AC7880
12-05-2012, 07:51 PM
Background: I have owned a Kahr K9 since 1999 (primarily house/rv protection) and have had a FL CCW permit reciprocal in 41 states since 2010, but never carried the K9 on my person (only in an RV). We are full time RV travelers and transit and stay in many states.
In the past weeks I bought a strong 1.5" wide gun belt, and a high end Ritchie Stakeout holster and a Remora friction sticky holster as well, and have started carrying the K9 for 10 hours a day and for 2.5 mile walks.
The K9 (23 oz unloaded no magzine, about 30 oz loaded) is "bearable" with the higher end belt and holster, but lighter still seems like it would be "nice". I want to be able to walk/hike up to 4 miles carrying a 9mm, and begin carrying in cities etc (where my 41 state CCW reciprocal is legal).
I called Ft Huachuca AZ military exchange today - they have a Kahr CM9 $403 out the door, and at Davis Monthan AFB a all black P9 is $660 out the door. I can likely also order a PM9 or CW9 for a decent price.
I (will) have 4 holsters designed for P9/K9/CW9, all designed for IWB. Remora, Horseshoe leather, Ritchie Stakeout (same as Alessi PCH), and delivered tomorrow a TT Leather Mikes Special EC.
The PM9 and CM9 'should' securely fit and retain in these existing holsters as well, with just a longer holster length than actually needed.
I'm starting to lean towards a CM9 and keep the K9, or perhaps a P9 then selling the K9 if the new P9 pistol is 100 percent reliable and makes me happy enough. I can take the 2 best holsters (Ritchie Stakeout and TT Mikes Special) with me to test fit the CM9 in them.
A P9 alone would likely satisfy me, and be lighter for carry than the K9. A CM9 alone may not likely make me happy enough, thus keeping the K9 - with both pistols working in my existing holsters. (maybe add a dedicated pocket holster if I buy the CM9)
As a full time RVer, one pistol for self protection is probably really enough. Keeping the K9 I'd need to buy the less expensive CM9 or CW9. If planning on eventually selling the K9 I could buy the P9 or PM9 without hitting the savings account to hard.
I'm not sure I will like the two finger grip length of a CM9/Pm9, and if not I'll then need a extended magazine or magazine extension.
I need to research and see if my K9 7 round mags will also work in the CM9 (though not a good grip addition to the CM9).
Decisons decisions. Any thoughts to help me figure it out?
In the past weeks I bought a strong 1.5" wide gun belt, and a high end Ritchie Stakeout holster and a Remora friction sticky holster as well, and have started carrying the K9 for 10 hours a day and for 2.5 mile walks.
The K9 (23 oz unloaded no magzine, about 30 oz loaded) is "bearable" with the higher end belt and holster, but lighter still seems like it would be "nice". I want to be able to walk/hike up to 4 miles carrying a 9mm, and begin carrying in cities etc (where my 41 state CCW reciprocal is legal).
I called Ft Huachuca AZ military exchange today - they have a Kahr CM9 $403 out the door, and at Davis Monthan AFB a all black P9 is $660 out the door. I can likely also order a PM9 or CW9 for a decent price.
I (will) have 4 holsters designed for P9/K9/CW9, all designed for IWB. Remora, Horseshoe leather, Ritchie Stakeout (same as Alessi PCH), and delivered tomorrow a TT Leather Mikes Special EC.
The PM9 and CM9 'should' securely fit and retain in these existing holsters as well, with just a longer holster length than actually needed.
I'm starting to lean towards a CM9 and keep the K9, or perhaps a P9 then selling the K9 if the new P9 pistol is 100 percent reliable and makes me happy enough. I can take the 2 best holsters (Ritchie Stakeout and TT Mikes Special) with me to test fit the CM9 in them.
A P9 alone would likely satisfy me, and be lighter for carry than the K9. A CM9 alone may not likely make me happy enough, thus keeping the K9 - with both pistols working in my existing holsters. (maybe add a dedicated pocket holster if I buy the CM9)
As a full time RVer, one pistol for self protection is probably really enough. Keeping the K9 I'd need to buy the less expensive CM9 or CW9. If planning on eventually selling the K9 I could buy the P9 or PM9 without hitting the savings account to hard.
I'm not sure I will like the two finger grip length of a CM9/Pm9, and if not I'll then need a extended magazine or magazine extension.
I need to research and see if my K9 7 round mags will also work in the CM9 (though not a good grip addition to the CM9).
Decisons decisions. Any thoughts to help me figure it out?