Lebowski
06-10-2012, 04:01 PM
Hello all, New member and new Kahr owner here. Hopefully this CM9 will be my new pocket carry. I first tried the LCR, and while I liked it a lot, and it carried well. I found that I have the tendency to short stroke the trigger during rapid fire.* This is not an issue when operating at plinking speeds, but once I begin to fire with any urgency I short stroke about 50% of the time. It’s a shame because I really like the LCR and wanted it to work for me. But the reset was too long for me to become accustomed with. I initially purchased the LCR when the CM9 just came out, and the prices were about the same. The CM9 being more expensive in many cases.
Next was the LC9, I had some interest in this before, but the only reason I even picked it up, was because I stumbled on a fantastic deal where I was able to acquire it for just about dealer pricing. The deal was simply too good to pass up, even with all the safeties and whizz bangs Ruger shoehorned into the platform. I found that I carried it well, it drew nicely from the pocket, and was reliable. The trigger however, was impossible for me to get used to. This probably would have been ok with me had the M&P shield not come out.
When the shield was released, I had the good fortune to try one out, absolutely loved the fit and finish, and the trigger was excellent. (IMO) I unloaded the LCR and the LC9 and picked up 2 shields. Really like the Shield, shoots wonderfully for me, and recoil is a non-factor. I am definitely keeping the shields, as they make a wonderful IWB carry. They in fact, make a terrible pocket carry, again, my opinion. The shield is a nice pistol. But it is heavy, a bit large, and my goodness does the novak rear sight snag something fierce on the draw.
During this entire process, I had foolishly assumed that the CM9 was still in the near $500 range and not really looked at it that much. After again studying the dimensions and weight of the CM9 as compared to the previous candidates for pocket carry, I decided to go to the LGS and see how it felt in my nemesis holster. I was pleasantly surprised that my LGS now offered the CM9 at a price that was a good bit under $400. After again placing a jframe, LC9, and shield in my pocket, the choice was clear. For $379 out the door, I had a new CM9 that carried better in the pocket then any of the previous offerings to date. I also considered a S&W air weight, but I feel more confident in my ability to make accurate follow up shots with a small auto then I do a small revolver. Plus I am deep in 9mm and don’t like stocking too many calibers. Not to mention the trigger on the CM9 just felt “right” to me for a pocket carry. Not as short as the shield, which I find the trigger, however nice, to be a bit light with little travel for pocket duty. The trigger on the CM9 was the perfect combination of travel and crispness.
I broke it down and lubed it as recommended here in the initial startup procedures, and I have some super fine polishing paper should the need arise. I will be taking it out to shoot a few hundred rounds through it this week and am rather giddy with excitement at making this my new pocket carry. The weight and size are simply beyond reproach in the realm of pocket 9mm.
Thanks for all the useful information I have already found on this site. I have a suspicion this will not be my only Kahr for long.
Next was the LC9, I had some interest in this before, but the only reason I even picked it up, was because I stumbled on a fantastic deal where I was able to acquire it for just about dealer pricing. The deal was simply too good to pass up, even with all the safeties and whizz bangs Ruger shoehorned into the platform. I found that I carried it well, it drew nicely from the pocket, and was reliable. The trigger however, was impossible for me to get used to. This probably would have been ok with me had the M&P shield not come out.
When the shield was released, I had the good fortune to try one out, absolutely loved the fit and finish, and the trigger was excellent. (IMO) I unloaded the LCR and the LC9 and picked up 2 shields. Really like the Shield, shoots wonderfully for me, and recoil is a non-factor. I am definitely keeping the shields, as they make a wonderful IWB carry. They in fact, make a terrible pocket carry, again, my opinion. The shield is a nice pistol. But it is heavy, a bit large, and my goodness does the novak rear sight snag something fierce on the draw.
During this entire process, I had foolishly assumed that the CM9 was still in the near $500 range and not really looked at it that much. After again studying the dimensions and weight of the CM9 as compared to the previous candidates for pocket carry, I decided to go to the LGS and see how it felt in my nemesis holster. I was pleasantly surprised that my LGS now offered the CM9 at a price that was a good bit under $400. After again placing a jframe, LC9, and shield in my pocket, the choice was clear. For $379 out the door, I had a new CM9 that carried better in the pocket then any of the previous offerings to date. I also considered a S&W air weight, but I feel more confident in my ability to make accurate follow up shots with a small auto then I do a small revolver. Plus I am deep in 9mm and don’t like stocking too many calibers. Not to mention the trigger on the CM9 just felt “right” to me for a pocket carry. Not as short as the shield, which I find the trigger, however nice, to be a bit light with little travel for pocket duty. The trigger on the CM9 was the perfect combination of travel and crispness.
I broke it down and lubed it as recommended here in the initial startup procedures, and I have some super fine polishing paper should the need arise. I will be taking it out to shoot a few hundred rounds through it this week and am rather giddy with excitement at making this my new pocket carry. The weight and size are simply beyond reproach in the realm of pocket 9mm.
Thanks for all the useful information I have already found on this site. I have a suspicion this will not be my only Kahr for long.