Concealed Carry Gun Review | Kahr CW40

The Kahr CW40 Concealed CarryThe Kahr CW40 Concealed Carry

The Top Five things to consider about the Kahr CW40

  1. Size: First of all, Kahr has done an excellent job on making this bad boy fit right in the palm of your hand.  If you’ve got huge hands, this gun might be a little uncomfortable to shoot.  But hey, this is a concealed carry, if you want something that fits perfectly in your hand, you’d probably be looking at a full-framed pistol or revolver.
  2. Size part 2: The compact size of this gun makes it an excellent choice for carrying. Oh, and did I mention it’s light weight as well?  The other thing to consider about this pistol’s size is that you’re going to feel power of the 40 S&W a lot more than if you were firing a full-sized Glock or HK. So you’re probably not going to be super happy going to the range with this gun.
  3. The Grip: because this gun is so compact, you’ll notice that it has a rather aggresive grip.  It needs this much grip just so it stays in your hand.  You can pick up an extended magazine if you need more handle to hold onto.  The standard magazine also has a lip to hold your hand in place.
  4. The Price:  You can pick this pistol up for around $400!  That’s an incredible price when you consider it’s a Kahr.  Kahr basically took one of their higher-end pistols and just cut out a few of the “beauty” steps in machining this gun, which is great because those savings are passed onto you.  And besides, if you have to use your concealed carry, do you think the bad guy is going to stop to say, “wow, that’s a nice looking gun”?
  5. Caliber: It’s a 40 S&W!  Now, there’s always this debate going on about what’s the best round.  Well, I won’t touch that issue right here but I will say that 40 S&W is a pretty solid round.  Granted, this gun packs a little more punch than your average 40 S&W, but for the incredible value this gun packs I don’t think you can go wrong with this concealed carry.  And besides, if you don’t like the 40S&W, Kahr also makes this a CW9 chambered in 9MM Luger.

. 01 Sep 08 | Gun Reviews


Reader's Comments

  1. Raymond T Czaja | October 10th, 2008 at 6:50 pm

    Hello
    I took my Brand New Kahr CW 40 to the range the other day and put
    about a 130 rounds threw it. It worked perfectly, no problems at all. The break in period is stated to be 200 rounds . I was shooting it at a 25 yard range and was hitting the target . at 5 to 10 yards it would be hard to miss.
    I would trust this gun to save my life. It conceals well to .

    Ray from Connecticut

  2. Ryan Shelley | January 27th, 2009 at 5:20 pm

    I bought a CW 9 as my concealable, and I think its a fantastic gun! Built well, great compact size and the weight is perfect for everyday concealability. You’re right, it definately packs a punch…even though mine is a 9mm, it can be difficult to control on the range. But as far as protection against the bad guy, it would definately do the job!

  3. Colin | May 18th, 2010 at 7:13 am

    I have carried my CW40 for a year now and have put over 1000 rounds through it with no malfunctions. The only problem I had was with the slide lock spring bending while reassembling after cleaning(my fault and Kahr sent me a new one free of charge). This weapon is reliable, comfortable and a good value. The gun is also very accurate, however, if one is not used to a DOA trigger, it may take some getting used to.



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