First Kahr! To polish or not?

[ajholt7]

I just traded a Kel-tec pf9 for a CW40. So far I love this thing. My dilemma right now is whether or not to polish everything to a mirror shine. Any suggestions? What else should I do to improve the gun if anything? Sights, etc.

[downtownv]

Chrome and polish won't make is shoot any better. Laserlyte sights are worth looking in to. Read here to learn your firearm. Welcome, I finally got a virgin, a first poster!

[ajholt7]

I never thought polishing would make it shoot better. I was just wondering the general opinion on polished vs. matte.

[Planedude]

Some do polish and have with stunning results. Kahrs have the base metal to polish well with some elbow grease.

For me, I will be adding the CW Trijicon sights to my 40 in the near future. When I do, I plan to send my slide to have it covered black (ish) by Robars. I just like to have a black gun in a black holster, on a black belt under my cover shirt...

The only right answer is what you decide. Enjoy your CW40, I have fired over 2K troublefree rounds over the years now and it's an every day carry till the Texas weather stays in the 100's.

Let us know what you decide and welcome to the KT madness.

Sights for the CW (that I'm installing):http://www.kahr.com/Sights/Kahr-CWCM...ght-Sights.asp
There are some others to pick from.

[n9znd]

I polished a Glock G19 Slide. I got slammed on the Glock Forum but didn't care. I think shiney is cool. Make sure you post pictures after you are done. Some of the Kahrs I have seen done look really cool. Too each their own, Do it! Jim

[FLBri]

I'm a fan of the high polish look. I say "go for it" also. It's visually stunning and not that hard to maintain ... especially when you do it yourself.

I actually like a shine "just" below mirror polish level. Sort of a high polish brushed effect. It hides insignificant surface marks, and is so easy to maintain every time I clean the gun. I just use a little gun oil on a very fine scotch brite pad ... perfect.

[PattayaPistol]

Polishing is something that is very personal. Many here really like it whereas I absolutely do not like a shiny finish on the outside of a gun. I prefer my guns black without any shine. You must decide what you like and take it from there.

Cheers
PP

[Bad_Brains]

I think "pimp" pistols look silly. A pistol is a tool, a weapon; not jewelry. The disadvantages of shiney are when you shoot in direct sunlight the glare blinds ya. When you have to shoot from cover/concealment at night the reflection say,...hear I am. Of course muzzle flash does the same thing.
When I see a guy carrying a "pimp pistol" or carrying in one of those exotic leather bolsters, I think to myself,...this guy is green,..he's Hollywood'n,..he reads too many gun magazines.
Give me a plain black pancake style holster made of cowhide with a thumb break. I don't even like the matt stainless finish on my CM9. I'd much rather that it be just plain flat black. One day I may send the slide out and have that done.

[JFootin]

See what you think...

Here is the slideshow.

[Bawanna]

I like both. Thumb breaks on a holster are actually designed to keep a gun for falling out of a poorly fitting holster.

Everybody needs a barbecue or Sunday go to meeting type gun.

To me it's all personal preference and there is no wrong or right answer.

As for exotic leather rigs, if they fit properly and are comfortable, I'll take everyone I can afford.

No harm in looking cool, in fact even if I go down in a tactical blunder, I'd rather do so looking cool.

[kahrsport]

my thought were a gun i a tool but aesthetic is important too otherwise no woman would ever wear makeup... also that pic from jfootin is a nice looking polished gun me think... what's the password for the album? pm me cuz i wanna see the rest of the show

[Bawanna]

my thought were a gun i a tool but aesthetic is important too otherwise no woman would ever wear makeup... also that pic from jfootin is a nice looking polished gun me think... what's the password for the album? pm me cuz i wanna see the rest of the show

Be sure and wear a bib. She is a thing of beauty and the drool will flow.

[Chuck54]

Polished looks good......just not my cup of tea.

[Frayed Knot]

To me it's all personal preference and there is no wrong or right answer.

Very well said. Everyone has a different idea of what is right for them.

To the OP: go for it and post lots of pictures.

[ajholt7]

I really want to do it. The only thing stopping me is the point made about blinding myself in direct sunlight.