New member with CM9

[90b4032]

My search for a concealed carry gun began about 6 months ago just before I was to take my concealed carry class. The instructor had a few of his personal guns with him and was asking each of us what we intended to carry. He held up his carry gun, a pm9 and told us about it. Being a Glock guy I wasn't too impressed but I could tell he really had an affection for it. After completing the class I bought myself a new Glock 19 as my carry gun and a N82 IWB holster. Having never carried before I found IWB uncomfortable and the gun printed through my t shirts. With warmer weather coming I knew pocket carry was going to be the way I wanted to go. The problem was the G19 is a pocket full and even the smallest glocks are too chunky and heavy for a pocket IMO. I thought I had found what I was looking for when I read about the SCCY CPX2 and waited for my local tactical store to get one. As soon as I picked it up I was disapointed. The grip was fat and the gun was just a little too big to pocket carry. I looked at other pocket pistols but nothing really turned me on. I remembered the Kahr my instructor had and started reading about them. I liked the quality but I didn't want to spend the $ for a pm9, but saw that the cm9 was essentially the same gun minus some machining etc. I went to a gun show Saturday and found 1 guy tucked back in the corner of the building that had one in a small glass case. As soon as I picked it up I knew that was the gun! Perfect size, good quality, and the right price. Now I just need to go put some rounds through it as it seems these guns need to be broke in. I also have an extra mag and a pocket holster on the way. Sorry for the long post.

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the forum and congrats on your new Kahr. Yes, they are hard to beat for concealability... and that's why Mr. Moon invented the Kahr line of pistols. The other manufacturers are just trying to catch up.

Here's a bunch of info and links that could be helpful:

Welcome to the Kahrtalk forum supported by K a h r Arms.
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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G2cZgVg_SwA)
MK series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...mSCnIOaUk#t=0s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zXmSCnIOaUk#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. To start, a very good one:

Proper Prepping of a new Kahr:

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14748

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 (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&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!


Wynn:)
Aka wyntrout

PS: I keep thinking of stuff to add and help new members... and am trying to cover most of the popular subjects. Yes, it's repetitious to many, but possibly not to all new members. This approach is easier than having to look up every tidbit for each new member or question that arises. :)

[deadeye]

Welcome to the club. Went through almost exactly the same thing you did finding what I wanted. After much searching went for the CM9. Over 1000 rounds later am one happy camper. Follow all the stickies and prep and you are gonna love it.

[RevRay]

As soon as I picked it up I knew that was the gun!

That was my experience ... a friend was showing me his assortment of pistols, and when he put the Kahr in my hand it just felt right. A CM9 with a CT Laser was my first and I just recently added an MK9 Duo Tone to my inventory ... for a grand total of two guns. Congratulations ... and enjoy shooting it.

[Jeff023]

Welcome to the forum! I have an AO M1 carbine, but if I were looking for a new CCW it would be a kahr.

[muggsy]

I'm beginning to think that Kahr should start paying me a finders fee. I've turned so many people on to Kahr pistols at the range that the factory is having a hard time keeping up with the demand. Are you listening, Justin? With the possible exceptions of Bawanna and Jocko, I could be Kahr's #1 salesman. :) Enjoy your new gun.