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[Scooterpilot]

I'm a new member! I was in my local gun shop the the other day and passed out. I woke up and I had two new Kahr's in my hands. I didn't know which one to buy so, I bought both of them, a CW9 and a K series 4544. I had to get them because I live in Commiefornia and pistols are getting harder and harder to come by due to this states insane gun laws.

Again "Hi" to to all and I support the 2nd Admendment

Regards

[b4uqzme]

I've passed out before but only woke up with a hangover. Never two great guns. Welcome and enjoy your new pistols!

[AIRret]

Welcome Scooterpilot,

You have my sympathies, CA has terrible gun laws. It makes me wonder how many CA's
are really Americans!!??!!??
Several years ago we decided to "never" voluntarily travel there!!

[100percent]

Welcome. How do you like shooting them?

[kwh]

Great. Good idea to stock up on guns now and wait for ammo prices to come down. Then enjoy and afford shooting them.

[Scooterpilot]

Presently, I'm waiting for 10 days before I get my first Kahr. Then I have to wait awhile before I pick up my second Kahr. In commiefornia you're only allowed to buy one hand gun every 31 days......it's Ca LAW. So, I haven't fired either of the pistols.

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the forum, Scooterpilot. I was stationed out there three different times... the last in 1986 requalifying in the B52 at Castle AFB. I was there when we struck Libya... quite shocked... just having returned from 3 years in West Germany.

Here are a bunch of links and info to peruse while you're waiting for your new pistols to be released from "jail".

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.

[muggsy]

I passed out once and awoke with a couple of bimbos, but this is a family forum so, I'll spare you the details.

[100percent]

Scooter, We all live where we want to. Your choice and my choice.

We moved to Missouri from Illinois (Little DC) because we wanted to be treated like citizens. Got tired of our tax money being used to suppress us.

[Scooterpilot]

Wyntrout,

Thanks for all the information...it will be very useful before I pick up my pistols.

V/R

[b4uqzme]

I passed out once and awoke with a couple of bimbos, but this is a family forum so, I'll spare you the details.

Save that for the Penthouse forum...

[b4uqzme]

Presently, I'm waiting for 10 days before I get my first Kahr. Then I have to wait awhile before I pick up my second Kahr. In commiefornia you're only allowed to buy one hand gun every 31 days......it's Ca LAW. So, I haven't fire either of the pistols.

Cripes, I buy a new gun every 31 minutes.

That's gotta be killing you.

[addictedhealer]

New mmber

Cripes, I buy a new gun every 31 minutes.

That's gotta be killing you.

I agree, unbelievable. I thought the 10 day law was bs.

Sure does make me feel good to live in a free state.

[garyb]

Welcome. NY is not much better, if at all. But it is NOT us gun loving, 2A supporting, law abiding, NRA members who are the problem. It is the anti gun politicians and anti gun libs who are the problem, no matter what state you live in. I say, to each his own. If you don't want to own a gun....good for you....join the rest of the sheep. But leave us gun loving, law abiding folks alone. Good luck with your new Kahrs.

[100percent]

Scooter and Gary,
I feel sorry for the country as a whole when unconstitutional laws are enacted. It isn't easy but you guys are just not welcome in your states and every effort is being made to make you criminals.

Ayn Rand said it well 60 years ago. “There's no way to rule innocent men. The only power any government has is the power to crack down on criminals. Well, when there aren't enough criminals, one makes them. One declares so many things to be a crime that it becomes impossible for men to live without breaking laws.”