As many people who've had Kahr pistols might be aware, the magazines aren't the most reliable sort. They allow for all sorts of slop and play, in the angle of the cartridge as it approaches the feed ramp. Kahr's still got essentially the same magazine design they've had since inception, and many of the pistols continue to have feeding issues that, according to many, clearly are tied to these "loose" magazines.
Challenge: Any decent, creative machinists in the house? Anyone with a bug to fix a long-standing problem that might be easily addressed, with a few judicious changes to the feed lips, magazine follower and spring choice? If you happen to have machine tools, a mill or other fab capability in your shop, might you be inspired to fiddle with the concept to see what's possible?
Wouldn't surprise me if there are a few current Kahr pistol owners who'd be happy to give up some magazines or the pistol/mags for awhile in order to help solve the problem. Imagine ... a Kahr pistol that fed flawlessly, every single time. I'd be all over the CM9 or PM9 in a blink of an eye, then, if only ...
Anyone??
Challenge: Any decent, creative machinists in the house? Anyone with a bug to fix a long-standing problem that might be easily addressed, with a few judicious changes to the feed lips, magazine follower and spring choice? If you happen to have machine tools, a mill or other fab capability in your shop, might you be inspired to fiddle with the concept to see what's possible?
Wouldn't surprise me if there are a few current Kahr pistol owners who'd be happy to give up some magazines or the pistol/mags for awhile in order to help solve the problem. Imagine ... a Kahr pistol that fed flawlessly, every single time. I'd be all over the CM9 or PM9 in a blink of an eye, then, if only ...
Anyone??