New To Kahr Talk (Satisfied PM9 Owner considering moving to PM40)

[O'Dell]

With both a CW40 and PM40 in hand, I can tell you that the shorter grip makes the PM40 noticeably more lively. To me, the CW40 is a pussycat by comparison and more fun as a range toy for my wife. As usual, YMMV

Still, for me, it's hard to beat a nice hand cannon for pure fun. Yeah, I might be a recoil junkie.

The CW40 is a OWB carry for me. With the temps here in the mid to upper nineties, and no relief in sight, I need something for the pocket or at least the ankle. Currently that would only be the PM9 or LCP. Is the PM40 that much worst than the PM9 with +P GD's? That I know I can handle OK.

[TucsonMTB]

The CW40 is a OWB carry for me. With the temps here in the mid to upper nineties, and no relief in sight, I need something for the pocket or at least the ankle. Currently that would only be the PM9 or LCP. Is the PM40 that much worst than the PM9 with +P GD's? That I know I can handle OK.

I don't think so, but I have never fired a PM9. At one time, we had a Kel-Tec P-11 (9mm) and P-40 upper (.40 S&W). Both slides worked about the same on the P-11 lower. I do not remember there being much difference in recoil between the two. My wife out-shot me with both, despite the horrible trigger and unsophisticated recoil spring system.

If you ever get to Tucson, you are welcome to shoot mine.

[Nickso]

I have a thread here on my PM40 problems. I just updated the thread so it should be at the top.

Hope the thread helps you.

[mudfish]

You're doubting the ability of the 9mm aren't you? Well... Mindset is extremely important, and having confidence in your equipment is vital. Yes the 40 recoil is slightly more, but not much compared to a 9mm +P+. Deal with it. If it makes you more confident, by all means do it.

You know you want it... (but this one is mine)

[mudfish]

[O'Dell]

I don't think so, but I have never fired a PM9. At one time, we had a Kel-Tec P-11 (9mm) and P-40 upper (.40 S&W). Both slides worked about the same on the P-11 lower. I do not remember there being much difference in recoil between the two. My wife out-shot me with both, despite the horrible trigger and unsophisticated recoil spring system.

If you ever get to Tucson, you are welcome to shoot mine.

Yeah, I had one of those P-11's several years ago too, but only in 9mm. I had to sell it because of that trigger.

Thanks

[O'Dell]

You're doubting the ability of the 9mm aren't you? Well... Mindset is extremely important, and having confidence in your equipment is vital. Yes the 40 recoil is slightly more, but not much compared to a 9mm +P+. Deal with it. If it makes you more confident, by all means do it.

You know you want it... (but this one is mine)

I'm waiting on the CM40 and CM45. Those bells and whistles on the PM's aren't that important to me for a carry gun. I am keeping the PM9, however, while I wait.

[HadEmAll]

I bought the PM40 first. I liked it so much that I got a PM9 also. Both are reliable and work in pocket or gunpack just great.

Some days I feel like a .40, and some days I like the idea of the extra round and 9mm is good enough.