New Kahr owner!

[Ken_K]

Hi all!

I had been eying the Kahr CM9 ever since my PF-9 started having issues (which was about a month after I bought it). After plenty of feeding issues, a bent slide, and lastly the take down pin backing out on me while shooting it, I decided it was time for an upgrade. After I got the PF-9 repaired by Kel Tec (awesome customer service btw) and had 50 or so rounds through it, I sold it. That same day I got a call from my local pawn shop saying they had just got my CM9 in. I had ordered it from Bud's Gun Shop on Wednesday and had it Friday, good job bud's! Believe it or not I had NEVER even seen let alone handled one before I bought it. Well, I'm pleased to say that I am VERY happy with my new CM9! As soon as I opened the box and held it for the first time I could instantly see and feel the quality difference between it and the PF-9. After I did the initial pre fire break in as was recommended by this site, I headed outside to put some lead down range. That evening I ran 50 rounds of my 115gr coated lead flat point plinking ammo through it without a single issue. This past weekend I ran another 170 rounds through it and had one premature slide lock and one failure to feed. The failure to feed was due to a round not being crimped correctly, and the slide lock I believe may have been from my friend's grip on the gun. I ran another 100+ rounds through it after he had that happen and it never did it again. I noticed that the follower was slightly hanging up on the magazine catch so I lightly sanded it down, which was also recommended here.

Other than the superior build quality, the main thing I noticed about this gun is that it's actually FUN to shoot! The trigger on the PF-9 would often pinch my finger, was too long and gritty, and my hand would start to hurt after shooting just a few mags through it. The CM9 is completly the opposite. The trigger itself feels nice and smooth with no pinching, the pull is smooth and consistent, and it's comfortable enough that I didn't want to stop shooting it!

All in all if I had been able to handle the PF-9 and the CM9 at the same time I would have never known how nice Kel Tec's CS is lol.

[Tinman507]

Welcome to the forum. Congratulations on getting the best little 9mm in the stable.
Have lots of fun with it!

[rmoody]

Read your post over at KTOG this morning :) Just picked up a PM9 from a friend (good friend), his wife didn't like it and he likes his Glocks. Also have a DB9 and have been reading and posting at the DBtalk forum. I just cannot get the DB9 to behave, can't hold on to it tight enough. The Kahr on the other hand, is awesome. I had been just on the cusp of buying a PF9 when my bud finally decided to sell it. Glad he did, it shot perfect for me. My first test was to fire it one handed holding it like I do my M&P .40 C. I was able to empty both mags with zero issues. I was finally able to put one mag through the DB9 one handed after putting a Handall Jr. on it, but only one and that was with a death grip. I just cannot trust that I can use the DB9 when my life is on the line. Really great little gun though, nice trigger and surprisingly accurate to boot. But the Kahr is the one for me now.

I have a real liking for these small single stack 9mm's now. Want to get them all, love the Beretta Nano and the Sig p290. But for now, I think I will be content and start working on a shotgun.

[Ken_K]

Tinman: Thanks!

Rmoody: I thought the pf9 was a nice little gun when I got it. I figured that the rough trigger and sore hands were just the trade off's of having such a small 9mm pistol with no safety. Now that I have the CM9 I can't believe how rough the pf9 was overall.

I've handled the Nano and thought it was pretty cool, almost bought it actually. Now that I got the chance to compare the two I still like the CM9 better.

[Bill K]

Welcome to KahrTalk.

I went back and forth as to whether to get the PF9 or PM9. It was tough because of the outstanding service I've gotten from my P3ATs. Needless to say I wound up with the PM9 and have not looked back.

[Ken_K]

Bill K: Thanks! Kel Tec does have excellent CS no doubt, I just got tired of needing them lol.

[ArmedMikeQ]

Welcome.

I hope to pickup my CM9 this week. It is on order.

:D

[pocket pistol]

Welcome to our forum. Sounds like you're on the right track...

[CJB]

Welcome.

Congrats.

Feel free to have a seat in the lounge.

The "tip cup" in the loo is optional, but feel free to defray expenses.

The unlock code to the beer fridge is 4544

Enjoy (and please ask first before grabbing the remote and changing the channel)

[Ken_K]

Thanks everyone!

[Bill K]

Bill K: Thanks! Kel Tec does have excellent CS no doubt, I just got tired of needing them lol.

My first P3AT was a problem child but once I got it up and running I liked it so much I got a second. The second one was without issue.

I had two easily resolved issues with my then new PM9. Well, actually only one with the gun as the other was with the extended mag. Kahr CS also treated me well by exchanging my 7 rounder for a six rounder and by sending me a part rather then having me send the PM9 back to the mother ship.

[bufford]

Good luck with it. My CM9 was awesome, wish I had not traded it for a P40.... customer service at Kahr is FAR LESS than desirable!!

[Ken_K]

Bill: I've heard a lot of good things about the P3AT, lots more than the pf9.

Bufford: I've heard mixed results about dealing with Kahr's CS. Hopefully I won't need it.

[getsome]

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[Ken_K]

Tell him I said thanks! Lol

[TheTman]

Hi Ken_K, welcome to the forum. The CM9 seems to be building a very good reputation for itself. Hope you have many years of trouble free shooting. I was eyeing the CM9 myself when I got the news that my Boberg was ready to ship, so I went with that. It's a little smaller with a bit longer barrel but about 3 times the cost. 9mm +P in a package about the size of the P380. Kind of in Rohrbaugh territory price wise, although I think it's much more robust than the Rohrbaugh. I read something that the Rohrbaugh was a gun to be carried a lot and shot little, while Boberg says shoot me as much as you want.

[DocProton]

I have a Kahr CM 9 easily over 600 rounds and it has been flawless. It is a great gun. My first 9mm was my Walther PPS (which I still have and also enjoy shooting and carrying). My other firearms I will carry are a Kahr P380 (first handgun I've ever owned) and a Ruger LCR .38. While I like/enjoy/carry them all (at various times), I often put myself through the mental exercise of: If I had to pick only one of these, which one would it be? I have a very difficult time not putting the CM 9 as my top choice. It is a very reliable 9mm that can be carried IWB or pocket. The accuracy (at least for me) is very very good. In case you are interested, right now my second choice to keep would be the LCR. It is a great revolver.

[n9znd]

I should have my new CM9 next Monday/Tuesday. I am excited. Hopefullt I will have a great range report in the next coming weeks. Jim

[whitemule]

I should have my new CM9 next Monday/Tuesday. I am excited. Hopefullt I will have a great range report in the next coming weeks. Jim

I'm sure you'll like it, I operate one and my report on it is 59+60 over!!! 73 OM

[Ken_K]

Put another 40 rounds through it yesterday afternoon, also put another 100 through my SR1911. I think I'm pretty close if not just past the 1k mark with it. I would have shot the cm9 more but I'm almost out of 9mm. As soon as my latest bullet shipment gets here I'll be loading up some more!