P380 vs CW380 - what are the actual differences?

[DavidR]

I wouldn’t be worried about the lifetime warranty. If you’re going to have a problem with a CW380 it’ll very likely show up immediately and you’ll be well within the warranty period.

Personally I prefer the P series to the CW series but it’s hard to justify a big price difference.

[SlowBurn]

I would be interested if others were asked about the warranty after the expiration. This is the first time I have heard that the warranty does not matter. If the life time warranty is of importance, I would call Kahr and verify before purchasing one.

The written materials state a lifetime warranty for the P series to the original owner vs 1 year for the CW series. Its true the factory could ask for proof of date of purchase or proof of original ownership, but I've never heard of them doing so and I've been following this forum since 2013. Like most reputable gun makers, I think they just stand behind their guns 100% regardless. Buy you're right that they could change.

[Whiskeyhorse]

I love the Pocket guns. I was thinking about the new Smith 380 but had to ask myself if it is worth the $'s as I already love both my CW380 and P380. And I was not thrilled about the type of Trigger on the Smith. In conclusion, I saw no reason to make the purchase.
Yesterday, I took 200 rds and fired the CW380 next to the P380. What is interesting is that the triggers between these two pistols is drastically different in Pull weight. The CW was 3.14 and the P380 was 4.1.
Why the difference? Both have quite a bit of rounds through them. The CW may have more, but I do not see how the trigger is so much lighter. Some would say they like a lighter trigger better, however I actually like the Heavier Trigger much more.
And for some reason, I cannot put my finger on (no pun intended) I just like the P380 more. Any reason anyone can think of why one trigger is so much lighter? Maybe I should order a new spring. Hate to mess with it as it is totally reliable.

[SlowBurn]

I love the Pocket guns. I was thinking about the new Smith 380 but had to ask myself if it is worth the $'s as I already love both my CW380 and P380. And I was not thrilled about the type of Trigger on the Smith. In conclusion, I saw no reason to make the purchase.
Yesterday, I took 200 rds and fired the CW380 next to the P380. What is interesting is that the triggers between these two pistols is drastically different in Pull weight. The CW was 3.14 and the P380 was 4.1.
Why the difference? Both have quite a bit of rounds through them. The CW may have more, but I do not see how the trigger is so much lighter. Some would say they like a lighter trigger better, however I actually like the Heavier Trigger much more.
And for some reason, I cannot put my finger on (no pun intended) I just like the P380 more. Any reason anyone can think of why one trigger is so much lighter? Maybe I should order a new spring. Hate to mess with it as it is totally reliable.

I have both and never noticed a difference, though I've never measured. As far as I know, all springs affecting the trigger pull are the same for both models, so it must be just a difference in wear.