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fvineyard
03-04-2012, 10:20 PM
On the chance that new range reports might be getting old, but I had to share my experience also.

One word for it... flawless :D. No issues, not a single malfunction with 224 rounds fired today.

I could not be happier! I have been spending a fair amount of time here reading up and getting some tips, so thanks to all of you for that.

To top it off, my first round was a bullseye from 21 feet :) I was shocked to say the least, but a nice way to start off a trip to the range with a new PM9. I was going to post a pic, but not quite sure how to do that yet. I still need to get used to the longer trigger on the Kahr, as my first shot was consistently better than those that followed.

I used several types of ammo, WWB, Remington, Speer Golden Saber and Winchester PDX1, all of which fed reliably.

I had none of the potential issues I had read about. Slingshot method to load a round worked just fine too.

One question for those that have the black models. Any special care or cleaning tips to protect the finish on the slide or touch it up later if needed? It looks a bit dull after cleaning, so I just wipe it down with a silicon clath afterwards.

Thanks for the tips, help and a place to spend my spare time!

Frank

jerstolp
03-05-2012, 09:00 AM
congrats:)

340pd
03-05-2012, 11:35 AM
The matte finish will look "newer" if you wipe with a silicone or lightly oiled rag. I did that when I first got mine and as I started carrying it on a daily basis. One of the greatest pictures I have seen is a black PM9 with about half the finish worn off from repeated holstering. Man, that gun had character. It was then I gave up my insistence on the brand new look for my Kahr. After seeing that picture I was reminded of a German Sig 226 black nitron finish I once owned. I sold it because of finish wear. I called the person I sold it to and asked if it was still in his possession, It was, and I will be buying it back in a couple of weeks when he gets back in town.

Now that I realize I am getting older a little wear is not all that bad.

jocko
03-05-2012, 11:46 AM
I am a68 and I have alot of wear marks. s u mean I have "
character". Humm never thought of it that way, but sure in the fokk sounds better than my son telling me "dad ur getting old".

jerstolp
03-05-2012, 12:23 PM
i am a68 and i have alot of wear marks. S u mean i have "
character". Humm never thought of it that way, but sure in the fokk sounds better than my son telling me "dad ur getting old".
:d:d:d

michpatriot
03-05-2012, 07:17 PM
Lol :d
i am a68 and i have alot of wear marks. S u mean i have "
character". Humm never thought of it that way, but sure in the fokk sounds better than my son telling me "dad ur getting old".

340pd
03-06-2012, 10:43 AM
Always remember

"Growing old is mandatory. Growing up is optional"