fell off the bandwagon

[dorangolv]

I've carried my PM45 all week now. I've shot it some. what a gun. I'm sorry for leaving you kahr. Thank you for taking me back.

ps if I told you what I paid for my PM45 with night sights, you would want to slap me

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I am a first time Kahr owner and new to this forum. I bought a P45 September 19, 2013. Apparently it was a trade in so I'm told. No firing marks on the top of the barrel, thing looks pristine. But I hesitated and the guy dropped the price $40. I asked if they were opened Sunday, he said no and dropped the price another $45.
So I bought it.

Nothing but trouble.
No wonder the guy traded it in. I see now why the sales man kept dropping the price, too.

After a lot of polishing the barrel and slide for two hours and 500+ rounds of 4 different factory 230gr FMJ's, most of the problems have resolved themselves.

BUT it still has an issue with not going fully into battery. Stops about 1/8" short. I press it forward with my offhand thumb and fire the next round.
Sometimes the slide is so stuck, I have to *pop* the back of the slide with the heel of my offhand palm before it moves into battery.
Very finicky gun.

I'm wondering if 45ACP was too much cartridge for such a small polymer framed gun.

Have you had any problems with your PM45?

[2aforall]

Re: fell off the bandwagon

sorry you are having problems.

I had a couple fte on the first range trip. it's still on the break in period. I'll see what happens on the next couple hundred rounds.

have you contacted kahr about your issues?

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[b4uqzme]

I am a first time Kahr owner and new to this forum. I bought a P45 September 19, 2013. Apparently it was a trade in so I'm told. No firing marks on the top of the barrel, thing looks pristine. But I hesitated and the guy dropped the price $40. I asked if they were opened Sunday, he said no and dropped the price another $45.
So I bought it.

Nothing but trouble.
No wonder the guy traded it in. I see now why the sales man kept dropping the price, too.

After a lot of polishing the barrel and slide for two hours and 500+ rounds of 4 different factory 230gr FMJ's, most of the problems have resolved themselves.

BUT it still has an issue with not going fully into battery. Stops about 1/8" short. I press it forward with my offhand thumb and fire the next round.
Sometimes the slide is so stuck, I have to *pop* the back of the slide with the heel of my offhand palm before it moves into battery.
Very finicky gun.

I'm wondering if 45ACP was too much cartridge for such a small polymer framed gun.

Have you had any problems with your PM45?

You are almost there! . Just a couple suggestions you may find helpful:

Inspect the frame and slide thoroughly for burrs and lightly sand any you find.
Consider a new recoil spring.
Make sure your grip is on it's A-game. The slide needs a firm platform to push off in order to make full battery.

Good luck

[b4uqzme]

I've carried my PM45 all week now. I've shot it some. what a gun. I'm sorry for leaving you kahr. Thank you for taking me back.

ps if I told you what I paid for my PM45 with night sights, you would want to slap me

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Don't worry. We've all overpaid for a gun once or twice.

[gb6491]

...I'm wondering if 45ACP was too much cartridge for such a small polymer framed gun.....

Based on my experience with the CW45, XD-S, and Glock 36, I'd say that 45ACP is not too much cartridge for such a small, polymer framed gun. However, 45ACP in such a small, polymer framed gun may be too much for some shooters.
Regards,
Greg

[Bawanna]

Are you thinking of Jocko when you write that? Just curious.

[MikeyKahr]

Re: fell off the bandwagon

Uncle Instigator.

[yqtszhj]

Based on my experience with the CW45, XD-S, and Glock 36, I'd say that 45ACP is not too much cartridge for such a small, polymer framed gun. However, 45ACP in such a small, polymer framed gun may be too much for some shooters.
Regards,
Greg

Right on target as usual there Greg. Someone needs to pay Greg for his wisdom around here.

Are you thinking of Jocko when you write that? Just curious.

Another one on target.

Uncle Instigator.

Target times 3.

Is the Colonel your real uncle or just your internet uncle like his Cyber harem??? Just wondering.

[dorangolv]

Sent it to Kahr. They said 3-4 weeks!!!!!!

I was told by someone here in Las Vegas that it would be 1-2 weeks.

Guess I'm not the only one with Kahr trouble.

[otium]

The unit I sent in a few weeks ago took Kahr 2 weeks and a day to have back in my hands. Guess it all depends on how busy they are, how difficult the issue is to isolate and how much subsequent work and testing your piece needs.