Live from NY!

[NYADVrider]

Noob here! Found this forum while researching about mods for my PM40. It's become my favorite carry but a bruiser to shoot. My fault really as I don't practice enough to prevent limp wristing. As my opening title says, I live in the dark empire of New York State. I have a full carry CCW and own 2 other hand guns besides my PM40. I hope to find more about my favorite pistol and hopefully add any wisdom, insight or ideas I may have.


"I know what you know. I feel what you feel."
- Mr. Spock -

[b4uqzme]

Welcome. I believe you can condition yourself to the recoil. So have fun practicing. BTW. What's an ADV?

[RRP]

Adventure, I believe.

[yqtszhj]

Welcome to the forum.

[warbird1]

Welcome to the forum. Kahr does make an outstanding firearm.

[12GA]

What's with all the New Yorkers lately? Welcome to the show.

[NYADVrider]

Live from NY!

ADV stands for Adventure. I'm a motorcyclist also. What's better than guns and motorcycles? I ride an adventure touring motorcycle, a BMW GS, a go anywhere type of machine.


"I know what you know. I feel what you feel."
- Mr. Spock -

[RevRay]

ADV stands for Adventure. I'm a motorcyclist also. What's not better than guns and motorcycles?

I can think of a million things ... but let's just start with broccoli.

[berettabone]

Welcome................40 is my favorite cal. to shoot, but I leave that to the full size firearms. As far as where you live, you have my condolences............

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the forum! A bike tube grip cover can help tame those nibs on the grip. I used a 1.75" bike tube to make covers for all of my polymer Kahrs... looks fine and give a nice tactile grip.

I've found that the PPU 180-gr FMJ ammo has the least kick in .40 and the Blazer Aluminum-cased is like shooting .357 magnums after the PPU!

I have a Mag-na-ported P40 and a Glock 23C.

Welcome to the Kahrtalk forum supported by K a h r Arms.
Here are a few essential links and things to do BEFORE you take your new pistol to the range, and ESPECIALLY BEFORE taking it apart and trying to re-assemble it! The Kahr is a different design… 6-7 unique patents cover the Kahrs. I’m not trying to imply that you don’t know anything about guns, but many don’t know anything about the Kahrs and some of the things you can do to damage or cause malfunctions of your new, or new-to-you Kahr pistol.

First, if you don’t have a manual, yet, or one didn’t come with your pistol, you can view it and/or download the pdf file here:
http://www.kahr.com/PDF/kahrmanual.pdf

Please watch one of these videos FIRST! These videos can point out possible problem areas and emphasize correct procedures!
Take down and re-assembly videos:
T, TP, CW, P, & PM/CM Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=G2cZgVg_SwA
MK series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...mSCnIOaUk#t=0s
K series:
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-K9-Elite.asp

There are many links on fixing problems listed in several places… under the New Member or Kahr Tech sub-forums. To start, a very good one:

Proper Prepping of a new Kahr:

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14748

A very handy one is the Kahr Lubrication Diagram:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14750

Many of your questions can be answered in these areas and you can learn how your Kahr works and not damage it with improper handling.

Another great resource for information on Kahrs... Archives of Magazine and Internet Reviews for Kahr pistols by industry experts. They test these pistols and report on their views and the ammo they tested in it. This is a good way to find ammo that might fit your needs along with accuracy and feeding in the pistol... usually from a rest with velocity and energy, as well as penetration and expansion sometimes... very informational.

http://www.kahr.com/product-reviews.asp

Frequently asked questions: http://www.kahr.com/faq.asp?

One very important bit of advice: Hold the Kahr pistol firmly when firing OR CHAMBERING a round. These compact pistols need all of the force they can get from the slide to get a round into the chamber successfully. If you don't hold the pistol firmly, part of the needed momentum is transferred to MOVING THE PISTOL and the top round will DIVE and jam into the right side of the feed ramp. The weak hand, over hand rack method gives the best grip and a firm rack will give you the best chance at chambering a round.

Use the weak hand fingers over the slide(clear of the ejection port), thumb along the slide and pointing to the rear. Use the gun hand to simultaneously firmly push the gun as you give a vigorous rack with the weak hand and cleanly release the slide as it reaches the rear limit and is "snatched" from the weak hand. This approximates a real rack from firing and beats the slide release method WHEN executed properly. Much more strength can be exerted when this is done closer to the body.

Here's a video on that. The first part is what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hjLbFOw8sow

There are many helpful members here most of the time who might be able to help you, but as anywhere, there are many opinions and not all are correct. Be mindful of this before doing anything drastic to modify your pistol!


For the .45 Kahrs, here's some more info:

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14749


Wynn
Aka wyntrout

PS: I keep thinking of stuff to add and help new members... and am trying to cover most of the popular subjects. Yes, it's repetitious to many, but possibly not to all new members. This approach is easier than having to look up every tidbit for each new member or question that arises.

[NYADVrider]

Live from NY!

I can think of a million things ... but let's just start with broccoli.

Thanks for pointing out that I forgot to proof read my post..... ADHD strikes again! LOL


"I know what you know. I feel what you feel."
- Mr. Spock -

[NYADVrider]

Live from NY!

What's with all the New Yorkers lately? Welcome to the show.

We're pissed off! It could be worse. I could be living in CT.....


"I know what you know. I feel what you feel."
- Mr. Spock -

[NYADVrider]

Live from NY!

Welcome................40 is my favorite cal. to shoot, but I leave that to the full size firearms. As far as where you live, you have my condolences............

Luckily for me, every gun I own is not banned in NY. And I've had my CCW for 15 years already.


"I know what you know. I feel what you feel."
- Mr. Spock -