What changes would you make to Kahrs...

[JFootin]

Hmmm.

My striker spring retainer mod!~ (of course)......

CJB, can you give a link to this post?

[DKD]

Kimber Solo

Mellissa,

I had the opportunity recently to handle a Kimber Solo. I don't care what they posted the trigger pull as ...that was far and away the lightest, smoothest, shortest reset on any gun I have ever handled. That trigger must have been more like 5 lbs, crisp smooth stroke for sure. It is even better than our Kahrs. The fit and finish were supurb. I definatley want one in the future.

[CJB]

CJB, can you give a link to this post?

I didn't actually do it yet. Was going to, but then had the frame issue. What the plan was, is to modify the rear plate of the slide, so you dont have to fiddly fart and grow two spare hands in order get it apart. Involves a precisely centered hole in the plate and also involves a new striker spring guide, with a rearward projection that fits the hole. Use the slide stop to press it, and magazine spring to press the rear extractor spring pin, and the plate would come off very easily.

I wanna get some more rounds through the PM45, then order up a new plate and modify it. Then the pictures can be made.

[JFootin]

Oh, OK. Thanks CJB.

Some commented about the bump in the middle of the trigger guard. I am looking at the Alter Ego Tuckable Reversed IWB Holster from High Noon. In this picture, you can see that the retention adjustment screw sits right in the bump of the trigger guard of the Baby Glock. I think this might be the reason for the bump.

[mightymouse]

Mellissa,

I had the opportunity recently to handle a Kimber Solo. I don't care what they posted the trigger pull as ...that was far and away the lightest, smoothest, shortest reset on any gun I have ever handled. That trigger must have been more like 5 lbs, crisp smooth stroke for sure. It is even better than our Kahrs. The fit and finish were supurb. I definatley want one in the future.

And, oooh baby, look at how their designers integrated the mag into the grip instead of just hanging out unfinished. Very nice.

[Diocoles]

The Solo is looking better all the time to me.
I don't like the external extractor. Kimber had issues with those before.

As far as my Kahr goes, CW9, I love it.

I would like a bit better sights, lower not so high.
I almost considered taking them off but then having the empty grooves wouldn't look good and would snag.

I thought it was me, with it shooting low out of the box or the sights.
Had a pro shooter test it and it's the gun. Sent it back, Kahr replaced the barrel (no charge) and it's great since. I paid shipping there, they paid it back.

I still don't like the sights. They catch on stuff and if they are going to use the dot the i type of sights, the opening in the rear sights I would like to see a bit wider to give more of a front sight picture.

I've thought about replacing them with something else, but don't know what.
Earlier there was a mention of "gutter" sights. I have no idea what that is. I can find references to it, but no definitive picture of what they look like.

I've gotten Meprolight for my Kimber and Trijicon for my Beretta and love them both. GAWD the Meprolights are bright. I can almost use them for a nightlight in my room at night.

The CW series should definitely come with night sights standard and a melt job.
Concealed is the purpose of the CW series after all.....

I just detail disassembled the slide for the first time in years a couple weeks ago. Mostly loose pieces of brass speckles in there. The extractor tip needed a good cleaning but otherwise it was surprisingly clean. Nice engineering.
Yes, I did need 4 hands and double joints to take it apart. That and the firing pin guide is plastic. Sorry, that's a bit cheap for something so important. I was so afraid of breaking it taking it apart and that pin is so .... pitiful.

I love my 2 tone.

I do think the metal inserts are a great idea. That little spring/screw thingy on the left side just does not inspire confidence.

The barrel I've noticed is starting to flake. I think it's called peening (?) I'm not sure. But the right side, just in front of the ejection port is starting to peel like it has a nickel plate or something on it. Otherwise the barrel is immaculate as to polishing compared to any other barrel I've seen straight from the factory. It was mirror bright on the ramp and breech area it's just so pretty. Sorry, can't think of any other way to put it. Wish the whole barrel were that polished, but then you'd just have to show it to blind your opponent and wouldn't have to shoot them.... ar.
Oops, rambling and have to get back to work....

[melissa5]

Mellissa,

I had the opportunity recently to handle a Kimber Solo. I don't care what they posted the trigger pull as ...that was far and away the lightest, smoothest, shortest reset on any gun I have ever handled. That trigger must have been more like 5 lbs, crisp smooth stroke for sure. It is even better than our Kahrs. The fit and finish were supurb. I definatley want one in the future.

That's good to hear. If I ever find one in stock, I intend to dry fire it.

As for my PM9, I'm liking it a lot better since putting in the 5 lb striker spring. During a fast mag dump, the grouping is now more around the center than down and left.

[melissa5]

Oh, OK. Thanks CJB.

Some commented about the bump in the middle of the trigger guard. I am looking at the Alter Ego Tuckable Reversed IWB Holster from High Noon. In this picture, you can see that the retention adjustment screw sits right in the bump of the trigger guard of the Baby Glock. I think this might be the reason for the bump.

I had one of those. It was well made, but was pretty thick and stiff.

[ripley16]

I've thought about replacing them with something else, but don't know what.
Earlier there was a mention of "gutter" sights. I have no idea what that is. I can find references to it, but no definitive picture of what they look like.

Here's a link to a photo of "gutter" sights on a NAA Guardian. Can't get any lower a profile than this!

http://www.naaminis.com/pix/gutsightrear.jpg

[jocko]

It outta

And, oooh baby, look at how their designers integrated the mag into the grip instead of just hanging out unfinished. Very nice.

be smoother, IT IS 90-% PRECOCKED. It could have a 20# trigger on it and at that percentage ur just going through the motions until u get to the 90% area then it is a bang thing.

Kimber actually calls it "single action"

[balok1701]

How about making full size double stack versions in each caliber. It seems like that would only require a retooling of the polymer lower and magazine. Offering a 4.5" or 5" barrel would be appropriate too. Kahr has the concealed market well covered, but has nothing in the full sized tactical or duty category.

[CJB]

Why offer what is already offered by everyone else out there?

How about .38 Super ? 357 Sig.. etc. That wouldn't take much either. Dunno if they could get a 10mm to hold up, but size wise... its doable without much trouble.

Thing is... there's money to be made in .380, 9mm, 40cal and .45auto. The rest is fringe markets at best. Kahr goes where the money is. I dont blame them! Now is not the time to invest in fringe markets. Go with the bread and butter... safer that way.

[JFootin]

I had one of those. It was well made, but was pretty thick and stiff.

Good to know before spending $100, melissa5. Thanks. In pictures, the Silent Thunder looks thicker. Am I wrong about that?

[OldLincoln]

I didn't actually do it yet. Was going to, but then had the frame issue. What the plan was, is to modify the rear plate of the slide, so you dont have to fiddly fart and grow two spare hands in order get it apart. Involves a precisely centered hole in the plate and also involves a new striker spring guide, with a rearward projection that fits the hole. Use the slide stop to press it, and magazine spring to press the rear extractor spring pin, and the plate would come off very easily.

I wanna get some more rounds through the PM45, then order up a new plate and modify it. Then the pictures can be made.

Great idea!! using a punch through the centered hole, you could push the striker spring forward enough to clear the housing plate and you could just ride the plate up and out.

[wyntrout]

I can't believe they haven't made a K45. Kahr must have at least tried and had problems??

Wynn