Purchased a new Kahr TP9. Already have a PM9 that is over 10 years old. The PM9 has off center firing pin strikes but not so far off center as to make me question the pistol's reliability. The new TP9, however, has severely off center firing pin strikes. To the point that I'm concerned it might not be reliable with harder primers.
Sent a letter with a photo of the primers from 6 fired cartridges. Off center strike is about 1:30 and very far from center when viewing the cartridge in the barrel. Sent the letter with photo to Kahr on Tuesday, April 6th. Have not yet heard back on what they recommend and/or will do.
Anyone else had the same concern. I'd love to hear about it.
Knew I was taking a chance buying a new pistol with the current demand situation. It's easy to for quality to slip a little when everyone is working overtime trying to fill orders. This new TP9 is generally not as well machined and finished as my old PM9 -- notable tool marks -- but I can live with that. However, the barrel not being properly fitted is a big concern to me.
Friend of mine has owned a local gun store for many years and is very knowledgeable firearms guy. He suggested loading some ammo with small rifle primers. Small rifle primers have harder cups than small pistol primers. If the pistol is reliable with the small rifle primers, it's probably alright but clearly the barrel is locking in before going up high enough to get a centered firing pin strike.
Any insights, I'd love to hear about them.
Thanks