Surprise toy, Kahr P45

[NGIB]

Was down at my local shop this morning just browsing when I saw a deal to good to pass up. There on the shelf was a NIB Kahr P45, priced cheaper than Bud's at $559 (Buds is $615 delivered). I was very surprised at this shop generally has higher prices but the fella I deal with said the owner wants to move some stock. Needless to say I forked over my debit card (they don't charge an extra 3% there) and went home with a new toy. So nice my CCW came in last week as I bypassed the NICS check as well.

This was one I've been wanting for a while as I really like my E9 and I also didn't want to buy used in case there are issues. Now I have a great selection of carry guns and it'll be difficult to decide what to strap on - tough problem...

 

[Mr. S]

Congrats on your purchase.
I love my P45!

 

[The Lone Haranguer]

How does it shoot? Reliable?

I saw a PM45 recently. That thing is tiny for a .45!

 

[NGIB]

I have a PM40 coming in tomorrow on a trade and I expect it will be a handful shooting a .40 from that small a package. I probably won't get this one to the range until the weekend but I'm looking forward to breaking it in...

 

[usp9]

I have found the P45 is a handful too. I've tried two brands of +P, but speaking only for myself, it is too much recoil to accomplish any kind of speed or quick second shots. Standard loads are plenty in this light framed pistol.

 

[Keoni]

P45

Having owned three Kahr pistols, one a P45, I'd recommend firing at least 500rds. before carrying. Two of mine had to have the barrel and slide replaced before 500, a PM9 and a P45. The P9 has been totally reliable.

 

[Wire]

Was the slide stop beveled when you bought it? Mine is squared, and digs into my thumb when firing.

 

[NGIB]

Took this picture a few minutes after I got home so this is how it looked out of the box. Did strip it down and give it a good cleaning and lube though...

 

[Grayrider]

Let us know how it is to shoot. The size makes it tempting, but I wonder how harsh it will be given the weight. Not that I am recoil sensitive given all the 10mm I have fired over the years, but the P45 just does not weigh much.

John

 

[NGIB]

Was reading some articles on it and supposedly the recoil on these is more "comfortable" than on the subcompact XDs. I have a PM40 coming in today on a trade and I'll be taking these to the range later in the week...