KAHR KP45 pros/cons

**mardo** · November 30th, 2007, 11:15 PM

Hi. I had an ah-ha moment yesterday and I now want a small .45, and I am looking at the Kahr http://www.kahr.com/PA-1_45acp_p.html .
Does anyone have any trigger time with one?
Is it controlable? (I am not recoil sensitive)
Quality or junk? I have handled one in the store and I liked it.
Any other options in the same price range?

Thanks!

**Weights** · December 1st, 2007, 12:02 AM

I think a couple of guys on here have had both negative and positive feedback on the Kahr P and PM series. With their polymers, it seems to be a crap shout; you either get a good one or a bad one. At the same time, Kahr fills a niche that no one else has yet in that sense. If you want a Kahr, I would recommend getting a steel framed version. Those are pretty reliable from what I hear, and my MK40 has had no issues with about 300 rounds of FMJ and some JHP through it.

**MarcS** · December 1st, 2007, 12:17 AM

When you consider that a glock 36 is dimensionally similar in all aspects, costs half as much and doesn't have the spotty quality control khar has a reputation for, the choice becomes simple.

**Mr. S** · December 1st, 2007, 11:56 AM

I have had great results with my Kahrs (P9 and P45)I haven't had the P45 long enough to make any long term reliability comments but I have found both to be very acurate.My P9 has been very relaible no ftf ot fte in over 1000 rounds,I have used wwb,corbon dpx,speer gold dots. federal hst...hell I think I've put pretty much near everything through it.
I chose a Kahr 45 simply because I am used to their trigger and love how thin they are and how easy they conceal.I know they can be hit or miss as far as the polymer ones go but I have been willing to roll the dice and so far I have been ok.YMMV.
I know people with Glock 36s and I wouldn't say they are as relaible as the other models Glock makes.If they were I may have chosen one.
As for costing twice as much my P45 was $630 if you know where I can get a NIB 36 for $315 I'll go buy one

**mardo** · December 1st, 2007, 06:59 PM

Mr. S- How controlable is the 45? Is it quick to get back on target?

**Cheeseybacon** · December 1st, 2007, 08:40 PM

Based on my dad's personal experience with the PM9, I cannot say I'd recommend their products at all. Absolutely hideous quality control.

**Mr. S** · December 2nd, 2007, 03:30 PM

Originally Posted by mardo

Mr. S- How controlable is the 45? Is it quick to get back on target?

I think it is very controllable, using the regular 230 grain stuff(federal hst,winchester ranger, blazer brass, hornady tap, american eagle)it has been very good.
I have tried some double tap 185gr. and 230gr. and found these to have a little more "pop"and are a little slower to get back on target with.I will probably stick with the Federal HST and Winchester Ranger T for carry.

A few other notes.
I use the decal grip on it which for me makes a difference,also the front strap checkering is sharp,I don't mind it(yet) but others might find it uncomfortable.