New CW45 broke on the very first round fired

[getsome]

Sorry you are having a problem with the CW items.....What you should do is contact Kahr and explain that you have a problem with your pistol and ask for a return shipping label and they may pay the freight but if they refuse you will need to ship it FedEx overnight which is the only legal way a non FFL holder can ship a firearm....It's a little bit spendy but it will get to where it needs to go and by all means write a very detailed letter describing everything that has gone on and let Kahr have a crack at fixing it, they made it and they can fix it....Good luck

[CJB]

Just put the parts in °CORRECTLY°.

This aint rocket surgery.

[CJB]

Btw, if the front pin aint right, it does exactly what you experienced. After a few shots, with no positive retention, the extractor walks out.

[muggsy]

If I were to ship it to Kahr myself - how do I go about that? Excuse the ignorance but I didn't think that I could just ship a firearm through the mail?

You can request a prepaid mailing label from Kahr. If Kahr denies the request return the gun to Kahr through your FFL for the best rate.

[muggsy]

Maybe he should ship his gun to CJB. Being a certified Wham-o Slingshot armor CJB should be able to put it together properly even if if Kahr and a local gunsmith couldn't.

[CJB]

I'd be happy to teach you to fix Wham-O slingshots and Kahr extractors too, Muggs!

[items]

Looks like Kahr did send the LGS the new extractor parts because I looked in the box and found the original parts that I collected from the floor after it first broke still wrapped up in tape. So I probably have the parts I need to put it back together but have no idea how to do it. From what it sounds like here - the guy at the LGS put the parts in wrong? But that doesn't explain the first time when it was factory new. Kind of makes me wonder if it actually WAS factory new when I bought it...

[CJB]

Take a look at the diagram in this thread.

[getsome]

Since it came apart after the first shot and again after a gunsmith installed new parts it sounds to me like the slide may be defective which is why it needs to go back to Kahr to inspect.....If the slide is defective they will replace it and since the frame is the only part BATF considers a "gun" you wont have to do any paperwork....What do you have to lose?

[items]

I looked at the diagram and found a couple links to Kahr slide disassembly/assembly and was able to use the original extractor since I lost the newest one yesterday. It went back together, the rod that holds the extractor in is properly oriented and the back plate "snapped" into place as it did on the video. So I'll have to head to the range and pay $15 to try it out.

It just seemed odd that it happened straight from the factory - well supposedly - who knows if it was a demo that was sold new to me and someone took it apart and assembled it incorrectly. I'd hope no, but who knows.

I appreciate all the help here. That's what these forums are all about!

[gb6491]

I looked at the diagram and found a couple links to Kahr slide disassembly/assembly and was able to use the original extractor since I lost the newest one yesterday. It went back together, the rod that holds the extractor in is properly oriented and the back plate "snapped" into place as it did on the video. So I'll have to head to the range and pay $15 to try it out.

It just seemed odd that it happened straight from the factory - well supposedly - who knows if it was a demo that was sold new to me and someone took it apart and assembled it incorrectly. I'd hope no, but who knows.

I appreciate all the help here. That's what these forums are all about!

Good job on that, items.
Did you happen to exam the tunnel where the extractor parts ride in the slide? Did any of the parts seem to catch on anything when you installed them? I'd like to suggest that you take a tool (tooth brush handle will do) and push the extractor to it's travel limit and release it several times. The extractor should move smoothly with no hang up. Watch the pin while doing so (especially when releasing the extractor), it should be under pressure and stay firmly in contact with the extractor through out it's travel
Regards,
Greg

[CJB]

Manipulate the extractor with a prod of some sort. It should want to stay put. Do that enough times to get some confidence in it before shooting.

[muggsy]

The standard procedure is to call Kahr Service, explain the problem and request a RA (return authorization) number. You should also request a prepaid mailing label. Kahr may or may not send you a shipping label. If Kahr doesn't send you a prepaid mailing label return the gun to them through your local gun store. That is the least expensive and legal route to take.

[muggsy]

I'd be happy to teach you to fix Wham-O slingshots and Kahr extractors too, Muggs!

Thanks, but no thanks CJB. I invented the Wham-o slingshot. As for Kahr extractors, not all Kahr owners are as mechanically inclined as you and I. Those who aren't are better off letting a professional repair their firearms particularly if their firearms are brand new and under warranty. That's just my humble opinion and your mileage may vary.

[CJB]

Holy geeze-O-pete! Muggs if I send you my collection of Wham-O slingshots, would you autograph 'em for me ? Would ya? PLEEEEEZE?