take down issues

[xsailer]

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Since I made this little scrap wood jig I have no problems removing the slide.

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Since I made this little scrap wood jig I have no problems removing the slide.

xs:

Wow, very ingenious.
Many of you on this forum have creative, problem solving minds.
Keep up the good work, and keep us advised of efficient/better ways of solving the challenges.

-steve

[jocko]

do u pocket carry that thing???

looks like a miniatrue RING TOSS. Just sayin

[gb6491]

thanks for all the suggestions. The chopstick thing is interesting but I can’t get a good mental image as to where you put it to hold the slide back. Seems likea chopstick would break under the pressure from the spring

The chop stick is inserted from the top through the ejection port and into the magazine well. Our friend had degenerative nerve disease. If he could do it you can do it. It's a piece of cake. Enjoy your new gun. Let us know if you run into any other problems.

Popsicle sticks work as well:


Regards,
Greg

[bezoar]

I think this is very good idea but that still begs the question, should it be that difficult? Kahr should rethink this in view of other manufacturers that do it a whole lot better

[muggsy]

I think this is very good idea but that still begs the question, should it be that difficult? Kahr should rethink this in view of other manufacturers that do it a whole lot better

The recoil spring is strong out of necessity. These guns are very small and light weight. The slide doesn't have the mass of a larger gun. If you can't handle it, sell it and buy something else.

[Sheepdog689]

I noticed that after I put a couple hundred rounds through my CM9 the slide stop doesn't take as much force to remove. I agree that it takes some extra oomph to hold the slide back to the witness mark. But, I found that if I pull the slide back to the witness mark I can start the slide stop lever moving by pressing the right side of it against the edge of my workbench (wood workbench). Once it starts out I can get it out without a problem.

[smokersteve]

I think this is very good idea but that still begs the question, should it be that difficult? Kahr should rethink this in view of other manufacturers that do it a whole lot better

Of all the guns I've ever owned the CW380 is definitely the least desirable to field strip and reassemble. The guide rod double spring that is not enclosed is a pain to put back together. Glock and S&W have them beat hands down for field stripping/reassembly.

[berettabone]

[AFDoc]

Another way to start the slide stop out is to use a small screwdriver inserted under the slide stop on the left side, align the witness marks and twist the screwdriver to get it started; just pull it out from there.

[jocko]

amen AFDoc..

[AFDoc]

Wow! ^^^^^

A two word Jocko post?!? And everything is spelled correctly! I've seen it all....

[muggsy]

He shoots. He scores!

[muggsy]

I think this is very good idea but that still begs the question, should it be that difficult? Kahr should rethink this in view of other manufacturers that do it a whole lot better

I think your making a mountain out of a mole hill. You've been offered a half dozen suggestions on how to make it easier. You are being more difficult than field stripping the gun is. If you can't handle it buy a revolver.

[bezoar]

Thanks for the constructive help. I don't appreciate the mean spirited comments. I was simply stating fact and wanted advice. I was not whining. I've been shorting for a long time and have never run into such a difficult take down process (screw drivers/ jigs--a you kidding me).