I joined the P380 broken striker club

[Alfonse]

I will have the parts by the end of day Thursday, according to the tracking. I do need to measure and do final testing. They will be on the market by Monday or sooner depending on how my schedule works out.

[Chaplain]

Kahr insists that this is not a widespread problem.

Based on what? Number of units sold? This is likely the only data point available to Kahr.

In these United States the largest percentage of firearms sold make (maybe) a few trips to the range, then sit in the box/drawer/safe/etc. Even many police officers do not shoot except for a bit of practice before annual or semi-annual qualification. Relatively few firearms ever have hundreds, let alone 1000's of rounds during the whole period of ownership.

An interesting question is: What is the incidence of striker breakage per 1000 rounds in units that fire 100 rounds+ per month? There is likely no good way to obtain this data, hence we are left with guesses based on anecdotal observation. The thing is, Kahr probably isn't much better off than us peons on the internet. There just does not seem to be a reliable way to gather legitimate statistically significant data without the expense of military contract type trials testing.

[gun papa]

In all my years I have never heard of a gun sans a CZ52, with as many broken firing pins.

How many broken striker guns have been returned, or reported just on this page?

[Alfonse]

Almost there now:



I just need to get out and do final range testing in the morning. I should probably get a bullet trap, but the range is much more rewarding. But, everything sure looks great on the strikers.

And, a photo that lets you see some of the differences:



https://lakelinellc.com/shop/ultimat...r-380-pistols/

[RRP]

What is the round count fired by your final design, production, test striker?

[Alfonse]

What is the round count fired by your final design, production, test striker?

Going up more tomorrow, still counting. Dry fires are over 500, but then I had to run to a meeting.

[Alfonse]

Just returned from the range, and all is a go. They worked with every ammunition I had, except the Perfecta which wouldn't chamber. I've read about issues with Perfecta and Fiochi, and now I got to experience it. The rounds won't even go into the chamber. But, I only had one box to try.

I am pretty certain, You. Can't. Break. These. Strikers! LOL

[Bobshouse]

Just returned from the range, and all is a go. They worked with every ammunition I had, except the Perfecta which wouldn't chamber. I've read about issues with Perfecta and Fiochi, and now I got to experience it. The rounds won't even go into the chamber. But, I only had one box to try.

I am pretty certain, You. Can't. Break. These. Followers! LOL

Oh, shoot...I was waiting for the STRIKERs...lol, actually I already ordered one.

[Alfonse]

Oh, shoot...I was waiting for the STRIKERs...lol, actually I already ordered one.

Edited, using the correct word may not be my strong suit! Too many followers, finally some strikers....

[dirtengineer]

You confused me so much that I purchased a striker and a follower!