New CM9 for my birthday!

[brett_f]

Well I turn 40 this week, and in order to ward off any melancholy my wife bought me a new CM9 today! :D

A little history on me. I am a long time shooter and I carry an LCP everywhere it is legal to do so. 100% carry. All the time. All. The. Time. No exceptions.

I have found over the years that smaller is better, for me. I have a Kel Tec P3AT that took some attention to get reliable. I have a PF9 that took a great deal of effort to get reliable, and I still have a nagging feeling about that gun. I settled on the LCP and it is a dream to carry. I mostly carry it in my right hip pocket in a Desantis Nemesis holster. Love it.

My only issue lately has been that I really would like to carry a 9mm, but I do not want to carry IWB. I have decided that pocket carry is the right method for me. Anyway, I went on a mission to find a pocketable 9mm. I have looked at them all. If it is 9mm and small - I have researched it. It is great that there are so many choices out there. I settled on the CM9 and I am very happy with it.

Looking forward to getting to the range this week to run a couple hundred rounds through it and get the break in done. I cleaned and lubed it tonight and I am going to dry-fire and rack the slide a bunch between now and when I get time to hit the range.

Anyway, I apologize for the long intro post. I am happy to be part of the Kahr family now. This forum helped me quite a bit in my decision. I lurked here awhile. ;)

[JFootin]

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.

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

[Yogi 117]

Welcome & congrats on your CM9 from another LCP convert! Have had my CM9 since September & it has become my 24/7 carry gun, no exceptions. Carry in front R pocket, or IWB in a PJHolster @ 4 o'clock. Both methods very comfy. The LCP has become a safe "Queen". CM9 is way more fun to shoot & the ammo is cheaper. You're going to love it. Enjoy! :D

[LorenzoB]

What a great gift idea! Now I know what to ask for when I turn 40 this March. :D Now I just have to convince the wifey it really is a gift that keeps on giving.

Welcome aboard!

[CJB]

Nice!~

[HalfCocked]

Congrats on the purchase and Happy Birthday. 40? Jeeze I remember 40, of course when I turned 40 we were still drawing the outlines of buffaloes on the cave walls. Enjoy that CM9, I love mine.

[Cubby]

The CM9 replaced my LCP, and I haven't looked back!

[brett_f]

Thanks for the warm welcome. I am pretty enamored with this little gun. Really looking forward to the first shooting range trip.

Since I am planning to convert from my LCP to the CM9 I am glad to hear that many others have succeeded in that endeavor!! It is larger and heavier, but not by much. I think I will be able to adjust to it. Some of my dress pants might require front pocket instead of rear.

Yogi, I recognize you from the old Elsie Pea forums! Good to find you here.

-Brett

[Yogi 117]

Brett, I did hang out at the "Old" LCP site, but not so much anymore. The pic shows my 2 holsters for the CM9, a Galco pocket holster & the PJHolster IWB, both excellent choices. The Galco pocket holster came with a metal mouth re-inforcement which I cut off, works much better now. PJHolster also makes a nice pocket holster, my brother carries his CM9 in one with no issues. :D

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

[deputy tom]

Happy Birthday kid! Enjoy your new gun.tom.:cool:

[bandrich]

Happy Birthday....I have shoes ur age. haha. I also went from an LCP to a CM9. There is still a time and place for the little elsie pea but the 9mm is a constant companion for me also 90% of the time. Enjoy and welcome. I too like Yogi was an LCP forum visitor but not so much any more.

[Alfonse]

Happy Birthday! 40 is still very young!

[jocko]

I would cut 6 inches off to be 40 again. Just sayin

[7shot]

Happy birthday and congrats on the new CM9. You'll be a lot happier with the 9mm, especially for CC.

[brett_f]

I would cut 6 inches off to be 40 again. Just sayin

LOL!! That's funny Jocko.:D:D

[Bawanna]

I'd love to be 40 again. Don't waste it. Each year after seems like 10, the downhill side is much faster than the up hill side.

[deputy tom]

I'd love to be 40 again. Don't waste it. Each year after seems like 10, the downhill side is much faster than the up hill side.


Heck, I'd settle for 50. tom.:cool:

[Deano]

Congrats on the CM9. It's a fine pistol, and the one I carry 99% of the time. I've got a PJ kydex one for the front pocket, which works great, and a silent thunder IWB that's very comfy at 4:00. Let us know how the first range trip goes.