CW45 trigger

[armedliberal]

maybe I bought the wrong gun for ccw? it looked good on paper.
I can't get with the Kahr trigger, might as well have a hotdog between my finger and the trigger, hmmm, maybe a marshmellow. I always thought a "surprise break" was when you were holding the sights on target and increased pressure on the trigger caused the gun to fire. (not really a big surprise with a 1911 or S&W revolver with the hammer cocked.) on the CW45 it's a jello-surprise.
(yes I've tried giving the trigger a firm constant pull to the rear, yes, I've tried "staging the trigger"). next thing I'm going to try is a different gun. thanks, good luck.

[jocko]

well evidently u have not fired a double action wheel gun much in ur life. First psot here, , why did u even come here even? Not the guns fault, u can't master it. Sure doesnt seem like u gave it much chance either. Good luck with what ever u find,U should have shot a kahr before buying a kahr. saves alot of time and money.

Always gets me when people compre a true double action semi to a 1911 or a fokking cocked wheel gun. WTf...armed liberal signature line finds u well.

[kerby9mm]

I remember 5 decades ago not knowing about the different styles of trigger pulls/operation but I could tell that they are not all the same but with practice anyone can get used to them. I would not buy a gun without either researching it or at least asking the gun store person to explain it, but before I bought it I would have to at least dry fire it & if not no sale.

[armedliberal]

I'm getting used to it. with a CT laser it's an acceptable bellygun for rapid deployment. I just wish the Kahr line had more of a following so some companies would produce tuneup parts like you can buy for a Glock or an M&P. if there was a $25.95 trigger bar and spring kit for a cw45, I'd buy it. I don't like the on/off switch on a 1911 and a S&W 686 is to heavy for all day carry, so that's why I got the cw45.

[jocko]

u can put a 5# drip in striker sprng in ur cw456 right now. jut buy iut from wollfs gnsprings. maes a nice mod with no effort, trigger pullis the same distance 3/8" but poundage drips nicely. Works great, never readof one complaint from any owner either. I hve hadone in my pMJ9 for over 32K rounds, never a light strike either. buy it direct from wolffs, their 5# striker spring they ffer fits every kahr but the 380, so it won't say for kahr 45's either.

[JohnR]

The Kahr trigger takes some getting used to, and it's purpose is pretty specific. I loved the feel of it at first, but hated it 'cause I couldn't hit crap. Then after taking a point shooting class it was like a veil was lifted, and this type of trigger finally makes sense. Now I really like it.

Long DAO is not meant for bullseye shooting, it's meant for self defense close-range shooting.

[bob98366]

I know you said you tried the "firm constant pull" but don't give up on doing just that. With practice it works well. I practiced without the pistol first, doing a smooth, constant pull that took 1 second. Over time I decreased the time to 1/2 or 1/3 second, but maintained the discipline to force my finger to take the allotted time and keep the rest of my hands motionless.

So when shooting, all I think about are front sight on target and smooth, constant speed trigger press taking however long I chose beforehand to practice. It works well. 3" groups at 7 yds centered on the bulls eye are normal now. The range officers think I'm fast firing, but it doesn't seem that way to me since it is so well controlled.

[armedliberal]

JohnR your absolutely correct, the CW45 is not a fun range gun. (I sure would like to have a fun range gun.) the CW45 with a CTlaser is a good(close enough for combat) point shooter. forget about stance and fancy tv 2 handed grips, we're talking about real world, out of the pocket or holster, bang, bang,etc.
(OK, I started this thread with a whine on the Kahr trigger. went to the range yesterday, put 50 rounds into the middle of the target, shooting 5 rounds in a magazine, distances of 5, 7, 12 yds. hand hurt from the famous Kahr "aggressive texture" grip, got a hot brass on the forehead. having big fun huh? taking the Kahr to the range is just business. )

(I see where Wolff sells a spring kit, any gunsmiths make a trigger bar, reground cocking cam? )

[warbird1]

JohnR your absolutely correct, the CW45 is not a fun range gun. (I sure would like to have a fun range gun.) the CW45 with a CTlaser is a good(close enough for combat) point shooter. forget about stance and fancy tv 2 handed grips, we're talking about real world, out of the pocket or holster, bang, bang,etc.
(OK, I started this thread with a whine on the Kahr trigger. went to the range yesterday, put 50 rounds into the middle of the target, shooting 5 rounds in a magazine, distances of 5, 7, 12 yds. hand hurt from the famous Kahr "aggressive texture" grip, got a hot brass on the forehead. having big fun huh? taking the Kahr to the range is just business. )

(I see where Wolff sells a spring kit, any gunsmiths make a trigger bar, reground cocking cam? )

Just my opinion but I think you need a lot of hot brass to the forehead. Might knock some sense into you.

[jocko]

JohnR your absolutely correct, the CW45 is not a fun range gun. (I sure would like to have a fun range gun.) the CW45 with a CTlaser is a good(close enough for combat) point shooter. forget about stance and fancy tv 2 handed grips, we're talking about real world, out of the pocket or holster, bang, bang,etc.
(OK, I started this thread with a whine on the Kahr trigger. went to the range yesterday, put 50 rounds into the middle of the target, shooting 5 rounds in a magazine, distances of 5, 7, 12 yds. hand hurt from the famous Kahr "aggressive texture" grip, got a hot brass on the forehead. having big fun huh? taking the Kahr to the range is just business. )

(I see where Wolff sells a spring kit, any gunsmiths make a trigger bar, reground cocking cam? )

no one makes a trigger bar or reground cocking cam. WTF is that for??? If u want a shorter trigger strke then buy the kahr 9mm enhanced version. No u cannot change parts either. Kahr will not sell um. Try the 5# strikler sprig, it is a drop in, and works great but still keeps the 3/8" trigger travel. It is wht it is a true no gadgets double action gun with no safety utter tan the looooong travel and smoooth travel. More practice and a person just gets better with the gun also. I efy anyone to find a smoother trigger system than what hahr has, simpley but yet ingenious..