P45 or cw45?

[BabyMaker_45]

Coulda sworn id posted a reply on here already.
just wanted to point out that there is no longer a 300 dollar price difference.
U can get the p45 for just over 400 new now on buds. 100 bucks more for the premium model now is a good deal!

[wyntrout]

Yes. That's great! I paid $825 for my PM45 8 years ago and got an extra 6-round mag and a cap for that online. That was about $200 off retail! I was happy to do that and after 6 trips over the next 7 years or so back to Kahr, they let me swap for a new P45 last year. My PM45 had a lot of problems and at least 3 times was destroying magazines, even after a new frame. When it did it again last year the former head of Customer Service said maybe it was time to think about replacing the pistol. The only thing original was MAYBE the slide lock lever, and they did send me two of those, but SS ones that I returned one time.
I think the P-series is the perfect size, as easy to carry as the PM's, since I use the same holster for PM9 through P45, my Crossbreed Minituck that I bought for the PM9.

With the price drops, Over a year ago I upgraded my SS P40 to a DLC one and bought the 4" ported barrel for it. I finally starting to carry the P45 instead of the P40 just recently. I use the Winchester 230-grain Ranger-T ammo for carry. That was the number one for expansion and consistent penetration in the Lucky Gunner concealed pistol ammo testing, so I really feel well-armed now.

Wynn

[BabyMaker_45]

I have carried a glock 21 or a colt commander for several years.
carried a 5 inch kimber a few times this week, and i suddenly remmeberd why i wanted a smaller gun.
I picked up a shield, and its reliable, but the trigger leaves alot to be desired.
its not crisp, like some others and is mushy.
now I Realize its a carry gun and not meant to be a range piece, but i remembered how smooth the trigger was on the kahrs, and when i saw the price drop on buds, i went for it.
hoping that the new p45 can fill the role of my go to gun. my gf likes the shield and wants it anyway.

i almost went with the pm45 myself and might still get one in the future if this p45 turns out to be a great shooter.

while i had issues with my cm9, it was accurate. Very accurate.

I grew up with a revolver so the kahr trigger is right up my alley

[BabyMaker_45]

Took posession of the p45 today.
as described above, it has the single non captured recoil spring.
it came with 3 magazines, 2 6 rnds and 1 7, and a nice case.
wasnt expecting 3 mags so thats a nice touch.
the rollmarked slide(i think) looks much nicer then the laser engraving i had on my cm9.

I must say i think this is going to replace the shield.
the trigger on it is just nice.
smooth and crisp.

prolly cant go wrong either way.
i havnt been able to shoot it yet, as iv had it for 2 hours, but i will soon

[wyntrout]

The trigger on my P45 is really smooth and light. I know it's over 5 pounds but I have to find my trigger scale and check it again. i know it's in one of my gun show bins, but buried a bit and I was hurried the other day, having to cook dinner.
I have a big problem with trying to stage the trigger on follow-up shots. Quite a few times I have premature shots, usually hitting the letter-sized paper at 7 yards, but perplexing to me. It's just such a smooth trigger with no "step" or resistance to warn let off.

[gb6491]

Took posession of the p45 today.
as described above, it has the single non captured recoil spring.
it came with 3 magazines, 2 6 rnds and 1 7, and a nice case.
wasnt expecting 3 mags so thats a nice touch.
the rollmarked slide(i think) looks much nicer then the laser engraving i had on my cm9.

I must say i think this is going to replace the shield.
the trigger on it is just nice.
smooth and crisp.

prolly cant go wrong either way.
i havnt been able to shoot it yet, as iv had it for 2 hours, but i will soon

Again, congrats on the P45! The P45 is definitely a bargain at the price you paid for it.

Still, the temptation to pick up a P45 is just not there for me as I've been well pleased with my CW45 and I prefer the look of the CW45 slide (with it's full height cocking serrations). I am tempted to pick up one of the CW45 All American models (with the stars and stripe pattern on top). It would be nice if they offered that slide stand alone.

It's interesting that your CM9 has laser engraving as Kahr's website touts the "C" series has roll markings. I checked my poly Kahr pistols and find my CW9, CW45, and P40 appear to be roll marked. My P380 seems to be laser engraved. As the "S" series is supposed to be laser engraved perhaps that has been introduced in other series.

Regards,
Greg

[wyntrout]

I've seen some pretty weakly engraved P-models... usually .45's and the model designation is hard to read. One of the replacement slides for my troublesome PM45 was that way. Kahr replaced it with one that was easy to read. You shouldn't have to pick the pistol up and rotate it around trying to catch enough light to see what it is! The roll marks are at least legible, if not very pleasing aesthetically.

[BabyMaker_45]

Sorry for the mixup. I mixed up the laser engraving and the rollmarks.
Folks on here likely read that and figured i was handicapped!

nonetheless, it sure is a pretty gun.

im literally waiting on 3 different holsters at the moment, 2 for a p10c that i placed 6 weeks ago and now 1 for this that I placed immediately after placing the order on buds.

so i have some time to break it in and feed it a steady diet of range ammo.

i dont think u can go wrong with either model.
im just glad the price came down 200 bucks on the p series