New CW380,dissapointed.

[WLEEP]

I would not call it a complete waste of ammo as you deliberately kept feeding a gun that wasn't performing...

I'm not so sure a high post count is a sign of intelligence around here. Remember what Abraham Lincoln said "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt."

[gun papa]

I would not call it a complete waste of ammo as you deliberately kept feeding a gun that wasn't performing...

I'm not so sure a high post count is a sign of intelligence around here. Remember what Abraham Lincoln said "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt."

I believe the OP'S issues are minor, based on experience. The OP asked for advice and was provided that advice by those with experience with this model. Last I checked, these forums are visited by members to discuss our Kahrs, and to provide Input as a community.

Looking over a thread that is now 4 pages in legnth, I only see your single addition in the negative, and then you further the response with an insult, backed by a quote not even of your own creation. By your remarks, I would not challenge your intellect, but I will call you a troll.

[timboy]

Again I was trying get it broken in 200 rounds is not a majical number when met fire arms start shooting perfect,hense the additional ammo,the gun seems to have a manufacturing or assembly issue that didn't clear up during break in.
My first post was born of frustration after getting rid of a lemon in the hopes that Kahr would have a better pistol for my needs,I hope they return me just that
Perhaps follow your own advice next time and remain silent if you have nothing of use to post.

I would not call it a complete waste of ammo as you deliberately kept feeding a gun that wasn't performing...

I'm not so sure a high post count is a sign of intelligence around here. Remember what Abraham Lincoln said "Better to remain silent and be thought a fool, than to speak and remove all doubt."

[Bawanna]

The bottom line is Kahr will fix it and make it right. No question about that.

I can't see from the pictures, the little buggered up area on the corner shouldn't be causing much of an issue and we see that.

It could be peening, the barrel just not fitting properly to the slide. Don't see that often lately but it could be.

Let Kahr take a look. Include a not clearly describing your issues and results. Ammo type etc.
I'd include the magazine with the gun so all the variables stay the same.

Keep us posted. I always seek happy endings and I'm looking for one in this case too and I shall have it.

[DavidR]

Again I was trying get it broken in 200 rounds is not a majical number when met fire arms start shooting perfect,hense the additional ammo,the gun seems to have a manufacturing or assembly issue that didn't clear up during break in.

I'm in the same position as you. 500 rounds and still experiencing intermittent battery failures. The problem seemed to improve but would not completely go away. I don't consider the ammo a waste as I enjoyed shooting it and improved my trigger pull.

The gun is back at Kahr now and will hopefully return fixed. In the meantime I picked up a Ruger LCP so my little Kahr has a some competition for the right front pocket.

[timboy]

I'm in the same position as you. 500 rounds and still experiencing intermittent battery failures. The problem seemed to improve but would not completely go away. I don't consider the ammo a waste as I enjoyed shooting it and improved my trigger pull.

The gun is back at Kahr now and will hopefully return fixed. In the meantime I picked up a Ruger LCP so my little Kahr has a some competition for the right front pocket.

Well I hope they can sort these things out for us,let me know how yours turns out as you should have yours back well before I do.
When I was 380 shopping I was looking to get a lcp but the long heavy trigger pull pushed me to a striker fired diamondback db380 as kahrs cw line was not out yet and the p380 was way more than I could justify spending.
I sometimes wish I had just bought the Ruger and adapted to the trigger,I have two other Ruger pistols and a 10/22 and love all of them.
Whe

[TheTman]

Hell, Kimber customer service wants my friend to put a total of at least 800 RN-FMJ rounds thru his Officer sized 1911, (Ultra Crimson Carry II?) before he tries any more HP SD ammo. I think that gun is going up for sale soon, and he is going to end up with a CM9 or CW9 or CT9 even, or similar. Something less bulky and easier to conceal. He had an LC9, but gave it to his son, since the son was toting around some Makarov knockoff pistol that was poor quality, and not very accurate, and is much more likely to run into trouble than his dad is. I'm trying to get him to go with a Kahr, since like me, he has muscle spasms, and I don't think he needs something with a light single action trigger. The Kahr gives me some wriggle room, so if I were covering someone, waiting on the cops or whatever, A muscle spasm or sneeze or something won't cause me to fire the pistol. The Kimber was an impulse buy, he picked up during a break in his CC class. it had the laser grips, and it fit his hand really well. And is a damn fine looking pistol. He didn't put much thought into actually carrying it though, and when he does carry, the chamber is empty, so what good is that.

[DavidR]

Well I hope they can sort these things out for us,let me know how yours turns out as you should have yours back well before I do.
When I was 380 shopping I was looking to get a lcp but the long heavy trigger pull pushed me to a striker fired diamondback db380 as kahrs cw line was not out yet and the p380 was way more than I could justify spending.
I sometimes wish I had just bought the Ruger and adapted to the trigger,I have two other Ruger pistols and a 10/22 and love all of them.
Whe

Apparently the gen2 LCP has a new trigger. I found it to be shorter than the CW380 and smooth. I'm a little more accurate with the LCP.

[DavidR]

Well I hope they can sort these things out for us,let me know how yours turns out as you should have yours back well before I do.

One week after FedEx delivered my CW380 to Kahr I received an automated email acknowledging that they have the gun and have entered it into the processing queue. No ETA for actually looking at it.

[muggsy]

Ya know, it never fails to amaze me. A guy buys a top quality firearm built to very close tolerances feeds it the cheapest crap ammo that he can find and then wonders why the gun won't function properly. He then blames the manufacturer for putting out a substandard product and bad mouths both the product and the manufacturer on an internet website without ever giving the manufacturer a chance to make the product right. He never stops to think that there are tens of thousands of these guns in daily use that function just as intended. I guess that's what comes of being of the me, me, me generation. End of rant.

[DavidR]

New CW380,dissapointed.

I've only used factory fresh ammo in mine - Blazer, Aguila, Federal, Hornady and Lehigh. Failures to return to battery from day 1 with all of them except Hornady. It's more likely that this top quality gun was defective the day it was manufactured and never should have left the factory. Just sayin' ...

[TheLastDaze]

It's more likely that this top quality gun was defective the day it was manufactured and never should have left the factory. Just sayin' ...

bet you haven't had any of those issues with the Elsie..... great gun, love mine

[TheLastDaze]

I guess that's what comes of being of the me, me, me generation. End of rant.

I take offense to your post.......








Its the I,I,I generation...

you do however mention cheap/shoddy ammo manufacturers, I think they deserve equal attention on the internet, If I can make better ammo in my garage and have it feed through everything I put it in, then why can't they.... They're a full production plant using NEW brass,and should have tight specs, the only ammo I truly check for QC is my 40 and I only grab a few per 100 to look at... I only use MIXED range brass and have yet to encounter issues.....and I've shot thousands of rounds thus far.. okay, maybe two light strikes but still that's .002%

[timboy]

One week after FedEx delivered my CW380 to Kahr I received an automated email acknowledging that they have the gun and have entered it into the processing queue. No ETA for actually looking at it.

I sent mine out yestererday at 3:44 pm and got that same e mail today at 11:48 today.

Ya know, it never fails to amaze me. A guy buys a top quality firearm built to very close tolerances feeds it the cheapest crap ammo that he can find and then wonders why the gun won't function properly. He then blames the manufacturer for putting out a substandard product and bad mouths both the product and the manufacturer on an internet website without ever giving the manufacturer a chance to make the product right. He never stops to think that there are tens of thousands of these guns in daily use that function just as intended. I guess that's what comes of being of the me, me, me generation. End of rant.

Not even wasting my time on this one.

I've only used factory fresh ammo in mine - Blazer, Aguila, Federal, Hornady and Lehigh. Failures to return to battery from day 1 with all of them except Hornady. It's more likely that this top quality gun was defective the day it was manufactured and never should have left the factory. Just sayin' ...

Yup,send them out the door and let the warranty department sort them out.
If these were top quality guns then this forum would not be full of people complaining or asking how to fix them but I guess we are the first guys to have problems with a kahr....

[DavidR]

I sent mine out yestererday at 3:44 pm and got that same e mail today at 11:48 today.
....

My email arrived at 11:27 so maybe I'm ahead of you!

My CW380 fed and ejected everything I fed it but had that persistent battery problem. Possibly they just got a batch of weak recoil springs?

Looking forward to getting it back.