Howdy from NE Ohio

[plateshooter]

Just bought my first Kahr, a CM9. Heading to the range right now to put a few rounds through it.

Really enjoy this forum. Hope to be able to contribute.

[b4uqzme]

Welcome neighbor!

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, plateshooter! Normally, Wyntrout posts a welcome with some very important info, but he must be busy elsewhere. So here is a cut/paste of his thorough recommendations:

Here are a few essential links and things to do BEFORE you take your new pistol to the range, and ESPECIALLY BEFORE taking it apart and trying to re-assemble it! The Kahr is a different design… 6-7 unique patents cover the Kahrs. I’m not trying to imply that you don’t know anything about guns, but many don’t know anything about the Kahrs and some of the things you can do to damage or cause malfunctions of your new, or new-to-you Kahr pistol.

First, if you don’t have a manual, yet, or one didn’t come with your pistol, you can view it and/or download the pdf file here:
http://www.kahr.com/PDF/kahrmanual.pdf

Please watch one of these videos FIRST! These videos can point out possible problem areas and emphasize correct procedures!
Take down and re-assembly videos:
T, TP, CW, P, & PM/CM Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=G2cZgVg_SwA
MK series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...mSCnIOaUk#t=0s
K series:
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-K9-Elite.asp
There are many links on fixing problems listed in several places… under the New Member or Kahr Tech sub-forums.

A very handy one is the Kahr Lubrication Diagram:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14750
Many of your questions can be answered in these areas and you can learn how your Kahr works and not damage it with improper handling.

Another great resource for information on Kahrs... Archives of Magazine and Internet Reviews for Kahr pistols by industry experts. They test these pistols and report on their views and the ammo they tested in it. This is a good way to find ammo that might fit your needs along with accuracy and feeding in the pistol... usually from a rest with velocity and energy, as well as penetration and expansion sometimes... very informational.

http://www.kahr.com/product-reviews.asp

Frequently asked questions: http://www.kahr.com/faq.asp?

One very important bit of advice: Hold the Kahr pistol firmly when firing OR CHAMBERING a round. These compact pistols need all of the force they can get from the slide to get a round into the chamber successfully. If you don't hold the pistol firmly, part of the needed momentum is transferred to MOVING THE PISTOL and the top round will DIVE and jam into the right side of the feed ramp. The weak hand, over hand rack method gives the best grip and a firm rack will give you the best chance at chambering a round.

Use the weak hand fingers over the slide(clear of the ejection port), thumb along the slide and pointing to the rear. Use the gun hand to simultaneously firmly push the gun as you give a vigorous rack with the weak hand and cleanly release the slide as it reaches the rear limit and is "snatched" from the weak hand. This approximates a real rack from firing and beats the slide release method WHEN executed properly. Much more strength can be exerted when this is done closer to the body.

Here's a video on that. The first part is what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hjLbFOw8sow

There are many helpful members here most of the time who might be able to help you, but as anywhere, there are many opinions and not all are correct. Be mindful of this before doing anything drastic to modify your pistol!

Also, welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! 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

The best holster I have found for forget-it-is-there comfort 24/7 with my CM9 is the PJ IWB Holster. There are so, so many members here that will concur. Paul is a great guy and a real gun lover, and he performs magic with kydex - making the holster incredibly comfortable to where you can't tell it is there whether sitting, standing or moving about. It is like the mass of the gun disappears, becoming one with your body. I carry mine with a 15° cant just behind my hip - the sweet spot. I prefer the one linked above with the over the belt clip. I normally wear the above under a loose shirt.

[AIRret]

Welcome aboard! I'm glad to see that you are already enjoying this forum.

Great gun, great forum, who could ask for more.... maybe half price ammo.

[rfk267]

Welcome from Tennessee.

[RevRay]

Sooooo ... don't leave us hanging ... how did it go? Welcome from another CM9 owner, btw.

[deadeye]

Welcome from the south. Let us know how it all went. I hope you like your CM9 as well as I do mine.

[plateshooter]

Here is what I posted in the Positive Feed Back section:

Took my new CM9 to the range today for it's initial break in and testing. I had with me a sampling of every 9mm round that I had. 115 gr FMJ and several JHPs with different nose configurations, some new 124gr FMJ, and finally my 125gr lead reloads that I shoot in all of the action shoots etc at the local club using my Glock and M&P pistols.

From past experience, I didn't have much faith in the dependability of the small, chopped down guns that I have owned before, especially in the 1911 platform.

The CM9 worked perfectly with any and all of the loads that I put through it. No erratic ejection, no feeding problems, and all rounds went into the target in the center mass area. I am not going to wait until all 200 rounds have been through the gun, I am carrying it as of today.

I am really really impressed with this pistol. I have been shooting for over 40 years and currently shoot 2-3 times per week. I have had well over 100 different pistols during my life and this one is up there with the best of the best in my experience.

Just wanted to pass along some positive experiences and to say I am glad I chose the Kahr for my carry pistol.
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[ESAFO]

welcome aboard enjoy your stay & your new rig from a fellow 'BUCKEYE'.
what part of NE are you from?

[muggsy]

Nice to hear from another NE Ohioan. If you run into any problems we're here to help. Most CM9s run well right out of the box if you follow the proper prep. They're great little CC guns.

[plateshooter]

Thanks for the Welcome guys. I live in Norton OH, it's a bit west of Akron for those who have asked. I shoot mostly at Brokenlock range in Smithville and am a member of the Zeppelin Rifle Club in Akron. The CM9 is still running perfectly. One of the best gun purchases I have ever made.