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    CW380 Springs Stiff?

    Really like my P40 as it seems to be getting better all the time. (Okay, I'm just getting better at shooting it)

    From my wife's perspective, the only issue are the stiff springs make it too hard for her to chamber a round. So she has been shooting a Walther pk380 which she really likes.

    I'm looking at the CW380 as an addition for CC. Are the springs on the CW380 as stiff as the P40? Or is it a little easier, enabling it to be a viable carry for my wife?
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    This is a question that cannot be answered at this point in time as the CW380 is not in production?
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      It should be the same as the P380. I've had two now and both have really strong springs. The Kahrs need strong springs because they are compact and the length and mass in their slides are not sufficient to function without them. Then you need to do your part and hold them firmly so that all of the energy of the spring is used to move the slide forward with sufficient force to strip a round off the magazine, propel it UP the feed ramp to the chamber, and close the slide into battery. If some of this energy is lost in allowing the pistol to move... limp wristing... there usually isn't enough energy for the slide to chamber the round fully, rather it dives and jams into the feed ramp low enough to jam the pistol... or at least not go completely into battery. This FIRM grip is very important in CHAMBERING, as well as firing the pistol.

      No, I wouldn't expect the CW380 to behave any differently. It's not a "ladies'" gun because it is small. The design requires strong springs and it is what it is. They don't get weak after break in, either.

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      • #4
        Definitely try it first. I suspect you/she will find it strong.
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          There is a noticeable difference in the strength of the springs in my P380 after just 200 rounds versus a fresh set I just bought from Midway. The springs begin to take a set as soon as they're used. With the unfired springs the slide stays closed with a reasonable amount of force while with the broken-in springs the slide is easily pushed out of battery.

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          • #6
            My p380 has 700 rounds through it now and it runs like a Rolex. Never had a single issue with it and I simply love it as it conceals so easily but it is a hard gun to shoot. My wife shoots a Glock 23 with no issues. She carries a Glock 26 but cannot shoot the P380 at all because it is so stiff and it requires a very strong grip to run correctly. Even racking the slide is a challenge for her. I would recommend that your wife try it first before you buy it. I know Kahr shows some pretty small lady holding this gun but it is a challenge to shoot correctly.

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