New guy - Michigan - Deciding on first handgun

[berettabone]

In all seriousness.... the more I look at it, I think a TP9 might make sense. By the time you add 2 mags and a decent case onto a CW9, the price differences aren't that much. Plus you get an extra .4" of polygonal-rifled barrel and the nicer details.

Don't give up on .40 cal. just because of price...........you may like to shoot it. I never had much interest in Kahr, until I shot one. Been an owner ever since. I wouldn't get a .40 in the PM or CM, a bit too snappy for me because of the size, but if you try, and you like, why not. In the smaller Kahr's, I wouldn't worry too much about the barrel type. Using it for short distances doesn't matter too much. Personally, I would have 2..........an mk for carry, and a T for the range.

[jeepster09]

Welcome to the forum from the Jersey Shore. What's wrong with 9mm?

:40: Nines are wimpy.....

[jeepster09]

First will this be for home defense, carry or range toy? It may make a difference depending on primary use. I like my MK40 Kahr for limited carry [HEAVY GUN COMPARED TO PLASTIC ONES]. It is Magnaported whichmakes shooting it a breeze. The Kahr T40 makes a great target and home defense gun, also could carry but heavier yet. I vote for getting a 40, when ammo was scarce it was still more available then the other calibers.

[GoBang]

Don't give up on .40 cal. just because of price...........you may like to shoot it. I never had much interest in Kahr, until I shot one. Been an owner ever since. I wouldn't get a .40 in the PM or CM, a bit too snappy for me because of the size, but if you try, and you like, why not. In the smaller Kahr's, I wouldn't worry too much about the barrel type. Using it for short distances doesn't matter too much. Personally, I would have 2..........an mk for carry, and a T for the range.

I definitely like the full-size Kahrs. The CT40 is extremely tempting in price. I wouldn't want smaller than the CW / P series guns, personally.

I went to a shop and they had one of the smaller Kahrs in a 9mm. The grip size was nice but too short for my comfort. I want to be able to get all 3 fingers on the grip.

The H&K P30 felt fantastic, but it's also out of my current price range. I also liked the Ruger SR40.

[GoBang]

First will this be for home defense, carry or range toy? It may make a difference depending on primary use. I like my MK40 Kahr for limited carry [HEAVY GUN COMPARED TO PLASTIC ONES]. It is Magnaported whichmakes shooting it a breeze. The Kahr T40 makes a great target and home defense gun, also could carry but heavier yet. I vote for getting a 40, when ammo was scarce it was still more available then the other calibers.

Nice combo! Maybe a TP40 for carry and a T40 for home?

[b4uqzme]

Now you're talking.

[berettabone]

I definitely like the full-size Kahrs. The CT40 is extremely tempting in price. I wouldn't want smaller than the CW / P series guns, personally.

I went to a shop and they had one of the smaller Kahrs in a 9mm. The grip size was nice but too short for my comfort. I want to be able to get all 3 fingers on the grip.

The H&K P30 felt fantastic, but it's also out of my current price range. I also liked the Ruger SR40.

I would agree that the HK feels good in hand. Had a Ruger SR40. If you like the trigger style, nice trigger. Quality is to be determined.............definitely not as good as Kahr. I traded the Ruger for a Sig P220 sas.45.

[GoBang]

I would agree that the HK feels good in hand. Had a Ruger SR40. If you like the trigger style, nice trigger. Quality is to be determined.............definitely not as good as Kahr. I traded the Ruger for a Sig P220 sas.45.

The more I think about it, the more I'm leaning toward the Kahr. After a Kahr or two I might get a 1911, but I love the Kahrs too much not to get one. Or three.

[HAP1978]

I own a CW .40, CW .45 and CM .40. The CW .40 was the first Kahr I bought and still one of my favorites. Feels good in the hand and shoots straight and true. Easy to conceal especially if you're taller.

[GoBang]

I'm waiting for my local shop to give me a price on a CW45. May as well get a .45 so I'm used to the caliber when I get the 1911 in the future. Plus, well... it's a .45.

[h2ohhh]

Its a fine gun. I have one and its my EDC. I can assure you though that you will likely end up with a couple of different calibers. Like Lays Potato Chips, you can't have just one.

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[GoBang]

Its a fine gun. I have one and its my EDC. I can assure you though that you will likely end up with a couple of different calibers. Like Lays Potato Chips, you can't have just one.

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Thanks. I'm looking forward to it. I stopped in to the shop this afternoon and had them order one in.

[h2ohhh]

Re: New guy - Michigan - Deciding on first handgun

Just be sure to follow the stickies on break in. Don't forget to clean it thoroughly before use. And you will see a huge difference in the weapons performance as you pass 100 rounds. By 200 its just awesome! Enjoy.

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[wyntrout]

GoBang, welcome to the forum. You might want to add a bike tube grip cover to your CW45 to cover the sharp nibs. I used a 1.75 bike tube to make covers for all of my polymer Kahrs. When I got my PM45, I knew before shooting it that I needed something to cover the cheese graters. The bike tube doesn't add much size-wise to the grip, but makes it feel a lot better. Don't cut the tube over anything you don't want talcum powder on, though.

Here's my collection of info for new members to peruse while you're waiting for your pistol:

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.