Scarecrow
05-04-2012, 08:25 AM
I am new here and this is my first post. Yesterday I shot my brand new Kahr CM9. After shooting it and then disassembling for cleaning I noticed the "witness mark" and the slightly bulged front frame and could not remember seeing these when I had initially cleaned the gun last week. I searched on the internet to see if this was normal and found this site (and the answers to my questions). Great forum!
Anyway,
My first 225 rounds had absolutely no problems. Used 100 rounds of S&B ammo, 100 of Federal range and target, and 25 hydra shock.
The gun was very accurate and didn't jump around too much. But I'm glad I didn't get the .40 as I had planned.
It came in a white cardboard box from Buds.
Before shooting it I bought and installed a Pachmahr grip cover. I also put one Pearce grip extender on one magazine out of two. I am glad I didn't shoot it with the plain, saw tooth grips.
The gun shot low, (me, not the gun) but the groups with the grip extension magazine were higher than the groups using the magazine without one. I found that using a center hold instead of a 6 oclock hold worked with those bar and dot sights and now is shoots right on. I really like the sights and had no problem adjusting to the bar/dot.
The trigger pull was much different than my M&P .40 compact, but it only took me 3 magazines to get used to it. In fact, I think I shot the M&P better after shooting the Kahr. Maybe the CM9 will train me to have a steadier, straighter trigger pull.
In my opinion the trigger pull is perfect for concealed carry.Long but light. Easy to use but has a long travel in case of an accidental snag on something when holstering or unholstering, or when being held with a nervous, life-or-death grip on the gun.
If my second range trip is the same as this one the CM9 will replace my S&W 642 Airweight which I will probably sell.
The plastic on the CM9 does seem cheap compared to the M&Ps I've had. I didn't like the fact that it "frayed" at some points where the metal contacted it. (the rear of the frame under the slide) It is a very fine line, sort of like the fuzz left on a routed piece of end grain wood. I will see if this wears off or if I have to trim it. The plastic is already scratched where the slide release lever was re-installed.
Some other thoughts- the slide release works very hard unless you have a loaded magazine in the gun. (tells you in the owners manual also) If you try one in the store, don't let that alter your decision to buy one. I was trained to use the slide release and prefer using it.
It is straightforward to disassemble and clean the gun. Just follow the directions in the manual.
Anyway,
My first 225 rounds had absolutely no problems. Used 100 rounds of S&B ammo, 100 of Federal range and target, and 25 hydra shock.
The gun was very accurate and didn't jump around too much. But I'm glad I didn't get the .40 as I had planned.
It came in a white cardboard box from Buds.
Before shooting it I bought and installed a Pachmahr grip cover. I also put one Pearce grip extender on one magazine out of two. I am glad I didn't shoot it with the plain, saw tooth grips.
The gun shot low, (me, not the gun) but the groups with the grip extension magazine were higher than the groups using the magazine without one. I found that using a center hold instead of a 6 oclock hold worked with those bar and dot sights and now is shoots right on. I really like the sights and had no problem adjusting to the bar/dot.
The trigger pull was much different than my M&P .40 compact, but it only took me 3 magazines to get used to it. In fact, I think I shot the M&P better after shooting the Kahr. Maybe the CM9 will train me to have a steadier, straighter trigger pull.
In my opinion the trigger pull is perfect for concealed carry.Long but light. Easy to use but has a long travel in case of an accidental snag on something when holstering or unholstering, or when being held with a nervous, life-or-death grip on the gun.
If my second range trip is the same as this one the CM9 will replace my S&W 642 Airweight which I will probably sell.
The plastic on the CM9 does seem cheap compared to the M&Ps I've had. I didn't like the fact that it "frayed" at some points where the metal contacted it. (the rear of the frame under the slide) It is a very fine line, sort of like the fuzz left on a routed piece of end grain wood. I will see if this wears off or if I have to trim it. The plastic is already scratched where the slide release lever was re-installed.
Some other thoughts- the slide release works very hard unless you have a loaded magazine in the gun. (tells you in the owners manual also) If you try one in the store, don't let that alter your decision to buy one. I was trained to use the slide release and prefer using it.
It is straightforward to disassemble and clean the gun. Just follow the directions in the manual.