CW45 or P45? decisions decisions!

[titus1971]

Another reason I like a black slide with a stainless/silver colored barrel is that it really accentuates the size of the 45 caliber. I had a kimber that was that way and it looked like a cannon from the business end. I realize that this serves no practical purpose other than being cool, but hey who doesn’t want something "cool"
See for yourself

[jocko]

wise

I know in my heart that you all are right. I had the same internal debate with the P9/CW9 and I ended up going with the P9 instead and I haven't regretted it. I guess it's time to save my shekels and forego the instant gratification for the weapon I know I really want. Thank you all for your wisdom and experience!

decision and order what you want on the gun that can come from the factory, probably will take longer but it is worth the wait.

[JBowl1]

Is there any way to change the sights on the "pinned" sights of the CW45?

[gb6491]

Is there any way to change the sights on the "pinned" sights of the CW45?

Yes, Kahr and Dawson Precision both offer replacement sights for the CW series. I have the Trijicon night sights that Kahr offers on my CW45:
http://kahrtalk.com/showpost.php?p=15666&postcount=1
BTW: Welcome to the forums
Regards,
Greg

[wyntrout]

CW/CM Trijicon Night Sights $80 at Kahr.com:

http://www.kahr.com/Sights/Kahr-CWCM...ght-Sights.asp


Wynn

[earle8888]

Love my P45; have added CTL and it is working great.

[vinson]

Really love my P45 too. Has been an excellent reliable weapon since day one. Only prob I had was with one mag that had to be shaved a bit so the follower had less rubbing on the side of the mag. It strikes me too that after following the forums, the CW series does seem to have more posts relating to problems. The P45 caries very well in my SuperTuck holster. Good luck!

[patbelly]

I have the CW45, good price, and it's still the same quality of all Kahrs.
Except for having to replace the slide stop spring, it has been flawless and
I am more accurate with it than my CW9. That said, I believe that what most of the other have said is true. You really want that P45 in black, with NS, and you will not not regret spending the extra cash. Plus you get an extra magazine.

[wyntrout]

If you have the money and/or want other than the absolute plain model, go with the P model, but if the plain version will do you, go with the CW and buy a few extra magazines. One can break and it's nice to have a spare... two is an even better number.... If you do have to use your pistol for defense, it's kind of a bother to have to reload your single magazine when it runs empty... while fighting for your life!

Wynn

I wish that I could afford a P45 as well, but the PM45 fills my needs. I would still buy a K45, though!

[OldLincoln]

Damn but I want a P45!! Maybe some day.... I bought a lottery ticket today!

[jocko]

i THINK i WILL GO WITH WYN'S REVIEW of why to buy either. Makes sense. Dream on big boy about a K45!!!!

[Ljutic]

My first Kahr was a CW45. It's been great, but the P45 is just dead sexy in comparison. I thought hard about doing mods to the CW45 or just biting the bullet for a full custom P45. I finally decided to do the P45 project and have zero regrets. By far the most I've ever spent on a pistol, but worth every cent.

[wyntrout]

I would love to have a P45, too, but I decided I was going to get a full-sized 1911. Then I kept thinking about a K40... maybe Magna-Ported... then I thought about the lightweight P40... then 10kahrs' already Magna-Ported P40... too much!

Now it's mine and I like it, but I need to tinker with it a bit, and upgrade the sights. I may just get the set of Trijicons, but I'm thinking about the rear Novak night sight, too... just so much more! It's $10 more for just the rear Novak NS than the whole Trijicon set. Then, do I want to chance trying to install them myself? I have vises and things to maybe do the job, and after the botched Kahr installation on my new P380 that I waited 11 months to get... I'm not totally convinced that I couldn't do as well or better than that!

Wynn

[Brad737]

I'll readily agree that a .45 packs more punch (muzzle energy) than a 9mm, but a 9mm has a much higher velocity. Through a full-size barrel, a 9 will average around 1200 feet/ second, while a 45 is 850 or less.

I went P45 because I I want any extra velocity I can get out of a short barreled 45 and I like the looks better.

-Z-