New CW380 guidance welcome

[JMC]

Hey guys,

Finally picked up a CW380 and I must say I am so far impressed (haven’t shot it yet haha). During my research before buying I read that these guys can be a real pain out of the box especially with certain rounds.

I happened to have some problematic Perfecta around and thought I’d try to chamber a round. Obviously it hung up on the extractor. I’m basically looking for advice on how to make sure this thing runs tip top at the range. Obviously I will be buying more quality ammo but it would be nice to also be able to throw some cheap rounds down range occasionally. Does Kahr sell upgraded extractors? Any advice would be great.

Sorry if this has been beaten into the ground on here. New to the forum, still finding my way around. Thanks guys

[yqtszhj]

Here's a thread on it. I'd advise to get a box of some good ammo first and shoot it to loosen it up and then ho for it.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.p...tery-on-CW-380

I was fortunate that mine would even chamber a round hand racking it out of the box. My CW45 is the only other one that I could do that with. It's all the extractor clearance and extractor spring tension balance.

Good luck and let us know how it goes.

[SlowBurn]

Hey guys,

Finally picked up a CW380 and I must say I am so far impressed (haven’t shot it yet haha). During my research before buying I read that these guys can be a real pain out of the box especially with certain rounds.

I happened to have some problematic Perfecta around and thought I’d try to chamber a round. Obviously it hung up on the extractor. I’m basically looking for advice on how to make sure this thing runs tip top at the range. Obviously I will be buying more quality ammo but it would be nice to also be able to throw some cheap rounds down range occasionally. Does Kahr sell upgraded extractors? Any advice would be great.

Sorry if this has been beaten into the ground on here. New to the forum, still finding my way around. Thanks guys

If you have an extractor related problem, Kahr will ugrade the extractor as a warranty repair.

[JMC]

I have now tried several types of 380. None of them will chamber without being hung up. Haven’t made it through a full mag yet. Should I just call Kahr?

[Ed M]

Just to clarify....

Are you using the slide stop/release to chamber the first round?

Are you actually shooting it, and the next round won't feed?

If the answer is yes to these 2 questions, I'd absolutely call Kahr.

If they want you to run 200 rounds through it before they'll fix it, ask how you're supposed to do that if the rounds won't chamber.....

[dustnchips]

Go to the New Member Forum and read the thread Proper prep of a new Kahr. I also did some polishing on everything that slides, glides or rubs with some 1000 wet or dry. Polishied though it was very smooth with a dremel and jewelers rouge. I have had no problem of any kind since I did this. Get it running and you will love it. Great pocket carry. Good luck and report back so we know how things worked out for you.

[JMC]

Just to clarify....

Are you using the slide stop/release to chamber the first round?

Are you actually shooting it, and the next round won't feed?

If the answer is yes to these 2 questions, I'd absolutely call Kahr.

If they want you to run 200 rounds through it before they'll fix it, ask how you're supposed to do that if the rounds won't chamber.....

Definitely using the slide stop/release and I was actually shooting it with the issues.

[yqtszhj]

I'd call them if it just won't work. When they give you an RMA # politely ask if they can email you a Fedex label and they should send you one in 24 hours or so. Return at no cost to you.

You're going to like it once its up and running.

[JMC]

I'd call them if it just won't work. When they give you an RMA # politely ask if they can email you a Fedex label and they should send you one in 24 hours or so. Return at no cost to you.

You're going to like it once its up and running.

I’m ok with the kinks being worked out by them. I know this will be a great fun once it’s been refined. I really would hope they would cover the shipping.

[JMC]

Also, do you just ship it back in the Kahr box?

[yqtszhj]

I think I used a plain non-marked box when I had to send my CW45 back. They'll want the gun and the magazine.

[topgun1953]

Also, do you just ship it back in the Kahr box?

I put everything in the Kahr box, bring it to my local FedEx and put it into one of their standard boxes; medium I think. If you have a smartphone, they can scan the barcode on Kahrs email and print the label. Done.

[JMC]

I’m gonna try a few more things before I call them. I saw the extravor reshape online but I don’t think I will go that far at all.

[JMC]

I was only trying perfects and fiochi so I’m guessing that’s the main problem. I threw in some snap caps and it chambered those beaitifully. I’m going to buy some better ammo this weekend and see how it actually does. I will also be giving it a crazy good cleaning.

[Ed M]

I was only trying perfects and fiochi so I’m guessing that’s the main problem.

There's your problem.

I'm halfway done breaking in my new P380. Using Blazer Brass ammo, it has performed flawlessly.

It wouldn't chamber Perfecta from the beginning, and it still doesn't now.

I (and you) have 2 choices:

1 - Send it back to Kahr to have the extractor "updated", or do it myself if I want to run that out of SAAMI spec ammo in it.

2 - Don't use that ammo.

Your call.....

FWIW, Kahr recommends using domestic made ammo in their firearms. Fiocchi/Perfecta is made in Italy, or in some cases made here using foreign components.

I don't expect Kahr to fix a problem caused by ammo they don't recommend...