CW45 owners

[marcinstl]

went to the range today and put 50 rounds thru it. no debris from the new frame. front rails are long enough to engage the slots in the bottom of the slide, so it passes the "Greg test".
now all I have to do is go back to the kahrtalk forsale section, reword my advertisement and get this thing sold. so far the CW9 has been working out as a carry gun, so I really don't need a carry .45. I definitely need another range gun.
the MANUFACTURER DEFECT was on serial number SF60..... , the new number is SG36.... wonder how many bad ones are out there floating around?

[2tango2]

Exactly how could you tell there was an issue again?

For a range gun look at the CT45 if you'd like a 45 range gun....I gotta say wow.....I picked one up a week ago and it has made it go the always bring to range list


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[Buzzard45]

Exactly how could you tell there was an issue again?

For a range gun look at the CT45 if you'd like a 45 range gun....I gotta say wow.....I picked one up a week ago and it has made it go the always bring to range list


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Go back to page 5, #45 for the "greg test". If you think there`s excess play, hold you`re gun at the muzzle (empty of course), lift the slide up from the frame, does it move much? if so, do the test; squeeze down on the slide and push back, if it resists then there is probably a problem.
I`m sure this test will work on all Kahr polys
My cw45 just came back from Kahr with a new frame sn. sg36** old frame sf26**. 150 rounds yesterday = perfect.
As for a preferred range gun in 45, i like my remington r1 enhanced, but thats another thread.

[marcinstl]

back up in this thread to about page 5, read the posts, look at the pictures.
this thread was started for CW45 owners, don't remember any pm/cm, ct owners saying they had a similar problem.
if your range rents guns, try any flavor of 1911. after you put the safety on "fire", notice the trigger travel and crisp break.

[GLOCKROCKER]

Looks like another CW45 will be making a trip back to the factory. I read part of this thread a while back but never checked my CW45 as I've had zero problems and thought surely mine was OK. Got to reading the thread again this morning and decided to check it out. Sure enough it wouldn't pass the "Greg test" and upon further examination I found that " like a few other things I have" my frame rails are a RCH TOO SHORT! My serial # is SE30**. I will be contacting Kahr on Monday. Do you get better results by phone or E-mail?

[2tango2]

I just looked at a CW45 that my LGS just got in. The serial numbers start with SF. It looks ok and felt ok....based on the one returned above that had SF could it be that there was a bad run that contains SF?

[2tango2]

Ok I just looked at Greg test doing the pinch test. I'll try it right now on a brand new CW45 with SF for the serial #

[2tango2]

Tried 2 with SF numbers. Both failed the test. I was gonna buy one if they passed. CW9 on shelf did pass test

[shlike]

Looks like another CW45 will be making a trip back to the factory. I read part of this thread a while back but never checked my CW45 as I've had zero problems and thought surely mine was OK. Got to reading the thread again this morning and decided to check it out. Sure enough it wouldn't pass the "Greg test" and upon further examination I found that " like a few other things I have" my frame rails are a RCH TOO SHORT! My serial # is SE30**. I will be contacting Kahr on Monday. Do you get better results by phone or E-mail?

My new CW45 also ran perfectly, but when I saw this thread and checked, mine did not pass the Greg test as well. Had I not seen this thread, I never would have known about the problem as I don't pinch the slide and frame together on my guns as a matter of course. I believe my frame rails are about 1.5 RCH's too short.. I had good results calling Kahr. Mine is on it's way back now to Kahr.

[marcinstl]

As for a preferred range gun in 45, i like my remington r1 enhanced, but thats another thread.[/QUOTE]

https://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/...spx?item=96364
as long as I'm spending the big bucks, might as well go for the 9mm. I shoot 9mm better than .45acp.
so you think the R1 is quality made and reliable? this price point is really pushing my limit, might be the last gun she let's me buy.
(geographically I'm in between Ed Brown and Wilson, price wise they just as well be on mars.)

[gb6491]

As for a preferred range gun in 45, i like my remington r1 enhanced, but thats another thread.

https://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/...spx?item=96364
as long as I'm spending the big bucks, might as well go for the 9mm. I shoot 9mm better than .45acp.
so you think the R1 is quality made and reliable? this price point is really pushing my limit, might be the last gun she let's me buy.
(geographically I'm in between Ed Brown and Wilson, price wise they just as well be on mars.)

Not to speak for Buzzard45, but I've a Remington R1S (in .45ACP) and it's a favorite among the 1911s I own. I find it well made, reliable, and accurate.

I also own a Rock Island Armory 1911 in 9mm (they call it a "Tactical" model). It's an excellent gun and easily recommendable, especially at it's price point: Sub $500 at Davidson's (sub $450 at Bud's)... the "GI" version will run $50-$75 less.

Speaking of price points and "range/target" guns, for about what that linked Remington is going for you can get a 9mm Springfield Armory Range Officer with gear package. They put a little more effort into the fit of the RO pistols and it shows on the range, plus it has adjustable sights. https://www.galleryofguns.com/genie/...f+Gear+Package

If you can find one, the STI Spartan is another recommended 9mm 1911 with adjustable sights. It's basically an Armscor (same folks that make RIA pistols) frame and slide that's built with some STI internals and to their spec. They'll run you about (or a little less) what the Range Officer would.

Kimber also has their Stainless Target II in 9mm. Nice pistol but will run you more (new) than the above pistols would.

If you decide to go with a single stack, 9mm 1911, pick yourself up some of the excellent Metalform 9FR-794 magazines (IMO a must have for 9mm 1911). SA has their version of it as well: http://store.springfield-armory.com/...m#.U8HgDUAdiac

I'm satisfied with my Rock Island 9mm 1911, otherwise I'd go with an RO...especially as a "range/target" gun.

Regards,
Greg

[Buzzard45]

Completely agree Greg, any of these would be a good choice. I actually went looking for an ria, but the r1 enhanced just sang to me (take me home now). And the beauty of the 1911 platform is the endless upgrades. You can buy the cheaper model now, and in a few weeks/months say: Honey, this ______ 1911 i got is really sweet, but i think it would be even better with ______ and it`s only $____. Before you know it, you`ll have a box full of parts and a $1000 gun.

[GLOCKROCKER]

My new CW45 also ran perfectly, but when I saw this thread and checked, mine did not pass the Greg test as well. Had I not seen this thread, I never would have known about the problem as I don't pinch the slide and frame together on my guns as a matter of course. I believe my frame rails are about 1.5 RCH's too short.. I had good results calling Kahr. Mine is on it's way back now to Kahr.

shlike did they send you a prepaid shipping label? I called Kahr this morning and they refused to send me a shipping label and said I would need to have a dealer send it in. I understand that if the frame is replaced they will need to send it back to a dealer, but it would be a lot more convenient if I could send it to them myself. Now I have to make time to take it to a dealer and hope they won't charge me extra for shipping. This is my first time dealing with Kahr's CS and I'm not impressed.

[marcinstl]

read back thru this thread and you'll see my sad story of being mugged at UPS(dist. office only, no franchise stores) for $78 shipping. get a price from FedEx. an FFL can ship via USPS and that's the cheapest. might as well let your favorite FFL handle it both ways. and yes, with the new frame/serial number is more paperwork. the only thing I got from Kahr was a confirmation number for shipping, no label. good luck.

[marcinstl]

hijacked thread continues, hehehehehe. over the weekend I'm looking at 1911's and come to find out you can get a kit, or the parts to make a kit. I started at Brownell's, went to Caspian, then on to Fusion. wow, what a DIY project. at this point this is totally a daydream.
has anybody kept count of how many CW45's have gone back for a new frame?