Michael W.
09-18-2011, 04:54 PM
Let's get this out of the way, first time out, 305 rds no malfunctions.
These CM9 range reports can be so boring:)
As I mentioned in another post, I took the bait on a Diamondback DB9
hook, line and sinker much to my regret. It was only in my possession
for less than 48 hours before it went back to the factory for "issues".
I won't get into the gory details here but suffice to say that I took
a nice hit on the trade in although my dealer really went to the extra
mile for me to make it as painless as possible.
(Props to Robbie at L&R Armory in Kissimmee, FL.....highly recommend
checking them out).
Anyway, I traded it for a CM9 to be a companion piece to my PM9-DLC.
I got to the range this afternoon with the requisite 200rd FMJ break in
regimen along with assorted defense loads.
I ran through the 200 rds of S&B at a fairly brisk pace and I would
bet that I could have stopped at 100rds as the gun was already breaking
in nicely by then. This was the case with my other 4 Kahrs as well. But I
ran the full 200 just because, like the PM9, it is so much fun to shoot!
By the end of the 200 rds I was able to slingshot the slide closed
on a full mag consistently with no problem.
After the 200 rds I ran a bore snake through the barrel a couple
of times and started in on the defense loads.
10rd - Ranger-T 124gr +P
10rd - Ranger-T 127gr +P+
25rd - Golden Saber 124gr +P
25rd - Georgia Arms Gold Dot 124gr +P
10rd - Hornady Critical Defense 115gr FTX
25rd - Federal HST 147gr.
Not single jam or failure of any kind.
Next step is letting my wife shoot this side by side with
her Ruger LC9 and see if she will switch over. There's lots of things
to like about the Ruger but I see her struggling with that looooong trigger.
This CM9 trigger is exactly the same as my PM9, that is to say
excellent. I can't think of a better double action trigger on the market
(except maybe the Para LDA.)
With the 115gr Hornady CD, this is an extremely soft
shooting platform with very little muzzle rise and torque. I think it will
serve her better as a carry gun but ultimately she needs to make
the decision and have confidence. However, I think that if I put
them both side by side and ask her to shoot 4 mags out of each
it will be overwhelmingly clear how much easier it is to shoot the
Kahr. My only REAL concern is that she's a lefty and she's been trained
to ignore the slide release button and only slingshot or rack a round.
But I think maybe after another 200 rds the CM9 will be loosened up
enough for her to manage this. (I hope).
I'm extremely pleased with this newest of Kahr models
and I'm looking forward to seeing a CM40 and CM45 at some point.
I plan to get the Trijicon front site of this and blacking out
the rear notch like I do on all my Kahrs.
Here's the CM9 next to it's dressier cousin.
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/mwong61/DSC01658.jpg
Michael-
These CM9 range reports can be so boring:)
As I mentioned in another post, I took the bait on a Diamondback DB9
hook, line and sinker much to my regret. It was only in my possession
for less than 48 hours before it went back to the factory for "issues".
I won't get into the gory details here but suffice to say that I took
a nice hit on the trade in although my dealer really went to the extra
mile for me to make it as painless as possible.
(Props to Robbie at L&R Armory in Kissimmee, FL.....highly recommend
checking them out).
Anyway, I traded it for a CM9 to be a companion piece to my PM9-DLC.
I got to the range this afternoon with the requisite 200rd FMJ break in
regimen along with assorted defense loads.
I ran through the 200 rds of S&B at a fairly brisk pace and I would
bet that I could have stopped at 100rds as the gun was already breaking
in nicely by then. This was the case with my other 4 Kahrs as well. But I
ran the full 200 just because, like the PM9, it is so much fun to shoot!
By the end of the 200 rds I was able to slingshot the slide closed
on a full mag consistently with no problem.
After the 200 rds I ran a bore snake through the barrel a couple
of times and started in on the defense loads.
10rd - Ranger-T 124gr +P
10rd - Ranger-T 127gr +P+
25rd - Golden Saber 124gr +P
25rd - Georgia Arms Gold Dot 124gr +P
10rd - Hornady Critical Defense 115gr FTX
25rd - Federal HST 147gr.
Not single jam or failure of any kind.
Next step is letting my wife shoot this side by side with
her Ruger LC9 and see if she will switch over. There's lots of things
to like about the Ruger but I see her struggling with that looooong trigger.
This CM9 trigger is exactly the same as my PM9, that is to say
excellent. I can't think of a better double action trigger on the market
(except maybe the Para LDA.)
With the 115gr Hornady CD, this is an extremely soft
shooting platform with very little muzzle rise and torque. I think it will
serve her better as a carry gun but ultimately she needs to make
the decision and have confidence. However, I think that if I put
them both side by side and ask her to shoot 4 mags out of each
it will be overwhelmingly clear how much easier it is to shoot the
Kahr. My only REAL concern is that she's a lefty and she's been trained
to ignore the slide release button and only slingshot or rack a round.
But I think maybe after another 200 rds the CM9 will be loosened up
enough for her to manage this. (I hope).
I'm extremely pleased with this newest of Kahr models
and I'm looking forward to seeing a CM40 and CM45 at some point.
I plan to get the Trijicon front site of this and blacking out
the rear notch like I do on all my Kahrs.
Here's the CM9 next to it's dressier cousin.
http://i1117.photobucket.com/albums/k599/mwong61/DSC01658.jpg
Michael-