PM9 barrel problem?

[Mark in GA]

Well, I have had one trip to the range with my new PM9 I picked up a couple days before Christmas. It is serial # VC4*** so it is supposed to have all the latest fixes applied. It is functioning flawlessly so far with the first 50 rounds through it. No jams at all.

However, when I examined the fired cases I am finding what I would consider to be significant bulges from just in front of the rim at the web and entending toward the case mouth for about 1/4". None of my other Kahr's do this and neither do my 1911's. I am wondering if the barrel on my PM9 was cut incorrectly so that the case is NOT being supported fully.

Has anyone else seen this. To be honest, no cases have ruptured but it leaves me a bit unnerved seeing that prominent bulge on every case.

I have a call into Kahr, but I haven't heard back from them yet. What do you guys think. Have any of you seen this with a Kahr before?

Thanks,
Mark in GA

[JohnJak]

What ammo?

[Mark in GA]

So far, a mix of Remington/UMC 115 FMJ and some Speer 124 Gold Dots. Both are standard pressure, NOT +P.

Thanks,
Mark in GA

[Mark in GA]

Got a call back from Dottie this morning. She said she was concerned about the problem based on my description and she is sending FEDEX to pick the pistol up.

Hopefully the turn-around time won't be too long on it. I am guessing they will just replace the barrel. I will update when it comes back.

Later,
Mark in GA

[JohnJak]

Please give update when available.

[Cashman]

I have never seen or heard of it with a Kahr but I had a Sti LS9 that did it and blew a hole in the casing by the rim when using +p+.