What to do???

[txstyletj06]

So I recently purchased a Kahr CW .40S&W to basically keep in my car, but after going to the range with it and playing around with it at home, I've decided that I wouldn't mind carrying one of these for my CCL.

Here's the problem. I grew up on .45ACP and I absolutely love the caliber and I would prefer to carry it over the .40S&W due to its more manageable recoil which leads to my better accuracy, which should be a priority for CC. I am 5'10 and I weigh 170 lbs, I don't have a big waste so carrying IWB is a problem for with the clothes that I wear, hence why I like the idea of the small Kahr for CC.

So I can get the P45 for right at $500, then I can turn around and put NS on it for probably another $100, making it an easily concealable weapon on my small frame with a pocket holster all the while being in my preferred caliber and with night sights.

The CW40, which I love and purchased for a hair under $400, is basically the same size as the P45 in all dimensions and is a great purchase at that price. However, it can never have night sights put on it due to the pinned front sight (lacks the dove tail needed for NS) and it's a caliber that's much hotter and less accurate for me.

So do I keep the CW40 and use it as my concealed (even though it doesn't have NS and sacrifices accuracy) and save the $200 i'll have to spend on the P45 not to mention the hit i'll take on selling the CW40, or do I go the P45 route and have the caliber I like and NS for that extra security???

Just would like to see what others would do in this situation!

 

[.cheese.]

Your goal was to get a range pistol.

Just because you like the size for CCW doesn't mean you have to get rid of it and get a CW instead of the range pistol you wanted.

I say practice with it... and over time save up some cash so that if you still like the size in a few months and have the cash, you can get a P45 (if that's what you want).

The fact that you realize now that it would be a good CW for its size is irrelevant assuming you have an existing gun for that purpose.

Plus - you're going to need to practice with the small size of the CW40 so you don't limp wrist should you get any small guns like it for CCW.

So I say keep it and go with your original plan of using it as a range pistol. It's not like you can't also carry it concealed if you want to. Night sights are a nice addition, but not 100% essential.

 

[strat81]

However, it can never have night sights put on it due to the pinned front sight (lacks the dove tail needed for NS)

My Glock does not have a dovetailed front site and I had a gunsmith install night sights on it (outside, in the middle of the 3-gun match no less). Not sure how much different a Glock front sight is compared to a Kahr, but a dovetailing is not required.

 

[txstyletj06]

Well if it can be done on the CW series I can't find it! The sights aren't shown to be available anywhere online or on Kahr or any of the night sights makers websites.

All of the available NS specifically say not for use on the CW series.

If anyone knows of set available for the CW series, please inform me!

 

[DragonFire]

You bought the Kahr for a truck gun, so what's the problem?

No one else can tell you what to carry or what not to. You have to be comfortable with what you carry, and if you feel better with the .45 than that's what you should do.

I love the .40 S&W caliber. After shooting it awhile, I don't notice the recoil anymore, and am as accurate with it as I am in any other caliber. So, personally I'd lean towards the Kahr.

 

[Ala Dan]

I would not get rid of the Kahr CW-40, under any circumstances, if possible?
As you stated, these make great carry guns; even though the .40 S&W caliber
is "hotter" than I like. I have the same firearm in 9m/m, and its a joy to carry
and shoot. I think with lots of practice (thats a scary thought with the rising
cost of ammo), that you can become proficent with the CW-40. Our shop
purchased 10 each, of both the CW-9 and the CW-40. The CW-9's quickly
sold out; but I have 8 of the CW-40's still in stock, priced at $399.88@.