Posted: 3/13/2009 5:19:24 PM EDT
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I have had my CW9 since last summer, and bought it as a carry gun. It has functioned flawlessly even through the break in period. However last time I took it out I had two light primer strikes. I thought at first that it was just bad primers, but then I loaded them again (I know, I know) and they worked. Is there any explanation for this? Also I clean it every time I shoot it. I have lost a lot of faith in it as it is my carry gun, so any suggestions would be great.
ETA: The strike left on the light strikes were round, not the typical Kahr "raindrop" style strike. |
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I would contact Kahr get them to send you a new striker spring.Then dissasemble upper/slide and clean striker channel and striker may just be some crud built up causing light primer strikes.And replace striker spring with new one while you are at it.Here is a link to slide dissasembly.Look about halfway down page for a post by Backdraft and download instructions in PDF format http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=308824&page=2 be careful when removing backplate of slide striker spring and guide will go flying.I use a clear comforter bag just in case.
If that does not solve the light strikes refer to this thread http://www.glocktalk.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1017476 this guy had to send his CW9 back to Kahr a few times but they finally resolved his light strike problems. Fenderman |
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I have had my CW9 since last summer, and bought it as a carry gun. It has functioned flawlessly even through the break in period. However last time I took it out I had two light primer strikes. I thought at first that it was just bad primers, but then I loaded them again (I know, I know) and they worked. Is there any explanation for this? Also I clean it every time I shoot it. I have lost a lot of faith in it as it is my carry gun, so any suggestions would be great. ETA: The strike left on the light strikes were round, not the typical Kahr "raindrop" style strike. pm SENT.. YOUR OK, don;'t panic, |
| Thanks for the replies, I was hoping it was something minor like what you guys suspect. I think I may have gotten some oil in the firing pin hole. I wont be able to deal with it this week, but should have plenty of time the week after next. I think I will pick up an extra spring just to have around, and if cleaning out the striker area doesn't work I will try replacing the spring. I figured it had to be something like this because I don't get to go shooting as much as I would like, which results in the gun sitting around for weeks on end and I assume allows gunk to settle. |
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Yes probably the striker spring thats why i suggested replacing it during upper dissasembly.Now you have to repeat process to replace striker spring.But its not a big deal just takes a little time.Keep us posted.If you still have light strikes after replacing striker spring i would contact Kahr.If you have to call Kahr punch 0 i think it is (been awhile since i have had to call Kahr)for there operator and you will have a good chance at actually talking to someone.Otherwise you will probaly stay on hold forever or get voicemail.
Fenderman |
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Ok finally got a chance to get it cleaned out, and found some ammo. Got to the range today and the first mag or two were fine, but after that I had at least one light strike per mag. I am now thinking it must be the striker spring. email me with your address , I have a new striker spring in my parts box and I will send it immediately to you. It willsave at least a week, and possable frustration in tryingt o get a live person at kahr even. We willget your up and running, so lets get with it friend. I will move on it instantly.. |
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email me with your address , I have a new striker spring in my parts box and I will send it immediately to you. It willsave at least a week, and possable frustration in tryingt o get a live person at kahr even. We willget your up and running, so lets get with it friend. I will move on it instantly.. Very cool! You sir are a good man. 
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