Kahr PM and CM Series Positive Feedback - Post Yours!

[KahrAdmirer]

I'm new to Kahr but bought a CW9 recently and have a CM9 on order. In my research, I've read quite a few reviews and threads from people who have had problems with Kahr PM and CM series pistols. I know that people who have had problems with their pistols are more likely to post their experiences than those who haven't had any problems.

I'd like to hear read positive feedback and experiences from owners who have had their P, PM, CW and CM series pistols for awhile and have good round counts through them without serious problems. Give us details.

[Polygon]

I'm one of the unfortunate people that have problems with my PM9. However, just look through this forums and there are a ton of people with positive experiences with the CM and PM pistols.

[skiflydive]

I bought a CM9 in January. Not a huge round count. 500 so far. 2 FTF's and 2 stovepipes in the first 200 rounds, 1 stovepipe around 250, perfection since.

[pitandkahr]

PM9 bought last month over 600 rounds through her and 1 FTE. I've said and believe it was more than likely any OE.


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[PYROhafe]

Bought a cm9 in February. Got over 1500 rounds through it already and haven't had a single problem! Yep... you read that right, not one problem... unless you count how addicting the thing is! Cm9s are frikin saweet! :D

[gm412]

I have a PM9 about 3 mo old with 1000+ rounds throught it. One stove pipe is all I remember.

[wlfman40]

Just got mine, last week, 250 rounds without one problem!! I didn't even clean it or do any prep when new, just took it out of the box and broke it in, cleaned it after the range trip. I love it, it instantly became my EDC, and can't wait till it has a PJ Holster to compliment it. :D

[dzldust]

I bought a CM9 back in November and polished it up ,ran about 500 rounds through it and gave it to my Brother for Christmas(he gave me a G23 for Christmas last year),bought another CM9 in Jan12,polished it up and put nearly a case of CCI 9mm through it without a single problem.Just picked up a used "flat nose" PM9 and have shot about 500 through it recently along with the 2000 or so the previous owner put through it.I added a Crimson trace to it and now its my wifes Purse carry gun.The CM9 is my cargo pants/shorts summer gun.Love both and my Brother loves his as well.At $379 locally for the CM9 I might just buy one for my Engineer this Christmass since he has been eyeballin' mine.

[Infidel proud]

I have owned 6 different kahr pistols over the past decade and the only one that every gave me problems was the p380...had lots of FTF and took quite a few shell casings to the head...overall they are great pistols...

My favorite model to shoot is the k9, and and the one that's on my hip nearly always is the CM9...

Hope you enjoy man, I know I do!

[itsthelaw]

Bought first CM9 about 3 months ago and ran 200 flawless FMJ rounds through it and 100 of varius defense rounds. All rounds were flawless! I bought a second CM9 (plan to send off #1 for customizing) and ran the same ammo drill with the same flawless results.

Bought P380 about a month ago. I had no failures other than consistent permature slide lock problems. I leaned on the amazing people in this forum and found out that my lock back pin was out of spec (too long). I asked Kahr to send me a new mag and a new slide lock pin and they did for no charge. I filed down the old pin to make sure it was the issue and had NO lock back issues. Unfortunately, I may have taken a bit too much off, because I had a couple failures to lock back. No problem! I have a second pin. I just have not gotten to the range for a couple weeks!

I love both CM9s and the P380 and will not get rid of them. The triggers are amazing and the whole shooting experience with them is very smooth. My next purchase will be the PM45.

[KahrAdmirer]

I now have 87 rounds through my new CW9 - a mix of Win 9mm Nato, WWB and Speer GDHP+P. I was dreading possible feeding issues during the break in period but my CM9 has cycled flawlessly so far.

I liked it so well I ordered a CM9 the same week. I hope for a flawless experience with it as well.

I am planning to add a front night sight on each of them and make the CM9 my EDC. My wife is probably getting the CW9 before its over.

[Frayed Knot]

I've had a CW9 for 8 or 9 months and have put 400 flawless rounds through it. I just purchased a CM9 two weeks ago and have 100 flawless rounds through it so far.

I absolutely love shooting these two and they both carry very well. My wife loves shooting the CW9. Both will go to the range each time I visit.

[jocko]

might as wellassmy two cents: I now have two PM9, one is my main carry with over 32K round sout of it. looks new, never faisl. Just bought an 03 PM9 used that looks new, I have put only 200 rounds through the gun with zero issues, I hav eno idea how many prior to my getting it. I seriously doubt if manya t all has been through it as the cocking cam stillhas the bluine on it which normqally wears in time.

Both great guns, not counting my use NYPD K9 with for me 5K rounds through it and not an issue, and again no clue as to prior usage. If u get a good running kahr, IMO rounds cannot hurt the gun.

My feelings is when I bought my first kahr I read what I could back then on the glock talk forum and read the negatives and the positives and tried to weigh them out and to try to sort out the sh!t from the gold, and then just went for it, trusting that if the gun was not right kahr would make it right. One ofmy Best decisions no doubt..

I don';t read other gun 4ums any more but sometimes a poster here is a poster on 6 other gun forums and if he has issues with his gun, ur gonna read it on every forum he is on. Just the way the system works. In reverse, if the gun is great, u normally never hear to much about it...

[Sage]

Got my first Kahr, a PM9 about three months ago. I have 600 flawless rounds through it. I can't say enough good things about this gun. It's a real pleasure to shoot. It's accurate, reliable and has a very mild recoil for such a small gun. Oh yeah, she ain't a bad looker neither.

[Rubb]

Kahr PM9 (Blunt) purchased new, September 2009.

1 fail to eject on the first round fired.

1 fail to eject from the third mag ever shot and I’m pretty sure I limp wristed that one.

I’m approaching 2000 rounds fired without further failure.

I’ve shot 11 different types of commercial ammo and 13 different hand loads... never a bobble.

When testing SD ammo (5 different types) I shoot slow, rapid, weak hand, strong hand as well as left and right 90 degree angles.

It has never failed during that testing.

How's that........:D

[GROTMAN]

I too was a little leery about buying a Kahr after reading some of the negative reports but decided to go for it anyway. Got mine in January and have nothing but good things to say about it. Have over 1200 PROBLEM FREE rounds though it. :)

[wm36]

Have had my CM9 for about 6 months now. Don't remember the round count, but it's between 500-600. The only problem I've had with it is the "3rd round dive" when using the 7 round mag. Other than that, not a single problem with either range or SD ammo (mostly Federal HST).

[les strat]

Bought my CM9 when they first came out. I had a couple failures to feed in the first 50 and teh slide did not lock back on the last round somewhere in there. Since, break-in it has been flawless. I have lost count, but is probably between 800-900 rounds in now. I did clean and lube it, racked it 500 times, and left the slide locked back a few hours before shooting it the first day.

I think you will fall in love with that little gun. They seem to get better as they slick up!

[Tinman507]

I bought my CM9 on July 4, 2011. It's awesome with only a few FTF with the 7 round mags. I have over 1500 rounds through it. I can slingshot load it and have learned the trigger pretty well. It's an awesome little gun.

My daughter will likely be taking this one along with her to school in August. Since I got a retired NYPD K9 this one is a bed stand helper. I would prefer to see my little girl have it than have it sitting.

Kahr got it right with this gun. Happy to see all the success reports and I am sorry for the few of you who've had issues with it. Keep plugging along, Kahr will make it right.

[beachbum63]

I've had my CM9 about 5 weeks now and have put about 250 rounds through it with only one FTF. Shot Winchester 115 grain white box. I followed the directions to clean and lube when I first got it and had enough time to rack the slide several hundred times before going out to the range. This helped to loosen it up some before firing. Just ordered a PJ Holster today and will be getting my CC permit next week. Good luck with yours, and it'll be interesting to hear your feedback later.

[jocko]

now this would make a nice kahr "good gun" sticky, for any newbie who is looking for information on kahrs instead of all the negatives tha thtye say the read.

[Tinman507]

Agreed on the sticky idea.
Too much ends up being focused on the few negatives, when there are hundreds of success stories out there.

That is the downside to forums: the problem children seem to dominate when the good kids are quietly in the corner earning A's.

[jocko]

good point. I was a straiaght "A" student in grammar and typing: Just sayin

[Tinman507]

I know. It's the rented fingers, while the others are in the body shop, right?

[Fizzyone]

Agreed on the sticky idea.
Too much ends up being focused on the few negatives, when there are hundreds of success stories out there.

That is the downside to forums: the problem children seem to dominate when the good kids are quietly in the corner earning A's.
This may be true, but what's also evident in those problem-child stories is the incredible support and knowledge on this forum, and the fact that nearly all of the problem-child stories have happy endings. Those are the stories that made me persist with finding a resolution to the problem I was having. And I'm a happy camper with my amazing new PM9.

[Bawanna]

Lets keep this a positive upbeat happy thread.

I've never done this before so this is my very first time.

I hereby by the powers vested in me pronounce you man and........


Wait wrong freaking page.

I hereby by the powers vested in me grant thee stickyness or sticky status or whatever you want to call it. You may now kiss the reloading bench.

[jeepster09]

This should help make it sticky.......


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[jocko]

ur a good man great one. and kudos to kahr admirier to for thinkin of it...:israel:

[pitandkahr]

That is the downside to forums: the problem children seem to dominate when the good kids are quietly in the corner earning A's.

AMEN!!!! But it's great to see the good side, rather than the drama side :rolleyes:



I hereby by the powers vested in me grant thee stickyness or sticky status or whatever you want to call it. You may now kiss the reloading bench.

LOL...I kissed my Hornady LnL Press since I'm still working on the bench part...LOL

[OnTarget31]

Absolutely love my CM9. I can't say enough on how perfect this gun is for concealed carry! It is so fun to shoot, can't say that much with a "pocket pistol". The only problem I had was the very first round wouldn't cycle, after zip! NO problems, nada, nothing, perfection! Has me wanting to get the CW45 and CW9 just for the heck of it!

[jocko]

Or as Wild Bill Clinton told Monca,,,"u cannow smoke the pipe"

Originally Posted by Bawanna
I hereby by the powers vested in me grant thee stickyness or sticky status or whatever you want to call it. You may now kiss the reloading bench

[Polygon]

I'm really hoping I can post a positive experience in here when I get my PM9 back. And after reading all the positive experiences people are having and all the support people have given me in my short posting time here lets me know that it will work out.

I can't wait to get it back. I love my 1911, but it's sure a pain to carry.

[Bawanna]

You just send me that 1911, I'll pack it for ya. I can deal with pain.

[Jeff00042]

I have had good luck with my Kahrs over the years. I now have a K9 Elite and a PM9. Wonderful pistols. Accurate, reliable and easy to carry.

[Rio Vista Slim]

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I bought my CM9 in early November of last year, and joined this forum shortly afterwards. Of course, I had fired my pistol prior to joining the forum, and had a couple of malfunctions. But, I was not discouraged, and after joining the forum, followed the prep and lube instructions provided here.

My local gun shop had just gotten the CM9 in, and they didn't recommend the gun, as they had no experience with them at that time. After I followed the recommendations on this forum, I've had no further malfunctions, and the pistol has become my favorite concealed carry gun. In fact, I ordered another 6 round magazine and Don Hume holster for my pistol immediately after purchasing it. Because of back-order problems, I only recently received the Don Hume holster.

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However, while waiting for that holster to be delivered, I ordered an IWB holster from High Noon Holsters, and an Ankle Glove from Galco.

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After glancing at this thread yesterday, I took my CM9 outside for some target practice, and as always, the pistol performed superbly. I can highly recommend the Kahr CM9 as an outstanding product! The pistol is 100% reliable, hits precisely where I aim it, and is the most easily concealable gun that I own.

[sdan9]

I bought my first Kahr (CM9) in February of this year. Last night at the range, I went over the 700 round mark, and I have not had one single problem. I have been shooting WWB, Speer and Fed Hydra Shock and all have fed and fired perfectly so far. I love my little CM9, and do not go anywhere without it.

[spikedog]

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Here's mine. I love it !

[paperpuncher]

I had no high expectations going in with Kahr's not really knowing much about the brand other then a good word about them from a coworker.

What drew me to the CM9 was the size and my need for a summer pocket carry gun in 9mm.

Upon buying the NIB gun, I slightly panicked at the grittiness of the slide, the polymer shavings, the effort needed to pull the slide back. Plus I was sicker then a dog at the time which added to the sinking feeling but also caused me to put the gun away for a while and worry about it at a later time.
But it also gave much more time to really jump into this site and read and just relax, and just prep it and shoot it.

I'm over 300 rounds now and it's the most boring gun I own. Pull the trigger-----bang, 300+ times now.
I'm on vacation next week, and I plan to put some serious round totals through this gun.

[jocko]

let me relate what happened yesterday. I have often when a shooter has issues suggested he let another shooter try the gun to eliminate possable shooter error. nOW no one wants to be accused of that, I realize that to as u know we are all pros at shooting and darn my glock goes bang every time so WTF.

Here is what happened yesterday. My good friend and defintely a none gun owner who has never fired a gun etc was talking tme about "how about taking me out sometime and let me shoot to see if I like it or not: So yesterday was his day. I had both of my PM9 with me, my trusty 32K with never a miss and my newley acquired vintage 03 PM9 which if have over 200 perfect rounds through the gun. IMO they are flawless.

He had ejection, feeding issues with both guns, way to many as I just didn't count them. I even give him a preprep talk on "these are small guns so get a good grip and forget about hitting anything" I really could not see what he was doing wrong.

he was confused to say the least as I could then take either gun and make them go bang every time and we repeated this drill to no avail. to say he got better I would be fibbing to you. I should have brought my K9 with me to see if that bigger heavier gun made a difference.

My point here and I felt now it has even been shown to me even that "some" issues with these small kahrs are definitely shooter related. Some for some reason just can't do it right and from what I could see he looked good in form etc but there had to be just that one thing not being right as he had issues and I had nadda..

I would for any of these small ass gun, 9's and expecially 40's recommend a shooter rent, borrow, beg or what ever before plunking down good bucks for agun that just maybe will never cuddle up tou and therefore as we read so many times,"These POS kahrs are not worht a dime I never had these issue wit my Glock." Just sayin

[dzldust]

I believe this was a "positive" post thread,there are other threads where you can post your negative.Saying its "broke" is kinda vague.again this is the "positive"thread not the "oh my God, my Kahr sux" thread.....

[Bawanna]

Thanks dzldust, I think we should keep this a happy place.

Hgroton and everyone else feel free to post problems and issues you need help with in the general or model specific areas. Just not here.

[jocko]

thats what ur here for to great one, keep control. this is a happy thread, lets keep it that way.

[Tinman507]

Think happy thoughts

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[ilmbaba]

Picked up my CM40 yesterday. Prepped it up, lubed it, and had 75 hassle-free rounds today. Feels great, and I will now likely end up buying a CW45, too.

[bandrich]

I agree with OnTarget31 my CM9 is a perfect 9 for concealed carry. I am past the problems (don't hide it there are a few now and then) and with 400 perfect rounds thru now it is my EDC. Very accurate firearm IMHO. I LOVE IT :D:D

[KahrAdmirer]

I received my CM9 this afternoon and fired 50rds of Winchester 9mm NATO and 50rds of WWB soon after. No feeding problems or failures to lock the slide back with the original magazine and two others I purchased. Accuracy was very good.

So, 100 initial rounds through my CM9 with no problems. I didn't even get a chance to prep it properly. My recently purchased CW9 has over 100 rounds through it now with no problems. Feeling good about my Kahrs!

[jokester]

Have 1100 rounds thru my new cm9:DFlawless!! I have found that i carry this 9mm more than my other 9mm or 40 cal and the reason is that it is so easy to conceal. It really does make a difference on how much i carry now.Its not that my smith & wessons m&p compacts are not awesome guns but the cm9 has proven it reliability and like i said you dont even know its there.:hippie:

[hounds2]

hello, first of all i must admit that i love my glocks. i had a pm 40 and loved it but sold it cause it was a bit much for me. i went back to my glock 26 but its just too thick to summer carry. i bought a new cm9. what a joy. i think its the best value in the gun world. i cant really tell any difference between the cm and the pm series. i shoot my cm9 very, very well for such a short gun. on break in i had a mis-feed and and a failure to lock back in the first two mags. other than that it has been flawless and very accurate. with my comptac IWB i dont even know i'm carrying it. i just ordered some night sights for it. it is now my EDC. sorry 26. i cant think of anything that i would improve on my CM9. it is a great value.

[LordJ]

Just passed the 1,000 round mark with my cm9. Flawless performance so far, with wwb, golden sabers, and gold dots. I carry it every day.

[yqtszhj]

I have a CM9 with 700+ rounds through it. Haven't had much shooting time with it lately since I've been shooting other ones because the CM9 is so reliable. Load it, pull the trigger, it shoots, ejects, chambers next round, and hits the target every time.

I've been shooting the Beretta and .22's lately. I need to add a .45 to the collection.

[pocket pistol]

I've had mine about 6 months or so. I love the little pistol. I had like 2 jams in my first 200 but flawless after that. I have about 500 rounds through mine now. I have been buying ammo. We're getting an indoor range in my town at the end of June. I'll putting more rounds through it then. My CM9 is carried daily. I have friends with various other pistols. I haven't found one I like better for my daily companion.

[jocko]

Damn; this is a good thread..

[MikeG]

Bought my pm9 last July, one ftf on the 7 rounder first time out but I think I didn't push the rounds all the way back. Been careful about that and not a single issue since then. I thought it would feel weird to curl my pinky under but I don't even notice it really and this pistol is more accurate than anything that small should ever be... I still thank God I couldn't find a kt pf-9 when I was looking and didn't know any better

[jocko]

a wise choice over the PF9. It goes bang but joh my, do u know it to: Just sayin.

[bapple]

a wise choice over the PF9. It goes bang but joh my, do u know it to: Just sayin.

I'll give this two giant AMENs!

Shooting my friends Pf9 wasn't fun - at all. But my Kahr CM9 was the only fun to shoot subcompact 9mm until the M&P Shield was released (I've shot both and like both a lot). I have total faith in my CM9 to defend my life with probably ballpark 2000+ rounds through it. The only trouble it has is with my light handloads, which is typical in such a small platform with a stout recoil spring. But with factory ammo and all the hot stuff (HP or FMJ), it eats it like candy. I have complete faith in this gun!

Also, it's become much more fun to shoot after adding Talon Grips... Highly recommended!

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[Invarson]

I purchased a Kahr CM9 about a week ago from Shooters in Jacksonville for $412.00 out the door.

Last night my son and I went to the range and we ran (245 rounds with only two six round magazines) through it in a half an hour with no misfeeds, etc. I used (100 rounds) Federal 115 gr. FMC, (50 rounds) Winchester White box 115 gr. FMC (dirty ammo), (50 rounds) CCI Blazer/Aluminum cases 115 gr FMC, (25 rounds) Hornady Zombie 124 gr. HP and (20 rounds) of Gold Dot 124 gr +P HP.

We had absolutely no problems with the CM9 (my son found out how hot the slide gets-ouch!). I have had a PM9 and PM40 before and did read the manual.

AS LONG AS YOU LOAD A MAGAZINE FROM THE SLIDE BACK LOCKED POSITION, INSERT MAGAZINE AND LOAD USING THE SLIDE LOCK RELEASE LEVER IT LOADS CORRECTLY. I HAVE NEVER HAD A PROBLEM USING THIS FACTORY RECOMMENDED TECHNIQUE WITH MY PM9 OR PM40 AND NOW THE CM9.

I am currently waiting for my CT laserguard to arrive on Monday, to include my PJ Holster IWB Tuckable holster ($50.00).

Note: My wife owns the PM9 "Black Rose" and she has never had any issues with it. (hers cost me a boatload more than my CM9!!!)

[Invarson]

Do not mean to pontificate, but let me add that once purchased, one should always disassemble, clean and lube these little gems. On my wife's PM9 Black Rose, their was not any lubercant found upon initial disassembly.

[KBKahr]

Traded my CW9 with 1500+ rounds thru it for a CM9 and $85 out the door today at my local gunshop/range.

Put 200+ rounds thru it today, 1 FTF at round 202 when I tried to put 1 in the chamber then drop the mag and add 1 for the 6+1. It cleared easily, finished the mag without any other problems.

Ordered another magazine for it.

Came home, cleaned and lubed per instructions on here and after another range trip next week for another couple hundred rounds FMJ + 25 Hornady Critical Defense hoping it will be good to go for EDC.

Now time to search the forum for appendix IWB holsters recommendations.

So glad I stuck with Kahr vs Sig p290 or Ruger LC9 just a much better gun for me and my needs.

[kahrnut1]

i now own 7 kahrs1 P380, 1 PM9 old, 1 PM9 new, 1 CW9, 1 PM40. 1 CW40, 1 PM45 had to send P380 back but it works fine now. old style PM9 took about 400 Rounds to get running right but i did not know about kahr forum and how to prep it. PM9 has been EDC for past 5 years i think you can see i must like them.

[jocko]

indeed u are our kahr go to man. My P380 did the same round trip and now it is fine, great gun. I recentley gave it to my son as I just never carried it.

[wlfman40]

Bought my pm9 last July, one ftf on the 7 rounder first time out but I think I didn't push the rounds all the way back. Been careful about that and not a single issue since then. I thought it would feel weird to curl my pinky under but I don't even notice it really and this pistol is more accurate than anything that small should ever be... I still thank God I couldn't find a kt pf-9 when I was looking and didn't know any better

Agreed there, I too was sold on a PF-9, until i found the CM-9, at only a $70 difference, best $70 extra dollars i ever spent. Everything I read about the PF9 is that it is no fun to shoot, i have a blast with the CM9, and it has been flawless and carry's just as well!

[ParabellumJ]

I had a CM9, flawless through 1000 rounds. Traded that in on a PM9 (wanted the PM to start with) and after the first range session it broke a mag follower but fired all 300 rounds. The mags were also not dropping free. Sent it back to Kahr, and just got it back. Yesterday put 200 rounds through it...and it runs perfect. My experience with these guns is mostly positive, and the one issue I did have was corrected by Kahr in a timely manner. You'll get no complaints from me, these are great pistols.

[mhodg78321]

I am fairly new to Kahr, I bought my first CM9 about a month ago. I did follow all the recomendations I read from the manufacturer, KahrTalk, and other sources online. I have now put about 800 rounds of PMC Bronze 115 Gr FMJ through it and another 200 of defenses loads and I have only had 1 FTF. Shoots great and I love this gun, even with all my local dealers trying to talk me into other pistols.

[jocko]

ur local dealers are idiots, now u know that to.. Over 1000 rounds and one FTF, if it was a gun related issue, I would think it would duplicate itself time and time again, not one time, so IMO just chalk that one time up to shooter error.

[xring]

Just today I got to fire my CM9 that I got new about 2 mos. ago. After reading some of the potential problems, I was happy to see it breeze through approximately 150 Blazer rounds, and a mag full of HP's. Not a single failure. I did not special prep prior to firing besides cleaning, and lubing generously with TW25b and Militec. I think it's worthy of pocket carry now. I had another shooter express interest at the range, showing me his K-9 and telling me that he has a CW9. He was considering getting the .380 Kahr, but after running a mag thru mine, and putting it in his front pocket, he declared how managable it was, and stated "Crap - now I have to get one!

[jocko]

nice report. I like TW25 grease. Love it in thesyringe applicator to. so easy to lay aline of tW25 right downiside the slide grooves.

[rkirk]

I also have a CW9 and recently bought a CM9. Both of these pistols shoot flawlessly. My CW9 has 1100+ rounds and the CM9 500+. The only thing I have noticed about the CM9 is during the field stripping the slide really does not want to come off the frame. I have more closely inspected the frame and can see a rough area inside the frame on one side, the left side! Anyone else have this happen?

You will love both pistols, I have been converted to Kahr by the CW9 and now carry and shoot regularly the CM9, both great pistols.

-- Richard

[Planedude]

One reveiw compairing the Kahr to the Kimber Solo that I found...

http://www.oeoutfitters.com/blog/content.asp?id=678

I thought it was a good reveiw.

[skiflydive]

Another flawless 50 through my CM9 last night. All 50 within a 5" circle at 7 yds. :D

[Rubb]

Another flawless 50 through the PM9 today as well.
Different type of ammo too, it’s over 1700 and flawless with 17 different factory loads.

[jocko]

kinda boring, ain't it, just going bang alalthe time, kinda har dto fix what ain't broke: Just sayin.

nice report,as usual

[Matt_417]

Bought a CM9 last week. Prepped it and racked the slide a couple hundred times over 2 days then took it to the range. I only took 50 rounds but it fired them all without issue. That was some Fiocchi 115gn FMJ that I had since the shortage. Tomorrow I plan to shoot a box of 147 TAP and 115 Gold dots and another 100 rounds of Fiocchi.
I'm not thrilled with the long trigger pull but it is acceptable and better than most of the little 9s out there. Overall I'm very pleased with the weapon.

[bonjorno2]

congrats and welcome, you should get used to the trigger pull over time!

[Matt_417]

Yeah. I get used to it more every day (lots of dryfire practice). I've had many GLOCKs and a couple single action polymer framed pistols. The trigger isn't worse, just different.

[KahrAdmirer]

60 more rounds through my new CM9 for a total of 160 with no feeding or ejection problems. I'm very pleased with my CM9 already.

I have the Trijicon front night sight ready to install when I finish the "break in" period. I'm confident it will pass with flying colors!

[david8613]

wow very happy with my black diamond pm9, I brought her used from a friend on another forum which he said he put about 200 rounds without any problems, but when i brought it home it still felt very tight to me, very hard to rack the slide. so I followed the prep suggestions on this forum and she loosened up alot, much smoother. well I finally took her to range today and put another 200 rounds of a mixture of Remington, mag tech hollow points and American eagle not one malfunction and she is accurate as all hell! i can even slingshot the slide to load the chamber, and no I did not do any sandpaper mods to my mags. the trigger is so nice and smooth, this is my new favorite in my collection!

[RMP96]

Just want to add my good experience with a PM9 that I have been carrying for about 4 years. Not sure on the round count but would estimate between 1500 and 2000. One trip back to Kahr for the old "peening" issue. The rest has been dependable shooting. After carrying a PPK/S for years the little PM9 is a lot more round in a lighter package.

[Darkshark]

I shot my PM9 yesterday and am a big fan of this little handgun! I went through 150 rounds and had no problems. I am impressed with the accuracy of this little handgun and the recoil was no problem with standard factory loads. I did a thorough cleaning and oiled and greased the gun before I took it to the range and feel this helped avoid hiccups this first time out. The gun was clean as a whistle when I took it apart and it had very little lubrication and it almost seemed the little lubrication that was present seemed almost sticky. I have become a fan of this little Kahr and have ordered a P45 to add to my collection. I have been looking for a single stack .45 and I think this will do the job nicely.:)

[jocko]

port the fokker and realy enjoy the PM9with anything u put in the pipe. Just sayin.

[cswant88]

I have a CM9 with nearly 800 rounds through it, and NOT ONE SINGLE MALFUNCTION. I purchased the Trijicon Night Sights Set for it, and installing was simple. All you need is a screw driver, a hammer, and a wooden dowel. Some sort of clamp will aid in keeping the slide in one spot. After reading about how the 7 round extended magazines were getting stuck on the magazine catch, and causing feeding issues, I decided to disassemble all of my magazines and test them out. I put the magazine into the gun, and pushed the follower up through with the spring several times to see if there was any stoppage before it reached the top. My 6 round magazines functioned flawlessly, but both of my 7 rounders were getting caught up on the magazine catch in the gun. I sanded the followers as many have recommended, and this seems to have fixed the issue. I would like to note that I never had any malfunctions with the 7 round magazines either before or after I sanded them, but the simple fact that I did have to modify them makes me not trust them for my concealed carry magazines. I decided to use the 6 round magazines for my conceal carry. I put Pearce Grip Extensions on them, because I like to have that extra something to grab onto when I draw from the holster. My carry ammo is Speer Gold Dot 124gr +p. I trust this gun with my life, but only with the 6 round mags. My daily carry is the CM9 with Trijicon Night Sights, 6 round mags plus one in the chamber with Pearce Grip Extensions, Talon Granulated stick-on grips, and Speer Gold Dot 124gr. +p. I carry with a Crossbreed Minituck IWB holster at the 4 o'clock position. If you're thinking about a CM9, I highly recommend it, but be leary of the 7 round magazines, because they have a rep for causing jams.

[1984]

Bought one PM-9 that I treated just like my Glock 26 expecting it to fail miserably in all sorts of ways and it functions as reliably as the glock.

Bought a second one that I prepped "by the book" according to the recommendations on this site and it also functions just as reliably.

So since, based on my previous research and experience, I consider glocks reliability second to none, my experience with Kahr is likewise absolutely positive, whether or not I took any more effort to prep it than my glocks.

I do think glock guns are a little more forgiving of shooter's errors and a fair bit more forgiving of cleaning shortcuts.

[DJK11]

My Kahr experience in a nut shell;

P380 serial#RA9??? purchased 7-2010. At 540 rnds. sent back for fail-to-feed issues with FMJ low power target rounds. NO Problems with more than 100 SD rounds. After being returned from service no problems. Now with more than 3700 rnds. and still perfect.

PM9 newer slide, purchased 8-2010. More than 4800 rnds. with ONE fail-to-feed (nose dive) the first round from the seven rnd. magazine via the sling-shot.

PM45 older slide, purchased 11-2010. More than 3900 rnds. with ZERO malfunctions except when testing low power reloads. That's not the fault of the pistol.

Kahr pistols LOVE high power loads. These small, short stroke slides must fully cycle for proper function.

[pgabdo]

New to Kahr & a new CM9. Read "Suggestions for the proper prep of a new Kahr". Spent a day at a private range breaking in the CM-9. Just under 500 Rd.s mostly with my handloads with lead 122 & 145 Gr. med-velocity ammo. The 100 rd.s of Blazer 115 FMJ Aluminum was more "snappy" in recoil, thus my handloads saved my 60 yr. old hands from taking a beating. The pistol was TIGHT before and is still tight after breakin. Cleaned,lubed, checked magazine springs & followers as per "Suggestions..." & the CM9 ran Flawless. Shot at 7,10,15 & 20 yd.s useing IDPA targets. Accurate, can & will bet my life on this CM9. If I can not dress to carry my Glock 29 or 30, my CM9 and a CrossBreed Holster will do just fine. Did also run 25 rd.s Ranger 115Gr JHP +P+LE and 25 rd.s PMC 124 Gr.JHP and will carry the Winchester Ranger in the CM9. Hope this will help :-) :D

[JFootin]

New to Kahr & a new CM9. Read "Suggestions for the proper prep of a new Kahr". Spent a day at a private range breaking in the CM-9. Just under 500 Rd.s mostly with my handloads with lead 122 & 145 Gr. med-velocity ammo. The 100 rd.s of Blazer 115 FMJ Aluminum was more "snappy" in recoil, thus my handloads saved my 60 yr. old hands from taking a beating. The pistol was TIGHT before and is still tight after breakin. Cleaned,lubed, checked magazine springs & flowers as per "Suggestions..." & the CM9 ran Flawless. Shot at 7,10,15 & 20 yd.s useing IDPA targets. Accurate, can & will bet my life on this CM9. If I can not dress to carry my Glock 29 or 30, my CM9 and a CrossBreed Holster will do just fine. Did also run 25 rd.s Ranger 115Gr JHP +P+LE and 25 rd.s PMC 124 Gr.JHP and will carry the Winchester Ranger in the CM9. Hope this will help :-)

Welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces! So, here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

[Dustypuddle]

I just love my cm9. I have about 750 rounds in it and carry it every where.

[xb12s]

I joined the Kahr forum almost a year ago and lurked for a while before convincing myself that reliability wasn't an issue. I bought a PM9 about 8 months ago. This is my first Kahr. I read the prep sticky by Jocko and the issues and fixes sticky by gb6491. i did the magazine follower sanding and the polishing of the magazine lips and cleaned the gun and racked it and cycled it at the house about 200 times before taking it to the range. I haven't had any issues in about 500 rounds. I have my CHL underway (just waiting on the background check) and this will be my primary summer carry weapon. I have since talked a friend into a CW9. I'm thinking about one of those also, but it seems redundant since I'm comfortable with the PM9. You can always use just a little bit more...

[trikerbiker]

Another 150 rds through cm 9 today...still no issues. [approx 600rds now] Love this gun,great frt pocket carry weapon. safe shooting, trikerbiker

[leftysixty]

Very happy to see a happy thread!!:D:D

I don't recall exactly when, I purchased a PM40 and a CW40 about the same time (3-4 years ago). I found that I could pocket carry the CW as easy as the PM, so no longer needed the PM. The PM found a new happy home!

I love my CW40! It is with me every day. Round count is in the 2000 range with no issues. I have carried Federal Hydra Shok 135gr, TAP 180gr, and Critical Defense 165gr. This gun shoots any thing that I put in it!!

It is time to add a CW9 to keep my 40 company.:D Maybe a CW45 also:D A fellow needs the whole set!!:D:D:D:D

[yqtszhj]

Another 50 rounds through the CM9 with no issues. over 800 now total.

CW45... Rounds 201 - 330 yesterday. Not one problem with the gun either.

It's a keeper.

[beachbum63]

I shot about 300 rounds so far with my CM9 and only had one FTF.

[azaria567]

I honestly had a lot of issues with my brand new CM9 during the first 50 rounds, after the first fifty rounds though I am no longer having failures and it is a pleasure to shoot.

I was worried at first but now that it is broken in, I love my Kahr CM9! :D

[rooscruggs]

Recently picked up a PM9 and it shoots flawlessly with the 6 round mag, I have had 4 FTF with 2nd or 3rd round out the 7 round mag in the first 200 rounds.

It handles great, is accurate and a dream to carry.

[jocko]

Recently picked up a PM9 and it shoots flawlessly with the 6 round mag, I have had 4 FTF with 2nd or 3rd round out the 7 round mag in the first 200 rounds.

It handles great, is accurate and a dream to carry.

is what I think u need to check out.

go to the kahr tech section a\ndhit on the propper preppingof ur kahr thred and scroll on down and fnd the magazine follower check and fix. Round 2/3 to me anyhow sounds like ur mag follower is grabbing on the mag rleease button just enough to throw that round off and cause feed problems. It is easily fixable. Ur 6 round doing well tells u it is not the gun but in the magazine. I would also just to b er safe check the 6 round mag out also. Some havehad issues with the extendfed magazine in the PM and cm models for some reason. My suggestion would be if this issue is not what I am telling u it is , would be to return the 7 round mag and ask for a 6 round and just be done with it..

[drillnow]

My 2¢ on the Kahr. Sorry for the long post, I do not post much. I read and reread many post on the Kahr CM9 & PM9. I read the good, the bad and the ugly. Well I almost did not buy one because of all the negativity. I wonder if it were just a few that were making all that noise or what. I also know that there are problem guns! Some want one perfect out of the box, some are willing to work the problem and some problems just do not work out. The last small pistol I owned was a problem child and did give up on it, no need to elaborate! I decided that I would take a chance, so I bought a CM9. Reason I did not think that I needed to spend the extra coins on the matched barrel as this is going to be my CCW pistol. For up close and personal, could not justify the money. Bought it last Tuesday and cleaned and lubed it, was not as dirty as some have written but then again! I took it to the range on Wednesday and sent 287 rounds of a combination of PMC 115 grain and Lillier & Bellot 115 grain. Then 15 rounds o PMC Starfire 124 grain and then 25 Hornady 115 grain. It ate them all. Not a problem, not one! As I said I cleaned and lubed the weapon only. I did not rack the slide 500 times as I have read nor did I lock back the slide as I also have read. Maybe I am lucky and just got a good one. Then again maybe the next time at the range the "Law of it figures" may pop up. Time will tell! My only complaint is it is a chore to slide the slide back for the take down. Kahr says not to "slingshot" the weapon, so I didn't till after it was shot on Tuesday. I guess I was trying to follow directions. Interesting that I even read the directions! One item I noticed is that once a round is chambered the extractor is not flush to the slide, indicating it is ready! I do not remember reading that anywhere in the directions but with my Teflon coated brain maybe I forgot? Will say that my hand did know that it shot a few rounds but then again there will not be that many days I shoot 300+ rounds! The rear part of the grip is a little aggressive, then again 300+!! Guess I will have to get another 6 round mag and maybe Kahr HIVIZ SET GREEN (http://www.kahr.com/Fourth-of-July-Sale/Kahr-HIVIZ-SET-GREEN.asp) sights. This pistol was made 5/2012.. Anyway so far so good, really happy with the CM9 my 2¢ :Dhttp://kahrtalk.com/data:image/gif;base64,R0lGODlhEAAQAPe5AP///4eHiOzv9nd3egA9AB0UHxMrGB5pKHd3eQBVAEv/WXycgVlaXRllJNLT01hZW/Le8RTKERg6HVrCXB0gIRYyHVr/bevv9QJ5EZ3aogBuCVj/ZrTIvD//SSl/NBBUHBVoIVb/cT3/TBIZE1r/cHdzewBBANrQ2z6HS423l2upb9na2mmjbN/v6ABwCIuJjSSEMKG9p1b/bxPAEhO1Edbm3zbZSrGcsyufNkA6Ql7/bP3j/AA+ADH4MNHj3EtNT97j50iBTBWlKzb/NVZWWAxCFk37XPDc78zBzE3/X8zNzXqcgCW/N+fv8BhoHjx6RB91KAqLEBdkJJvYoRxoIiuhLU04TjyxPODQ4K fKrXlleRoSHjdAOw8fEkPyTkX/RDA+Mu/b7tjS2PPe8j7/S0D/ShlmJUaOUxNlFVv/bxhFH+vw9RAhFOPr7Nnp4Vf/YSt5MBUaGSv/KX5/gN/r6EX/SUj/SeTt7tPe3TDZQiySOr/MyN7i6DC4NUL9VQ5tG03/aFD/VhodHi/VMz3/PiDJITKTORlkIkP/XTj1UWxXbMji0XFpdR5oKRQsGRhJIFNUVQAMAFJSVSfMNI6Pjx xSH9jo4zy7ShZuIElATFH/awAfABdCGBy2Iy/EL9rg41K2VeDg4BnaGdfC2AAyAOLq60L/Sou8mMi+yv3p/EczSUH3UBZhFyCPIUn3URlkIwAKAC2GNa6YrZyZnCJ3J0r/WS7OM7PGujmzR/X1/wAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAA AAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAACH5BAEAALkALAAAAAAQA BAAQAj5AHMJFFgqiwoWMYAMFAgqx44bqsaE0aLoCAQrslJlQpH L05AqEgwZMJLEkR41MJhgEtgkwRZGAAAEQBCzRAEedwYumtGjj qkyHciImORij8AMcuwEerPBQhoSMjQBQpRISIoWJkaF+hEzwIC YklZg2WRpoIAgkbpQEMQG1pM1CwW2uUKj0CBbnaLA4bOQTgRCf Wh5UVBrFRQceTR8yuVG1JdKrnTEwnXJQwg/j2xgwDMBDSsnVA69OtCogRQzID4UOTOFEwAHkGJSmhPzgRIAFU 7lagXmBJGuXwEwEMPlz8AaBEagAjDrBQAkcUj5iCtQwK0FSzhc iBsQADs=

[Dirt doc]

I've had my PM9 for about 18 months. I don't count rounds but I shoot it regularly. It has been 100% not one issue. It shoots a little high with 115's and 124's so I shoot 147's.

[JFootin]

The rear part of the grip is a little aggressive, then again 300+!!

I put a single carefully trimmed strip of hockey tape on the cheese grater on the back of my CM9 grip. It is cloth tape that sticks real well and has a color that matches the poly frame perfectly. You have to know what you are looking for to notice it is there. With it pressed down tight, you can still see the bumps, but they don't bite anymore. I put another one on the front of the grip and I put one on the back of my Taurus TCP grip.

[drillnow]

JFootin (http://kahrtalk.com/member.php?u=5957), Thanks for the tip on the hockey tape, might have to try that if I shoot another 300 rounds. I don't think I notice it in the early rounds. Don't get me wrong, I like the grips.. Really like the whole CM9!!! One thing I misses in my first reply is how accurate the pistol is. I shot at 30' and 95% were in a 5" group... For the first outing I was satisfied.

[jocko]

thats damn good shootin. Just sayin. How far is 30'???:19:

[Tinman507]

About 4 of these back to back

http://www.harleysofttail.com/images/index.6.jpg

[jocko]

now ur a manb of class thatis four sure. That would make a nice T to T bike...

[jocko]

About 4 of these back to back

http://www.harleysofttail.com/images/index.6.jpg

one honder goldwhiner with a trailer behind it. Just sayin:banplease:

[johnnyaxxe]

I bought a used PM9, which as it turns out was made in 2003-ish from what i gathered from the serial number - apparently had some usage then sat in a safe for a few years. Took it to the range, shot a combination of Win white box, handloads (average to light loads), and some hollow points...one stovepipe in the whole bunch of around 250 rounds (and it was a hand load out of the 7 round mag)! So yea thats not bad...BUT after doing a full detail of the slide i found an insane amount of muck in there (refer to my post on that: http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=13842).

SO...the fact that this little guy performed virtually flawlessly after sitting around for years, WITH that much gunk in the striker channel is absolutely amazing. And as you'd suspect it (still) runs flawlessly after my detail strip of the slide, another 200 or so rounds later.

I have 100% confidence in my PM9 and it immediately became my EDC for summer (Desantis pro stealth IWB)...the way its going it may stay on my side through winter.

All in all I too have read the good and the not-so-good from around. I have to believe that for every issue where a gun was sent back to Kahr there are a thousand that perform flawlessly and no one wrote a post about it. Im now a huge Kahr fan, will likely add a few more to my collection very soon.

[Lucas73]

I've been lurking around the site for a while researching the Kahr cm9.I decided to give Kahr a try and I am very satisfied with my purchase.Brought it home cleaned and lubed it via chart from this forum,and racked the slide well over 500 time's setting around watching TV.Loaded up the gong and 200 rounds and off to the range I went.Really impressed with its accuracy and overall performance and finish of the pistol.Also happy to report 200 rounds ran flawlessly through her.Just purchased 700 more rounds and really looking forward to some more range time.No buyers remorse here, and anyone on the fence on purchasing one of these don't hesitate it, it's a solid little performer.I was looking for a summer carry pistol and this surely fits the bill.
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[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum! :) And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

[Lucas73]

Welcome to the forum! :) And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

Really appreciate the warm welcome there JFootin.And true about the symbol, I love hearing the ping of the gong..... as I said it's a solid little shooter.It kept a smile on my face at the range.This seems like a really good forum with knowledgeable people.Glad I found this forum.

Also that custom cm9 you have is a fine looking pistol,I'm envious :)......

[CJB]

Got my PM9 (the older blunt one) USED... from a forumer... at a Duncan Donuts parking lot in Ft Lauderdale. Nice place to make a transaction.

Took it down to the range on the way home - ran three boxes of ammo through it. Never skipped a beat, no nothin' to be worried about... just smooooooth sailin'.

And its more accurate than I can hold it.

[Popeye]

Mine was made Aug 2009 nothing negative to report.

[bigbang]

I'm sure something will happen now that I'm posting this, but I have had zero issues from shot one to 300. I better quit while I'm ahead.

Man I can't believe how much more comfortable this is to CC than the 26.

[klottja]

Took my new CM9 to the range for the 200 round break in. Fired four different brands of ammo through with one FTF. Other than that it performed without incident. I plan to use it as my CCW.

[Bpo9]

I just bought a CM9 2 weeks ago. When I got the pistol home I did the new gun prep and the magazine follower mod. I took it to the range and put about 180 rounds through it with 0 malfunctions. I am extremely please with the gun.

[Stides]

I have had my CM9 for only a few days but put 150 rounds through it without one issue. I cleaned and lubed it per the Kahr Prep stuck in the KahrTech section but did not do anything else. No polishing, no hand racking of the slide, etc. In fact, my gun was lubed and very clean from the factory. I probably could have not even cleaned it and lubed it and I think it would have run fine. Reading forums is tricky because while there are many positive reviews here, people who are pleased usually don't write just to say they think the gun is awesome. They usually post because they have an issue and are looking for help. I think the number of posts citing an issue are probably grossly over represented given the total population of CM9 owners. Take the Glock for example, a gun that it often considered one of the most reliable. Glock Talk and Glock Forums are loaded with posts of tons of problems. Reading them makes you think there area ton of problem Glocks out there. The truth is there are many Glocks with issues (like every other brand), but the large majority of them are running perfectly and people aren't going to check in on a forum for that. Good luck! You will love the gun. If you have an issue the good people here will help you fix it or Kahr would make it right. No Worries!!!

[fitpro]

I took my new CM9 to the range today for the 200 round break-in period. It functioned well for 50 rounds of NATO 124gr, 50 S&B 115gr, two feeding hiccups with 50 Hornady Steel Match 125gr, and perfect for 50 Fiocchi 115gr. I then put several magazines of Hornady Critical Duty 135gr +p and Underwood 124gr +p downrange with no flaws. The CM9 is a great weapon and the trigger is butter smooth and getting better. I own a CW9 already and I am a happy Kahr owner!

[Tjgun]

Hey guys im new here but just bought a cm9 for iwb and p380 for pocket. Havent shot em yet but i cant wait i just hope i dont have issues iv heard some horror storys.

[philsanchez]

Looking for a pocket gun; I had a Sig p238 on layaway nearly paid off when finding myself at a not so great gun show in Shelbyville, TN (no offense to those residing in said quaint town), I happened to pick up a CM9 on a guys table. I thought for sure it was some .380 acp i had not seen before. But on closer inspection I saw the clear stamp on the barrel hood 9 x 19. You mean I could have a gun that fits in my pocket that is not at .380?! Sold. Took the layaway payment and put it towards a new CM9. Performed Jocko's prep instructions and shot 215 perfect rounds while smiling very largely. This gun shoot a 9mm smoother than my full size G 17. How is that even possible? I have never enjoyed a range session more than this one. All I can say is thank God 9mm is so cheap cuz this guns gonna get shot a lot. Great forum. Thanks fellas.

Phil

[SDGlock23]

New CM40 and it's great. Shoots very well. My follower did break...but it still functions. Kahr has been contacted and I hope to get some more followers. Ran some factory ammo and handloads through it, and the chronograph.

180gr HST's averaged exactly 950 fps
7.2gr Power Pistol w/180gr averaged exactly 1015 fps
7.7gr VV 3N38 w/200gr Nosler JHP averaged exactly 975 fps

That's faster than warm handloads out of my Glock 30sf .45 ACP, and it's got a .75" longer barrel! The .40 is good stuff.

Lighter weight bullets are next up.

[Giraffes]

Bought a new CM9 last week and promptly preformed the recommended initial cleaning procedure (thanks Jocko and everyone else who contributed). I also followed the lube instructions except for the addition of some TW25 on the rails. Took it to the range the next day and ran about 200 rounds of FMJ and 50 rounds of mixed SD ammo. Everything ran flawlessly! I was pleasantly surprised that my CM9 is way more comfortable to shoot than my Rohrbaugh R9 that costs 3-4 times as much! I can't say enough good things about my first Kahr experience.

[JFootin]

Bought a new CM9 last week and promptly preformed the recommended initial cleaning procedure (thanks Jocko and everyone else who contributed). I also followed the lube instructions except for the addition of some TW25 on the rails. Took it to the range the next day and ran about 200 rounds of FMJ and 50 rounds of mixed SD ammo. Everything ran flawlessly! I was pleasantly surprised that my CM9 is way more comfortable to shoot than my Rohrbaugh R9 that costs 3-4 times as much! I can't say enough good things about my first Kahr experience.

Very cool! :cool: Welcome to the forum! :) And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

[jocko]

Very cool! :cool: Welcome to the forum! :) And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

as purdy as our BLUNT NOSE club symbol. Course that club is very limited and very special, so only fitting that we have a club emblem that is symbolic of the famous blunt nose JPM 9mm. Just sayin. Many wannabe's try to enter but when challenged they draw out some odd looking cm9 and try to sneak in with it. Just not gonna happen.. Just sayin

[Tinman507]

http://i1147.photobucket.com/albums/o542/tinman507/pm9merikey.jpg

[JFootin]

as purdy as our BLUNT NOSE club symbol. Course that club is very limited and very special, so only fitting that we have a club emblem that is symbolic of the famous blunt nose JPM 9mm. Just sayin. Many wannabe's try to enter but when challenged they draw out some odd looking cm9 and try to sneak in with it. Just not gonna happen.. Just sayin

Put up or shut up, Jocko. You need to learn how to display your club symbol before you start bragging about how special it is.

If you're talking about that picture of a pug dog riding a Harley, it reminds me of the little alien from the "Men in Black" movies. Tried to be J's partner, but it just wasn't happening so they had to deheuralize K. Just sayin'...

[Giraffes]

Very cool! :cool: Welcome to the forum! :) And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg
Thanks J, I can't believe how comfortable such a small pistol chambered in 9mm is to shoot. I think my only problem is that I keep spending more money on it. Heading to the range to zero in the new Crimson Trace this weekend, then it's time to look for a place to do a nice carry melt on the slide. I was thinking Accurate Iron or Robar for a melt and some NP3+. Decisions decisions...

[JFootin]

Thanks J, I can't believe how comfortable such a small pistol chambered in 9mm is to shoot. I think my only problem is that I keep spending more money on it. Heading to the range to zero in the new Crimson Trace this weekend, then it's time to look for a place to do a nice carry melt on the slide. I was thinking Accurate Iron or Robar for a melt and some NP3+. Decisions decisions...

Cool! Customization is fun, as Barth and Jeepster09 can attest! :D Either one of those places will do a great job. I bought my mirror polished CM9 this way. The original owner bought it new and had a "professional" job done on it, but he didn't say where. They polished the barrel and smoothed the insides, too. Even polished the original magazine. So when I say this gun shoots as slick as it looks, I'm not exaggerating! :yo:

[Reaper]

Got my cm9 today.Put a 100 rounds through it with not one problem.So far I'm very happy with my purchase.

[PYROhafe]

hey jfootin..... think we can get some stickers of our club badge made up? Ide like some to slap on the truck/ammo box! :D

[JFootin]

hey jfootin..... think we can get some stickers of our club badge made up? Ide like some to slap on the truck/ammo box! :D

How about some clip on pins? I guess we could if I ever get a round tuit. Someone gave me a pin that said "ROUND TUIT" on it, but I lost it. So now I don't have a round tuit to get! ;)

[darkepo]

I have put about 300 rounds through my CM 9 with no problems and all I did was the new gun prep found on this forumn.

[Tinman507]

http://www.google.com/url?source=imglanding&ct=img&q=http://www.quantumenterprises.co.uk/roundtuitimages/Traditional_Tuit_Times_Red.jpg&sa=X&ei=8rlQUJG3KKTh0QGIzYDwDQ&ved=0CAkQ8wc4Gg&usg=AFQjCNETXiC8tvviry0bg3SPfwzWHQzkyg

[pawpaw]

no failures of any kind in 1st 250 rds

[sierrajb]

Only time I had any issues what when I first got the gun and failed to clean it after a range visit. Failed to load in pipe, but it was ALL my fault. (True Rookie) Kept it cleaned and lubed ever since and never one problem after over 600 more rounds. Love my PM9!

One more thing about Kahr Customer Service....Total Positive Experience there, too.

[Crslttr]

I picked up my cm9 a couple weeks ago. I noticed some machining marks on the front of the slide and a little on one side, I kinda figured that was due to the fact that they cut back on machining to lower cost. Doesn't matter, it's only cosmetic. I fired 270 rounds through it. 250 fmj 20 gdhp 124 +p. A couple failures to lock back on the last round within the first 100 or so rounds. I figured it was my thumb on the slide catch, once I adjusted my grip everything was fine. I didn't think I could pocket carry it, but was pleasantly surprised that it worked quite well. I am currently waiting on a couple holsters from Concealment Solutions. So far I am very happy with the gun.

[JFootin]

I picked up my cm9 a couple weeks ago. I noticed some machining marks on the front of the slide and a little on one side, I kinda figured that was due to the fact that they cut back on machining to lower cost. Doesn't matter, it's only cosmetic. I fired 270 rounds through it. 250 fmj 20 gdhp 124 +p. A couple failures to lock back on the last round within the first 100 or so rounds. I figured it was my thumb on the slide catch, once I adjusted my grip everything was fine. I didn't think I could pocket carry it, but was pleasantly surprised that it worked quite well. I am currently waiting on a couple holsters from Concealment Solutions. So far I am very happy with the gun.

Cutting back on machining operations doesn't mean the customer must accept flaws. Take a couple of pictures and send them to Kahr CS. You have a warranty so use it.

Welcome to the forum! :)

There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56) and the Kahr-Tech (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27) sections of the forum.

Welcome to the forum! :) And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

[Crslttr]

Cutting back on machining operations doesn't mean the customer must accept flaws. Take a couple of pictures and send them to Kahr CS. You have a warranty so use it.

Welcome to the forum! :)

There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56) and the Kahr-Tech (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27) sections of the forum.

Welcome to the forum! :) And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smile off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

Thanks for the welcome. Your right. I will send a couple pics to CS. And thanks for the badge...it's quite accurate. :D

[jocko]

the PM blunt nose badge is much muych nicer.Just sayin

[JERRY]

my PM9 was bought used. i replaced the plastic mag catch with a steel one and have no complaint with it at all.....

[seaswol]

Finally got my new PM9 to the range. It first arrived with a dead front NS and Kahr installed a new sight. Today, the first 100 rounds were my reloads, 124MG, 4.1 Tightgroup, WSP, mixed brass. One mag caught the tip of the first round to be chambered and failed to chamber. This easily could be my reload, otherwise not a single problem. Next up, new FC 115gr. - not a single problem. Last, Speer 147gr TMJ, again, a mag caught the tip of the first round to be chambered, reset the round and it fed and fired. SO this PM9 is as good as any of my Glocks and at 7yds, the grouping was good. Personally, until a semi-auto pistol has 500 rounds on it, grouping is not critical. So next week another 100 -150 reloads and 50 of mixed self defense loads, burn off my older DT and some new Hornady. I don't think Underwood or Bufallo Bore would be healthy.
Chris

[jocko]

may not be healthy for u but the gun can take what ever u put in it, u underestimate your PM9 is is a peace of work, and u ain't gonna hurt it. Nice thing is aobut another few hundred rounds out of this gun and ur gonna think u got a whole different PM9. They just get so smooth in all aspects and then they stay that way. I so no rounds u mentioned that I would be leary of shootin in my PM9 until the cows come home, if my hands could take it, which I am sure my magna port PM9 would do really nice with those hot ass rounds..

[Bmxovich]

I went to the range today and shot my nearly new PM9. 200 flawless rounds thru it, 4 different ammos and not one issue. Fed quite a few clips of mixed ammo as well and it ate it all. I am very confident that I have purchased an amazing carry pistol.

[jocko]

damn, very nice report, u gave it a real work out to. knowing u have readthe kahr lube chart and propper prepping thread, both will keep that gun running like a fine watch. ur good to go, no find a nice defense round , testit out good and then just stick with it. Kahrs seemto like any defense round..

[Bmxovich]

Ya, I poured over all the prepping info I could find. It was just so nicely finished I only polished the feed ramp. I actually mixed in some golden sabers as one of the four ammos I used, the other three were various bargain range loads. Super stoked on this pistol.

[jocko]

great report.

[drgad]

Went to the range this evening (after church) with my PM40; shot the one DPX I left in the pipe (after removing my carry mag of them), 5 Hornady Critical Defense, then shot a box of 50 PMC 180 grain FMJ - all flawless! Had my sons and son-in-law there too who were shooting their guns (a Ruger SR9c, S&W 38 airweight, Keltec p32, and Ruger 22 rifle) - a great time! Went home and spent the rest of the evening cleaning guns!

[Path4]

About 500 rounds through my CM9, have shot Federal FMJ, Magtech FMJ, Tul FMJ, Winchester FMJ, Federal 115gr hollowpoints, Hornady critical defense, and Hornady critical duty. 0 malfunctions! Build quality is second to none, its apparent that alotta careful thought went into the design, I cant say the same for some other subcompacts ive handled

[pilot172]

My CM9 has over 600 rounds through it now with 0 FTE's after the first 200. I only had a few FTE's during the first 200. I bought a 7 round mag and it failed almost every shot (nose dive). I later bought another 7 round mag, thinking maybe I got a "bad" one the first time, and this one works great, 0 malfunctions after about 100 rounds. Love the CM9 and it has great accuracy too for such a small gun.

[sierrajb]

Got my PM9 about a year ago and I absolutely LOVE IT! The only time it had an issue is when I failed to clean it after a range visit. Since then, now hundreds of rounds later, no one failure. It's my EDC. Waiting on the right time to snatch a good deal on a PM45.

[Kirk]

Had my CM40 for 3 weeks now. Had 3 FTFs, and found that the edge of the FMJ 180 grain bullet was contacting the slide stop. Did a quick touch up as described on this site, and problem solved.
This little gun is more accurate than my full size S&W, and the recoil is less than I expected. I'm very happy with my purchase!

On a side note, I've been paying attention to the various police shows on TV, and nearly every service pistol I see is a Kahr. Is Kahr supplying their guns to Hollywood to promote sales? If they are, it seems to have been a very smart move!

[gunlover66030]

Hey Folks......Bought my first Kahr this week an chose the PM9. Took it to the range this morning and put 250 rounds thru it for my break-in period. I first want to say this pistol shot flawless, no FTF or FTE. I reload my own ammo so this Kahr shot everything I put thru it with different casings. I use 124gr FMJ and my first impression is i'm going to use this PM9 as my CCW. I plan on shooting a few more hundred rounds of reloads before putting the expensive ammo thru it.
But so far I am very pleased with this gun cause i'm used to shooting my Glock 34 & my XDM 5.25 in pistol matches.
After shooting about 100 rounds thru my PM9 I got serious to see how this baby performs accurately at the 15yrd range. I was really happy and impressed with the accuracy.
Thanks Kahr for a great CCW pistol.........Bob :33:

[johnnyaxxe]

Great choice and congrats!! I've been carrying my PM9 daily for a few months now and it's great. Every time I goto the range I draw it and fire a few carry rounds, those and my hand loads have cycled flawlessly. What a great little gun it is.

[dirtkicker]

I had the CM9 out yesterday. I fired the 7 gold dots I had been carrying in it. Then I fired off about 20 wwb rounds, 7 PDX's, and 50 federals. Standing, moving, from the hip, some odd angles, etc. All with 6+1. No malfunctions. I probably have in the vicinity of 450-500 rounds thru it now and I haven't had any malfunctions past the 150 round mark.

[nervon7]

Just bought a new CM9 from my local gun store. Shot 200 FMJ rounds through it with no problems. Did have it fail to lock back on the last round three times early on, but i suspect it was due to a loose grip on my part. Love the gun so far.

[jocko]

could be that also just could be that the recoil springs new are stout and the gun needs those 200+ rounds to let everything take its designed set. Sometimes even lower priced ammo is weaker than the good defense ammo, . Ur grip could have been the issue to. shooting 200 rounds in one setting with these little ass guns is sometimes a real effort to end that last round as good as u felt with the frist 10 rounds. A shooter gets tired, doesnt know it as he is having fun and then things start to change. IMO ur first outting was perfect.

welcome aboard to. u need to visit the new member thread, visit the kahr lube chart, it is a dandy, read the propper prepping thread on the kahr tech section, between all 3 of them,u gonna learn alot.

[Ikeo74]

I love my CM9 so I am saving it for pocket carry when I need deep concealment. Today I have on my MK9 in a Silent Thunder belt holster for taking my walk into the woods. I feel very safe.:D:D

[yqtszhj]

Another box through the CW45 Friday and nothing but good things now. CM9, well it's never had an issue at all.

[Yogi 117]

After adding the Rubberized Talon Grips to my CM9, I was able to get it to the range today for the 2nd time. Nothing but good to report on functionality today, and the Talon Grips made a real difference to me, they felt great! Highly recommend these if you don't like the "Cheese Grater" grips! :D

http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k596/jdud77777/AEDC_zps6e7ffbb7.jpg

[PM9OWNER]

I still only have about 600 rounds through my pm9 (shame on me!), but it has been without flaw since the break in period. Love My PM9! Now im looking into a p40 or k40, just for fun.:D

[dishray]

Yogi

Is your picture before you installed the grips ? I can still see the K on the grip . ??

[340pd]

Pretty much my EDC based on size, accuracy, and most importantly, reliability.


http://i163.photobucket.com/albums/t320/gnystrom_photos/BallerinavsQuarterback.jpg

[Yogi 117]

Yogi

Is your picture before you installed the grips ? I can still see the K on the grip . ??
After I put the grips on. They come with a cut-out circle for the "K", allowing the trademark "K" to still be visible. :D

[jocko]

well now that is cool now ain't it..

[dishray]

I ordered some from tractiongrips.com and was trying to see if they were the same stuff. On the ones I got it would cover up the K on the sides which leads me to think we don't have the same grips. You mentioned how you really liked how yours felt after they were installed. These appear to be really close to what is already on the side panels on my gun. Maybe the small strips that will fit on the front will make a difference. These have nothing that goes on the rear of the grip. (which is where the cheese grater is the roughest)
Also these were only 6 or 8 bucks.

[garyb]

A proud, happy pm40 owner here. Daily carry and use it for IDPA too. Runs and runs. My only failures turned out to be bulged casings from glock reloads. Never had a single problem before or after expunging the bad brass. PMs are fine tools to carry in all Cals. Prep em like Jocko recommends and you will be happy too.

[TommyJ]

I just picked up a like new PM9 for $425 off another local forum. Had 3 or 4 others and sold them like a fool. Now I'm back in the saddle. Feels great!!!

[deputy tom]

Had a CW9 for the break in period and my daughter claimed it. I got a CM9 and broke it in today. Both shot 200 rds of ball and several mags of JHP various loads/brands without one malfunction. Kahr pistols just seem to work well for me. tom.:D

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Did some practice/training in the backyard today with the CM9...draws flawlessly from my Sof-tuk...and shoots every time, and is extremely accurate and easy to keep on target...love my CM9...love it so much, getting the CM40 real soon.

[mtwashingtonhunter]

Let me add, I've put about 300 rounds thru my CM9 with ZERO issues.

[Fredr500]

Brand new CM9, did most of the prep work on the other stickie, racked it 500 times and put 150 rounds through with no failures of any kind. Wasn't shooting for accuracy but first show went into the center of the bullseye. OK, maybe I tried with that shot, but still, it was fun to shoot. Took my BPM AR-15 out too, that's even more fun to shoot, but there is a big difference between 5 yards and 50 yards.

[ScottieG59]

Shortly after it came out, I bought my first Kahr, a P380. It did not seem very reliable with weak white box ammo. Eventually, it broke in and it seems good with hotter loads. I rarely carry it due to not fully having faith in it. I think most of the issues were due to weaker ammo. I have sorted most of it out.

After wanting a Kahr PM9 for years, I bought one on sale with the black slide. This afternoon , I took it to the range and did a 250 round break in before testing some Corbon 115 grain +P carry ammo. It only had a single light strike and no other problems. I think there was some gunk in the striker area. Right now, it is in a pocket holster and may become my deep concealment gun. Normally, I carry a Glock 27 in an IWB holster. So far, the PM9 is living up to the hype.

[dwg13013]

I fell in lust with a Sig 938 at the NRA last spring. I got a CM9 to keep from getting a 938. The CM9 has been flawless.
I had a chance to trade a 1911 for a 938 and summer over, I thought Sig had the faults worked out. No such luck I had to send it back.
Sig got it working right, but I still had reservations. A trade came past me for a Springer USP 40.
The 938 is history, the USP is fantastic, and the CM9 goes everywhere I go.:D

[nafelix]

I was fortunate enough to get a great little CM9. Worked great right out of the box and spat 213 rounds in one range session. My suggestion for you when you get the gun is field strip it clean the heck out of the gun lube it according to this link http://i1038.photobucket.com/albums/a466/btowngeorge/KahrLubePoints.jpg

Then rack the slide as many time as you can before you go to the range. I racked mine a couple hundred times, that should loosen up the slide action a little bit. It is a great little gun with very manageable recoil. My LCP is very unpleasant to shoot after a 100-150 rounds, but the CM9 I could almost shoot all day.

[alex1964]

I am a new Karh owner. I am a Police Officer and carry a Glock 22C. I USED to carry a Glock 23C off duty, but have now switched to the PM9 for a more concealable option. I was nervous while waiting on my PM9 9094 to arrive because I was reading about all of the complications some users were reporting on this forum.

The reason I am posting in this thread is because of my awesome initial experience. I picked up 200 rounds of Federal 115 gr FMJ ammo and 50 rounds of Hornady 137gr+P Critical Duty ammo on the way to pick up my new gun. I was going to do all of the new gun prep suggested on this forum, however I wanted to test out the little gun and see what it was capable of. The gun dealer had a range so I purchased my gun and proceded right to the indoor range. I noticed upon opening the gun case that it was sealed in a zip loc baggie and the gun and both magazines were soaked with gun oil. They were so wet with oil that I had to wipe the exterior down just to hold onto it. I then shot my 200 federal fmj rounds without a single misfire or misfeed. The gun was very accurate and I was even getting 4 inch groups at 30 yards. I then fired 30 rounds of my Hornady Critical Duty 137gr +P ammo with no issues whatsoever.

I was ver impressed with the guns performance straight out of the box and I am very confident it will make a great off duty weapon. I was so glad I had no issues to cause any doubt in my mind about this gun's abilities.

[jocko]

#1: don't believe eveything u read.

#2; nice report

#3 Now I would indeed give it a thourgh cleaning, meaning cleanig the striker channel for sure. thepropper prep thread will help u alot. U can maybe troble shoot sime things before they even happen by reviewing the propper prepping thread.

Welcome aboard, nice to have a cop around to..

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, nafelix. There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56) and the Kahr-Tech (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27) sections of the forum.

[Tinman507]

Fixed it for you

#1: don't believe eveything u read.

#2; nice report

#3 Now I would indeed give it a thourgh cleaning, meaning cleanig the striker channel for sure. thepropper prep thread will help u alot. U can maybe troble shoot sime things before they even happen by reviewing the propper prepping thread.
#4 Take eveything i tipe with a rain of $alt

Welcome aboard, nice to have a cop around to..

[coonbait]

like to say HI to everyone, new member here and have the cm9 to replace the kel-tec 380. i must say that i am very happy with this firearm, accurate and 100% reliable. and not all that much bigger. plus a hole lot easer to shoot....

[jocko]

oh my I had 3 of those Kel tek 380, sent them back a total of 17 times...

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, coonbait! :) There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56) and the Kahr-Tech (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27) sections of the forum.

And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smiles off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

[Sgian]

Hello everyone. Took delivery of my PM9 the day after Christmas. I have been a Glock guy for quite a while now but wanted something smaller than a 26. I was able to get a deal last year on a Sig P290, have used Sigs at work and was impressed with their durability so bought it. After sending it back to the company twice, (FTF lightstriking the first time, Night sight burnout the second) I was able to talk my wife into something else.
I must say, this little gun rocks. Pushed more than the mando 200 rounds through it that first range day with only one hiccup, and that was with the bigger mag early on. I was not expecting the accuracy that this little one puts out. I was shooting at a reduced size torso target from 50 yards and rarely missing. My buddy that I was shooting with was flabbergasted. When we backed up to 100 to do some rifle time, just for grins and giggles I tried to engage it with the PM. No where near 100% hits, but was ecstatic when I did hear the ding.
All in all, LOVE this little gun. Now to talk my wife into a P380 for her to replace the Kel Tec....

[Johnnydwoods]

Just thought I'd say that I finally shot my new-to-me CM9 today. I purchased it in October 2012, and the previous owner stated that he ran 160 rounds thru it.

I ran 50 rounds thru it today (I only had 15 minutes to shoot...). I tested all three 6-round magazines it came with, shooting it with 6 + 1, chambering the first round with the slingshot method, slow fire, and rapid fire. No hiccups to report of any kind!

Although I was initially shooting low by about 4 inches at 15 feet, I became accustomed to the trigger and was able to shoot my last group on target. Overall, I was impressed with the accuracy! I am really thinking that I made a great purchase for this fine carry piece.

I just wanted to say thank you all for the wealth of information that I got from this site before I took it out today.

[joebucci]

12/28/12 - Proud owner of a new CM9. I've cleaned it and lubed it according to the great guides I found on KahrTalk. Sat and familiarized myself with it while racking the slide about a million times. Ready to make some holes.

12/30/12 - Other than the slide failing to lock back at the end of the very first magazine, I had no problems. 109 rounds. 100 blazer aluminum case FMJ and a few Winchester JHP.

1/7/13 - 212 rounds later and I'm confident I made a good decision. Zero failures. Ran 50 PMC Bronze FMJ and 50 Blazer Brass FMJ along with a couple more straggling Winchester JHPs on top of the 100 Blazer FMJs (aluminum) last week, so I guess I can call it broken in!

[KCAutoBob]

Bought my PM9 (style #PM9094) late last year, based on experience of shooting a friend's new PM9. I got more accuracy from it than I could have imagined, and right away went from the LGS's range into their showroom and bought this little beauty I'd looked at the month before when I'd been there to quarterly qualify for off-duty carry. It had belonged to a DA investigator who'd bought it, but not shot it. By the serial numbers (which I'd found posted on this forum) it was manufactured in May, 2004. I'd been told the more recent pistols were sometimes plagued by lack of QC, so here was an immediate solution to that. In short, I've fired 250+ rounds of various descriptions through the pistol now, with no problems at all. I must say I'm highly pleased to discover that I can handle this micro 9mm better than some larger pistols. My accuracy with the PM9 is just amazing. I'd carried a KelTec P11 prior to this, when I needed a very small, light pistol, and had suffered through the long, heavy trigger pull only because I'd found nothing else that carried 10+ rds. and weighed only about a lb. The PM9 may only carry 6+, but the accuracy well makes up for that. Now I'm waiting for a IWB holster I've ordered. Glad to join the crowd here!
P.S: I want to thank Bawanna for his help dealing with tech problems getting onto this forum. Thank you, sir!

[Bawanna]

Well it seemed to take forever to get you hooked up and running here but I'm glad your finally on board and able to participate.

The fact that your gun runs like eggs through a hen is icing on the cake, nice to hear that too.

[Hcam]

Researched this pistol and visited this site before I purchased the pistol.
Glad I saw the post from jocko in the Kahr-Tech forum and followed the cleaning/prep as listed in the post. (Thanks jocko!!)
The only issue (which is expected) was the slide failed to lock back with the first 3 mags. Put 225 additional rounds through with no issues whatsoever. I was surprised how accurate this little pistol is and the trigger is nice and smooth.
So far I am very happy with it. :cool:

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, Hcam! :) There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56) and the Kahr-Tech (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27) sections of the forum.

And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smiles off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

[CRF8]

shot 50 rds of 124 Lawman today in brand new PM-9. worked flawless !!
need to adjust the CT laser a bit

[K550]

I traded my Walther PPS.40 for a CM9 on New Year's Eve;
took the Kahr to the range last week for 1st time, after thorough cleaning, lubing & racking (per guidelines here--thank you!!):
210 rounds of "Everglades" 9mm FMJ without any problems using 6 RD, 7 RD and 8 RD MK mag: all fit and functioned fine (as opposed to my old PPS);
long trigger needs acquainting, but feels good overall; great gun, looking fwd to more practice with it!
BTW: did not like trigger on SIG 290 in a LGS at all... ditto for Ruger LC9

[popatanz]

I am a new member with a New PM9 C/T as of Jan 2103. I did the recommended break in pre the range and just returned after 100 rounds. Apparently Kahr has listened. Both mags drop free. Both mags I can slingshot consistently with roundball. Before leaving the range I fired 7, 127Gr Hydro Shocks with the same result. Observation 1. the point of impact seemed to be moving towards the sights from the left to the right during the first 100 rounds. I am not sure if it is heat related or just typical break in. 2 Also experienced some movement on the C/T. Snug that down just a bit and looking forward to the next hundred. Couldn't be happier!!!

[jocko]

my thoughs on the POI statement . not gun related but more of the shooter getting more accustomed to kahrs triggers.

U bought the best of kahrs line IMO, enjoy it and more rounds and thegun just smooths out even more...

[aferguson27]

I have been reading alot on this forum before buying my CM 9 and I went ahead and bought one and followed stickes on cleaning and lubing my CM 9, so I took it out to the range and put 100 round of speer lawman 115 grain fmj and 200 rounds of winchester 115 fmj white box with out the first problem...:) Thanks for the stickes!!!

[jocko]

well welcome aboard pardner, u just bought the best deal kahr has ever offered us guys..

[Ae35]

My niece and her BF came over after church for lunch. Both have just passed their HCP class, Will brought his new M&P 40. Now I don't normally shoot on Sunday, but they asked to try out his new pistol, ok by me. Alyssa is interested in a small auto-pistol, I let her try my old P11, she was surprised by the recoil, didn't like it, nor my wife's LCP. So when she asked to try my new CM9, I was ready for the "look". Even she was surprised by the lack of felt recoil ,and how easy the little pistol handled. Will, loved it too. Looks like Kahr will have another convert !!! She just called, and asked me to take her to my LGS to get a Kahr !!!

[jocko]

question: did you let her rack the slide? Can she rack the slide to load and unload a rund. Anyone can pull the trigger, the abouve questions she must be able to do IMO..

[Redneck]

New cm9 owner and love it 400 rds 1 stove pipe useing my weak hand

[Ae35]

Yes, she can rack the slide,she's 6ft,160. Just completed 4 years at Milligan College on a basketball scholarship, was the starting center, kind of a stout young'n ! Pretty girl, but there's nothing "dainty" about her. I do think she'd be best served with a CW9, but she has to pick what she wants. She used my G 19 for her HCP class, did very well. Not a lot of Kahr's around here, so far everyone who's shot this little pistol loves it. Unfortunately my wife loves it too, first thing she asked, " Do they make a 380 ?" She carries a LCP. I'm afraid one of those new CW380's will be in our future.:) And I'll be broke ! I've noticed there's tons of threads on here about holsters... about pocket carry not much. I use a DeSantis, stays in my pocket good, the little pistol doesn't print, even in Wrangler jeans. I have a bad back, and hips, so pocket carry works for me. I've always hated IWB, yes I've tried the Crossbreed, didn't like it , sent it back. Just wondering, no one ever mentions they pocket carry the little CM9.

[sealion]

I originally posted this in the new member area, but I felt I should share my positive feedback here as well. My first trip to the "range", in one word....FLAWLESS!! 100 rounds-50 Blazer aluminum 124 gr. FMJ, 50 Independance (Speer stamped) 115 gr. FMJ- no FTF, Fail to fire, or FTE. Slide stop worked EVERYTIME. Mag dropped as designed. And most surprisingly of all, the little monster is actually FUN to shoot!! I didn't think I would be able to find a pocket pistol that would be pleasant to plink with. I was afraid that the aggressive grips would be uncomfortable after a few magazines down range, but I was, again, pleasant surprised. If I sound estatic, I am.

It's more accurate than I am: Bipartisan re-purposed target set about 8 yards away...
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd34/sealion2288/2013-01-19_12-06-00_381640x361_zps9b6e7044.jpg

I had about 15 rounds of 30 year old Dove and Quail #8's laying around, so I thought my Hawk 981 needed some work...
http://i225.photobucket.com/albums/dd34/sealion2288/2013-01-19_12-16-02_138640x360_zps3ccd1b0c.jpg

[jocko]

nice report. damn good shootin: Just sayin

[Lazy]

Tomorrow is the big day wish me luck, I'm gonna take my new pm9 to the range for the first time, I followed the break-in instructions, cleaned it, racked it 500 times, here's keeping my fingers crossed.

[Raulf]

CM9 is good to go, after 500 rds, all good. One of my EDC's, well so far can't leave the house without my Kahr.

[jocko]

Tomorrow is the big day wish me luck, I'm gonna take my new pm9 to the range for the first time, I followed the break-in instructions, cleaned it, racked it 500 times, here's keeping my fingers crossed.

up, u bought the best of the best, so expect no issues and also it is not advisable to try to shoot the gun with crossed finners. Just sayin

[2ndAmVA]

My PM9 is my constant companion in a pocket holster or an IWB holster.
If I feel the need to take a larger pistol, the PM9 becomes my backup gun.

[2ndAmVA]

My PM9 is my constant companion in a pocket holster or an IWB holster.
If I feel the need to take a larger pistol, the PM9 becomes my backup gun (BUG).
Reliable and accurate. With the Crimson Trace laser, it's a great CCW.

[Jrbay1]

I bought my PM9 in December and ran about 200 rounds of all sorts of 9 mm through it , Mostly federal 115 , Blazer, some gold dot 124+P , glazier safety slugs Winchester silver tips and some WhiteboxWally no problems so far. Used 4 different mags. Did notice standard 115 Hy shok Federal was less snappy than my old 380 Keltech p3at.

[Lazy]

Went back to the range again and put another 100rds through my new PM9 that's 300 flawless rds so far. Praise The Lord .

[Ae35]

I put another 150 of that cheap PPU through my CM9 yesterday, flawless. I did polish down those "nubs" on the front strap, lot more comfortable shooting. I think this is going to be one of the best buys, I've made in a handgun, in the last 30 years.:D
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[WMac19]

Hi, all. First time Kahr owner and I put my new PM9 through its paces just yesterday.

220 flawless rounds with five different ammos (Federal, Blazer, PMC, Speer Lawman, Speer Gold Dot).

Beforehand, I'd cleaned it, lubed it, then I racked the slide over 200 times. Then I had to clean and lube it again! That's because the gloves I was wearing to limit tearing up my hands left residue within. Lol...

Very impressed. It shoots very nearly as comfortably as a full sized 9mm yet offers the added value of superb concealment. Nothing more to say other than, I'm psyched. :)

[blazinworm]

hey guys new here. just got my brand new cm9 two days ago. actually traded in my hi point 995 and c9 for one at a pawn shop. now dont get me wrong i loved my hi point for what they were (cheap plinkers that take a little work) but this cm9 is in a whole different league of firearms. took it out the day i got it and could only put 50 rds through it as i was short on time. today went back out and put a couple more boxes through it along with a few different types of jhps i have in my stock. i did not have a single problem. piece ran like a champ straight out of the box with no cleaning, lube or anything. i could see some oil inside out of the box so i didnt worry about cleaning/lubing her up. anyway couldnt be happier. honestly the only reason i got rid of the hi points was to get a handgun for cc since ill get my permit soon and i couldnt afford to fork out the cash for one. All and all im very happy with the trade. as soon as i have the funds and prices go back to normal i will be getting another 995ts though.

[rhd04]

:Amflag2:Here's mine....

[rhd04]

7618. Blackhawk holster

[cjive134]

New CM9 bought last month. Shot 100% reliably with 50 rounds WWB. An old 7 round mag that didn't work in my old CM worked 100% with this
pistol too!

Edit: Also, pistol has one of the wolf 5 pound striker springs installed. Other than that, I have only cleaned the preservative off the pistol and lubed it with Tetra grease and Hoppe's oil.

[addictedhealer]

350 round not a single issue, haven't been able to shoot as of late. Love this gun very much. Plan to buy more Kahr pistols. Smooth as silk and tight as a delight.

[Benny719]

I picked up my new Kahr CM9 about a 2 weeks ago and been itching to shoot it. I could not find any ammo at all. My dad called me and asked me if I wanted to go shooting with him today and I told him I had no ammo. He surprised me by telling me he went to Walmart and they:amflag: had (5) 100 round boxes of 9mm white box and he got them all. I got so happy lol. We went today and I put 225 rounds Through her and I have to say I am very Impressed with this Beauty. She ran Flawlessly with out a hiccup. I would recommend the Kahr CM9 to anyone that is looking for a good pocket gun. This is now my primary E.D.C. I trust it with my life. Thank you Kahr for making a affordable master please of a pocket gun. :amflag:

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, Benny719! :) There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56) and the Kahr-Tech (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27) sections of the forum.

And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smiles off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
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The best holster I have found for forget-it-is-there comfort 24/7 with my CM9 is the PJ IWB Holster (http://pjholster.com/?page_id=37). There are so, so many members here that will concur. Paul is a great guy and a real gun lover, and he performs magic with kydex - making the holster incredibly comfortable to where you can't tell it is there whether sitting, standing or moving about. It is like the mass of the gun disappears, becoming one with your body. I carry mine with a 15° cant just behind my hip - the sweet spot. I prefer the linked one with the over the belt clip. It is available with j-hook, c-hook and velcro attachment method, and tuckable is an option. I have a tuckable one with velcro for if I need total concealment, but normally wear the above under a loose shirt.

[Fxstchewy]

I probably have 200+ rounds through my CM9 now and i have not had the first issue yet, mainly 124gr fmj but also some magtech 115 hp ammo that had a little bite to it some 124+p winchester PXDI and 124+p GD's.
What is really weird is i am more accurate at 20' with a CM9 than i am with a GP100 or my 1911???? This little pistol is going to be my EDC very shortly.
Very happy and surprised with it. :D

[jocko]

i envy u guys when u talk aobu thow accurate u are with the kahrs. I just am not. In 32K + round sout of my PMJ9, I have progressed from piss poor to just poor. Just sayin.

as much as I have no use for a 1911, I just can't believe a kahr can out shoot any 1911.

thatis awfully good shootin my friend. Just sayin

[Jules Winnfield]

Okay fellas, I finally got a chance to break in my new PM9 this afternoon at my local range. Wow! I'm officially in love with this gun! Deadly accurate right out of the box...and ZERO malfunctions.

For the record, I was shooting American Eagle FMJ rounds, both 115 and 124 grain (by the way, this is the cleanest shooting ammo I have tried yet...very little residue). I shot the factory recommended 200 rounds for the break in. The distances varied from 15 to 21 feet. Recoil was very controllable and predictable making follow up shots relatively easy and accurate. Like many people have already reported the trigger pull is super smooth and is in fact the best DAO trigger I have ever used. I also liked the stock Kahr sights and found using them very intuitive and easy to line up on target. Having said that I will eventually replace them with Meprolight Tru Dots which I currently have on my Gen 3 Glock 26.

About a week before purchasing my PM9 I rented a CM9 at the range to get an idea on how I would fare on the Kahrs. I'm sure most members on this forum are aware that these two firearms are very similar with the only differences being that the PM9 utilizes polygonal rifling in its match grade barrel while the CM9 uses conventional rifling in its barrel. The PM9 also has more machined parts than the CM9. Dimensions and trigger performance are the same. I shot the PM9 noticeably better than the CM9. I was able to consistently get much tighter groupings at the same distances. Perhaps some of this can be chalked up to the fact that the CM9 was a rented gun with an untold amount of miles on it and the fact that I was using different ammo (Federal 115 grain FMJ). But I doubt it is the sole reason.

In closing, I am more than happy with my choice of the PM9 and have full confidence in this firearm as my CCW.

Below are pics showing my results with the rented CM9 (blue silhouette) and my PM9 (pink silhouette)

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[kflo01]

I bought a CM9 back in November and polished it up ,ran about 500 rounds through it and gave it to my Brother for Christmas(he gave me a G23 for Christmas last year),bought another CM9 in Jan12,polished it up and put nearly a case of CCI 9mm through it without a single problem.Just picked up a used "flat nose" PM9 and have shot about 500 through it recently along with the 2000 or so the previous owner put through it.I added a Crimson trace to it and now its my wifes Purse carry gun.The CM9 is my cargo pants/shorts summer gun.Love both and my Brother loves his as well.At $379 locally for the CM9 I might just buy one for my Engineer this Christmass since he has been eyeballin' mine.


Damn 379.00 what a deal. I paid 449.99 for mine on Jan 31st but this is after the panic so I guess thats about right still.
Also I plan to use the CM9 as my cargo shorts gun and in a pistol wear holster when jogging. Picks PERFECT in the pocket of my sweats.

[adamog133]

I have both p380 and pm45. They are excellent firearms. pm45 has no issues at all after the 1st 100 rounds. modified the follower catching on the magazine release slot and it is perfect.

I am having issues with the p380 as it will not feed (will not return to battery 95% of the time). only 100 rounds into it so far. Have some +p to try out this weekend.

Update 2-26-13:

After 400 rounds with the p380 and using buffalo bore +p hollow 90 gr. , federal round fmj 95 gr, fiocchi round fmj 95 gr and wwb fmj 95 gr, the gun is performing flawlessly. Both firearms are amazing after the break in period was over. :)

[ronzues]

I bought a new PM9 a couple of weeks ago after owning and still owning a CW9. I knew about the recommendation from Kahr to use the slide release instead of racking the slide but it always bugged me because I personally don't carry one in the chamber so I would like to think that I could rely on it to be able to rack the slide and it not jam on me if I ever got in a situation where I needed to trust my life to it.

I am happy to say that after 4 shooting sessions and 400 rounds later I have racked the slide every single time I have inserted a magazine without a single jam.

When the slide locks back on the last round I have intentionally released the slide every single time so that I could then rack it after inserting the magazine and I have not had one single jam. Very happy!!

[rhd04]

You can rack mine as slow as you want and it works fine with any fmj. With rem. golden saber 124gr. You have to let it fly fast or it will hang up.

[ronzues]

Truthfully I am making every effort not to slingshot it and it still racks fine every time.

[Mike4Kahr]

Took my CM9 to the range today with my one 6-round mag and put 200 rounds down range. Shot regular, quick-fire, strong hand and weak hand and I have to say it was fantastic. This little gun is fantastic! It has some decent recoil since it's so small, making follow-on shots more challenging than larger guns but certainly doable. After the first 100, the grip did irritate my hand a little but I got used to it. Besides, when is anybody going to shoot more than 6-13 rounds through this gun in a self-defense situation? Shooting with either or both hands was comfortable. The gun is very light and ergonomic.

All in all this was DEFINITELY worth the $419 I paid at CTD, plus FFL fees. A couple observations:
1) Don't let your thumb sit over the slide release as the thick grooves will rub you pretty good when the gun kicks.
2) If shooting with the 6-round mag, I found it better to keep my pinky under my other fingers. When I tried to tuck it underneath, the recoil made things a bit uncomfortable. Pinky out like there was a longer mag in and it was perfectly fine.

Get one, you won't regret it!

[jocko]

Port it and enjoy it more. nice report.

[Mike4Kahr]

Got my IWB holster from Foxx today too. Put it on and tested out the carry weight. I could hardly tell I had a gun on me, compared to my usual carry, the Glock 30SF. This Kahr is my new EDC for sure!

[Gark]

Noob to Kahrtalk, have had a PM9 for about 18 months and it is in my concealed carry rotation. I honestly cannot say enough great things about the PM9. Took me a few hundred rounds to feel really comfortable shooting it quickly with accurate follow-up shots as it was my first small gun. I have around 1500 rounds through it and shoot it to maintain proficiency for carry. Incredibly accurate pistol -- really freakin' amazingly accurate. Honestly, I can shred a quarter size hole with this pistol at 7 yards just like my match grade 1911 and CZ Custom Shadow. 100% perfect reliability thus far. Every other small 9mm I have shot pales in comparison. I prefer to carry it with the 7 round extended magazine as it draws much faster for me with the extended mag, but does not print at all, even with a t-shirt.

[jocko]

welcome to a good forum that enjoys nice reports...

[deadeye]

Over the years I have collected quite a few guns. My CM9 is by far my favorite. It is easy to conceal, easy to handle, and very accurate. 500+ rounds and not one FTE or FTF. Squeeze the trigger - it shoots. Love it.

[anthony010]

I bought a CM9 2 weeks ago, did all the lube, prepping and racking(my fingers still hurt), Iv'e put around 170 rds through it. The only problems Ive had were User error (im used to the short reset on my Sig 2022 and 1911's) I would fire and not bring my finger forward to reset (need more training), and I think I have a bad mag the second two rounds would nose dive under the feed ramp, but my other two mags work flawlessly.

[phil413tx]

I just purchased a black PM9 with night sights for summer carry. I have a thread in the pm section but wanted to mention it here! I love this little gun with the DLC coating. I have out 215 flawless rounds through it so far and I am in love...

[Kong]

I've had my CW45 for a couple of months now. Had a few issues early on until I found out what ammo she liked and what she didn't. I like it better every time I squeeze the trigger. Contemplating another Kahr in the near future.

[greygt]

I bought a CM40 3 weeks ago today. I had it out once. I put 250 rounds through it with no malifunctions. I didn't experience the recoil many of the gun mags wrote about on this gun. The only problem I had was a broken mag follower. Other than that I love the gun.

[chrish]

I've had 3 w/ nary a problem so far. Started w/ a PM, then P, then TP, all 9mm. All three were perfect out of the box. The PM being so small and me learning to shoot the Kahr line-up at first, I rode the slide release a lot, which caused me issues w/ the slide not locking back on the last round. But other than that period of operator error, never a single problem. For the first 200-300 rounds, none of them were loose enough to do a sling-shot round chamber, but after break-in and a feed ramp polishing on the PM, that even works fine now.

So, while I can't gripe, I'm sure some can and have had issues. But, regardless of what anybody says about their Glock, Sig, M&P, CZ, whatever...all of the 'super reliable' guns have their issues as well. Most of those firearms (CZ is the exception) are not particularly made with super tight tolerances like the Kahrs, so they may function a little smoother out of the box. One could argue that should not be the case, that the Kahr should be smoothed before sold, but it is what it is and I don't have a problem w/ that. Darn, you mean I have to shoot my gun MORE, that's just terrible, I think I'll sit down and cry a river ;-)

[tigwelder56]

I've had this sweet little blaster for a couple of weeks now and continue to talk to her and hug her before bed every night! I know, I'm not right, but I'm so happy! I've got about 250 through it without a problem. I started my love affair at approximately 15 feet and knew right away that accuracy wasn't going to be something lacking from this little powerhouse! Everything inside of a two inch circle at that range, many touching. The lack of accuracy was a shooter problem, she's capable of near single hole accuracy. That I have no doubt. At various distances I'm able to keep all rounds close enough to make myself quite happy and considering the purpose of this pistol, I couldn't be happier! I was seriously considering the XDS 45 instead of this but was concerned about the XDS problem with failing to hold battery. I'm very, very happy that I made the decision to go with the Kahr family of pistols and am positive that anyone on the fence will be thrilled with a like minded decision to go Kahr!! :D

[JFootin]

Congrats! Is is black or brushed stainless? Night sights? You can post pics directly using Photobucket even though you don't have 30 posts.

[Glock Holiday]

I have taken my used PM9 out to the range two times now.All four mags I got in the deal work fine,it's never skipped a beat and I have put about 70 perhaps 100 rounds through it so far.Fed it a mixture of 147gr Winchester hollow points a dozen or so Magtech Justice 92gr, PMC FMJ HP, 124gr +P ball and what I think was some 115gr FMJ. Not a single FTF or FTE, no nosediving of hollow points either.I still can't make myself test it with some silver bear as I don't want to shoot anything but brass cased stuff but I feel like it would feed that too.
So far so good!

[Bawanna]

Good thinking. Blazer aluminum or brass but I'd pass on the Silver Bear stuff.

[Glock Holiday]

The Russian ammo is from my SHTF case and is really only intended for my G19 if the current administration's FSA (free shi* army) starts rampaging in the streets.

[jocko]

more than likely that steelcased wolff ammo would beOK in ur kahr, but it is really junk ammo, so if u go into the range session expecting somereliabilioty issues with it, then ur ok, as it will certainly give you some good tap, rack, bang drills to work on.

My K9 hated Tul ammo

put a primer on a turd and glocks will shoot um, so IMO don't use glocks as a comparison to most any gun. Just sayin:59:

[Glock Holiday]

Yeah I choose not to shoot Russian ammo in my Kahr for the same reason I don't shoot in in my AR-15 my Ed Brown 1911 or my FAL....

It would be wrong.:cool:

[Mjcollier73]

PM9 1 month old, 210 rds. FMJ 124 & 115 and 135 grain HP's. Perfection. Able to slingshot all ammo.

I was worried after reading posts from people who have had problems. I am very happy so far.

[lamppa]

Shot 44 rounds this weekend.
After the first 6 the gun racked smoother and the slide stop released easier.
It is amazing how controllable the weapon is. Its a totally great compact pistol so far. It shoots where I aim it. The faster I point and shoot the better I was hitting things.

Dad and I shot the living crap out of an old toilet.
We put it on tarps and shot it with .357 mag, CM9 and .32.
Wow was that fun.
I can't wait to shoot it again.

Edit; I forgot to say, everything worked perfectly.

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[tigwelder56]

That put's a new light on the term "shooting the crap"!! I've seen those shot before and one thing I've always noticed is the danger from flying glass off of those things. Something about that ceramic that shatters and splinters! I agree with you though, it's a lot of fun watching them go!! A 12 gauge with double ought is a real treat too!

Every time I go out with my new PM 45 I'm amazed at how much smoother it gets with each box of ammo. They remain very tight, as I always suspected but that tightness gets smoother and smoother each time out. I love it!! ;)

[MC1911]

My CM9 has been flawless. Do to ammo scarcity I cleaned it and with an empty gun hand cycled the slide close to 500 times before shooting it.

I then recleaned it and lightly relubed it and it has been flawless.

[tigwelder56]

My CM9 has been flawless. Do to ammo scarcity I cleaned it and with an empty gun hand cycled the slide close to 500 times before shooting it.

I then recleaned it and lightly relubed it and it has been flawless.

I also cycled the slide close to a gazillion times while sitting here watching the news. Each time I listened to an Obama report I would increase my stroke rate to a rate that was difficult to count. I ended up with a cramp and had to stop! I went out yesterday and put another 150 rounds through my PM45 with nary a problem or error!! It is getting smoother and smoother with each trip out! The accuracy is quite impressive. This little blaster pleases me more and more every time I take it out!! One word for this pistol >>>>SWEET<<<<

:Amflag2:

[jcladian]

i read a lot of great stuff here (thank you all very much) and followed directions. dro'd my pm9 earlier this month.

am right at 2000 rounds through in 9 field-trips. zero issues. doesn't care what sort of ammo, blazer is fine perhaps messy, winch white-box, fiocci 124, federal hst 147s are a handful but spot on, and it loves hornady 115 fxp. contrary to what i read from some others, it didn't care 6 round, 7 round, or 8 round mag. i think everyone should have at least one 8--with the a&g mag spacer perhaps. but, i like the 7s for a bunch of reasons after it's the same count as several other weapons i've spent years of quality time with. my wife is a little girl at 5' and 100# and she prefers the 6 as it hides easier on her frame. again, 9 trips, novice and experienced shooters, any ammo, either mag including the big brother's, and zero issues. heavy metal solid with all three mags. and that makes an impressively versatile platform that easily morphs among 3 modes from 3 finger bug gun to a nato caliber comanche, on mag changes.

i totally resisted the urge to polish any internals as it's still smoothing noticeably with each hundred rounds now--you could just about tell every mag change out of the box. i humbly admit i have expensive hardware tastes, and am fortunate enough to own or have owned weapons from many of the worlds best manufacturers, in states from production stock to full custom competition. the pm9 was anxiety producing sort of tight to the eye at first look, but maybe i get it now. i'll let it tell me for few hundred more rounds i think.

i like to buy american these days wherever i can, and what i have to say to you at kahr arms about this pm9, beyond thank you of course, is chapeau! this little brute is brilliant.

what i have for you sitting on the fence is if you're interested go shoot one! you see me at a bay area range i'll turn you loose with a mag, maybe two mags if you're a good shot. ;^)

[jocko]

nice post, not much oreto addor say to it either. You paid attention to the forum members who have been there done that sh!t.. Just sayin

[wtim]

I'm one of the unfortunate people that have problems with my PM9. However, just look through this forums and there are a ton of people with positive experiences with the CM and PM pistols.
What problems have you had with your PM9? I'm having problems shooting the thing straight but from what people have said it's probably the shooter and not the 'shootee'.

[tigwelder56]

Probably close to 500 rounds through my PM45 and nary a hitch!! I did add a Pachmayr slip on grip and the web of my hand is pleased with my decision! The aggressive checkering on these pistols lends them to something similar to a hand grater, ha, ha! But I'll be the first one to admit that it doesn't slip, ever. Didn't matter if my hands were wet with sweat and it does get hot down here in south Florida. I was experiencing an abrasion in the web of my hand after extended shooting sessions. So the slip on grip relieved that little issue and doesn't seem to have adversely impacted my overall grip of the gun. I love this thing!! :D

:Amflag2:

[ilmbaba]

I bought a CM9, did a couple hundred slide racks, followed the prep procedures posted and, just like my CM40 and my CW45, not a single hitch at the range shooting PMC, Winchester WB, and Magtech SD rounds. I was really surprised at how mild the recoil was. I know you've heard that way too many times, but it is true.
Love this gun. It's already replaced my 357 snubbie for pocket carry.

[hydro2]

I bought a new Cm 9. I had been carrying a Ruger LCP prior. I got a chance to shoot it today. What a great shooting gun. I absolutely love it today. It conceals well also. I have a variety of guns to carry and this may become my favorite.


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[Fodder]

I have a PM9, love it. Carry it more often than any of my others. Never did any of the prep-work suggested here because I didn't find this site until recently. Fortunately, I've never had a single issue. Love this gun, did I already mention that? I've never had a second thought about reliability, and i carry it with complete confidence.

Wish I had the funds to get a CW9...some day.


RB

[jocko]

has anyone noticed that in the last few months we have seen far far less post about broken followers, certainly the busted back of magazine issues seems now behind us. No doubt some are stillout there to actup, but I think kahr has put these two issues to bed--hopefully.

[hydro2]

Bought my pm9 last July, one ftf on the 7 rounder first time out but I think I didn't push the rounds all the way back. Been careful about that and not a single issue since then. I thought it would feel weird to curl my pinky under but I don't even notice it really and this pistol is more accurate than anything that small should ever be... I still thank God I couldn't find a kt pf-9 when I was looking and didn't know any better

I got rid of a Pf 9 for my Cm 9. I hated the Kel Tech it shot horrible the Kahr is a dream I also carry an LCP sometimes.

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