What changes would you make to Kahrs...

[ripley16]

If you could... if you were in charge... if you were the new designer...

What changes would you make to Kahrs? What would you do to make the Kahr line your perfect gun?

Here are some changes or additions I'd like to have made... if I were King of the Kahr;

* Different standard sights or at least normal three dot sights offered as standard. That would be easy to do.

* A slightly longer length of pull, that is the distance from the front of the trigger to the back strap. Big hands don't always feel comfy on a Kahr.

* Same problem, different solution... interchangable back straps, on at least the polymer guns. I have this on other brands and it works well to get a custom fit. HK's P30 offers some 20+ combinations.

* Double strike. A true DA. Even if it were heavier, at least it would be there.

* Change takedown so that pulling the trigger is not reguired. I always thought that's a safety thing. Probability is that someone, somewhere, sometime will screw up... people being what they are and all.

* Redesign the follower so it doesn't drop rounds or nose-dive.

There, that's the start of my list. What would you do, if anything, to make your Kahrs perfect for your use and enjoyment?

[Willieboy]

I would like a shorter reset on the trigger... on the order of a Glock.

Melted slide would be nice on a carry pistol.

Three dots.

Flush fit magazines.

And a Kahr that would do my yard work which is hanging over my head today.

[BuckeyeBlast]

I like the sights, I like the trigger. Hammer fire is something I would consider.

The #1 thing I would do is REDESIGN THE SLIDE STOP!!!

Oh, and I would also do something with that trigger bar that sticks up on the right side of the frame.

[melissa5]

short 1911 style trigger

[mightymouse]

-Sub out the magazines to Italy.
-Have the design team clean up the bottom plate so it is consistent, flush with the lines/ materials of the rest of the gun.
-Takedown like my Beretta where no pieces are removed, no tools needed. Flip a lever and slide pops off. Slide it on and lever snaps back.
-Add a metal sight to the CM line. Such quality throughout the gun, and then plastic.
-Better out the door QC, shooting ready guns. All this file here, sand there, squeeze mag in a vise, rack 500 times. Not everyone likes to fiddle with, albeit simple things to make them reliable.
-Another vote for 3 dots

And a Kahr that would do my yard work which is hanging over my head today.

Do the Kahr poster girls mow lawns?

[Longitude Zero]

Shorter trigger reset
Three dot night sights stock

[BuckeyeBlast]

I'm really surprised how many prefer the 3 dots sights.

[Tilos]

Take that stupid, finger rubbing, bump out of the trigger guard.
just sayin'
Tilos

[crazymailman]

Slide stop, follower & mag base.

[CJB]

Hmmm.

I don't mind the sights, "pattern VonStavenhagen" as Sig uses. Dot the i, or whatever ya wanna call 'em. They're ok.

Trigger... could get nick picky on the pull - BUT ROUND THE DAMN EDGES on the trigger itself. Those front corners, those sharp edges... jeeze its a double action only pistol, you'd think they'd do up the trigger so it would be more comfy.

INTERCHANGEABLE back straps, to accommodate different hands.

Flat .45 magazine base

Lanyard loop option!

Factory porting option.

Better melt on PM's

Guttersnipe sight option.

Better melt on slide stop

My striker spring retainer mod!~ (of course)

Frame colors option

Oh the usual fare......

[TheTman]

I'd like to see an all metal .45
Melissa, you were kidding about the trigger weren't you? I'd hate to see them put a 1911 style trigger on the Kahr, that is the main reason I bought the Kahr was that long double action trigger that ain't gonna go off by accident. Some of us older shaky guys need a little wriggle room on the trigger on our CC weapon, now for target shooting, I'll take that 1911 trigger every time.

[melissa5]

I'd like to see an all metal .45
Melissa, you were kidding about the trigger weren't you? I'd hate to see them put a 1911 style trigger on the Kahr, that is the main reason I bought the Kahr was that long double action trigger that ain't gonna go off by accident. Some of us older shaky guys need a little wriggle room on the trigger on our CC weapon, now for target shooting, I'll take that 1911 trigger every time.

No, I wasn't kidding. I don't see a problem if you carry it in a holster. OK maybe. How about a Glock style trigger? DAO is not my favorite trigger system.

[mr surveyor]

sounds like Melissa needs to check out the Kimber Solo.

Personally, I bought my CW9 because I DID like everything it had to offer. If I wanted it to be something else, I would have looked elsewhere. Now, with all the new wonder nines on the market (Sig, Kimber, Kahr, Ruger, Diamondback, etc), there's plenty of variety to choose from. I like variety and my small collection shows that....Kimber, Sig, Beretta, Kel-Tec, Ruger, Mossberg, Kahr, Marlin, Laurona, J.C. Higgins...even an old RG14, as well as a few antiques. That doesn't near cover the list of all the others I have parted ways with over the years. Every one I keep (except for a few with special meaning) has a particular use, or a percieved use. If they don't fit my personal physical requirements, or don't prove to fit my needs, or prove to be unreliable, I move on to the next model.

There's a whole world of fine firearms out there, and most folks will probably never find the perfect firearm for all possible needs or applications.

Set your phasers to stun


surv

[Willieboy]

Good idea CJB on the Gutter Snipe sights.

[Bawanna]

I'd like metal inserts any where a screw has to screw into poly. Make all the slide stops like the K.
I like the factory sights, I would like a shorter reset on the trigger but for it's purpose the long smooth pull is just right for me.
Flush mags would be nice but that's just cosmetic.
I've been locked out all morning, we'll see if this gets thru.