Kahr PM9

[JerichoGirl]

The slide release on my Kahr PM9 chews up my thumb. Locking the slide back is very difficult. Kahr sent me a slightly larger one and I replaced it but I still think it's too narrow. Anyone know of another slide release that will work?

I will also be attending the Ventura County Gun Show this weekend to see if any of the dealers has a solution.

[Glock32]

this seems to be common with Kahr pistols.
Do you have somebody who may be able to de-horn the existing slide stop for you? That would be my approach.

[libertarian]

Weird, I've never had that problem with my PM9. If it's hitting your thumb (I presume when firing), why would you want a bigger one?

[JerichoGirl]

Originally Posted by libertarian

Weird, I've never had that problem with my PM9. If it's hitting your thumb (I presume when firing), why would you want a bigger one?

No, that isn't the problem. When I push down on the slide release (after reloading) it is so small that it hurts my thumb after a day at the range.

[BonoVox]

Originally Posted by JerichoGirl

No, that isn't the problem. When I push down on the slide release (after reloading) it is so small that it hurts my thumb after a day at the range.

Get a new range handgun. Problem solved.

[OCRancher]

Originally Posted by JerichoGirl

The slide release on my Kahr PM9 chews up my thumb. Locking the slide back is very difficult. Kahr sent me a slightly larger one and I replaced it but I still think it's too narrow. Anyone know of another slide release that will work?

I will also be attending the Ventura County Gun Show this weekend to see if any of the dealers has a solution.

Just don't bring the gun loaded. The gun shows have very specific rules on bringing in firearms.

[hygyliac]

Originally Posted by JerichoGirl

No, that isn't the problem. When I push down on the slide release (after reloading) it is so small that it hurts my thumb after a day at the range.

I'll give you $50 for it.

[Glock32]

Originally Posted by JerichoGirl

No, that isn't the problem. When I push down on the slide release (after reloading) it is so small that it hurts my thumb after a day at the range.

don't use the slide release. grab the slide and let it fly.

[libertarian]

Originally Posted by Glock32

don't use the slide release. grab the slide and let it fly.

Kahr specifically recommends *not* doing that to load the first round. It tends to jam when you do it that way. It actually says that in the manual, and I've had their in-house gunsmith tell me the same thing.

My suggestion would be to just fire a whole mess of +p ammo through it. The PM9 comes out of the factory really tight, and it loosens up a bit after 500+ rounds. Maybe that'll help ya.

[JerichoGirl]

Originally Posted by libertarian

Kahr specifically recommends *not* doing that to load the first round. It tends to jam when you do it that way. It actually says that in the manual, and I've had their in-house gunsmith tell me the same thing.

My suggestion would be to just fire a whole mess of +p ammo through it. The PM9 comes out of the factory really tight, and it loosens up a bit after 500+ rounds. Maybe that'll help ya.

I guess when all else fails reading the manual is a good idea. I'll try the +p ammo also. I love the size of the Kahr PM9, but if it was possble I'd rather carry my Glock 17.

[BonoVox]

Not sure if that will help your issue. BTW manual says nothing about +p ammo. But yes they do cite a break in period of 250 rounds IIRC. "I think 400 to 500 before you carry it"

Yes the Kahr PM series of handguns are the only ones that I have heard of that state you must use slide stop lever. This is good advice as it won't go into battery reliably sling shoting it.

The slide stop lever is very sharp on the PM9. Not sure why they don't do something about it.

I think a gunsmith visit might be in order. I don't think there is a drop in part that will solve your issue.

[AMS MIKE]

Originally Posted by BonoVox

I think a gunsmith visit might be in order. I don't think there is a drop in part that will solve your issue.

Good idea. might be a way to modify the slide stop by smoothing it out and bevel the edge.

JGirl, If you know a guy, he has a guy who might be able to get it done. Unless of course you have a gunsmith of your own.

[Glock32]

Originally Posted by Glock32

don't use the slide release. grab the slide and let it fly.

That means I will never buy a Kahr. The purpose of the lever you mention is to hold the slide back after the magazine has been removed. At least in my world that is. I NEVER use the lever as a slide release on any semi I shoot. It's a training issue.

Try growing up with a PPK around the house. No external slide stop lever.

[IAmASensFan]

Originally Posted by Glock32

The purpose of the lever you mention is to hold the slide back after the magazine has been removed.

Huh? Thats why there is a knurled, serrated thicker section to that slide lock...so you can use your finger to release it!

Originally Posted by Glock32

At least in my world that is. I NEVER use the lever as a slide release on any semi I shoot. It's a training issue.

The only problem I see with that method is that on the reload, you now have a much more exaggerated motion to release the slide if you have to pull back on it, rather than move your fingers an inch to disengage the slidestop.

but yeah, if you train your whole life one way, it doesn't always make sense to change...but it doesn't mean I need to continue taking the 5N to 55N to 91E to get to Corona rather than the 241.

If there is a faster more convenient way to do the same job, i'm going to learn it.


:lol:

[BonoVox]

Originally Posted by Glock32

That means I will never buy a Kahr. The purpose of the lever you mention is to hold the slide back after the magazine has been removed. At least in my world that is. I NEVER use the lever as a slide release on any semi I shoot. It's a training issue.

Try growing up with a PPK around the house. No external slide stop lever.

I have to agree that is a concern to me too, as I train utilizing the slig shot method. But this little small gun can't pull it off.

I guess I better hope for the best and not have to reload under stress with it. But lets face it with a firearm like that, if you are reloading you should be running!

If I do have to reload than I hope I can pull off remembering to utilize the slide STOP "lever".