My Kahr P380 - Unreliable for Personal Defense

[O'Dell]

Maybe you read my recent report on my new CM45. If not, I'll summarize. 180 rounds fired both FMJ and HP - no issues even when limp wristing and firing sidewise. An exception you might say? Well, if so, my CW9, CW40, two CW45's, PM45, PM9, and MK40 are/were also exceptions. As Muggsy said, anything built by man can fail. I could tell you horror stories about a 630 BMW that the factory had to buy back, or a Bertone X19 that wouldn't start, or a Camaro Z28 that ate rear ends, but I won't. I've also had a few problem guns over 45+ years, including Colts, Tauruses, Keltecs, and Brownings. However, I've never had an issue with a SIG, HK, S&W, Springfield 1911, or a KAHR! If you like Glocks, fine, buy one. Personally, I'm staying with the guns that work for me.

[RRP]

Personally, I'm staying with the guns that work for me.

And he is doing the same.

[b4uqzme]

You know it's good that people come here to voice their concerns and detail their problems. We all benefit from knowing what issues are out there and how to potentially correct/avoid them.

But.

For those who use their issues to bash the brand...or who feel that because their gun has issues that all Kahrs have issues...or who use this generous forum to advertise another brand instead of Kahr...or who think that because they read about issues that issues are the norm and not the exception...well...I'm thinking your parents didn't raise you right. Just sayin'.

OP. I'm truly sorry that your gun is having issues. None of us would want to be there. But how you handle it is your challenge. Good luck.

[muggsy]

You know it's good that people come here to voice their concerns and detail their problems. We all benefit from knowing what issues are out there and how to potentially correct/avoid them.

But.

For those who use their issues to bash the brand...or who feel that because their gun has issues that all Kahrs have issues...or who use this generous forum to advertise another brand instead of Kahr...or who think that because they read about issues that issues are the norm and not the exception...well...I'm thinking your parents didn't raise you right. Just sayin'.

OP. I'm truly sorry that your gun is having issues. None of us would want to be there. But how you handle it is your challenge. Good luck.

I know that I keep saying this, but it's worth repeating. Be4uqzme, yer a man after my own heart.

[b4uqzme]

I know that I keep saying this, but it's worth repeating. Be4uqzme, yer a man after my own heart.

Thanks I guess...

I think it comes from growing up a (insert Browns/Indians/Cavs here) fan. Sorta gives you a clarity about what is important in life.

[muggsy]

Thanks I guess...

I think it comes from growing up a (insert Browns/Indians/Cavs here) fan. Sorta gives you a clarity about what is important in life.

Being a (insert Browns/Indians/Cavs here) fan does have a tendency to do that.

[Bill K]

A reliable pocket .380 is a joy to own. It is to bad that the Kahr didn't work out for you. I've been through a similar situation with a different brand pistol and understand your frustration.

[muggsy]

You first mistake was in going through the dealer. You should have contacted Kahr service on your own and dealt with them directly. Do you know for a fact that the dealer explained the problem fully? There are thousands of Kahr P380 in service that function perfectly and are totally reliable. I own one of them. The problem is that no one has any patience and everyone expects instant gratification. Unfortunately, we don't live in a perfect world. That's why they put erasers on pencils.

[berettabone]

Remember, the Glock 42 is also going through growing pains, so if you have problems with that.....................I wouldn't go to the Glock forum to ***** cause they won't believe you.

[CPTKILLER]

My Kahr MK9 is excellent. Metal pistols are my preference!