I’ve posted fixes to some issues that I’ve had with my CW45 on this and other forums.
I thought I would consolidate them here.
A note: I’m sure that Kahr would have taken care of all these, but I’m a “hands on” type and prefer to do the work when possible. My methods and solutions might not be best for everyone and as such the following information is intended to show how I did it. It is not intended as a “how to” article. Proceed at your own risk!
BTW: If anyone else has some tips, fixes, upgrades to the poly 45s, please feel free to post them here
Very useful links:
Disassembly/Reassembly Of the Kahr P45 Pistol
How To "Detail Strip" the Kahr's Upper!
Kahr Polymer Frame Disassembly (Tutorial)
Night sights:
I installed the night sights on my CW45 and I'm very pleased with them.
Some thoughts:
- The sights are well made. I would prefer Meprolight sights and their sealed capsules, but oh well.
- The stock front sight snaps off (per instructions) very easily.
Here (verbatim) are the instructions for removing the front sight:
"Removal of the Existing Front Sight
1. Using a small set of vise grips, being careful not to make contact with the slide, grip the front sight and pull to remove the upper half.
2. Using a pick or very small Phillips head screw driver push the remaining portion of the polymer posts out of the slide from the top of the slide. Be careful not scratch the top of the slide.
3. Turn the slide over and ensure there is no remaining polymer in the front sight holes of the slide. If there is, gently remove it using the pick or small Phillips head screwdriver."
I used masking tape to cover the slide around the front sight blade. I put the vise grips on the front sight blade with the jaws standing off from the top of the slide and pulled the sight off with a slight rocking motion. The posts and sight body separated quite easily. The posts and residue (the posts are melted to stake the sight on) were also removed with little effort.
- The new front sight has two posts; one is threaded. The sight is attached with a Phillips head screw and red Loctite.
(see more detailed installation info in post #27 http://kahrtalk.com/showpost.php?p=54961&postcount=27)
- The stock rear sight was very hard to remove. I actually damaged my sight pusher and finished the removal with a large brass punch and hammer (sight appears undamaged).
- The rear night sight needed a slight amount of material removed for easier installation; after that, installation was easy with the undamaged side of my sight pusher.
- I really like the sight picture.
- I think the front night sight should be offered by itself as it is definitely an upgrade over the stock item (it really did snap off easily). In retrospect, I would have been happy with that and have an undamaged sight pusher. I also think that a "front sight only upgrade" would be a very "doable" DIY project for most owners.
UPDATE: I was able to purchase the Trijicon front sight by itself after contacting a Kahr sale representative: also, Dawson Precision now offers front sights for Kahr CW series pistols: www.dawsonprecision.com SIGHTS FRONT:Kahr Front Sights Category
See the Dawson night sight installed here: http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?p=59903#post59903
BTW: I've been very pleased these sights. Here's three magazines worth of 230gr. hardball, fired at 10 (2 ea.) and 25 yards, two handed standing:
to be continued...