itsthelaw
04-23-2012, 02:59 PM
Just got over the 200 mark today and did not experience any problems at all. I fed the gun FMJ of about 3 varieties for the first 170 rounds and then tried Fiocchi EMB, 115 and 124 Hornady Defense, Fiocchi and Federal 124 JHP and some Speer +p. The +p were rounds 201-214. All of it was excellent! The Fiocchi 124 JHP seemed to really fit the gun and fired GREAT. I will need to dial it in, but that might be the round for my CM9 when carrying.
I picked up a Pachmyer Tachtical Grip Glove from the LGS. They only had the one made for the Bodyguard 380, but the extra size of the grip made a world of difference for me. The grip has a opening in front for the BG 380 grip and the bottom did slide down beyond the grip a couple of times when firing fast, but it never got in the way. I kind of like the opening, because I can get a little feel of the cheese grater when my lower finger settles into the groove. They make one for the LC9 that I might pick up. I might just add something sticky to the back of the grip. The grip is soft, so the "mushy" feeling might not be for everyone. I like it, and I don't think it will make it harder to carry.
I tried the bike tire thing, and it was not for me. I couldn't get a clean cut on it, it rolled up a bit, and it wasn't enough thickness. Just not my thing.
My CM9 rides in a Remora, and I am a HUGE fan for this gun and anything that is light. I can put it in my front or back pocket or I can put it IWB wherever I want. Mine is almost always at 4 o'clock, and I just feel it enough to be reminded. Easy in, easy out, but always with me.
The gun does seem to get more accurate as I shoot it more. I locked in at 7 yards today and shot at various parts of a target. With the new grip added, I didn't find myself adjusting when drawing or after 3-4 consecutive rounds. When I was shooting it the first two times, I had a few shots that did not land on the sillhouette. I really think it was the grip and not having a repeatable handle on the gun. Considering that the axis is high on the gun, I am AMAZED at the lack of muzzle flip. Of course, felt recoil is great, but I would expect more flip. The front sight is easy to see, and I am becoming more "natural" with drawing and sighting.
It feels great to have finally settled into a gun for carry after 8 months of searching. I may sell 3 of my other guns and buy another CM9 or a PM9 or both. I really like the black DLC slide on the PM9. I REALLY need mags!
I picked up a Pachmyer Tachtical Grip Glove from the LGS. They only had the one made for the Bodyguard 380, but the extra size of the grip made a world of difference for me. The grip has a opening in front for the BG 380 grip and the bottom did slide down beyond the grip a couple of times when firing fast, but it never got in the way. I kind of like the opening, because I can get a little feel of the cheese grater when my lower finger settles into the groove. They make one for the LC9 that I might pick up. I might just add something sticky to the back of the grip. The grip is soft, so the "mushy" feeling might not be for everyone. I like it, and I don't think it will make it harder to carry.
I tried the bike tire thing, and it was not for me. I couldn't get a clean cut on it, it rolled up a bit, and it wasn't enough thickness. Just not my thing.
My CM9 rides in a Remora, and I am a HUGE fan for this gun and anything that is light. I can put it in my front or back pocket or I can put it IWB wherever I want. Mine is almost always at 4 o'clock, and I just feel it enough to be reminded. Easy in, easy out, but always with me.
The gun does seem to get more accurate as I shoot it more. I locked in at 7 yards today and shot at various parts of a target. With the new grip added, I didn't find myself adjusting when drawing or after 3-4 consecutive rounds. When I was shooting it the first two times, I had a few shots that did not land on the sillhouette. I really think it was the grip and not having a repeatable handle on the gun. Considering that the axis is high on the gun, I am AMAZED at the lack of muzzle flip. Of course, felt recoil is great, but I would expect more flip. The front sight is easy to see, and I am becoming more "natural" with drawing and sighting.
It feels great to have finally settled into a gun for carry after 8 months of searching. I may sell 3 of my other guns and buy another CM9 or a PM9 or both. I really like the black DLC slide on the PM9. I REALLY need mags!