shortened grip on kahr tp45

NRAFan · March 15, 2010, 05:23 PM

I'm looking at buying a kahr tp45 this weekend. I looked at the other 45's they make, but prefer the 4'' barrel. I plan on using it in my carry rotation. Has anyone cut the frame down to take either the 5 round pm45 mag or the 6 round p45 mag to aid in concealment? Do you think shortening the frame would void the warranty? Thanks for your time. -NRAFan.

hdawson228 · March 15, 2010, 05:57 PM

I would think at the very least it would void anything failing in the remaining frame including any cracks.

Shadi Khalil · March 15, 2010, 06:33 PM

Kahr did a run on pistols that were, if memory serves me correct, K9 frames cut down to a MK grip. I think it was the "Covert" line. So with that, I would contact Kahr and ask if they could do it for you. Best case scenario they do it and it's all covered under warranty. Worst case they try and sell you a PM45.

chris in va · March 15, 2010, 11:12 PM

Perhaps you can get the PM45 and buy the P45 barrel? Ask Kahr.

PSP · March 16, 2010, 06:58 AM

I've seen many P9s cut down to Coverts, which were offered factory made from Kahr at one time. Theoretically, all you have to do is cut the grip in the right spot; long enough to not have a gap between grip and mag base and short enough that the mag snaps in securely. If you are handy with a dremmel it should't be too difficult.

If it were me, I'd start by cutting down to the P45 size first.

Here's a link to one conversion thread.
http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthre...ghlight=covert

NRAFan · March 16, 2010, 06:08 PM

Well I emailed kahr last night. This was their response: "Unfortunately we do not offer any service to shorten the grips on our pistols, and it will void the warranty." So I guess that answers that. It seems to me that it wouldn't be that much of an issue to cut the grip. I may as well just get the gun reliable and then cut the grip if I want it shorter. Thanks for the help.

March 15, 2010, 05:23 PM	#1
NRAFan Member Join Date: July 13, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 28	shortened grip on kahr tp45 I'm looking at buying a kahr tp45 this weekend. I looked at the other 45's they make, but prefer the 4'' barrel. I plan on using it in my carry rotation. Has anyone cut the frame down to take either the 5 round pm45 mag or the 6 round p45 mag to aid in concealment? Do you think shortening the frame would void the warranty? Thanks for your time. -NRAFan.

March 15, 2010, 05:57 PM	#2
hdawson228 Senior Member Join Date: July 31, 2006 Posts: 1,301	I would think at the very least it would void anything failing in the remaining frame including any cracks.

March 15, 2010, 06:33 PM	#3
Shadi Khalil Senior Member Join Date: September 24, 2006 Location: Alexandria, VA Posts: 5,210	Kahr did a run on pistols that were, if memory serves me correct, K9 frames cut down to a MK grip. I think it was the "Covert" line. So with that, I would contact Kahr and ask if they could do it for you. Best case scenario they do it and it's all covered under warranty. Worst case they try and sell you a PM45.

March 15, 2010, 11:12 PM	#4
chris in va Senior Member Join Date: December 26, 2004 Location: Louisville KY Posts: 13,806	Perhaps you can get the PM45 and buy the P45 barrel? Ask Kahr.

March 16, 2010, 06:58 AM	#5
PSP Senior Member Join Date: June 2, 2006 Location: Bowling Green Virginia Posts: 4,496	I've seen many P9s cut down to Coverts, which were offered factory made from Kahr at one time. Theoretically, all you have to do is cut the grip in the right spot; long enough to not have a gap between grip and mag base and short enough that the mag snaps in securely. If you are handy with a dremmel it should't be too difficult. If it were me, I'd start by cutting down to the P45 size first. Here's a link to one conversion thread. http://glocktalk.com/forums/showthre...ghlight=covert

March 16, 2010, 06:08 PM	#6
NRAFan Member Join Date: July 13, 2009 Location: Ohio Posts: 28	Well I emailed kahr last night. This was their response: "Unfortunately we do not offer any service to shorten the grips on our pistols, and it will void the warranty." So I guess that answers that. It seems to me that it wouldn't be that much of an issue to cut the grip. I may as well just get the gun reliable and then cut the grip if I want it shorter. Thanks for the help.