Uh Oh....my Kahr 9mm's are in trouble!

srfl · October 24th, 2005, 02:52 AM

But in a nice way.

Why?

'Cause I'm finally a member of the HK P7 cult!

I purchased this P7 over at Gunsamerica.com. The seller was John Zephir at Zephir's Sportsman's Supply & Equipment. This purchase was my first (and very positive) experience on Gunsamerica.

I purchased this gun on my birthday (or at least I placed the order) and received it on Friday.

The gun feels great in my hands and the Euro bottom magazine release doesn't bother me. It's just going to be whole new manual-of-arms I will have to get used to.

Now for a nice cleaning (and checking of the piston, gas port and extractor which all look good after field stripping the gun)....I wish it came with more than one magazine. They are still available from some sites I see for between $50-60 dollars.

Here's the original sale posting:
http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976539418.htm

I will shoot the gun this week (Hurricane Wilma permitting).

I already see a hard chroming job, night sights and Nills wooden stocks in her future!

Any other P7 owners out there?

acparmed · October 24th, 2005, 06:38 AM

Nice gun.
I really love the trigger pull on them. Wonderful CCW selection.

rocky · October 24th, 2005, 08:25 AM

wow, nice gun. I own a USP, but always liked the P7's looks. Not sure if it would work well for a leftie though.

RSSZ · October 24th, 2005, 08:27 AM

She's a HK,what can ya say. Great gun with some character. I know she's yours---BUT--- please,no hard chrome or wood grips. She'll thank you for it later.-----------

MissouriMule · October 24th, 2005, 08:41 AM

I personally don't see anything wrong with accessorizing a Cadillac with a Mercedes.

srfl · October 24th, 2005, 10:07 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by rocky

(SNIP) Not sure if it would work well for a leftie though.

I think the P7 lends itself perfectly to lefty use....if you look carefully at my photo, there's a button to lock the slide just to the rear the middle of the trigger. It's easier (for me at least) to manipulate the button with my left hand and index finger. Releasing the slide, cocking the gun and hitting the magazine release are all hand neutral with this gun.

Quote:

Originally Posted by RSSZ

(SNIP) no hard chrome or wood grips. She'll thank you for it later.-----------

I would actually rather keep it black, but a bunch of P7 owners over at Parkcitiestactical.com have HC'd P7's and all comment that very little wear is evident with their guns even after thousands of rounds and/or holster presentations.

After seeing the HK photos taken by Dr. Ken Lunde, I've decided "why not?": http://www.praxagora.com/lunde/hks.html

Besides....if I HC this one....it'll give me an excuse to get another one and keep that one black!

P95Carry · October 24th, 2005, 10:27 AM

Since production ceased - will spares be any problem - that is one thing that had concerned me a bit.

Other thing folks do mention is how hot they get after only moderate thruput - at least with P7M8 and I assume same gas system. Price seemed very fair as these and similar models apparently in much demand.

I may be remembering wrong but have a feeling Class3NH has one.

srfl · October 24th, 2005, 10:34 AM

Yes, acquiring spare parts are kind of a challenge....but they do exist. That's one reason why people HC their P7's (according to parkcitiestactical.com)...to reduce wear on parts.

Yes, the first couple of P7 generations (PSP and P7) get hot after 50 or 60 rounds or so....hence the P7M8 and it's heat shield.....hey! That's another reason to pick up a second P7.....when one is cooling off, I fire the second one!

P95Carry · October 24th, 2005, 10:40 AM

Quote:

That's another reason to pick up a second P7.....when one is cooling off, I fire the second one!

Damn - that is excellent logic - way to go

500Mag · October 24th, 2005, 11:43 AM

Looks like a very solid price, I usually see them upwards of 800-900. I fancy the M13 model so badly, but the price they fetch for a 9mm

October 24th, 2005, 02:52 AM	#1
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,432	Uh Oh....my Kahr 9mm's are in trouble! But in a nice way. Why? 'Cause I'm finally a member of the HK P7 cult! I purchased this P7 over at Gunsamerica.com. The seller was John Zephir at Zephir's Sportsman's Supply & Equipment. This purchase was my first (and very positive) experience on Gunsamerica. I purchased this gun on my birthday (or at least I placed the order) and received it on Friday. The gun feels great in my hands and the Euro bottom magazine release doesn't bother me. It's just going to be whole new manual-of-arms I will have to get used to. Now for a nice cleaning (and checking of the piston, gas port and extractor which all look good after field stripping the gun)....I wish it came with more than one magazine. They are still available from some sites I see for between $50-60 dollars. Here's the original sale posting: http://www.gunsamerica.com/guns/976539418.htm I will shoot the gun this week (Hurricane Wilma permitting). I already see a hard chroming job, night sights and Nills wooden stocks in her future! Any other P7 owners out there? __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

October 24th, 2005, 06:38 AM	#2
acparmed 1952 - 2006 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Las Vegas, Nevada Posts: 1,371	Nice gun. I really love the trigger pull on them. Wonderful CCW selection. __________________ Heroes are people who do what has to be done, when it has to be done, regardless of the consequences "I like when the enemy shoots at me; then I know where the ****** are and can kill them." ~George Patton DE OPPRESSO LIBER**

October 24th, 2005, 08:41 AM	#5
MissouriMule Member Join Date: Jan 2005 Posts: 42	I personally don't see anything wrong with accessorizing a Cadillac with a Mercedes. __________________ John Moses Browning and Eugene Stoner were the Albert Einstein's of the Gun Industry!

October 24th, 2005, 10:27 AM	#7
P95Carry Assistant Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: South West PA Posts: 25,366	Since production ceased - will spares be any problem - that is one thing that had concerned me a bit. Other thing folks do mention is how hot they get after only moderate thruput - at least with P7M8 and I assume same gas system. Price seemed very fair as these and similar models apparently in much demand. I may be remembering wrong but have a feeling Class3NH has one. __________________ Chris - P95 NRA Certified Instructor & NRA Life Member. "To own a gun and assume that you are armed is like owning a piano and assuming that you are a musician!." If a BG dies as the result of pointing a gun at me, then he has merely succumbed to an occupational hazard of being a thug

October 24th, 2005, 10:34 AM	#8
srfl Senior Moderator Join Date: Sep 2005 Location: FL Posts: 6,432	Yes, acquiring spare parts are kind of a challenge....but they do exist. That's one reason why people HC their P7's (according to parkcitiestactical.com)...to reduce wear on parts. Yes, the first couple of P7 generations (PSP and P7) get hot after 50 or 60 rounds or so....hence the P7M8 and it's heat shield.....hey! That's another reason to pick up a second P7.....when one is cooling off, I fire the second one! __________________ USAF: Loving Our Obscene Amenities Since 1947

October 24th, 2005, 08:25 AM	#3
rocky Senior Moderator Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: MI Posts: 11,767	wow, nice gun. I own a USP, but always liked the P7's looks. Not sure if it would work well for a leftie though.

October 24th, 2005, 08:27 AM	#4
RSSZ Distinguished Member Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: USA Posts: 1,847	She's a HK,what can ya say. Great gun with some character. I know she's yours---BUT--- please,no hard chrome or wood grips. She'll thank you for it later.-----------

October 24th, 2005, 11:43 AM	#10
500Mag Member Join Date: May 2005 Location: West Chester, PA Posts: 390	Looks like a very solid price, I usually see them upwards of 800-900. I fancy the M13 model so badly, but the price they fetch for a 9mm __________________ "A well regulated Militia, being necessary to the security of a free State, the right of the PEOPLE to keep and bear Arms, shall not be infringed."

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