I joined the broken striker club

[Nytcrawler93]

So, somebody needs to make an aftermarket forged part.


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[sharpetop]

I asked this in another thread. Does anybody have a serial number range for the defective strikers? This completely unacceptable IMHO.

I just checked my serial number. It too is an RH series. It's now restricted to the safe until this issue is fixed.

[topgun1953]

My CW is RH while my P is RD.

[aferguson27]

Has anyone contacted Kahr direct and asked them about the problem? I would like to know if it is a bad batch of strikers that went out or slides in the RH cw380 but this holds the question will they admit it.

[timboy]

Well I just checked my serial # and mine is an RH so I will be watching these striker threads very closely.
Might pick up an LCP in the meantime for good measure,Kahr is really dissapointing me with these CW380 issues!

[gun papa]

The striker breaking has been my only serious issue since buying it. I love the gun, but Kahr needs to correct the obvious issue here.

[RRP]

Has anyone contacted Kahr direct and asked them about the problem? I would like to know if it is a bad batch of strikers that went out or slides in the RH cw380 but this holds the question will they admit it.

Kahr has always been good about replacing parts and fixing problems with their guns--often without regard to the warranty period. I expect they will provide the same good service for broken strikers. But, I don't expect they will publicly acknowledge the problem, nor will they issue a recall. Just my opinion, of course.

[topgun1953]

Okay enough is enough. The striker on my P380 broke this evening. That is #3 for this weapon. I'm speechless. I'll be composing a letter to Kahr.

[z8894]

Serial number RH7xxx on my CW380

[aferguson27]

RRP you are right Kahr has always step up and provide great service. I just want a gun I can trust and I hope I never have to use it for self defense but if that day does come I want to know it's going to work.

[RRP]

RRP you are right Kahr has always step up and provide great service. I just want a gun I can trust and I hope I never have to use it for self defense but if that day does come I want to know it's going to work.

Understood. And, a reasonable expectation.

[aferguson27]

I sent a email to them this morning with no answer yet.

[gun papa]

Could it be possible that Kahr has no idea that the Kahr 380's are having issues with broken strikers?
This is an email exchange when I advised about the broken striker. Kahr was quick to respond and are sending out a replacement. I deleted my name and unimportant info.



From: gun papa
To: jay.dandrea@kahr.com
Date: 01/23/2015 09:37 AM
Subject: Re: CW380 broken striker RH serial numbers





It appears that broken strikers are not an anomaly in the 380
Kahrs. Do you know if any changes to design, materials, or methods are in
the works? I will have to locate the interview, but I remember a Kahr
spokesman stating "all forged" pistol. The way my striker is broken, it
appears to be MIM. Bad Choice for a striker. I love this gun, but I need
to rely on it.

Reply from Kahr customer service

Jay D'Andrea
Customer Service
508-795- 3919

Good evening. I am not aware of any problems with the strikers nor am I
aware of any changes. We will have one sent ASAP. I apologize for any
inconvenience.

[timboy]

Well you didn't really expect them to fess up did you,but I am sure they will happily keep sending out replacements to all of the people who"are not having any problems"with their strikers breaking.
Totally unacceptable,at least Ruger and other companies will own up to thier mistakes and issue recalls,Kahr take some notes.

[gun papa]

Actually, yes. I did expect them to fess up. Tell me they are working on correcting the issue.