Does Kahr suck that bad??

[garyb]

I'm not stuck on Kahr by any means. At the time I purchased my PM40 for conceal carry, I did so for specific reasons and it has remained flawless. I am very pleased with the quality and performance. Today, I am not sure I would make the same decision, due to changes in the competitive market. But I am keeping my Kahr and am very happy with it. I also own several S&W M&P's for other reasons and they are also flawless.

You are obviously looking at Kahr for your own reasons. Your inquiry indicates that you are being cautious due to the QC issues you hear and read. Most if not every gun manufacturer has them and we often ask how they miss such an obvious problem during QC. It seems to me that Kahr is no different. The Kahr owners who commented to you have given you their best advice. That's what we do here. Take that advice, or not. If you buy a used gun and you buy a problem, that was "your" choice and YOU took that risk. We don't need to hear you crying about your choices if your decision was a bad one. On the other hand, if you buy a new gun, Kahr will make it right. Good luck with your decisions, but please don't lay them on Kahr in the end. The folks here have given their advice. Lots of very happy Kahr owners out there and I sincerely hope you become one of them.

[b4uqzme]

. you'll let me live it down someday I'm sure..

Nah! :-).

[yqtszhj]

Save your pity for someone who cares!



Sorry, Bawanna. I don't have your diplomacy.

So did you hold this specifically for your 3000th post or did it just work out that way? (Big smiley goes here)

[Bawanna]

Dang we should have a party of something. 3000 post.

[O'Dell]

So did you hold this specifically for your 3000th post or did it just work out that way? (Big smiley goes here)

Actually I didn't even notice. I suppose I should have been more civil for my 3000th. Naaaaaaa

[O'Dell]

Dang we should have a party of something. 3000 post.

If we just increase that by a factor of 7, I'd almost be tied with you. How do you do that?!!!!

[TheLastDaze]

Actually I didn't even notice. I suppose I should have been more civil for my 3000th. Naaaaaaa

lol, you're an American I'd have it no other way....

maybe if I spew enough nonsense I can ramp my post count to 100 !!! then maybe I could wear a party hat ??

[JEH]

Mr.

Purchased a new CW45 and fired 300 rounds with many failures to eject. Returned it. They replaced the barrel and mag. catch and polished the slide stop, ejector and extractor, test fired and said OK. Still failed to eject 100%. Sent it back a second time. They replaced the frame, which requires a new serial number, return to an FFL dealer, and a transfer fee and break-in at my expense. I guess that faulty frame was missed thru manufacturing, inspection, and the first return. Was I firing an unsafe firearm? The failure to eject still seems to be ignored. I said, I don't think so. I've already wasted 300 rounds of ammo, and I don't intend to start over with a parted-out firearm, a transfer fee, and another 300 rounds. They offered new gun with a transfer fee and break-in at my expense. It cost me $150 for wasted ammo or will cost another $200 to start over with the repaired (HAHA) or $200 for new. They expect me to bear the costs including a transfer fee and break-in ammo to recover from "all" of their firearm malfunctions, which basically doubles the purchase price with no assurance that what I get will be any better. I'm cutting my losses. I said I preferred a refund. They agreed. I have yet to receive the check. Before you purchase you should read the volumes of bad reviews, then buy something else that you can depend on for a carry gun.

[JEH]

Mr.

refer to post number 65...

I refer you to your own statement: "...there is ZERO reason a QUALITY firearm should need some lovin, it should run out of the box, no questions..."

Then you finish with: "...no reason to play patty cake with the factory I will simply ditch the gun and not look back...."

You just contradicted yourself!! ...and it is not cheap because you have to spend $150 on ammo to break them in, IF you are successful!!

What do you mean by "ditch the gun?" ....sell it to somebody else to deal with it or get the unwary victim killed when it fails? ...or cut it in half and eat all the cost and work you've done (that Kahr didn't do)?

My CW45 is junk. I returned it twice. It is still junk, and their repair service is a faulty as my CW45. Read the bad reviews and take them to heart. Kahr Arms CW45 has cost me a lot of money, and I can't use it. I, personally, can't carry a firearm that is not 100% reliable, and I can't sell it to somebody else without telling them the story. Good luck if you think you will have better results.

[Bobshouse]

Most of us have had better results. Sorry to hear of your problems, you got your money back, maybe you could buy something else and hope you have less problems as a result of your decision. Kahrs are fantastic carry guns when you get a good one, but just like anything else, your rolling the dice.

[sierrajb]

Ditto what Bwanna said. I have a PM9 that had some minor issues until I learned how to keep it clean and give it some time to bond with me. I lost count of the number of rounds I've sent through "Kahrla" but I can say it's dependable enough for me to trust for the protection of my life, wife and 2 kiddos. Buy new if you can afford it.

[gb6491]

JEH,
This thread was hashed out over a year and a half ago and folks have moved on. You want a soapbox, start a new thread. This one is closed.