Comments on: Kahr P380: New micro compact .380 carry pistol http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/ Firearms not Politics Fri, 10 Feb 2012 22:19:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: just host http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-79118 just host Wed, 30 Nov 2011 16:20:12 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-79118 I just could not go away your web site prior to suggesting that I extremely loved the standard information an individual provide on your guests? Is gonna be back regularly to investigate cross-check new posts I just could not go away your web site prior to suggesting that I extremely loved the standard information an individual provide on your guests? Is gonna be back regularly to investigate cross-check new posts

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-76464 Mr Presto Sun, 06 Nov 2011 02:21:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-76464 Well not much chatter here so I’ll make a post. It has been a while since I’ve been to the range but shot off about 80 rounds today without any problems. Well not much chatter here so I’ll make a post. It has been a while since I’ve been to the range but shot off about 80 rounds today without any problems.

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-70145 Mr Presto Tue, 23 Aug 2011 22:23:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-70145 Reggie Sorry to hear he is still having problems. It could be since it was an early manufactured gun, maybe they are doing something different now. I think cars are the same way the first model year has problems or so I’ve been told. Reggie

Sorry to hear he is still having problems. It could be since it was an early manufactured gun, maybe they are doing something different now. I think cars are the same way the first model year has problems or so I’ve been told.

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]]> By: Reggie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-69819 Reggie Fri, 19 Aug 2011 00:38:39 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-69819 Mr. Presto, My son recieved his new springs. It seems to be doing better but will not fully chamber a brand called Fiochi. There is a crimp in the rounds about half way up. Thing is, mine feeds it just fine. I told him he should send it back to Kahr again and let them work on it some more. The darned gun should feed anything a person wants to put through it for the price they get. Like I said in an earlier post, his P380 was one of the first released. Mine was about 18 months later. They may have changed something... I dunno. Quite frustrating. It does feed self defense Corbon and Winchester Rat self defense ammo so I suppose it is dependable for carry. Mr. Presto,

My son recieved his new springs. It seems to be doing better but will not fully chamber a brand called Fiochi. There is a crimp in the rounds about half way up. Thing is, mine feeds it just fine.

I told him he should send it back to Kahr again and let them work on it some more. The darned gun should feed anything a person wants to put through it for the price they get.

Like I said in an earlier post, his P380 was one of the first released. Mine was about 18 months later. They may have changed something… I dunno.

Quite frustrating. It does feed self defense Corbon and Winchester Rat self defense ammo so I suppose it is dependable for carry.

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-69808 Mr Presto Thu, 18 Aug 2011 20:44:26 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-69808 Been checking this site, no comments I guess everyone is happy. I am! Been checking this site, no comments I guess everyone is happy. I am!

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-64357 Mr Presto Sun, 05 Jun 2011 18:21:38 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-64357 Tonopah A gun/firearm is a mechanical device and as with any mechanical device is going to have problems sometime and when they do I’m not happy, but S#@T happens! I know they test fire guns before they are shipped and this may not have been a problem during that short test but it was during my 600 rounds of real testing. I am happy they repaired the problem, I’m over it and I can get on with it. Tonopah

A gun/firearm is a mechanical device and as with any mechanical device is going to have problems sometime and when they do I’m not happy, but S#@T happens! I know they test fire guns before they are shipped and this may not have been a problem during that short test but it was during my 600 rounds of real testing. I am happy they repaired the problem, I’m over it and I can get on with it.

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]]> By: Tonopah http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-64213 Tonopah Thu, 02 Jun 2011 16:13:08 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-64213 You are happy having to repair a 560.00 gun. You are happy having to repair a 560.00 gun.

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-64141 Mr Presto Wed, 01 Jun 2011 19:30:50 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-64141 Tonopah Please read some of my comments above, I had over 600 rounds and a trip to the factory but still had problems. Needless to say I was not happy either but the recoil spring did the trick for me now I'm a happy shooter! Hope that helps. Tonopah

Please read some of my comments above, I had over 600 rounds and a trip to the factory but still had problems. Needless to say I was not happy either but the recoil spring did the trick for me now I’m a happy shooter! Hope that helps.

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]]> By: Tonopah http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-64055 Tonopah Tue, 31 May 2011 14:05:27 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-64055 I purchased a Kahr P380, last week, and put the necessary 200 rounds through the gun. The gun had mutiple fails to fire, and would not feed hollow point ammunition. I have looked at many of the dedicated Kahr P380 websites, and this seems to be a tipical problem for the gun, and their service department likes to throw parts at the problem, instead of fixing it. After paying 560.00 for a firearm, I would think that Kahr would at least pay shipping to send the gun in for repair. very dissatisifed I purchased a Kahr P380, last week, and put the necessary 200 rounds through the gun. The gun had mutiple fails to fire, and would not feed hollow point ammunition. I have looked at many of the dedicated Kahr P380 websites, and this seems to be a tipical problem for the gun, and their service department likes to throw parts at the problem, instead of fixing it. After paying 560.00 for a firearm, I would think that Kahr would at least pay shipping to send the gun in for repair.

very dissatisifed

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-63086 Mr Presto Tue, 17 May 2011 23:48:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-63086 Reggie Did your son get his P380 working? Reggie

Did your son get his P380 working?

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]]> By: Reggie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-59910 Reggie Mon, 11 Apr 2011 03:31:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-59910 Thanks for the feedback Mr Presto. It is encouraging to hear of the results. Thanks for the feedback Mr Presto. It is encouraging to hear of the results.

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-59905 Mr Presto Mon, 11 Apr 2011 02:46:31 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-59905 Reggie Made it out to the range to run 50 rounds of inexpensive ammo (Russian made TuluAmmo) I hate to call it cheap since it works very well and much better than that cheap Blazer aluminum case. But anyway I shot 50 flawless rounds, P380 performed perfect no jams, FTF or FTE. I am happy with this gun now and hopefully from now on! Reggie

Made it out to the range to run 50 rounds of inexpensive ammo (Russian made TuluAmmo) I hate to call it cheap since it works very well and much better than that cheap Blazer aluminum case. But anyway I shot 50 flawless rounds, P380 performed perfect no jams, FTF or FTE. I am happy with this gun now and hopefully from now on!

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-59810 Mr Presto Fri, 08 Apr 2011 19:07:28 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-59810 I'm getting ready to head to the range now, I will post results later. I’m getting ready to head to the range now, I will post results later.

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]]> By: Reggie http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-59756 Reggie Fri, 08 Apr 2011 03:08:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-59756 He has not called them yet. He is in his last month of law school and has been hitting the books pretty heavy. I may go ahead and call them myself and get them to send it my way. Has yours continued to function properly? He has not called them yet. He is in his last month of law school and has been hitting the books pretty heavy. I may go ahead and call them myself and get them to send it my way. Has yours continued to function properly?

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-59748 Mr Presto Fri, 08 Apr 2011 01:13:16 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-59748 Reggie Did your son get a new recoil spring? If so did it help or work for him? Reggie

Did your son get a new recoil spring? If so did it help or work for him?

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-58769 Mr Presto Sat, 26 Mar 2011 02:44:01 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-58769 Jerry, All guns are mechanical and like anything else will have problems. I understand your getting carried away with a manufacturer. I had a Taurus TCP that I think was a great gun I sold to buy my P380, I have a lot of post on that site good and bad. I have other guns I own/enjoy Ruger LCR 38 special, Kahr and S & W 9MM’s but my newest and favorite S & W 1911 45ACP I could talk about and shoot all day! I shot a gun for the first time in my life (I’m 56) just over a year ago. When looking at different guns for CCW and home defense, I looked to the Kahr line on the advice of a relative with military background and extensive firearms experience. I do a lot of research at gun shows, gun shops and the internet before I purchase anything and I am very happy with all of my collection as I’m sure you are with yours. Do you still have the Kahr P380 you wrote about earlier? How is it working? Jerry,

All guns are mechanical and like anything else will have problems. I understand your getting carried away with a manufacturer. I had a Taurus TCP that I think was a great gun I sold to buy my P380, I have a lot of post on that site good and bad. I have other guns I own/enjoy Ruger LCR 38 special, Kahr and S & W 9MM’s but my newest and favorite S & W 1911 45ACP I could talk about and shoot all day! I shot a gun for the first time in my life (I’m 56) just over a year ago. When looking at different guns for CCW and home defense, I looked to the Kahr line on the advice of a relative with military background and extensive firearms experience. I do a lot of research at gun shows, gun shops and the internet before I purchase anything and I am very happy with all of my collection as I’m sure you are with yours.

Do you still have the Kahr P380 you wrote about earlier? How is it working?

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]]> By: Jerry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-58721 Jerry Fri, 25 Mar 2011 16:22:21 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-58721 Presto, You are correct, they all have some bugs especially new ones and especially 380's because of their small tolerances. I just get carried away sometime with my feelings toward Sig. Kahr makes an excellent gun too and should be given there just due. I own 6 different manfactures pistols and shoot 3 to 4 times a week. I have zero problems with the ones (9) that I have now and am very pleased with them. Reliability is why I got rid of my P3AT, I just could not depend on it as a carry piece. I think you will agree that that is a major reason why people are going with the little 9's. Again, Kahr is a very good choice here. Presto, You are correct, they all have some bugs especially new ones and especially 380′s because of their small tolerances. I just get carried away sometime with my feelings toward Sig. Kahr makes an excellent gun too and should be given there just due. I own 6 different manfactures pistols and shoot 3 to 4 times a week. I have zero problems with the ones (9) that I have now and am very pleased with them. Reliability is why I got rid of my P3AT, I just could not depend on it as a carry piece. I think you will agree that that is a major reason why people are going with the little 9′s. Again, Kahr is a very good choice here.

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-58639 Mr Presto Fri, 25 Mar 2011 02:49:59 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-58639 Jerry, ALL guns have complaints about one thing or the other no matter how much they cost, even your Sig P238. I do not recommend to friends or anyone which gun to purchase, even the P380, but they should research before their purchase and get what works for them. It sounds like we have both done that and are happy with what we have, but this is a site for Kahr P380. Just to be curious I went to the Firearm Blog for the Sig P238, seems there were a fair number of complaints there about Sig P238 but the one thing I did not see was any post from you, unless you use a different name there. American Rifleman did a review on your Sig and had some negative comments. http://www.americanrifleman.org/GalleryItem.aspx?cid=22&gid=46&id=273 Jerry,

ALL guns have complaints about one thing or the other no matter how much they cost, even your Sig P238. I do not recommend to friends or anyone which gun to purchase, even the P380, but they should research before their purchase and get what works for them. It sounds like we have both done that and are happy with what we have, but this is a site for Kahr P380.

Just to be curious I went to the Firearm Blog for the Sig P238, seems there were a fair number of complaints there about Sig P238 but the one thing I did not see was any post from you, unless you use a different name there.

American Rifleman did a review on your Sig and had some negative comments.

http://www.americanrifleman.org/GalleryItem.aspx?cid=22&gid=46&id=273

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]]> By: Mr Presto http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-58625 Mr Presto Thu, 24 Mar 2011 23:52:36 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-58625 Jerry, Do you still have your Kahr P380 you wrote about earlier in this blog? How is it working for you? You seem to write about you Sigs more than the Kahr. Just wondering. Jerry,

Do you still have your Kahr P380 you wrote about earlier in this blog? How is it working for you? You seem to write about you Sigs more than the Kahr. Just wondering.

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]]> By: Jerry http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2008/05/01/kahr-p380-new-micro-compact-380-carry-pistol/comment-page-1/#comment-58296 Jerry Mon, 21 Mar 2011 00:36:46 +0000 http://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/?p=2123#comment-58296 I would suggest that anyone needing a new spring of any type go to Wolff gunsprings. They simply are the very best. If you do not want to do that I would suggest going with the Sig Sauer P 238. It is a little 1911 and is TERRIFIC. I have had one for 1 1/2 years and zero problems; any ammo, etc. Also, lots of fun to shoot and very accurate. It has become my favorite carry gun and I have 8 other pistols, but this is the one. I would suggest that anyone needing a new spring of any type go to Wolff gunsprings. They simply are the very best. If you do not want to do that I would suggest going with the Sig Sauer P 238. It is a little 1911 and is TERRIFIC. I have had one for 1 1/2 years and zero problems; any ammo, etc. Also, lots of fun to shoot and very accurate. It has become my favorite carry gun and I have 8 other pistols, but this is the one.

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