Just got my PM9! Question/concern!

[WilliamG]

So I just picked up my brand new PM9 today, have taken it apart and cleaned it, but have a couple of questions...

1.) With an empty magazine in the PM9, the slide seems to get hung up as it comes forward. I assume it's because it's new? I have to tap the back of the slide to have it slam forward completely.

2.) Some polymer at the rear of the gun doesn't seem to be aligned correctly with the slide. I don't know if it's normal or not?
Included is a picture...

I also found another picture that LOOKS like it's the same, so I may be worrying for nothing...

http://www.gunblast.com/images/Kahr-PM9/DSC02415.jpg

Thanks, all!

*EDIT*

Looks like it's normal, whew! Found this thread and this picture where you can see that part poking out the rear. Wonder why?

http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=5963&highlight=hang

http://1.bp.blogspot.com/_kM9ADUNinyA/R3UYgGxtFUI/AAAAAAAAAE0/57xAEIAXUOo/s1600-h/KahrPM9+003.jpg

[bonjorno2]

congrats, make sure to follow the prep thread and put at least a couple hundred thru her!

[Dietrich]

Go ahead and go through the 200 round break in and see how the gun does.Use a decent brand of ammo like Winchester white box or Remington UMC or any other brand name ammo and let us know how it goes.If it performs like practically all PM9s do,you`ll be all smiles.:):)

[WilliamG]

Going to head out tonight and do just that. I have high hopes for this one. I've had a LOT of CCW pistols in the last month, and none of them have worked out...

1.) S&W Bodyguard .380
2.) Sig Sauer P238
3.) Sig Sauer P290

Won't get into details, but..... please PM9, be the one!

[gagnejs8]

Going to head out tonight and do just that. I have high hopes for this one. I've had a LOT of CCW pistols in the last month, and none of them have worked out...

1.) S&W Bodyguard .380
2.) Sig Sauer P238
3.) Sig Sauer P290

Won't get into details, but..... please PM9, be the one!

Can I have some of your money? Ha, good luck with the PM9, you won't be disappointed. Get thru those first 200rds!

[Rainman48314]

.. With an empty magazine in the PM9, the slide seems to get hung up as it comes forward. I assume it's because it's new? I have to tap the back of the slide to have it slam forward completely.



Are you slingshoting to release the slide or are you using the slide stop lever to release the slide? You must use Kahr's method as stated in the Owner's Manual. Especially when not yet broken-in, only use the slide stop to chamber the first round.

[bonjorno2]

what did you do with the p290?

[WilliamG]

I sold the P290.

So, range update!

200 rounds of FMJ Federal and American Eagle with both factory mags. ZERO issues. I mean zero. I absolutely loved it! LOVED it. So comfortable to fire. So manageable. I then put in a 6+1 of Speer Gold Dot +P. No issues at all!

I love it!

It looked like this when I got home:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/wgrose/257e25e4.jpg

10 minutes with the CLP and it looked like this:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/wgrose/910a7570.jpg

I love this gun!

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/wgrose/b4b02add.jpg

[Dietrich]

Wha`d I say?:):)

[WilliamG]

Yup, you were right. This isn't just a fun subcompact to shoot, - it's a fun gun to shoot, period. I think I like firing it as much as my M&P Pro 9mm. Can't wait to go shoot it again!

Question: Are there any parts I should keep around? Springs etc?

[Dietrich]

Jocko would be able to help you better on this.I replaced my outer recoil spring at about 1200 rounds because I read somewhere that was the time to replace it[or was it 1400 rounds?] but it probably would have lasted far longer.It was just a preventive measure.I`m at 2000+ now with no issues at all.I ordered 3 recoil springs at the time;they`re cheap.I also noticed that yours is the new style PM9 whereas mine is the old style.Don`t know if you would have to specify that when ordering all parts or not.Shoot a PM to Jocko.He knows these guns inside out.

[ripley16]

If you shoot a lot of +P you may want to change the recoil spring around the 1000-1200 mark. Little guns need regular maintenance. You may want to keep a dedicated carry spring... one with few rounds on it and not used at the range. Then shoot as many rounds as possible on other springs.

Great photos. Excellent example of the "new" PM9.

[jocko]

recoil springs are normall cheap to replace but it seems kahrs wants to stick it in our asses with making us now buy the total recoil assembly for the PM series and the cm kahrs at over $24 each plus postage. In my opinion they are ripping us on this as in thepast they would just sell us the outter spring for about 8 bucks.

Course us old style blunt nose PM owners can still buy the outter springs from wolffs at around 8 bucks. It won't be long and wolffs will have an outter recoil spring for the beveled slide PM series and the cm9..

I have a hard time imagining a person shooting alot of +P anything, due to the tremendous cost vs fmj range fodder. I know I certainly don't shoot much of it at all.

[WilliamG]

They're just Wolff springs, right? They have them for $8.99 a spring, I believe, here:

http://www.gunsprings.com/index.cfm?page=items&cID=1&mID=29

The 18lb spring is the ones I want, right?


****EDIT****

I see. The design change (which, by the way, kinda made me mad on principle because I ordered it expecting it to look like Kahr's webpage, which it doesn't...) makes it necessary to buy the $24 bundle from Kahr. NOT pleased, let me tell you...

[WilliamG]

Here's my other purchase I just picked up today. Anyone here know what it is? :third:

http://i10.photobucket.com/albums/a127/wgrose/photo2-25.jpg

[Bawanna]

It's got Hi Power type grips on it but I'm stumped. I thought ATI for a minute but I don't think so. I cry Uncle.

[WilliamG]

It's got Hi Power type grips on it but I'm stumped. I thought ATI for a minute but I don't think so. I cry Uncle.

Hehe it's a CZ Shadow Target SP01 9mm from CZ's Custom Shop.

3lb SA trigger FTW! :D :D

[WilliamG]

Another 83 rounds through the Kahr today. So that's 290 rounds total in 2 range trips. No issues. :)

[Bawanna]

Keep those boring reports coming WilliamG.:D No issues is music to my ears, well it would be if I could hear music in em but you know what I'm saying or trying to say or maybe not.

[Bawanna]

Hehe it's a CZ Shadow Target SP01 9mm from CZ's Custom Shop.

3lb SA trigger FTW! :D :D

Well it sure looks like a beauty to me. I think your a lucky fellow to be able to give it a home.

[WilliamG]

Hehe it is boring isn't it? I mean who knew? Paying for a gun that works? I've tried so many CCW guns, and this is the only one that's worth a darn.

I've fired: LC9, Bodyguard .380, P238, P290, LCP etc, and the PM9 is the best by a mile.

Oh, and yeah that CZ is fantastic. 115 rounds today with it, and it's a real target pistol, that's for sure.

[Cornel]

Will congratulations on both, your PM9 and your CZ SP01 9mm. I, as well, thought at first glance about a Hi Power.

How long is the bbl in that CZ?

And, yes!!, keep coming with those good reports on your PM9, I need to more on this.

[WilliamG]

Will congratulations on both, your PM9 and your CZ SP01 9mm. I, as well, thought at first glance about a Hi Power.

How long is the bbl in that CZ?

And, yes!!, keep coming with those good reports on your PM9, I need to more on this.

CZ has a 4.7" barrel.

Will continue to update on the PM9's awesomeness, for sure. :)

[jocko]

IMO if there is a better gun than the pM9, then I guess I need one and so far not found one. olh I know you guys like those BIG HOLE guns but just try sticking it i your pocket as easy as the PM9 goes...

[MW surveyor]

I knew the answer right off but too late to enter the quiz.

I've got a CZ Phantom and boy that thing is a real tack driver. Love to shoot it but it is very hungry and steals all of the ammo from my CW9. I have to leave it at home from time to time so that my CW9 can get in the practice that it needs.

[WilliamG]

You're right on the hunger thing. CZ eats ammo like nobody's business!

[WilliamG]

Yummy!! Just got my Crimson Trace in for the PM9. I REALLY like it, though I had to get the different model DeSantis Superfly for the PM+Crimson Trace.

Anyway, lasers = fun! I love my PM9. :)