Replacement for .45 acp Colt Lwt. Officer Model?

[Armybrat]

Those OMs are nice, but the Kahr has a "smoother" almost snag-proof rear profile. Of course they are different types of pistols.

However, the 7 round mag for my CW45 is a paperweight. It refuses to feed the second round. The three 6 round mags are all good to go.

[O'Dell]

Those OMs are nice, but the Kahr has a "smoother" almost snag-proof rear profile. Of course they are different types of pistols.

However, the 7 round mag for my CW45 is a paperweight. It refuses to feed the second round. The three 6 round mags are all good to go.

Another reason why I never use extended mags in a pistol, especially a small one like a Kahr.

[KCAutoBob]

I have to confess that my OM has snagged and torn my jacket lining before. This is another reason to pick the Kahr 45 over the 1911 design, especially since I'm left-handed and the thumb safety can hang up on any fabrics less durable than firehose canvas. I must admit that I don't think the 1911 design is the ultimate for concealed carry. I've heard tell that Moon was expressly trying to create a pistol suitable for concealed carry; it is "smoother", for sure.

[Bawanna]

I have to confess that my OM has snagged and torn my jacket lining before. This is another reason to pick the Kahr 45 over the 1911 design, especially since I'm left-handed and the thumb safety can hang up on any fabrics less durable than firehose canvas. I must admit that I don't think the 1911 design is the ultimate for concealed carry. I've heard tell that Moon was expressly trying to create a pistol suitable for concealed carry; it is "smoother", for sure.

Blasphemy!

[jocko]

yup

Blasphemy!

he hit the nail right on the head. u 1911 boys are really history, it just has not sunk in yet. I am surprised ur ot walkingaround with a colt peacemaker on ur side

while us 9mm PMJ guys laugh and laugh..

[gb6491]

he hit the nail right on the head. u 1911 boys are really history, it just has not sunk in yet. I am surprised ur ot walkingaround with a colt peacemaker on ur side

while us 9mm PMJ guys laugh and laugh..

LOL, I'd bet they said the same thing back in 1935 when the "Grand Puissance" was introduced.

[Bawanna]

If I had a "Real" Colt Peacemaker I'd probably be carrying it.

I've always been told I was born a 100 years too late and I sometimes think so. I truly do love a single action revolver.

Even with DA revolvers I seldom DA them, if they have a hammer I'll c0ck them every time.


I do have a "Real" Colt Navy, 36 caliber black powder but it's a little large for concealed carry and black powder just smells so nasty after you shoot em.

Although I've not shot the Navy, I have replicas I used to shoot. Haven't in a long long time, maybe I'm due?

[newCW45guy]

The CW45 is nice for the money. For $40 you can get a tritium front sight from Kahr to replace the plastic one.

It's a 6+1 though and the grip is full length. Trigger should be identical.

It's still thicker and heavier than the 9's and does kick quite a bit more.

If I were you I'd maybe wait and see what the CM45 comes out as... if it has a flush magazine that does improve concealability. Carrying at 4-5 o'clock the gun rides flat IWB but the grip/mag can get noticable. So much so I'm in the market for a CM9.

[ron melby]

Okay, couldn't help but not comment my CW45 for my first post on Kahr Talk. I couldn't be more pleased with this purchase. Bought mine brand new for under $300 last year before things went crazy. my choices were the Springfield XD or a Glock and the Kahr, I liked the Kahr Cw45 size compared to the others, but didn't like the Kahr's magazine capacity. or how it stuck down below the grip. The $300-$400 price differance made my mind up. I went into the purchase beliving I would probably not be 100% satisfied, but after 400 rounds without a hickup, zero,nada,no problems, plus a smooth as glass trigger, and after I forced myself to work on grip & sight control can constently slow fire a magazine load in a 6" group at 20 yards which is great for me, I feel like it was one of my best firearm purchases I ever made.

Good luck on choosing, and can only hope you will be as satisfied as I am
PS. I have a after market officers 7 round mag. that works flawlesly , fits flush to bottom of grip, and even holds the slide back on the last shot Ron

[KCAutoBob]

Ron, that $300-$400 price difference is a real strong persuader right for me right now, plus I got a small stack of Wilson Combat 7 rd. mags I'd have to do something with.
Darn it all! Decisions, decisions...... Too many good choices!

[adamog133]

pm45 and a backup mag. Good to go imho. ....

[KCAutoBob]

Still looking, but harder to find now....

LOL, I'd bet they said the same thing back in 1935 when the "Grand Puissance" was introduced.

JMB has a special place in my heart. I also have, besides several 1911s, an elegant 9mm Browning Hi-Power. I love the feel, the 'ergonomics' of these pistols. Just classic. The BHP is also modified ( magazine disconnect removed) but I just can't bring myself to even consider selling it. I can certainly understand why it's still in service usage around the world. Like the 1911 design, it's classic. Hard to find a good replacement....