PM9 Mag Base Plate Mod

[hedgehog]

all the models seem to have magazine gaps. especially annoying is the T9 gap, which is substantial. looks tacky. someone mentioned about a guy that "cut down his mags" who is this guy ? any photos?

[OldLincoln]

Perhaps a silly question, but I've begun to wonder if mags for other guns might fit a Kahr better than do the Kahr mags. If not directly fit, be easily modified.

[Ljutic]

Perhaps a silly question, but I've begun to wonder if mags for other guns might fit a Kahr better than do the Kahr mags. If not directly fit, be easily modified.

I have no doubt that this is possible and probable. You can only properly magazine 6 rounds of 9mm ammo for an auto pistol in a limited number of ways. One unique feature with our Kahrs is the slide stop lifting button on the magazine follower. That's something I've never seen on other magazines.

[wyntrout]

I think that an all-metal follower would have been a better deal. The plastic follower is harder to make and easier to break, I think... maybe costlier?? The plastic follower uses more space and cuts into the possible capacity.
With the PM45, I have crammed 6 rounds into the 5-round magazine with an old S&W metal follower and everything else Kahr,
http://kahrtalk.com/general-discussi...html#post16558

and using the Brolin Arms follower and its spring:

http://kahrtalk.com/general-discussi...html#post17243

The S&W wouldn't hold the slide back on empty and couldn't be modified to do so. I would choose that design and just alter it enough to work the slide lock, which would be easy in the manufacturing process. The Brolin worked the slide most of the time. It's follower may not be factory issue to the tube. It has a removable base, but the follower seems designed for a welded base and requires its own spring to retain it properly. In both instances, I used the Kahr tube and base/locks. A metal base with just a slight outward concave would give enough space for 6 rounds without seeming so tightly packed.
You could probably find some good fits in other makes of magazines... you just need the availability to try them out.

I had better post this before I wipe it out checking other links.

Wynn