Ammunition for PM9

[Freedom1776]

Hello , new member here.
I want to thank the members of this site and the moderators.
I found about everything I needed as a guest to answer my questions
while searching here.
So Sunday morning at 10 am I went to my local gun store
to purchase another magazine for my other gun when I saw a Kahr PM9
In the show case. Next in my hand and then out the door with me.

Anyways. I'm going to shoot soon and want your opinions
in the ammo I have. Federal American Eagle 115 grain FMJ.
Will this ammo be sufficient for the 200 round break in?
Thanks

Freedom Forever

[Alfonse]

Yes. Should be just fine.

[Freedom1776]

Thank you.
Will shoot in a week

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the forum and in case you missed anything, some more links and info:

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. :)

[Freedom1776]

Thank you

[Tundra5.7]

Congrats on the new pistol, let us know how it shoots. I used 124 grain and 115 hrain to break my CM9 in and did not have any malfunctions.

[soonershooter]

Mine shoots anything that is bought from a reputable dealer and sammi rated...except wolf..it doesn't like wolf and I dont like steel case

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[Freedom1776]

Well I am happy to report that I shot 134 rounds of federal American eagle 115 grain FMJ today without any issues. First shots with the PM9.
I did the pre prep as posted on here.

Now I just need to get better with my grip, aim and everything else
To become a better shooter. Lol

[DavidR]

Glad to hear it went well. I've had my CM9 for 2 weeks and have 400 rounds through it. 4 different FMJ (Aguila 115, Aguila 124, Magtech 115 and PMC Bronze 115) along with Speer Gold Dot 124 JHP. All of them worked well.

Like you, now I want to improve my marksmanship.


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[JERRY]

FMJ would be preferred because it almost completely eliminates any problems often blamed on ammunition.

[timmy]

I have shot Gold dots,fed american eagle,privi and tula steel cased out of my cm9 not one problem the ammo you have should work just fine

[feedramp]

Thanks for the info and vids wyntrout. I'll have to sticky this page for later, just in case any mentioned issues arise with my CM9 ... :yo: