Brand new CM9 broke after first shot

[yqtszhj]

I'm with DavidS, cut the guy some slack!

Yep. Sometimes our responses to a new members first question go back and forth worse than the liberal/conservative political discussions on Fox News. Not that I haven't been right in the middle some time but just sayin.

[Stingray]

I'm brand new to the forum too, but I'm on a number of other forums, and I read a few that I'm not a member of. These responses seem way too harsh and unfriendly to me too. I don't know, maybe Kahrtalk gets more than it's fair share of trolls and that causes hyper vigilance. I don't think English is the original posters' native language and that may have caused a perceived attitude that was unintended. Just sayin ...

Dlajj5, I would keep the gun and put some more rounds through it when you get it back, then reassess the situation.

[kerby9mm]

This is not about Kahr but new guns in general. I wanted a 9mm revolver that didn't need moon clips. I researched the charter pitbill 9mm. Everything I read was good for an inexpensive firearm. I bought one nib got it to the range loaded it up & the cylinder would not close. I didn't even get 1 shot off so I feel for the OP it can happen.

[muggsy]

It often sounds like English isn't Jocko's first language, but that doesn't stop you guys from picking on him. And he such a sweet old man, too. Just sayin.

[CJB]

Ol Jocko knows Engish just fine. Its his keyboard that struggles with it....

[b4uqzme]

I'll admit my first reaction to the original post was "troll". But then I figured what would it hurt to just leave him alone vs. jumping on him. He didn't sound like he was asking for any help. And starting a flame war is what motivates trolls so I didn't want to contribute to that. And in the remote case that OP has a legitimate problem, I didn't want to bash him.

So that's my 2nd New Year's resolution: If someone comes on here and isn't asking for help, I'm not going to offer any.

[muggsy]

Its not the problem the OP had, but the MO many seem to present....

In life attitude is everything.

[b4uqzme]

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Its not the problem the OP had, but the MO many seem to present....[/QUOTE

In life attitude is everything.

^^^ and life is a mirror: a bad attitude typically returns another bad attitude.

[Armybrat]

Ol Jocko knows Engish just fine. Its his keyboard that struggles with it....

Maybe Jocko shouldn't keep one of these by his keyboard.... just sayin'



BTW - gave a couple of those to my sons for Christmas.

[dlajj5]

Hi guys,
I am really new to KAHR forum. I did not get warm greetings from some of you.
Like I mentioned before I have 8 guns (about 20 years of experience, 3 years was in army)- 4 different manufacturers: Ruger, Kimber, Glock, Beretta. And I am in those forums all time. I would like to be honest with you: I am really shocked with some of your answers. Some of you are very rude. I did not expect this when I signed to this forum. I've never received these kind of rude answers for YEARS.
But thank you to those people who saved their good face and willing to help, to listen and understand. THANKS again!
When first time I've read the answers, my first movement was to get away from this forum. I did not show for 2 days, but decided to come back. Unfortunately not much has changed. WOW!!!
I would like to add to my original post. When I was unable to shoot at the range I asked gun smith to help me to reassemble the gun but he was not able to do it and made suggestion to send it back to KAHR because of the warranty. In my past I had similar experience with my Ruger SR22 when I reassembled wrong by inserting recoil spring different way, but was able easy to reassemble the gun and correct this problem. In CM9 case case nobody (including gun smith and my friend) was able to do it. And more, I tried 2 different magazines - the same issue.
Anyway, still waiting for the gun to be returned by KAHR. I'll let you know what happen later.


Now, harsh members: please do not waste your time.
I have a question. My friend purchased the same CM9 (at the same time). He brought it first time to shooting range today. And he has the following problem. He has only one standard magazine. When he loads it completely (6 rounds), the slide does not feed the chamber. He has to decrease the number of bullets to 5 - then there is no problem. Any advice on this? Thanks a lot!!!

[yqtszhj]

Try this if your are doing it differently. When fully loaded, make sure to lock the slide back first, insert the magazine, then use the slide release to chamber the first round.

[ltxi]

Hi guys,
I am really new to KAHR forum. I did not get warm greetings from some of you.
Like I mentioned before I have 8 guns (about 20 years of experience, 3 years was in army)- 4 different manufacturers: Ruger, Kimber, Glock, Beretta. And I am in those forums all time. I would like to be honest with you: I am really shocked with some of your answers. Some of you are very rude. I did not expect this when I signed to this forum. I've never received these kind of rude answers for YEARS.
But thank you to those people who saved their good face and willing to help, to listen and understand. THANKS again!
When first time I've read the answers, my first movement was to get away from this forum. I did not show for 2 days, but decided to come back. Unfortunately not much has changed. WOW!!!


I would like to add to my original post. When I was unable to shoot at the range I asked gun smith to help me to reassemble the gun but he was not able to do it and made suggestion to send it back to KAHR because of the warranty. In my past I had similar experience with my Ruger SR22 when I reassembled wrong by inserting recoil spring different way, but was able easy to reassemble the gun and correct this problem. In CM9 case case nobody (including gun smith and my friend) was able to do it. And more, I tried 2 different magazines - the same issue.
Anyway, still waiting for the gun to be returned by KAHR. I'll let you know what happen later.


Now, harsh members: please do not waste your time.
I have a question. My friend purchased the same CM9 (at the same time). He brought it first time to shooting range today. And he has the following problem. He has only one standard magazine. When he loads it completely (6 rounds), the slide does not feed the chamber. He has to decrease the number of bullets to 5 - then there is no problem. Any advice on this? Thanks a lot!!!

I think some folk may have just not gotten what they wanted for Christmas.

Welcome! And to your current question....I fully agree, Try loading from slide lock if not doing that already. Kahrs don't take well to slingshot loading when new....to the point Kahr does point it out in the owner's manual. After wearing in a bit they will feed that way but Kahr still doesn't recommend it. You may want to let him try with your mag. Also, these guns, like many others, can be finicky with regard to some hollow point ammunition bullet shapes. Another thing to try is polishing the feed ramp barrel hood if he feels comfortable doing it. I do this routinely with any production semi-auto...even the best are never perfect.

Can't speak to Kahr's customer service of late but when my then new MK9 had an issue a few years ago they were nothing but helpful, fast, and picked up the shipping costs.

[TheLastDaze]

I concur it would have been ideal to check with the helpful folks here on the forum, google is your friend as well....

but I wholeheartedly agree it is apples to oranges when comparing Ruger's Customer Service to Kahr, there is simply no comparison....period......

[CJB]

Any advice on this? Thanks a lot!!!

The only thing I can add, is maybe you should have let your friend with the same exact CM9 reassemble your pistol. Looks like he can at least get it to shoot!

[dlajj5]

As a NRA instructor are you this harsh to all your students? Or? Or may be you do not have (can't) to be instructor. Just do not answer, Do not spoil the chat, please