Ok...i need some info about the mag release lock on a MK 40

[jringo8769]

Well i just purchased a LNIB Kahr Mk40 elite 03 and with anything i buy i like to add some custom touches like we all do....i have a set of Crimson Trace grips for it along with black hex head screws and have picked up a like new Galco Ankle Glove holster as well...i am told the guide rod upgrade to stainless is a must as well....but one thing i can not find is a replacement mag release lock with the hex head....i have a 1911 officers acp i just told that i had that hex head in it...does anyone know if such a part is made or has anyone ever had one of the mag releases out and any pics of it?
They gun will hopefully be here later next week ....any help will so be appreciated
Thanks in advance
God Bless,John

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i changed the title from screw to lock ...apologize for any confusion...

[Bawanna]

I've never heard of such a thing myself. The mag release is very much like a 1911. Very similar.

Might possibly even interchange but I can't say that for sure.

[Ed M]

It's not a screw......

http://www.kahr.com/Pistol-Parts/Kah...Pin-019K9S.asp

[jringo8769]

Well apologize u are correct it is called a lock....i changed the title and in the posting due to my error...sorry about that....has anyone ever compared them to a 1911 size one

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[jringo8769]

I've never heard of such a thing myself. The mag release is very much like a 1911. Very similar.

Might possibly even interchange but I can't say that for sure.

Well that is what i thought when i first seen it
I wonder if i could make a lock from a 1911 work....it just needs to have the hex head

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[Ed M]

Worth a shot - it's cheap enough...
Good luck, and let us know if you find something.

http://www.midwayusa.com/product/101...-1911-hex-head

[jringo8769]

well i looked on the EGW site and seen they had the one i used last time...so one is on the way...i will let u know if i can make it work....thanks to all of u ...God Bless,John

[gb6491]

1911 mag catch locks will work with the Kahr magazine catch.
Here is the Kahr lock (top) with a couple of 1911 locks. There are some slight differences between the three, but as far as I can tell, none have an effect on performance

Here's the the stock lock in my MK9:

With a 1911 lock:

I did happen to have a hex key 1911 lock. Here it is with the Kahr lock:

Installed:

FWIW, the Kahr lock works fine in a 1911 catch:


Regards,
Greg

[jringo8769]

well thank u ....excellent as i bought one from EGW last night in hex head and stainless and was worried it would not work......i really appreciate it...God Bless,John

[Bawanna]

I've never heard of a hex key mag release lock. Guess I'll have to pick one up and 5 or 6 more if I like it.

[jringo8769]

Well i seen one a few years back on a very nice 1911 and i had just added the hex screws for my grips and thought why not make them match...i always try and get everything very clean lines....very cool some 1911 parts interchange too
Really looking forward to this one

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[gb6491]

well thank u ....excellent as i bought one from EGW last night in hex head and stainless and was worried it would not work......i really appreciate it...God Bless,John

You're welcome, but let me send some thanks your way. I liked the look myself, so I nickel plated that hex lock I have and put it in my MK9
Regards,
Greg

[jringo8769]

Well great ...i think the hex is my favorite look
Glad to help anytime
God Bless,John

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[Ed M]

Thanks John and Greg!

Needed an add on for a Brownell's order, so I added a stainless EGW hex head lock as well.

Nice to know it's gonna work. For anyone else that wants one:

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-par...prod31864.aspx

[gb6491]

Caswell Plug N' plate Nickel

I've never heard of a hex key mag release lock. Guess I'll have to pick one up and 5 or 6 more if I like it.

Here's the hex head installed in a 1911:

Thanks John and Greg!

Needed an add on for a Brownell's order, so I added a stainless EGW hex head lock as well.

Nice to know it's gonna work. For anyone else that wants one:

http://www.brownells.com/handgun-par...prod31864.aspx

You're welcome Ed
I'm a fan of Brownells
Regards,
Greg