I have 5 Kahrs and all ran right out of the box. I purposely didn't do the "New Kahr Drill" just to see if they needed it. The "New Kahr Drill is pretty much what I do to any new Semi Auto gun I buy regardless of brand. Get to know the gun, learn the assembly, clean and lube, just common sense.
Regarding the snappy recoil, you just need to get used to it or move on. As I mentioned earlier I carried my K40 for a long time but even magna ported the flip was just too obnoxious and really slowed down a second shot, so it pretty much resides in the toy box. I keep it just in case 40 is the only ammo I can find. I gave away a ton of 40. It's a good round no question in a full size gun but I prefer the 45.
In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
RIP Muggsy & TMan
"If you are a warrior legally authorized to carry a weapon and you step outside without that weapon, then you become a sheep, pretending that JOCKO will not come today."