Kahr quality & reliability

[larrys0227]

I'm looking for, and know I'll get many, opinions on the quality reliability of Kahr semi-auto handguns. Mostly interested in 22lr, .380 and 9mm. Thanks to all who reply.

 

[CapGun]

Got the Kahr p380 for my wife. I love to shoot it. It shoots like a big gun in a little body in that I can really feel the quality if that makes sense. The price in this case does reflect the quality. I think all the Kahr guns are of same quality. If you want a less expensive .380 check out the LCP. I have one of those. I also checked out the LC9 this past weekend. Not much bigger then the LCP with more features. The LCP is a consistent accurate little gun. Doubt this helped but just my $.02

 

[rds554]

P40

Been carrying my P40 for 10 years. Never failed me and I have nothing bad to say at all about Kahr. That's a bit more gun than you are talking about but I would buy my loved one a Kahr in a heartbeat, if that was the gun that fit them best.

 

[eaccents]

Kahr quality

I'm looking for, and know I'll get many, opinions on the quality reliability of Kahr semi-auto handguns. Mostly interested in 22lr, .380 and 9mm. Thanks to all who reply.

Larry

I have and LOVE a Kahr MK9, which is my EDC gun. It is a great gun in terms of quality and reliability, and I have yet to find a gun with a smoother trigger!

Kahr recommends a 200 round break in period--personally, I think it prudent to do this for ANY firearm that you intend to carry.

 

[jayroy]

I carry a cw45 very happy never failed sold my Glock36

 

[NRA Lifer and Proud]

I have had my K40 for years and after its break in period it was combat accurate enough to replace my Star PD as my hot weather carry gun.

 

[kudzu]

My Kahr P9, one of the early ones, has been flawless from the first round through 800 and is my all-time favorite carry gun. Thin, lightweight, dependable, accurate...

 

[SC Tiger]

I have a PM9 that has been excellent. This thing's accuracy is absolutely scary good and with a good holster it will dissappear under a shirt tail. Their customer service is good as well. The only thing on their P380 is that some of the early ones (I'm told) did not like standard pressure ammo - they ran better on +p stuff. I think Kahr has fixed that but if you get one with this issue I'll bet they will be happy to send you the newer recoil spring setup free of charge. Eaccents is right on the breakin period - this is necessary on any SD gun (especially an automatic - you may be able to get away with a shorter breakin time on a revolver).

Ignore the Glock lovers. No doubt Glock makes a fine pistol (my next handgun purchase may well be one) but they aren't magical or anything. They are just a piece of equipment like anything else.

 

[Red Hat]

I have all the PM series and and a couple other Kahr's. My daily carry is my PM45 with my P380 BUG. One thing they have going is their coustomer service. Their no questions asked service is great! I've sent a couple back to them for repair and in both cases it was only a week turn around. Also they both came back with a free magazine in the case. Their quailty and feel is what sold me on them. If you decide to buy one the 200 round break in requirement is a must.

 

[Austin]

I purchased a Kahr p45 for my wife. There was nothing but problems with it for us. I sent it back to their gunsmith via my gun shop and they did some work on it. I have not really tested it out thoroughly since we got it back. But in my opinion I wouldnt purchase another firearm from them.

And I agree about the break-in period. Its mandatory.

 

[luv2shoot]

Kahr CW9

I have a G23 (40) and love it but I needed something lighter and smaller. The CW9 was less than some other Kahrs and I really like it. 200 rds for break-in and not one problem. I carry IWB and OWB and IWB is comfortable with an UMikes felt w/clip (which I also used for my Glock after cutting a bit off the top). I got a DeSantis leather OWB 15deg fwd cant belt holster and really like that too. I would've got a CW40 but figured the recoil might be a bit more than I wanted to tolerate in a lighter frame.

 

[kudzu]

No doubt Glock makes a fine pistol (my next handgun purchase may well be one) but they aren't magical or anything.

The merits of Glock pistols have been proven beyond all doubt. The reason I choose the Kahr over the Glock for concealed carry comes down to thickness. To ME, thickness and weight are the two criteria most important to "carry-ability."

 

[fudo]

I purchased a Kahr p45 for my wife. There was nothing but problems with it for us. I sent it back to their gunsmith via my gun shop and they did some work on it. I have not really tested it out thoroughly since we got it back. But in my opinion I wouldnt purchase another firearm from them.

And I agree about the break-in period. Its mandatory.

That is my experience also. I had a CW45 and a P9. They were both nothing but problems and Kahr "customer Service" told me that I could send them back for repair, but I would have to pay for shipping. Spending another $60 on a $400 gun was not my Idea of service. They said my problem with my CW45 was a known problem, but I still would need to pay for shipping. Needless to say, I no longer own any Kahr guns.

 

[snatale42]

Go with a Glock instead.

There's a suprise! :laugh: