Modified A&G Grip Extension PM9

[Ol'coot]

Thanks guy for the very kind words, I have been so busy at work that the Magazine extension has taken a back seat, I have the design work done and would like to have a few made using a rapid prototype process called Selective Laser Sintering SLS that would allow me to validate the design function before committing to tooling. Please be patient as I must move slowly as I have a very limited time and budget for this type of venture. I will post photos and report on my progress as it is made.

[copterdrvr]

You're most welcome and keep us posted-I'll be ALL over this if and when it becomes available!!!! Can't believe how much more "finished" it makes the pistols look, regardless of the "comfort factor"!!!

[mr. bggs]

i want one!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!or two!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Nosferatu2]

Olo'coot - Just out of curiosity what CAD system do you use?
FWIW, I'm proficient in Pro/E WildFire 5.0 (now "Creo" - WTF), and Solidworks 2010.

[Ol'coot]

I am proficient in Catia V5, KeyCreator 9.03 and can also do most anything I need to in Unigraphics 5. I actually own a seat of KeyCreator and is what I use for my personal designs and is the software that I used to designed the Mag Spacer.

[Suprman]

Anything new on this?

[dss07]

Kindly update us on developments (if any), Ol'Coot. I am sure there are many of us who have been standing on the sidelines waiting to jump on your excellent idea/product. I have a Kahr MK9, and your flush mount solution looks exactly like what I've been looking for. It also seems to give those of us with smaller hands some pinky surface area without adding as much to the overall height of the gun as the pearce.

[72guy]

Tony,
Beautiful work!
You've mentioned startup costs and budget constraints in your posts. I was wondering if folks prepaid. Would that help remove that hurdle and be something you would consider?
If so, put me down for 6.
Regards

[Rainman48314]

I'm interested in two

[kahrking]

Very nice, Im also interested.

[Ol'coot]

Hello everyone,

Just a quick update to all of the people here that have requested one of my mag grip extensions. I have completed my market study to see how long it would that for me to recoup my initial investment and I am sad to say that I do not think that I will take this design to market . The time required and number of parts that would have to be sold to break even much less get any return on my investment makes moving forward with this project just to much of a risk.

First, let me explain. There is a very limited market for an item that is custom designed to only fit two specific guns the Kahr PM9 and PM40 with flush magazines A completely different design and tooling is required for the extended magazines and again for the PM45. This is just to much of a financial risk for me at this time in my life. I also know that anytime a product is marketed that can only be used on a limited number products that could be modified or updated at anytime without my input thus rendering my product obsolete except for the number of guns that are already in the field.

I apologize to all those who have waited to purchase one of these mag extensions and hope that Kahr might see the demand for this product and move forward with their own design to eliminate the gap and give the pistol a more finished appearance as they are ultimately in control of the life of the current product.

Many thanks to all that have given encouragement and offered support for this product....

[Thunder71]

If you change your mind, please let us know - that looks great and I'd be in for at least 2.

[72guy]

Tony,
Thanks for the update.
You made a prototype for your gun. So, putting the idea of full scale production on the back burner. Do you have any interest in making one offs, as time permitts, for individual buyers?

I have no idea of the time and materials involved in making your improved extension. But maybe you could throw a number $$ out there that would work for you. See who and how many bite?
Regards

[Bawanna]

For sure pencil me in for a couple if you make PM45 versions. I understand your reluctance to start producing though and even the one offs while not risky can be a burden.
Course lay out a dollar amount and no promised delivery date so you can play at your leisure might be not a bad thing.
No pressure of course.

I'd of course make a couple PM45 versions first to make sure of the process and I of course would be honored to trial and eval and of course pay all expenses less beverages and business trip expenditures.

I was tempted to give it a go myself with acraglas but I suspect it wouldn't turn out near pretty as yours and probably add a pound and a half to the gun.

It surely does look mighty nice.

[Bawanna]

The gap doesn't bother me at all really. Never gave it a thought till it got tossed around here but Ol Coots extension mod looks so cool its a must have to me.