better than the original. If it shoots as well as it looks, I will be a happy camper. From my perspective, Kahr's customer service came through great! My only issue, is that they would not pay shipping to send the gun to them.

[jocko]

they should have

I must give credit when credit is due. I got my MK9 back exactly when Kahr said I would get it. They put on a new slide assembly (complete with barrel) and it looks great! The fit and finish are better than the original. If it shoots as well as it looks, I will be a happy camper. From my perspective, Kahr's customer service came through great! My only issue, is that they would not pay shipping to send the gun to them.

paid to pick up your defective gun and they will do that but one must insist upon it. A shame, for I know I cold have given you the right persons name to talk to who would have done that. anyway they fixed it and you are happy.

what you colddo is now send kahr a nice letter and tellthem theank you and submit your paid shipping reciept to them and ask that they reimbuurse you for this warranty service. Maybe a new spare magazine would make you happy even and a spare set of recoio springs. They will work something with you.

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[In-Yo-Grill]

Yep I saw your post on another site. I'd follow jocko's advice. He gave me the name of the guy to speak with and I have yet to pay for shipping when dealing with Kahr.

[fngrobert]

Is this a common problem with the MK9s?

[jocko]

not common

Is this a common problem with the MK9s?

on really any of the MK's series but it seems to have popoed up more on MK40 series than MK9 . Again both are rare instances but when it happens we seem to read about it on every gun forum, so to some it is pandemic,.

Karh will replace the defective gun, no doubt. It happens, not supposed to but it does.. I have never seent his on an K series or T series, so to me it must be that they have gotten some bad stainless or the heat treating process was not done right...It has only been in the MK series..

[jkalantzis]

I was told from my local dealer that my new PM9 came with a lifetime warranty. I just purchased her about a month ago. Was I told something that is not true?

[jocko]

yup

I was told from my local dealer that my new PM9 came with a lifetime warranty. I just purchased her about a month ago. Was I told something that is not true?

ur sure were, 5 years is ur warranty..

[In-Yo-Grill]

ur sure were, 5 years is ur warranty..

Yep...It's listed on Kahr's website as 5yr warranty.

[fngrobert]

When I had to sell my CW9 a few months ago I promised myself I'd replace it with something better. The first time I held an MK9 I fell in love with it and knew that it was what I wanted for a replacement (No, I take that back, the MK is not a replacement for the CW, the CW was merely the precursor for the MK). I started scouring the internet for problems looking for anything negative so I could justify NOT getting it. After a few months of finding nothing I decided to go for it. Now, on the eve of finally getting one here comes the slide crack! Oh well, poo on it! I'm getting it anyway. I'm just glad it's not common. Got worried there for a minute or two.

[jocko]

probably thousands of MK's out there and one can probably count on two hands the number that has had defective frames, and most of those were the MK40 and not the MK9. Kahr will take care of any cracked frame, even if it is out of warranty. It seems to have cracked int he mag well opening on the back side and all in about the same area. to me a good indication of poor metal, as there certainly is not stress where those cracks are showing up. stop worrying about what might not ever happen to your gun.
Just shoot it like you stole it. The MK9 is certainly one great all steel semi. Probalby the best on the market IMO...

[fngrobert]

Oh, I'm not really worried, I was just... concerned for a short time. The quality of the "low end" CW engendered alot of trust in the company for me. I believe Kahr products to be Top Shelf. That's why I was so surprised to read about this problem. I guess we can chock this pandemic up to the same level with all those exploding Glocks out there. I appreciate all of your comments!

[jocko]

bottom line

Oh, I'm not really worried, I was just... concerned for a short time. The quality of the "low end" CW engendered alot of trust in the company for me. I believe Kahr products to be Top Shelf. That's why I was so surprised to read about this problem. I guess we can chock this pandemic up to the same level with all those exploding Glocks out there. I appreciate all of your comments!

sh-t happens, just ask TOYOTA..:7:

[jggonzalez]

Same thing happened on mine too. I was told it was a bad heat treat. I had to buy a new slide because I wasn't the original owner, but it was under $200 installed.

[Vinikahr]

Same thing happened on mine too. I was told it was a bad heat treat. I had to buy a new slide because I wasn't the original owner, but it was under $200 installed.

Did they ask you or you told them?

[jocko]

that is a shame

Same thing happened on mine too. I was told it was a bad heat treat. I had to buy a new slide because I wasn't the original owner, but it was under $200 installed.

IMO kahr shouldhave replaced that slide, original owner or not. That was an in house defect, age has nothing to do with it. nor does owner ship. I wouldhave aske dot speak to someone higher up. for I know they have replaced slides before that were not the original owners. But saying that I don't know if they ask the person that question either. They stillshould have stood behind it.. PERIOD.