CM 40 vs CM 9 Size comparison?

[Zatx]

Does anyone have or able to take a couple of photos showing the size difference between these two guns from a couple different angles please?

If all you have are the PM versions that is fine too since they are identical in size.

Thank you.

[olympicmotorcars]

I believe the size difference is extremely negligible. Kahr.com will have specs on both on the website.

[jocko]

te 40 cal slide is a hair wider but other wise u realy can't tell any difference, until the bang thing happens and then the 40 cal separates itself from the "boys" real fast. I love to shoot my PM9 and the rounds kinda show it. Iam very sure I would not enjoy shooiting a PM40 near as much as I do my PM9, evenif it was ported like my PM9 is. the 40 in a kahr is just a hand cannon. some here cuddle up to them nicely but ur goona read more negatve reports o this forum on the 40 kahrs than any 9 , that is for sure. Just sayin

[Barth]

te 40 cal slide is a hair wider but other wise u realy can't tell any difference, until the bang thing happens and then the 40 cal separates itself from the "boys" real fast. I love to shoot my PM( and the rounds kinda show it. Iam very sure I would not enjoy shooiting a PM40 near as much as I do my PM9, evenif it was ported like my PM9 is. the 40 in a kahr is just a hand cannon. some here cuddle up to them nicely but ur goona read more negatve reports o this forum on the 40 kahrs than any 9 , that is for sure. Just sayin

+1.
Size/weight difference negligible.
Recoil difference significant.

[jimsea]

Side by side you can't tell the difference unless you have a spec sheet in front of you. They both fit the same holster.

[olympicmotorcars]

Hey, Jocko, did I read your post right? You have never shot a PM 40?

[newCW45guy]

Pictures won't display recoil differences.

The other day after firing 194 rds out of a CW45 with by then a very raw hand. I had the opportunity to fire a CM9... Hey she fired the remaining mag.

I was amazed how light the recoil was with only two fingers on the grip.

Bottomline a CW9 WILL be my next purchase. It isn't a powerhouse nor is it a .380. But it's compact and more importantly controllable.

Yes you can say I haven't fired a CM40 but I have fired 10mm lites from a full size 42oz gun and I don't think the CM40 will be anywhere near friendly on recoil or followup shots.

[kerby9mm]

I have both mk9 & mk40. After handling mk9 the 40 feels a little heavier & larger. Side by side the 40's slide is a little longer,wider & taller. Frames side by side look to be identical. I have to loosen the adjustment screw on my holster for the mk40.

[Zatx]

Thanks for the responses guys, but I'm aware of the recoil differences. I've owned and carried both 9mm and .40 cal versions of other pistols.

Mainly I was just trying to nail down real world size differences. I thought I wanted a Shield .40, but after seeing some side by side photos it is obvious the Kahr CM40 is much smaller and thus easier to conceal which is my biggest priority.

If I keep dragging my feet long enough I might buy the new CM45 in March, but those dimensions look significantly bigger than the CM40.

Decisions decisions.

[jocko]

Hey, Jocko, did I read your post right? You have never shot a PM 40?

nevver shotone, never even held one. I am not a 40 cal fan, never was since the git go, JUST BECAUSE. No real reason. I do know from reading on this forum the kahr 400's in the pM or cm40 are a pocket rocket and a handful. Ilove to shoot my PM( andit doesnt punish me, ammo is lowerin price to but it is afun gun to shoot. If I owned one, that sucker wold be mag na ported for sure,but even at that I have been told thatu can't tame a wild lion ALOT..