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jackospades
07-06-2016, 08:42 PM
Hi all, Jack here,

So on my initial post, I mentioned I had gotten a new-to-me K9, made probably mid-to-late 90's. At the time, I hadn't taken to the range. Since my inital post, well, long story short, I don't have it any more. The long story:
When I first got it, in all honesty, all I saw was "K9! Awesome! A little pricey gun for a really great price!" Of course not the most familiar with Kahr, only what I saw on Youtube.
Took it to the range a few days after my initial post. One word: Great. Great groups at 7, 10, and for giggles, 25yds. As an intermediate shooter, I felt my 8"-12" groups at 25 yds were a little impressive to me, considering I go to the range 3-4 times a month. The pistal was dead on accurate, recoil minimal; I kept saying to myself "looks like I got a keeper". Great range day, coming home excited. THEN I tried carrying it. I've only had my CCW for 18 months. I can't carry at work, so it goes in my glove box. Outside of work; movie theater, grocery store, gym bag, etc. felt like carrying a giant brick strapped to my side. I felt I had to keep checking to see if I was printing; I kept feeling self conscious about it. It was either paranoia or...well, paranoia. So after about a week, went back to the LGS, and spied a nice, slightly used CM9. Traded up with $100, haven't looked back since. Been to the range once with it. Popped about 150 rounds down range, plus a few Critical Duty rounds to test it out. It was everything I wanted and more. Fit simply in my glove box, fits neatly in my pocket. Bought an extended mag for it; it came with 2 mags, but the follower failed on the longer one, from the old K9, that or I broke trying to take apart for clean up. Only shooting with a Pacmayr Tac Sleeve, I am golden.
Haven't taken my inevitable pics yet, but I'm in no rush. Got a feeling I'll be keeping it a while.
Quick question: has kahr ever had a double stack model? In the market for home defense, and either a double stack Kahr or a SW SD9VE would do. Enjoy the double action trigger safety features.

deadeye
07-06-2016, 08:50 PM
After trying a few when I got my CCL 4 years ago I decided on the Kahr CM9. Never looked back. Hope you have as good of luck with yours as I have mine.

jackospades
07-06-2016, 09:23 PM
Thank you much.
Same here, tried a few before jumping in the Kahr, including Bersa Thunder CC (couldn't shoot without trying to jump free of my hand), a Diamondback DB380 (which believe it or not worked fine for me, just too tiny and inaccurate) and a SW 642 (I don't know who swears by these, but anything more than 3 feet, I shoot like a Stormtrooper). Like I said, my Kahr's a keeper.

zamboni
07-06-2016, 09:33 PM
I am glad you are happy with the outcome, but a k9 +$100 for a used cm9...ouch. You could have probably got a cm9 + cash if you posted it here.

TimtheRef
07-06-2016, 10:55 PM
Kahr has never made a double stack. But if you're looking check out the Springfield XD Mod 2. Great ergonomics, excellent shooter, and all external safeties are disengaged through normal grip and shooting procedures, requiring no extra steps, which as a lefty is what drove me to Kahr in the beginning.

RolandD
07-07-2016, 10:53 AM
I've been thinking about a sd9ve as a bedside gun.

kenemoore
07-07-2016, 11:44 AM
I suspect with a good holster and a good gun belt the K9 would not have been an issue to carry. I don't think you got a very good deal for your K9, but if you're happy with it, that's all that matters. Hope you enjoy the CM9, I pocket carry a PM9, and think they small 9's are outstanding.

340pd
07-07-2016, 12:16 PM
CM/PM9's are perfect carry guns. Especially if you are accustomed to shooting revolvers DA.

jackospades
07-07-2016, 07:04 PM
Thanks to all for the input.
With everyones experience with Kahrs, I probably did get a little grifted on the K9. The LGS I got it from is known for some markup. But like you said, I'm still happy.
I haven't shot the XD Mod 2, but I have shot the XDS. The grip safety kinda turned me off a little, then again, it was a range rental.
I've been thinking about the SD9VE as well. Reviews are pretty sound. Been also looking at the Sig P250 full size. Shot the range rental for that one too. Trigger not bad, great rep. Love the full sized rail. Pretty good impression to me.

jackospades
07-07-2016, 07:08 PM
BTW, I bought the K9 for 425. They gave me $225 for the trade with the CM9.

OvalNut
07-07-2016, 08:27 PM
CM/PM9's are perfect carry guns. Especially if you are accustomed to shooting revolvers DA.

I've only rarely shot revolvers and never carried one, yet had fun doing so! My PM9 is ridiculous fantastic for carry. Shoots consistently straight reliably. 9mm 124gr HST in a 7+1 extended magazine in a Cooks IWB kydex holster disappears in summer attire. Period. I couldn't be happier. Get one!


Tim

berettabone
07-11-2016, 10:04 AM
Thanks to all for the input.
With everyones experience with Kahrs, I probably did get a little grifted on the K9. The LGS I got it from is known for some markup. But like you said, I'm still happy.
I haven't shot the XD Mod 2, but I have shot the XDS. The grip safety kinda turned me off a little, then again, it was a range rental.
I've been thinking about the SD9VE as well. Reviews are pretty sound. Been also looking at the Sig P250 full size. Shot the range rental for that one too. Trigger not bad, great rep. Love the full sized rail. Pretty good impression to me.
You may want to check out a Sig 320 compact, or full size. Nice firearms. The SD9ve is an alright firearm for the $$$$$$$$$$. I would also check out HK, and the M&P line.

jocko
07-19-2016, 02:55 PM
I've only rarely shot revolvers and never carried one, yet had fun doing so! My PM9 is ridiculous fantastic for carry. Shoots consistently straight reliably. 9mm 124gr HST in a 7+1 extended magazine in a Cooks IWB kydex holster disappears in summer attire. Period. I couldn't be happier. Get one!


Tim

My PMJ9 is in my front pocket 24/7. It has been my daly carry for 7 years. I recently bought a Glock 43 andluv it to death. I shoot it much bettr than my PMJ9 but its the trigger system as kahrs is looooong but so smooth. The glock 43 is small (for a glock)_ but it will just not ride in yfront picket like my pMJ9 does, with ease and also it is heavier by about 4 ounces.. I have yet to find a 9mm that fits in myfront pocket like my kahr does, let alone have the over all quality behind it. Just sayin