CW45/P45: Flush fit magazine - UPDATED

[thatguytoo]

Sorry to here that. I trust my Kimpro mag for an everyday carry, it has a removable bottom as well. I will definitely be watching my Metalform mag welds.

Thank for the heads-up.

LM

[thatguytoo]

Apparently the Kahrtlk Admin is now blocking my pics.....

[Tinman507]

I think you need to have 30 posts to be able to post photos. They were getting spammed so the admins set the bar a little higher.

[gb6491]

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.

__It happens, yours isn't the first nor will it be the last magazine to fail at an inopportune moment. However, it does speak volumes of the need to carry spare/backup magazines for a defensive pistol. I'd like to thank you for that reminder.
Regards,
Greg

[Bald Baron]

Happy to help.

[thatguytoo]

I was just getting ready to cancel my account with Kahrtalk, as they will not return any of my emails requesting help with pics. If you say 30 posts, I will give it until then. I am VERY frustrated with the lack of support from the sites Administration! You all seem like fine folks, and I really would like to stay on, and share ideas and pics with you.

Thanks,
Larry

[thatguytoo]

CW45 7rd flush fit mag

I finally figured a way around the system to upload pictures.

From previous post:
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.

Take care,
Larry

[thatguytoo]

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.

Did you use a vise to hold the magazine while making the feedlip modification? If so, I wonder if possibly squeezing the mag may have inadvertently broken or weakened the welds?

Larry

[JFootin]

Looks like you know what you are doing! When I get my CW45, I want you to make some for me. Of course, I will pay a fair price.

[Bald Baron]

[QUOTE=thatguytoo;143223][COLOR=black][FONT=Verdana]Did you use a vise to hold the magazine while making the feedlip modification?

No, I held the mag in my hand and moved it back and forth over a file which was lying on the counter.

[thatguytoo]

We must have the same bad luck, as that kind of thing usually happens to me... If there is one bad apple in a million, I'll end up getting it.

[thatguytoo]

Looks like you know what you are doing! When I get my CW45, I want you to make some for me. Of course, I will pay a fair price.

Don't know about that, but sometimes I get lucky. I'm going to be testing them for some time before I fully trust them.

Larry

[Armybrat]

Has anybody tried using Springfield Armory compact 45 mags?

http://www.springfield-armory.com/st...roducts_id=110

[Maverick64]

Kimber Pro tac mag with kahr follower and spring flawless on 100 rounds, with lock back on empty mag...............Thanks for the tutorial everyone

[thatguytoo]

Kimber Pro tac mag with kahr follower and spring flawless on 100 rounds, with lock back on empty mag...............Thanks for the tutorial everyone

That is a very reliable way to go. I did the same until I ordered and modified my Wilson Combat follower kit. I just wish Kahr would figure out folks would like a flush mag system, especially for concealed carry...