CW45/P45: Flush fit magazine - UPDATED

[gb6491]

Range report - I put a couple hundred through the new trio, without a single hiccup. THANK YOU to those sharing this great info.

Thank you for the range report!
Regards,
Greg

[thatguytoo]

CW45 7rd flush mag

Hi all,

I apparently still do not have the privileges to embed pictures yet. I keep emailing the Kahrtalk administrator, but am getting no responses… Very frustrating.

Anyway, I made a few 7 round flush fit magazines for my CW45. I bought 2ea. Metalform MET45S290 magazines and 3ea. Wilson Combat Item Number: 266,45C follower and spring kits. I simply modified the feed lips of the mags, and opened up the mag lock window (see prior post), and installed the Wilson follower and spring. I also modified the slide lock tab on the follower. Using a scrap piece of metal I had laying around (door striker plate), I cut a small strip of metal and bent at 90-95 degrees [ _| ]. I then used two part epoxy and glued into the spot where the slide lock contacts the follower. This adds durability, and a slight bit of lift to ensure 100% slide lock. Just a little filing to smooth and contour, easy as pie. I made a third for my KimPro Tac mag, and all three function fine. Wish I could add pictures…

Take care,
Larry

[AlbinLee]

Hi all,

I apparently still do not have the privileges to embed pictures yet. I keep emailing the Kahrtalk administrator, but am getting no responses… Very frustrating.

Anyway, I made a few 7 round flush fit magazines for my CW45. I bought 2ea. Metalform MET45S290 magazines and 3ea. Wilson Combat Item Number: 266,45C follower and spring kits. I simply modified the feed lips of the mags, and opened up the mag lock window (see prior post), and installed the Wilson follower and spring. I also modified the slide lock tab on the follower. Using a scrap piece of metal I had laying around (door striker plate), I cut a small strip of metal and bent at 90-95 degrees [ _| ]. I then used two part epoxy and glued into the spot where the slide lock contacts the follower. This adds durability, and a slight bit of lift to ensure 100% slide lock. Just a little filing to smooth and contour, easy as pie. I made a third for my KimPro Tac mag, and all three function fine. Wish I could add pictures…

Take care,
Larry

That is certainly strange? I made my account within this past month and was able to embed pictures from day 1. I just use a free photobucket account, copy the image link code, and paste directly over here and get great pictures. Hope it works out for you.

[JFootin]

As I understand it, if you add an avatar, and a signature, maybe some other customizations to your account, that gets you cleared quicker. It distinguishes you from a computer generated false account.

Maybe the mods can chime in here? A FAQ sticky would be a good idea, too.

[gb6491]

There was an announcement recently about a 30 post minimum for new members before they received certain privileges on the board; posting photos was one of those.
Regards,
Greg

[n2brk]

I guess that's so we get 25 extra "me too, Bro" posts from all newbs, lol

[thatguytoo]

Post Pics problem

Thanks all,

Here is the message I have run into.

Larry



thatguytoo, you do not have permission to access this page. This could be due to one of several reasons:

1. Your user account may not have sufficient privileges to access this page. Are you trying to edit someone else's post, access administrative features or some other privileged system?
2. If you are trying to post, the administrator may have disabled your account, or it may be awaiting activation.

[Bald Baron]

Modified two metalform officer mags today. Just had to file the tops. The notch was in the right place and the followers lock the slide back when empty. Only put 50 rounds through them today, with one nose dive. Will shoot some more tomorrow and see what happens.

[n2brk]

check the spring inside to be sure it's in place and oriented properly.

[thatguytoo]

Modified two metalform officer mags today. Just had to file the tops. The notch was in the right place and the followers lock the slide back when empty. Only put 50 rounds through them today, with one nose dive. Will shoot some more tomorrow and see what happens.

If the mags drop out, simply open the mag lock window allowing better lock engagement.

I've had good luck with my Metalform mags.

Larry

[thatguytoo]

There was an announcement recently about a 30 post minimum for new members before they received certain privileges on the board; posting photos was one of those.
Regards,
Greg

Greg,

Think I figured out a way to embed the pics. I will try to upload some better quality pics later.

Take care,
Larry

[Bald Baron]

Went back to the range today. After 12 rounds the bottom of one of the metalform magazines that I modified broke off. The spot welds just let go and the base plate fell off dumping the spring and all. Maybe they were on sale for a reason. Oh well, it was a fun experiment. Back to the stock mags for me.

[rkammer]

Try the MecGar mags. They have bottom plates that are removable and install with a locking stud. They work fine with the mod and hold 7 rounds and lock back.

[gb6491]

Went back to the range today. After 12 rounds the bottom of one of the metalform magazines that I modified broke off. The spot welds just let go and the base plate fell off dumping the spring and all. Maybe they were on sale for a reason. Oh well, it was a fun experiment. Back to the stock mags for me.

That's a shame Bald Baron, but at least it happened at the range. The Metalform mags I used/still use have folded steel tabs holding the base plate on.

Try the MecGar mags. They have bottom plates that are removable and install with a locking stud. They work fine with the mod and hold 7 rounds and lock back.

Excellent suggestion.
Regards,
Greg

[Bald Baron]

The range is the best place to have a failure. Unfortunately there were two other fellas next to me when it happened. They had never seen or handled a Kahr and I was sharing mine. I assured them that both my Kahrs run perfectly with the factory mags, but it was a little embarrassing. They were impressed with its accuracy.