The Gun Thread

[1999Gst]

The Good: It's a great size for carry, it's very simple to take down and clear, its accurate, it has a nice fiber optic front sight that comes with extra red or green in the case, also comes with 2 mags, a holster, a mag holster, a lock, and brush.

The Bad: The parts are a tight fit. This is both good and bad. People have reported problems with light strikes and misfeeds. Springfield has stated that they did send them from the factory a little dry. They recommend lube and a break in period of about 200 rounds. Both 1G_DSM and I have experienced this.

However, both of us also have resolved the issue with a little lube and proper grip. On that note, it is a small gun. If you have a large hand, you may find it difficult to grip because your pinky hangs off the end. This is why I have the 7 round mag, it allows me to get my full hand on it. After lubing it properly I've put another 250 rounds through it, and didn't have any issues with it. I would have like it to have worked properly from the factory, but given it was a simple fix, I'm very satisfied with it.

Does it come with the 7 round mag? I will be shooting it this week maybe buying

[Trogdor]

No, the 7 round mag was $30.

[1G_DSM]

^^^^^
I just wanted to add: The recoil is not bad at all. I'm a small guy, 5'6 135lbs and I shoot it fine. Granted I have small-medium sized hands and could get a full grip on the thing.

Like Trogdor advised, a proper grip and a little lube (not a lot) would fix the light firing issue and problems with it not coming back into full battery. I tested it out both completely dry and completely wet, and grip is the most important factor. Limp wrist it and you'll experience light firing strikes and failure to come I to battery whether or not your gun is totally wet or dry.

Keep a firm grip on the thing and you shouldn't have any problems.

[Constant_Project21]

Just got my first Kahr and i love it. Went with the K9 full stainless little heavyer than the poly frame Kahrs. Main reason was for the crimson trace laser grip i can add on. Gun will be for CC license and got to shoot it today, not to much buck for the small frame. i like it and got a good deal on it.

Have you sent many rounds through this thing? I keep coming across Kahr's for dirt cheap and am wondering how they perform first hand.

A bunch of us are doing our CC classes here at MAP in a couple weeks, so I'll be searching for a CC weapon here soon. I got my eye on a compact 1911, which some find too heavy to CC...but then again I'm 6'4", 230lbs, so I don't think I will notice it much.

[Trogdor]

Have you sent many rounds through this thing? I keep coming across Kahr's for dirt cheap and am wondering how they perform first hand.

A bunch of us are doing our CC classes here at MAP in a couple weeks, so I'll be searching for a CC weapon here soon. I got my eye on a compact 1911, which some find too heavy to CC...but then again I'm 6'4", 230lbs, so I don't think I will notice it much.

Kahr's is an American company, owned by a Korean corporation. They're kind of the daewoo of guns. They're they work properly for a little while, then turn in to a huge pile. They're cheap for a reason.

A 1911 is a great design. However, keep in mind that there are A LOT of moving parts that need to be fit properly. If you're looking at a 1911 do a couple things, the first being shake it around! If you hear any rattle or clicking don't buy it, this means that the parts aren't fit together well. The other thing to check for is if the hammer hits your hand. Some 1911's have a larger, rounded guard, others have a shorter straight one. Rack it a few times with your full hand on it so you get a feel for where the hammer will go when it's back.

[4seasons69]

Have you sent many rounds through this thing? I keep coming across Kahr's for dirt cheap and am wondering how they perform first hand.

A bunch of us are doing our CC classes here at MAP in a couple weeks, so I'll be searching for a CC weapon here soon. I got my eye on a compact 1911, which some find too heavy to CC...but then again I'm 6'4", 230lbs, so I don't think I will notice it much.

1911s are awesome guns. By far my favorite shooting gun. But to get a quality one with as few mim parts as possible you will want to spend around 1k so a good one isn't cheap. I carry a Glock 36 with a Pearce +1 grip extension and wolf +10% mag spring. I have 1250 rounds through it and it's been awesome! I carry iwb and it can be concealed with just a tshirt in the summer

[asshanson]

My Dad carries a 1911 and he is really happy with it, but yea they are a grand. I think it's a bit heavy but he said after a few weeks he didn't even notice anymore, and he's only 5'10" 170lbs.

[Trogdor]

You will want to spend around 1k so a good one isn't cheap.

^This.

Gun don't always follow "you get what you pay for." But in the case of a 1911 they do for the most part follow that rule (disregard Kimber). I carry at Springfield XDs .45. It's been a great gun, but I didn't have to spend an arm and a leg. Glocks as well, they're one of (if not the) most reliable polymer framed hand guns out there. They're also not ridiculousness priced.

You can find some reasonably priced guns that are high quality and reliable. But brands like Taurus and Karh are very inexpensive because they don't last as long as other guns. That said, don't be fooled in to thinking a Kimber is a far superior gun just because they cost an arm and a leg.

[Trogdor]

On a side note, I just got my Hidden Hybrid holster in the mail. This thing is awesome.
You can adjust how high/low it rides in your waist. You can adjust front and back independently to allow for tilt. You can adjust how firmly the holster holds the gun. Its cut to allow for a good grip. And it's really comfortable.

http://www.hiddenhybridholsters.com/

Only downside is that its a small company and took nearly 2 months to get mine.

[4seasons69]

^This.

Gun don't always follow "you get what you pay for." But in the case of a 1911 they do for the most part follow that rule (disregard Kimber). I carry at Springfield XDs .45. It's been a great gun, but I didn't have to spend an arm and a leg. Glocks as well, they're one of (if not the) most reliable polymer framed hand guns out there. They're also not ridiculousness priced.

You can find some reasonably priced guns that are high quality and reliable. But brands like Taurus and Karh are very inexpensive because they don't last as long as other guns. That said, don't be fooled in to thinking a Kimber is a far superior gun just because they cost an arm and a leg.

I think you hit it right on the money there. I would stay away from kimbers as well. I had a sig sauer that I sold to help fund my engine build lol. I loved it! I would also stay away from kahr and taurus. plus a lot of kahrs aren't that cheap. if you're dead set on carrying a .45 and don't want to shell out for a 1911 the glock 36 and XDs are both solid options at a reasonable price. When I bought my glock the XDs wasn't out yet and I didn't want to wait for it lol