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Posted: 5/29/2015 3:57:34 PM EDT
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Try one. You should be able to pick one up for $250 or so if you find a sale. Break it down, lube it appropriately, take it to the range and run 200-300 rounds through it. Stick with high quality, RN ammo. If you have issues after that point, Kahr is pretty responsive (in general) about fixing them. Some people get a good one, some people get a squirrelly one. Mine has been mostly good, but I haven't even finished getting 200 rounds through it.
I really like the size, weight, and fit-finish of it, though. Plus, the triggers are great. Worst case, you could sell it off if you don't like it. |
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Posted: 5/30/2015 5:18:38 AM EDT
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I bought a G42 in March of 2014 that had all the updated parts. It was a complete piece of crap. I sold it and bought a CW380 that has been 100% since day one. I would not hesitate to ditch the G42 for a CW380.
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Posted: 5/30/2015 5:30:39 PM EDT
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I have several 380 carry pistols including the CW380,CT380, P380 (black NS) , Kimber Micro Raptor, Mustang XSP,Body Guard and LCP just to name a few. For straight up pocket carry day after day the P380 and CW380 pistols are my favorite. All of the above pistols have been flawless performers using good ammo the CW380 runs great with all the ammo I've tried in it except one type: The factory Barnes TAC XP which all my 380 pistols hate and jam with , it seems under powered load wise. The CW380 is also a great value at less than $300 if you shop around.
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Posted: 6/3/2015 7:12:49 PM EDT
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Another trouble free cw380 owner here. Cleaned and lubed it initially dry fired it at least 500 times and then started shooting. Has never had a malfunction of any kind through 600 rounds of mixed ammo including 100 each of Hornady Custom and Fiocchi Extrema (both xtp loads).
I recently tried using the Pearce pinky extensions and realized they didn't really add anything, it shoots fine without it. |
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Posted: 6/5/2015 1:05:10 PM EDT
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Well, I picked one up yesterday, and I'm going to clean it, and do some dry firing before the first range session. More to follow!
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Posted: 6/5/2015 8:58:24 PM EDT
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Just shot mine for the first time today.
I'm coming from a P3AT that was my BUG for 5 years or so. I shoot the Kahr much better than the Keltec. I was having some failure to go into battery/failure to feed initially. Was shooting PMC and WWB. After a few magazines it was becoming less frequent. Put some gold dot in it and 3 magazines of that had no issues. After 100rds or so it shot 4-5 mags with no issues so I called it a day. It needs more break-in I suspect, as it does not lock back on an empty magazine, but its coming along. Overall I dig it, much better sights/trigger than I expected. |
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Posted: 6/6/2015 5:07:11 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Just shot mine for the first time today. I'm coming from a P3AT that was my BUG for 5 years or so. I shoot the Kahr much better than the Keltec. I was having some failure to go into battery/failure to feed initially. Was shooting PMC and WWB. After a few magazines it was becoming less frequent. Put some gold dot in it and 3 magazines of that had no issues. After 100rds or so it shot 4-5 mags with no issues so I called it a day. It needs more break-in I suspect, as it does not lock back on an empty magazine, but its coming along. Overall I dig it, much better sights/trigger than I expected. I hope mine doesn't require too much tinkering. I have a Glock 42 for that...lol |
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Posted: 6/8/2015 8:01:49 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted:
Just shot mine for the first time today. I'm coming from a P3AT that was my BUG for 5 years or so. I shoot the Kahr much better than the Keltec. I was having some failure to go into battery/failure to feed initially. Was shooting PMC and WWB. After a few magazines it was becoming less frequent. Put some gold dot in it and 3 magazines of that had no issues. After 100rds or so it shot 4-5 mags with no issues so I called it a day. It needs more break-in I suspect, as it does not lock back on an empty magazine, but its coming along. Overall I dig it, much better sights/trigger than I expected. Does it work well for pocket carry? I am debating between the CW380 and Ruger LCP. |
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Posted: 6/8/2015 8:29:59 PM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does it work well for pocket carry? I am debating between the CW380 and Ruger LCP. Quote HistoryQuoted: Quoted: Just shot mine for the first time today. I'm coming from a P3AT that was my BUG for 5 years or so. I shoot the Kahr much better than the Keltec. I was having some failure to go into battery/failure to feed initially. Was shooting PMC and WWB. After a few magazines it was becoming less frequent. Put some gold dot in it and 3 magazines of that had no issues. After 100rds or so it shot 4-5 mags with no issues so I called it a day. It needs more break-in I suspect, as it does not lock back on an empty magazine, but its coming along. Overall I dig it, much better sights/trigger than I expected. Does it work well for pocket carry? I am debating between the CW380 and Ruger LCP. Works great for me. I had the P3AT (basically an LCP). It is perhaps slightly thicker (due to the slide stop), and weighs a little more but overall I don't notice a difference carrying it vs the P3AT. I use a Desantis nemesis holster |
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Posted: 6/9/2015 4:36:05 AM EDT
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Quote HistoryQuoted: Does it work well for pocket carry? I am debating between the CW380 and Ruger LCP. Oh, yes it does! I've owned two different LCP's before. I would definitely choose the CW380 over the LCP. |
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Posted: 6/14/2015 10:15:27 PM EDT
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Oh, yes it does! I've owned two different LCP's before. I would definitely choose the CW380 over the LCP. Quote HistoryQuoted:
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Does it work well for pocket carry? I am debating between the CW380 and Ruger LCP. Oh, yes it does! I've owned two different LCP's before. I would definitely choose the CW380 over the LCP. I am leaning that way too, I like that it is stainless and has a last-shot hold open. I already have a CM9 that has been great too. |
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Posted: 6/20/2015 6:52:13 AM EDT
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I bought two, one for me, one for the wife. She didn't like her's and it didn't like her (never quite reliable enough for carry)
Mine? Had one or two breakin hicups, fail to go into battery type, but then settled right down and just plain works. I have a laser guard on it, + Kahr nite sites and it rides in a Remora Pocket Holster. I carry the livin' crap outta it. Of note; I also use and recommend Mag Guts magazine internals, adds a round to the mag and is also reliable, including feeding and slide lock open at last round. |
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