Kahr Making a .45 GAP

Vinikahr · #1 01-19-2010, 02:36 PM

The .45 GAP was engineer with the purpose to fit small frames pistols. It is only logical that Kahr firearms fit this bill, but yet is not in their production or I have never read about it. I just recently bought a Glock 45 Gap($379 new) and I like it. I only found two manufactures that are doing the 45 GAP, of course Glock and Springfield. If Kahr would make a 45 GAP pistol, I sure would buy it. I know is a specialty round and is a bit expensive when compare with the 45 ACP, but it would be the perfect round for the 45 line. Any thoughts? Flame suit on>

kahrs&cars · #2 01-19-2010, 03:00 PM

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Originally Posted by Vinikahr

The .45 GAP was engineer with the purpose to fit small frames pistols. It is only logical that Kahr firearms fit this bill, but yet is not in their production or I have never read about it. I just recently bought a Glock 45 Gap($379 new) and I like it. I only found two manufactures that are doing the 45 GAP, of course Glock and Springfield. If Kahr would make a 45 GAP pistol, I sure would buy it. I know is a specialty round and is a bit expensive when compare with the 45 ACP, but it would be the perfect round for the 45 line. Any thoughts? Flame suit on>

Yes this sounds very interesting and I for one would have to buy it...WHY you ask?....well after all it would be a KAHR! Do i need any other reasons?...lol
As far as i'm concerned the PM 45 is as small as any .45 needs to be IMO. Only thing i could think that the .45 gap would add to the plate is a couple extra rounds in the same frame size maybe...that would be nice.

I have yet to shoot the .45GAP please share your take on it versus the traditional .45 ACP, if any are noted.

Thx for bringing a good thread to light, it should get some interesting replies

jeepster09 · #3 01-19-2010, 03:57 PM

My local dealer said the novilty wore off and nobody was buying the GAP. I noticed not much ammo available for them either. Para Ordnance makes one.

Vinikahr · #4 01-19-2010, 04:20 PM

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Yes this sounds very interesting and I for one would have to buy it...WHY you ask?....well after all it would be a KAHR! Do i need any other reasons?...lol

I believe many people is afraid to ask. I wanted to put out there, maybe that could come to light, you never know. If enough followers or enough people show interest that can be a product that could take off and be successful.

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As far as i'm concerned the PM 45 is as small as any .45 needs to be IMO. Only thing i could think that the .45 gap would add to the plate is a couple extra rounds in the same frame size maybe...that would be nice.

That is exactly my point, more firepower in a compact package.

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I have yet to shoot the .45GAP please share your take on it versus the traditional .45 ACP, if any are noted.

Sure.

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Thx for bringing a good thread to light, it should get some interesting replies

Sure thing!

Vinikahr · #5 01-19-2010, 04:26 PM

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Originally Posted by jeepster09

My local dealer said the novilty wore off and nobody was buying the GAP. I noticed not much ammo available for them either. Para Ordnance makes one.

I don't blame them, I would only sell what makes money, if you can bring a product to the right people, you can make a product popular. Take the 380 ACP for example. It sell now like hotcakes. It takes vision. I believe Kahr firearms are the right platform for this cartridge. So, we have 3 manufactures that make 45 GAP fire arms, thanks for the info.

dschubert · #6 01-26-2010, 04:55 AM

The GAP was developed to fit a 45 in a 9mm size weapon...Kahr did that without changing the 45acp cartridge so why downgrade to the GAP?

Magazine capacity is a function of cartridge diameter not length. The GAP is the same diameter as the 45acp just a little shorter so will get you no more rounds than the 45acp in the same size weapon.

wyntrout · #7 01-26-2010, 09:25 AM

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Originally Posted by dschubert

The GAP was developed to fit a 45 in a 9mm size weapon...Kahr did that without changing the 45acp cartridge so why downgrade to the GAP?

Magazine capacity is a function of cartridge diameter not length. The GAP is the same diameter as the 45acp just a little shorter so will get you no more rounds than the 45acp in the same size weapon.

What he said -- ditto. Just less available ammo and higher prices for available ammo. Makes no sense!
Wynn

wyntrout · #8 01-26-2010, 09:34 AM

Jocko, come on and join us again. Let's forget the politics and enjoy KahrTalk!
Wynn

Vinikahr · #9 01-26-2010, 09:58 AM

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Originally Posted by dschubert

The GAP was developed to fit a 45 in a 9mm size weapon...Kahr did that without changing the 45acp cartridge so why downgrade to the GAP?

Magazine capacity is a function of cartridge diameter not length. The GAP is the same diameter as the 45acp just a little shorter so will get you no more rounds than the 45acp in the same size weapon.

It is good to have options!

wyntrout · #10 01-26-2010, 10:09 AM

Vini', you could always have a barrel made for, say a Kahr .40 and make your own. Then you could enjoy limited access to higher-priced ammo. Do you like smacking your thumb with a hammer so you enjoy not doing that for a while??

Even plinking would be more expensive -- no surplus or cheap ammo.
Wynn