Sparx
03-12-2012, 05:34 PM
I picked up a new CM 9 today after reading a good number of threads here, both positive and negative, regarding this pistol. I also read posts on the web comparing this pistol to the Kel Tec and others. I decided the positives outweighed the negatives and bought the CM 9 at Sportsman's Warehouse this morning.
I followed the "proper prep" sticky posted here on this Forum by jocko. I am not new to guns, been shooting since the early 60's, so I knew mostly what to do; nevertheless, the sticky is very well written and easy to follow. I do not agree with applying lube to the slide's center rail which rides across the cartridges in the mag. I may polish this surface if it begins to gather brass deposits.
So after hosing out the slide with brake cleaner I purchase at Wal-Mart for about $2.00 a can, I lubed the pistol and took it to the range. I fired a total of 110 rounds, 50 115 grain Aguila ball, 50 124 grain Aguila ball, 5 Remington golden saber and 5 Remington unc green box 115 grain ball.
I had zero problems. My thumb did hit the slide stop once and the slide was held open, this was my fault totally and I immediately cut my thumb off so this will never reoccur. (Note: Aguila 9mm 115 grain ball is very nice ammo, but don't bother with the 124 grain ball it seems weak)
I fired at a target at 30' and found the pistol to be more accurate than I expected. Also, the felt recoil is very manageable. I am the former owner of a Kel Tec PF9, which in my case was 100% reliable with any 9MM ammo, but was a lesson in pain for sure. I could not shoot 50 rounds straight through with the Kel tec. I could have fired another 100 rounds with the CM9 today no problem; but, I got hungry. :)
So, if this pistol can continue on this stretch for 300 more rounds, then I think I can call it ready to carry. The trigger is different, reminds me of shooting a double action revolver more than anything. As long as I do my part this gun will do it's part. I find for the size it to be very mild on recoil, accurate, and user friendly. I like the fact that there is no safety lever. I also like the 1911 style take down.
What I don't like about the pistol is that the mag could (should) be made a little better, especially concerning the floor plate. :2eek: Maybe it should come with two mags, but I assume Kahr wanted to keep the price down. I wish it was 7+1 but it is not.
I am not a super fan of 9mm but with the proper defensive round and this pistol, once proven reliable, should be adequate. I do like .45 better than 9mm, but the .45's are larger. I dislike .40 cannot shoot that caliber very well. The .38 special is another favorite, but this would put me into a S&W 36 with 5 shots, not horrible, but 7 is better.
So tomorrow I will head back to the range and put some more ammo through the CM9 and hopefully it will continue on this path.
I have to find another magazine, and I sure would like to improve on those floor plates.
Sparx
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I followed the "proper prep" sticky posted here on this Forum by jocko. I am not new to guns, been shooting since the early 60's, so I knew mostly what to do; nevertheless, the sticky is very well written and easy to follow. I do not agree with applying lube to the slide's center rail which rides across the cartridges in the mag. I may polish this surface if it begins to gather brass deposits.
So after hosing out the slide with brake cleaner I purchase at Wal-Mart for about $2.00 a can, I lubed the pistol and took it to the range. I fired a total of 110 rounds, 50 115 grain Aguila ball, 50 124 grain Aguila ball, 5 Remington golden saber and 5 Remington unc green box 115 grain ball.
I had zero problems. My thumb did hit the slide stop once and the slide was held open, this was my fault totally and I immediately cut my thumb off so this will never reoccur. (Note: Aguila 9mm 115 grain ball is very nice ammo, but don't bother with the 124 grain ball it seems weak)
I fired at a target at 30' and found the pistol to be more accurate than I expected. Also, the felt recoil is very manageable. I am the former owner of a Kel Tec PF9, which in my case was 100% reliable with any 9MM ammo, but was a lesson in pain for sure. I could not shoot 50 rounds straight through with the Kel tec. I could have fired another 100 rounds with the CM9 today no problem; but, I got hungry. :)
So, if this pistol can continue on this stretch for 300 more rounds, then I think I can call it ready to carry. The trigger is different, reminds me of shooting a double action revolver more than anything. As long as I do my part this gun will do it's part. I find for the size it to be very mild on recoil, accurate, and user friendly. I like the fact that there is no safety lever. I also like the 1911 style take down.
What I don't like about the pistol is that the mag could (should) be made a little better, especially concerning the floor plate. :2eek: Maybe it should come with two mags, but I assume Kahr wanted to keep the price down. I wish it was 7+1 but it is not.
I am not a super fan of 9mm but with the proper defensive round and this pistol, once proven reliable, should be adequate. I do like .45 better than 9mm, but the .45's are larger. I dislike .40 cannot shoot that caliber very well. The .38 special is another favorite, but this would put me into a S&W 36 with 5 shots, not horrible, but 7 is better.
So tomorrow I will head back to the range and put some more ammo through the CM9 and hopefully it will continue on this path.
I have to find another magazine, and I sure would like to improve on those floor plates.
Sparx
http://img.photobucket.com/albums/v281/sparx21/IMG_4876.jpg