Pm45 compared to cw45

[Wisewolfhowling]

After reading a lot of good opinions on the pm45 I decided to go the local gun shop and check it out. Unfortunately they don't have one in at this time. I already have a cw45 and really like the way the gun feels and shoots. My only problem is I am not a big guy and can not find the sweet spot when wearing the gun iwb that the end of the grip is not printing on the back of my shirt. So I was considering going to the pm45. How does the two guns compare in size? Or should I keep trying different holsters until maybe I find something that works?

[Infidel proud]

I had the same problem concealing a few of my firearms, I would try a holster that has more cant. I prefer 20 percent cant, even 25 would work...the grip of the PM45 is prob only about a half inch or so shorter...

[TheTman]

I wear a CW45 at about 4:00-5:00 with the handle canted up about 45 degrees and wear an oversize t-shirt, only prints if I bend over at the waist.

[Wisewolfhowling]

Thanks for the input. I might try a few holsters with adjustment and see what happens.

[grunvs1978]

He can put whatever cant you like. And he's cheap! Great holster for IWB. Also, to save a little length on the grip, try the flush mag mod
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=3317


https://dl.dropbox.com/u/2179578/ForumPics/resized_PJH_CW45_1-2.jpg

[O'Dell]

About four years ago I traded a CW45 for a PM45 because I wanted a 45 pocket gun. I found out the the PM45 isn't really a pocket gun except in a Jacket. The PM was later stolen and I haven't replaced it yet, [CM45 anyone?] but I did buy another CW45 in December that I now belt carry. I don't do IWB. I think that the CW pistols are about the most trouble free series Kahr makes except for maybe the K guns. I currently have the 45 and the 40, and a 9 was my first Kahr.

[BEARDOG]

[CM45 anyone?]

Yes please!;)...I am thinking/hoping, that will be Kahr's big SHOT show announcement next year ???

Is the grip on the PM45 a two finger or does it allow a full grip? Also do you think there is much difference as far as shootability/recoil between the CW and PM?

[Bawanna]

I can get 3 fingers on mine but I have relatively small hands I suppose. Without the mag base on the factory mag it would be a 2 finger deal for me.

[CJB]

Can't compare, but will say, that I chose the PM45, even with the added expense, because deep concealment, weight, was a factor.

Really, no practical differences other than size. Forget the barrel difference, its a non-issue. The front sight... ah, ya can change it if need be on the CW, but its ok as is for most uses.

I cant say enough just how reliable and trouble free my PM45s have been (got two!).

[jreXD9]

I've been IWB carrying @ 1-2 o'clock for a couple months and by far it's proven to be the most comfortable position. Printing is greatly reduced, even with just a t shirt. With the 10 rd mag in use you're not going to know that it's on me. With the 14 rd mag in use, you MIGHT think you see it.

[O'Dell]

Yes please!;)...I am thinking/hoping, that will be Kahr's big SHOT show announcement next year ???

Is the grip on the PM45 a two finger or does it allow a full grip? Also do you think there is much difference as far as shootability/recoil between the CW and PM?

My hands are fairly small, but it's a two finger grip for me. The shootability is not really a problem after you get used to tucking the little finger under the grip. I've had two CW45's and a PM45, and as I said it's not a problem after a while. My PM9 and Detonics 1911 also require a two finger grip.