My New Mirror Polished CM9!

[JFootin]

Yes. I bought qwiktim's New Custom Kahr CM9 - Professionally Polished (http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=7091). Tim took some really great pictures, and he sent me some more when I requested them. I have arranged them in a photobucket slide show (http://s1230.photobucket.com/user/John_England/slideshow/My%20Custom%20CM9?sort=6) Enjoy! :D

[SCNick]

Nice....great looking weapon !!!

[Cornel]

WOW!!!!

It looks phenomenal! It certainly worth the money.

Was the barrel and ramp polished too?!

[Joe L]

Wow! That is sweet! I may have to try at least a little smoothing on mine. But "professionally polished"? Not in my lifetime, maybe "no longer flat looking".

Joe

[JFootin]

Yes. The barrel and ramp are polished to a mirror finish. It was worth it to me because it is everything that I wanted in my daily CC companion.

Interestingly, what looks like bright yellow paint on the sights in a couple of the pictures is a photographic or lighting anomaly. The sights are the original white on the gun. Tim is still puzzled about how they could look so brilliantly yellow in those photos!

I told Tim that I remembered seeing a product like that on the web: bright colored light activated luminescent paint in various colors that can be applied to gun sights. He liked the idea. So, I started looking in my Favorites list and found the website: http://www.brightsights.com/index.shtml. They also have free downloadable targets here: http://www.brightsights.com/targets.shtml. Check it out. :33:

http://www.brightsights.com/images/BS_front_gun_small_app.gif
http://s1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/?action=view&current=arteintresting.jpg

[09crue]

looks great

[PaiN]

The CM9 :confused: This is the last gun I would have thought anyone would bling-bling out .... Is there no end to the madness?? :D

[JFootin]

There is a Cylinder & Slide Custom CW9 on Gunbroker for $1299. Been there for a long time. No one will touch it at that price. Just a #2 Package. Mine is prettier! :001_tt2:

[94zcar]

Very nice!!

[bonjorno2]

check this place out

http://www.customizedcreationz.com/

[JFootin]

Yeah. Looks like they can do the mirror finish. Looks expensive, though. I don't know where mine was polished, or how much it cost. I do know I got a good deal!

LOL! I love their tips for care of polished guns, first 2 rules:

Tip 1 DO NOT USE YOUR T-SHIRT TO WIPE YOUR POLISHED PART!

Tip 2 SEE TIP #1 , READ IT AGAIN. :D

Wow. I thought a T-shirt would be one of the softest cloths I could use. But Tip 3 says what to use:

Tip 3 Use only SUPER SOFT Flannel clothes to wipe and polish your part. Using a T-shirt will scratch your finely polished surface. It would be like taking steel wool to your car's paint job.

[yqtszhj]

Yeah. Looks like they can do the mirror finish. Looks expensive, though. I don't know where mine was polished, or how much it cost. I do know I got a good deal!

LOL! I love their tips for care of polished guns, first 2 rules:

Tip 1 DO NOT USE YOUR T-SHIRT TO WIPE YOUR POLISHED PART!

Tip 2 SEE TIP #1 , READ IT AGAIN. :D

Wow. I thought a T-shirt would be one of the softest cloths I could use. But Tip 3 says what to use:

Tip 3 Use only SUPER SOFT Flannel clothes to wipe and polish your part. Using a T-shirt will scratch your finely polished surface. It would be like taking steel wool to your car's paint job.


Only use your underwear. No one wears scratchy underwear (at least not more than once :001_tt2:)

[yqtszhj]

I like the looks of the polished CM9 a lot. I would like to do mine the same way. How do you think the shine should hold up to holster wear? Even if it showed a little wear I would think that a some metal polish would fix it right up. I mean stainless is harder than leather anyway, right?

[JFootin]

Well, if even a T-shirt will scratch it up, I think it is going to take some care. They have a lot of good advice here: http://www.customizedcreationz.com/services/polishing.html.

Holster wear could become an issue. One thing is to use open muzzle holsters, because dirt and grit could build up inside a closed holster. I am looking at two holsters lined with finished leather on the inside. The first is a really nice Leather Lined Open Top Belt Holster (http://www.taguagunleather.com/new/open-top-leather-belt-holster-p21) from Tagua that is priced at about half what some holster makers charge just for a leather lined option. I think it is one of the very best holster values out there. The other is a Tuckable Reversed IWB Holster (http://www.highnoonholsters.com/Product_Line/Alter_Ego/alter_ego.html) from High Noon Holsters, one of the most impressive holster makers that I have discovered. It is pricey, but really impressive. Both of these manufacturers have several interesting designs.

I think I am going to get some Blue Magic Metal Polishing Cream (http://www.buyhardwaresupplies.com/?t=5&m=g1&itemNumber=8110769) to take care of any damage that appears.

I am no longer using a T-shirt on it. I am using my silicone impregnated flannel cloth all over the gun. It even makes the polymer frame and the Qwik-Grip rubber grip sleeve look better. And I am using a soft cotton hand towel some, too.

[bonjorno2]

mother's mag and alum polish is awesome too, i've hand polished a few pistols with it.... grab it at any auto parts store usually!

[JFootin]

Thanks! :)

[jlottmc]

Flitz and the dreaded Dremel make shiny fast.

[asparkoflife]

That is a thing of beauty! Not only is it a beautiful piece but a great shooter too! Thats a win win right there! :D

[JFootin]

I know! I am so glad I found it for sale before it got gone! I am looking forward to my first range session.

[arkieron]

Who made that holster?

[JFootin]

The one in the slideshow? It is the Tagua Open Top Lined Belt Holster (http://www.taguagunleather.com/new/open-top-leather-belt-holster-p21). I know, it doesn't look like the same holster as pictured with a 1911 on ther website. Not only so, but I ordered it to fit a PM9 and apparently they think a holster made to fit a PM45 is fine for a PM/CM9. It was so loose the gun would fall out of it if tipped over. I sold it to a member with a PM45 and it fits his gun perfectly. This, and other similar sizing issues, is what has turned me against large holster makers. They make compromises to simplify their inventory, designating one model holster to fit a collection of guns - sort of! :mad: That is why I now like to deal with the one man show home businesses who make holsters one at a time to order, that will fit my gun exactly. And if they don't have a pattern gun for it, they'll tell me they can't make it.

[JFootin]

For an example of a custom built holster that precisely fits my CM9, check out this thread:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9295

Here is a thread with great pics of several of his works:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9712

[JFootin]

Who made that holster?

Here is a holster just about like that, but I think you can get it to fit correctly. The Bonneville:

http://www.ubgholsters.com/owb.htm

Nice looking holster! What I liked about mine was the high ride and how concealable it was.

[3one5]

For an example of a custom built holster that precisely fits my CM9, check out this thread:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9295

Here is a thread with great pics of several of his works:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=9712

I see you have a Jams dean
And a Pjholster witch do you ware the most what is the pros/cons of both. I have spent a lot of time looking at holsters I love the look of leather. But the Kydex seam thinner smaller easy to reholster. As of now I have a Rpollard witch is lick a crossbreed very cofterable but a pain to get on and of and it's a rig not a holster. Now looking at pj but love leather. What to do!! Any help you have would be great.

[JFootin]

Well, both the JD and the PJ are good choices and I'd say get both! :D They each have their special attributes.

The PJ is as thin as it gets and, with the CM9, it just seems to become part of your body and disappear. Comfortable all day long. And very concealable because of the thinness and how close it sits to your body. I prefer the over the belt clip on the PJ. It can be had tuckable, which adds a little to the thickness.

The JD is nothing short of a work of art in leather! There just aren't words to describe how beautiful the workmanship is on this holster: hand stitched with not a thread out of place, finest Herman Oak leather, perfectly sized and shaped and molded to the gun, deep shiny finish and the most perfectly molded and finished edges I have ever seen. And when you see the price of it delivered to your door, you will just keep on smiling as you behold and handle it! I consider it an extraordinary opportunity to know one of the most talented holster makers ever to come along early in his career before his holsters become very expensive and you have to wait 6 months to get one. And, of course, to add some of his masterpieces to your collection! :)

Edit: I am now wearing my JD holster all day every day. It is winter, so I can easily cover it with a coat or jacket. And around the house it is so comfortable. There is just something about a fine leather holster. It becomes a part of you, like your favorite belt, wallet or knife.

Edit2: Not only so, but I feel good about myself because I have demonstrated such good taste in my gun and holster choices! :D

[paperpuncher]

check this place out

http://www.customizedcreationz.com/


Their fairly close to me and are well regarded for their work in the area.

[bandrich]

I just have to say it one more time.........that mirror finish on the CM9 is sooooo sweet. IMHO.

[bandrich]

I said it before and will one more time......THAT CM IS SWEEEET!!

[JFootin]

I might be willing to part with her for, oh, about 1500 smackeroonies, shipping included of course. :rolleyes:

[MikeMcNair]

Love this post!! Ill polish mine once I score her, and ill also clean her edges, or "anti-snag" her, if you will.

I LOVE to polish things, and can do crazy things with sights.

they Sights can be made any color...

White during day/ green at night/blue at night/red at night etc.

Orange during day, green at night/blue at night

Both of the above any color (including BLACK during day) WHITE OR GREEN at night.

I did my XD with white/blue seen here...


http://www.***********/forums/general-sa-xd-xd-m-talk/174263-new-owner-long-time-smith-carrier.html

Silly airsoft builds seen here....

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=88755&page=4

Polishing things here....

http://www.airsoftcanada.com/showthread.php?t=98472&highlight=Polishing%2C+Mikemcnair

http://www.waltherforums.com/forum/pps/11943-show-me-your-polished-barrel.html

[JFootin]

You do some real pretty work, Mike! :D

The first link is no good because the forum censored a word in it. You can fix it by hiding the link behind some text, like this:
My Slideshow (http://s1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/My%20Custom%20CM9/?albumview=slideshow)

[Sage]

Some people like that and it's certainly OK. It's just not for me. It might be suitable to display behind glass.

[JFootin]

I carry my CM9. When I am carrying it, it is concealed. So the shininess doesn't attract any attention. And it shoots as smooth as it looks! :D

[MikeMcNair]

Thanks guys! I apreciate the feedback regardless of view.

I will say; I've never left anything "stock" per se, I have this incatiable need to make "mine better" (the beauty/performance is in the eye of the beholder)

I was more sharing for the sights than anything. Again, I'm glad to see feedback. Too many a fora are lacking in replies to the new guys.

I've been shopping heavily for the right deal on a CM9 as I feel it's the best mix of all side arms I've owned, and frankly think it's already a handsome piece "stock"..

-Michael

Ps: here is the link to my XD9sc that I adored, chopped up due to my iPhone posting atm...

http://www. Ex dee talk .com/forums/general-sa-xd-xd-m-talk/174263-new-owner-long-time-smith-carrier.html

(The words are 2 letters and the word talk)

[kflo01]

How much to get that done.....something I may want to do down the road.

[JFootin]

I bought it like that, but I think it would cost $250 - 300 to get everything mirror polished like that. I got lucky! :D

This was done using gradually finer grades of sandpaper and then polishing compound like Flitz to finish it off. Some have said that Mother's Wheel polish and a lot of time could achieve the same thing.

[girvin02]

New member here and for my first post I thought I'd share some pics of my polished PM9. I purchased it, used, with a few minor handling marks from the previous owner - nothing serious, just the usual scuffs and such from being carried. I sanded it with 1500 grit paper, then 2000 grit, then hit it with Mother's Mag Polish. I'm happy with the results.

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee3/girvin02/Pistols/Kahr%20PM9/IMG_6418_zps17cc0ac0.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee3/girvin02/Pistols/Kahr%20PM9/IMG_6409_zps7c19ec73.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee3/girvin02/Pistols/Kahr%20PM9/IMG_6410_zps90116261.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee3/girvin02/Pistols/Kahr%20PM9/IMG_6412_zpse1d4dea0.jpg

http://i234.photobucket.com/albums/ee3/girvin02/Pistols/Kahr%20PM9/IMG_6414_zps06c6e23d.jpg

[jocko]

oh my a blunt nose polished PMJ9. I am getting a b0ner on over seein that. super job.

Have u shot it yet o se ehow it funcitons:

U might wantto review some good stickys on the kahr tech section like:

Kahr lube chart

Propper prepping of ur kahr.

New member thread

U got the nices blunt nose kahr made, so hold on to it. u can go to glock talk and hit on kahr serial numbers and find pretty close when that POS was made to. It is relatively a new model though as the torx screw in the side plate indicates that to. I have two of them.. welconme to the insane forum to. every once in ahwile we hit on sumpin that makes sense and it will go for 48 pages. I see ur new here but if u want to reisgn just post it here and we will give u at least 15 pages of goodbyes. Were just that firiendly.

[Bawanna]

Jocko? Take your meds.

[girvin02]

Thanks for the welcome. Funny you should ask... NO, I haven't even shot it yet! I plan to remedy that this coming weekend. I will check out the threads you mentioned, thanks.

Forgot to mention, this isn't my first Kahr. I also own a P380 that has been a great CCW, especially in the summer when I want to carry in shorts and a t-shirt. I think I'm bit by the Kahr bug. I find myself searching for a MK9, now. :w00t:

[certified106]

Jocko? Take your meds.

Lol, I haven't been here long enough to follow the above post but I did laugh pretty hard while reading it. What exactly is a blunt nose? Is there something about this pistol that makes it different?

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[jocko]

If I have to explain then u would not understand. Just sayin. Thats also Harley lingo toincase ur a honder rider.

[certified106]

If I have to explain then u would not understand. Just sayin. Thats also Harley lingo toincase ur a honder rider.

Yup that must be the problem...... I have a Honda Magna and had a Suzuki SV650. Darn I new I should have bought a Harley!

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[jocko]

stay away from the kahr 45's though, stick with a real gun like that blunt nose PMJ9. it is in a class all by itself. Just sayin..

I seen tonight in the news that florida is getting hit by the super mosqito about the size of a quarter. Also two have beenfound dead and they were packin the little P380 on them to. Just sayin

[jocko]

Yup that must be the problem...... I have a Honda Magna and had a Suzuki SV650. Darn I new I should have bought a Harley!

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I knew that to.Lets not bring thatup again, capisce:Amflag2:

[JFootin]

Your gun is gorgeous, girvin02! :D

Back around 06 or 07, Kahr slightly extended and machined the front of the slide on the PM9. Yours is the older style with a more blunt nose. Jocko's beloved PM9 is a blunt nose, so he claims they are better. With more than 32,000 rounds thru his, it's kinda hard to disagree! :D

[lamppa]

I think it looks SUPER awesome.
I hope it stands up to scratches and or can be easily fixed.

[JFootin]

Actually, the SS is very hard, so it doesn't scratch easily. An occasional rub down with Flitz gun polish is all that's needed.

[lamppa]

416 stainless is hard indeed, but so is sand.