Differences in CM9 Generations

[BobK]

New here and doing some research on the CM-PM 9 and see that the slides are different on the latest generation. What other things did they change and when did they happen?
I tried to search but probably didn't word it correctly.

[Alfonse]

The slides never changed on the CM9. About the time the CM9 came out, PM9 slides changed to add a taper to the front. The barrel and recoil assembly were made slightly longer on the PM9 when the taper was added.

[muggsy]

The CM9 is an economy version of of the PM9. There's about a $200 dollar difference in price and no difference in performance.


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[BobK]

Thanks, I see that the guide rod had a taper machined into the end. When did that happen and have there been other slight improvements along the way that if I were looking at a used pistol I would look for a later model?

[muggsy]

For what they cost I wouldn't be looking at a used gun. You never know how the previous owner abused or modified the gun. With a new gun you get a five year warranty. That in itself has got to be worth something. The warranty isn't transferable. If you're on a budget go with the CM9. You can buy a spare mag for a lot less than $200 dollars. If money is no object go with the PM9.

[BobK]

Money is not an issue but nobody likes to spend more than they have to.