TP45 accuracy?

[MichSteve]

I am looking to purchase a 45acp, I am torn between a 1911 and a Kahr TP45 or P45, I want to know if the Kahr's are as accurate as a standard 1911?

Plus for the Kahr: easier to carry, no safety, am use to my PM9.

What are your thoughts?

[ripley16]

I was no more accurate with my P45 and TP45 than I was with any other Kahr. What small difference in accuracy you may lose is offset by the Kahr simplicity and light weight factors IMHO. I do not however find the Kahr 45 as pleasant to shoot as other, larger 45s, even other polymer guns. You will feel some recoil with the little 20 oz. Kahr 45.

[jocko]

two totally

I am looking to purchase a 45acp, I am torn between a 1911 and a Kahr TP45 or P45, I want to know if the Kahr's are as accurate as a standard 1911?

Plus for the Kahr: easier to carry, no safety, am use to my PM9.

What are your thoughts?

different guns.. one is single action, other a looooong trigger pull, ur gonna shoot a 1911 better, or at least you should shoot it better..

when you have a 1911 that ly requires a slight touch of the trigger tomake it go bang and a kahr which requires a full 3/8" trigger travel befor ethe bang thing happens, which one do you think your gonna be more accurate with..

[OldLincoln]

I was much more accurate with my Dad's Colt than my PM9. Many years ago I shot a tin car over 150 yards out in first shot. Today I don't do nearly as well with the PM9 at 25 yards. Lordy I miss those young eyes!

[Barth]

I have to agree with whoever said different guns/triggers.
Plus what are you planning to use the gun for?
Target practice, self defense, concealed carry?

I've said it before, and paid not following my own advise, but
the biggest factor in accuracy is you. I try to never buy a handgun without
"kicking the tires and lighting the fires" first. Rent, or borrow, the guns you're interested in. You will answer your own question. I have personally shot some very accurate handguns poorly. I think it's ergonomics, sights, triggers and me.

Also, single action tends to be more accurate for many people.
But "locked and cocked" isn't for everyone in concealed carry.
Plus it limits how you can carry as well.

I'm just saying....

[GOOFA]

I found my TP45 to be more accurate than I expected it to be. I find it to be the easiest to shoot among the polymer Kahrs and the most accurate of any of my Kahrs. The TP45 defintely was a sleeper.

[kahrcrazy13]

tp45 very acurate my new fave gun just picked one up 2 months ago great gun if your looking to use as range gun get rubber grips! no safty u dont need one because long trigger pull kahr is a ccw which another reasion why there is no safty in a fire fight u don't want to get caught on the draw with the safty on or forgeting to take off safty when u need it in a rush! great 45 the tp the pm is a little bit smaller they perform the same i beleave the tp is 4 inc and pm is 3.5 but for that extra lil 3.5 your going to pay 200 more just up to you if your looking for something for range go with the tp 45 and get them rubber grips u slide over the texture grips will save your hand from getting tore up ! also a 1911 is really complacated to break down and clean mostly all 1911 are if your a beginer i suggest you het your 1911 cleaned by a gun smith untill u get familure with it !

[MikeyKahr]

Could this be a new jocko? The TP series has been getting a lot of love lately.

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[kerby9mm]

The 1911 has one more part than a Kahr to break down for field stripping/cleaning. The barrel bushing (5inch gun) which simply twists clockwise to remove recoil spring then counterclockwise to take it out. If someone shows you once no problem.

[kahrcrazy13]

The 1911 has one more part than a Kahr to break down for field stripping/cleaning. The barrel bushing (5inch gun) which simply twists clockwise to remove recoil spring then counterclockwise to take it out. If someone shows you once no problem.

very true i own a kimber 1911 and a colt but after shooting my new tp 45 im in love with it and plan on selling my two 1911 and buying another kahr i love my tp45 to me i think its alot more acurate then my kimber and colt 1911 but that's just me! i prefere the longer trigger pull on my tp then the lil touchy tap on my kimber and colt 1911 my berretta 92fs trigger is the same its like butter i just like the longer trigger pull simular to a revolve to me gives me more time to make sure im aimed on target before it fires !

[VN Vet]

I took my PT45 and my Colt Gold Cup to the Range a few weeks ago. Each pistol shot pretty much the same using the same ammo and the same seven yard range. Each pistol has about the same amount of rounds down the pipe as well.

While I consider my Gold Cup a step or two above most 1911s, I'd say my TP45 will shoot better than the average 1911. I say this and I'm actually a Glock Shooter. Go figure.

[CJB]

The mechanical accuracy from out of the box 1911's varies quite a bit. Potentially, the 1911 has an edge on the mechical accuracy, when tightened up. Out of the box, I'd had pure mechanics to any Kahr, as all three of mine have very close fit barrels.

On the other hand, we don't shoot from Ransom Rests. The 1911 trigger can be tuned to about three pounds, and break very crisply. Kahr has a long double action type trigger. The practical accuracy would probably to the 1911... but those triggers vary quite a bit too.

If this is a carry pistol, your choice really depends on how you mean to carry the pistol. I personally like a very safe, chamber loaded Kahr PM45 over any of my 1911's for deep concealment. Thats me, my way. Your way may vary.

I spent all weekend with a PM45 in my pocket. I drove 900 miles, loaded and unloaded trucks, socialized with my best friend, went to dinner...and bs'd till 3am, all with the comfort of a PM45 in my front jeans pocket. Again, just me. But I can't do that with the 1911's.

[MuscleDude]

1911s are slower to action, more complex (safety) and less comfortable to carry. Plus they seem in general to be less reliable than Kahrs.

The 1911 is a fine match pistol, and it was an amazing design..... for 102 years ago...

I got the same accuracy with a TP45 as I got with my friends Taurus 1911 (about 5 inches at 25 yards)

Yea the trigger is shorter on the 1911, but while a 1911 owner is fidgeting with his safety getting it ready your already sending rounds down range with your quick-draw double-action Kahr!

The kahr double action is so smooth and light, I love it.

[hardluk1]

I think if you want a bullseye or match fun gun get the 1911.


If you want a pistol that still defense accurate and lite enough to carry all day everyday and in almost any condition and if you find you need a smaller version get anotheras a pocket pistol or bug . Same trigger with the smaller cm pm as on the largest tp or t .

[jocko]

oh my

1911s are slower to action, more complex (safety) and less comfortable to carry. Plus they seem in general to be less reliable than Kahrs.

The 1911 is a fine match pistol, and it was an amazing design..... for 102 years ago...

I got the same accuracy with a TP45 as I got with my friends Taurus 1911 (about 5 inches at 25 yards)

Yea the trigger is shorter on the 1911, but while a 1911 owner is fidgeting with his safety getting it ready your already sending rounds down range with your quick-draw double-action Kahr!

The kahr double action is so smooth and light, I love it.

by the way do u know where the term FOKK EWE started???? Justs sayin

if the colonel read this,, he would sh!t. Just sayin course he was born 102 years ago to.