Pm9

[CJB]

Didn't fit in what respect.... like getting the spring and guide into the slide, or racking the slide fully rearward?

[jfsjr66]

Getting it into the slide, just wouldn't go in.
I'm going to get a wolff spring ordered just in case I need it.
going to the range tomorrow because I didn't make it today.
I'll let you guys know how I make out.

Jim

[JFootin]

From what you are saying, that it wouldn't fit in the slide at all, I wonder if they sent you the wrong spring? Kahr have a bit of a reputation for sending the wrong parts at times. But that shortened spring will probably work for you. Good luck at the range!

[TheTman]

I carry 124 Gr standard pressure Hydra Shoks in my 3.3. inch barrel pistol and feevery secure. I was just looking a some Golden Sabre standard pressure compared to the +P and you only gain 55 FPS out of whatever test barrel they use. Never have been a fan of the 147 grain bullets, since me and a friend tested some handloads out of his Baretta and my Star, and we couldn't find a load nearly as accurate as the 124 or 115 gr bullets. I think most 9mm's are designed to function better with the lighter bullets. JMHO. Plenty of folks here love the 147 gr. I'm just not sure you're getting enough velocity behind it with a 3" barrel. Like the gunsmith told my friend with the 3" barrel Kimber .45. Stay with the 185 gr bullets instead of the 230, they get moving quicker and achieve more velocity with the shorter barrel. I'd see which performs better from your gun, and go from there. Personally, I leave big and slow to my 1911, most other calibers I prefer light and fast. 38 special being an exception to that rule, where I like the 158 gr. lead SWCHP, they worked well for the police for years.

[jfsjr66]

Ok I fired another 50 rounds today thats about 200 or so. everything was perfect until the last few mags I had a handful that the trigger wouldn't reset again with a slight push forward on the trigger it resets. It seems to work perfect when she is clean but gives me a little trouble dirty. I'm going to shoot it some more this week and see what happens.


Jim

[jocko]

It ain't dirty at 5-0 round.s I think u have a issue somewhere with the timing of the gun.could be trigger bar, could be some crud in the striker channel. . Assuji9ng u might not have taken the sldie apart to check and really be sure the striker channel is clean. U need to eliminate all the possabilities and then if it stipp pops up, I would call kahr and talk to Jay and see what they say.

[jfsjr66]

Ok I bought a new recoil spring from wolff, I also noticed the trigger was rubbing the frame in front so I corrected that, I completely stripped the slide and cleaned everything again. I went to the range this afternoon and perfect I put the weapon through its paces and the trigger reset every time. I can't thank you guys enough for all your input and advise.

Jim

[jocko]

hellu did it all,not us. gladit is doing as it should.

[Bill K]

Good on you! There have been folks bye here with easier to solve issues than you had and left huffing and puffing swearing never again to buy another Kahr.

[jouesdeveau]

Be sure to keep the striker channel clean. Metal fragments ca tend to build up there.