Kahr CW9

[JD8]

A couple of you have mentioned ammo issues. Does it run on hardball?

I kind of have a gauntlet of cheap ammo I run my carry guns through, mine would run some old wolf 9mm I had if that tells you anything.

 

[dennishoddy]

A couple of you have mentioned ammo issues. Does it run on hardball?

My CW/40’s run fine with hardball and HP.
Mine don’t like semi wadcutter reloads that shoot fine in my M&P.

 

[gerhard1]

I'm going to do some checking on it. It might be a viable option for those days when I need something small but still has a bit of ooomph.

 

[Ignored Member]

I have a CW9 and the only times I've had problems with it is when I let it run dry. Dab a little lube on and it's back to business.

Mine has run Sig hollow point and Hornady critical defense loads without fail.

It carries quite well IWB.

 

[raeken45]

I had a cw9 that never gave me any problems. Comfortable to carry and accurate. The cw380 I had was a completely different story.

 

[druryj]

I’ve also tried several versions of the various Kahr pistols. My biggest gripe with them mechanically is that the mags tend to let the top round pop out too easy. Agree with others that they are stiff buggers until broken in. As far as that trigger, that’s what I could never get used to. It’s as long as a hard days work to me, no likey. But hey, if you can handle that trigger I guess they are okay. Just not for me. I’ll stick to my Glock 43 thank you.


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[saddlebum]

Some one will be a smart A here in a moment. I have just about owned all the Kahr 9mm. Never had a problem with any of them. I do follow the break in recommendations and always remember to use the slide release to drop the slide when loading the pistol. Will they run ball ammo, for sure!

This mirrors my experience

 

[druryj]

This mirrors my experience

Some say use the slide release; some say to slingshot it. Which; why? I think slingshot; unless you tend to ride the slide forward then you’re asking for trouble.


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[saddlebum]

Some say use the slide release; some say to slingshot it. Which; why? I think slingshot; unless you tend to ride the slide forward then you’re asking for trouble.


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Kahr says use the slide release in the manual

 

[Ignored Member]

I usually use the slide release just out of habit, but I can't recall ever having issues when I've slingshot it.
And ball ammo runs great.