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Kahr CW380 ----- Again
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Toprudder
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I have a Kahr CM40 that has been very reliable for me. The only problem has been one broken mag follower that continued to function when broken, it was just harder to load new rounds in it.
I have an LCP that is very picky about ammo. Works 100% with Hornady Critical Defense and Remington JHP. It does not like Winchester white box and Remington Golden Sabers.
After trying different things, I figured out the problem was related to belling of the brass and a sharp edge on the rims. If the rims were chamfered, and at least a medium taper crimp, then everything works fine. I can now reload ammo that works 100% in it.
The problem arises on ejecting a shell out of the chamber, the shell coming out will hit the case mouth of the next round in the mag, and if it snags, the ejector sometimes lets go of the spent casing and leaves it part way in the chamber. It is a hard jam to clear.
I don't know if this is the problem with your CW380, it might be something to check.
I have an LCP that is very picky about ammo. Works 100% with Hornady Critical Defense and Remington JHP. It does not like Winchester white box and Remington Golden Sabers.
After trying different things, I figured out the problem was related to belling of the brass and a sharp edge on the rims. If the rims were chamfered, and at least a medium taper crimp, then everything works fine. I can now reload ammo that works 100% in it.
The problem arises on ejecting a shell out of the chamber, the shell coming out will hit the case mouth of the next round in the mag, and if it snags, the ejector sometimes lets go of the spent casing and leaves it part way in the chamber. It is a hard jam to clear.I don't know if this is the problem with your CW380, it might be something to check.
buckfynn
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It is somewhat comforting to read in this thread that I am not the only one that has had major problems with the polymer Kahr pistols.
I have owned a PM45 for awhile, and never had one hiccup of any sort, with any ammo. Bought a CW380 last week, and so far, zero problems. Shot 50 rnds of range reloads, 50 rounds of PO1, and 50 rounds of golden saber. A friend has 3 Kahrs, zero issues.
I think these little pocket pistols are more difficult to shoot, and are not as tolerant to limp wrist, bad grip etc...
I think these little pocket pistols are more difficult to shoot, and are not as tolerant to limp wrist, bad grip etc...
Jlr2267
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I have many pocket pistols..the cw380 is the only one I've ever had trouble with.
buckfynn
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The problems I have with my Kahr are due to poor quality of materials and poor quality control of the pistol they sold me. No firearm should fall apart after only 600 rounds.
So the problems with my Kahr have nothing to due with limp wristing, bad grip, break in, or the like.
Maybe I'm lucky but of the roughly 8 Kahrs that I've owned, all polymer, all shot great and functioned well. They do need to be broken in some, but as a whole I would have to say Kahr makes a quality product. I do agree though that the smaller models do require more concentration on grip technique, and without it can be prone to failures.
Jlr2267
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Yep, all my previous Kahrs (except 380's) were good pistols.
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