About to purchase a CW9, but want night sites. First post.

[davecustommade]

First post on this forum. Hello to all.

Just this past week, I sold a Springfield Armory EMP so I could purchase a Kahr CW9. A lot of people told me that the EMP is a [sometimes "much"] better gun than the CW9. Whether or not that is true, I am more interested in a platform that is a bit thinner, lighter, and still having a great feel to it. A local gun shop has a range and rental guns [who had a CW9 for rent]. After a few rounds, I discovered that the CW9 is very controlable, easy to shoot, and has decent accuracy, considering I hadn't had any trigger time on them, but the few rounds I shot with that rental.

So now that the EMP is gone [I didn't need two carry guns, and wasn't wanting a relatively expensive "range toy"], I will be getting a CW9. The only issue is that they never come new with factory night sites. I'm going to have to get them [front and rear] and have a local gunsmith install them. Kind of a pain in the butt, but it's what I want on a carry gun.

So, being new to Kahrs, and knowing that after I bring it home from the FFL it will be cleaned and oiled, . . . is there other things I should know about this gun? Again, what I really like is the light weight, thin profile, the way it sits low in my hand, and the overall feel. I'm excited about getting one! :hungry:

[jocko]

nice gun and no not really an issue, just buy the front night sight for the cw series. U really6 don't need that rear night sight in my opinion. U can easily7 install the front night sight your self . The back dovetailsd sight is an iffy one. Have u considered looking at the ckm9 kahr, smaller, lighter, one round less, super gun, dan near the same price. the cw9 though is just one hell of a semi, read up on the kahr tech section for two good threads that will help you alot with what ever kahr u buy.
\1 kalr lube chart

2 propper prepping of ur new kahr

then just shoot the fokker like u stole it.

again welcome aboard.

kahrs webb site sells night sights for the cw or cm kahrs, both use the same sights..

[OldLincoln]

Welcome to the forum. We have lots of well experienced people here who love to help - Jocko is one and others will be along shortly. The CW9 is a fine gun and you will like it. Since you are trading for a smaller, thinner lighter carry, I wanted to suggest you consider the CM9 which is the next step to smaller thinner and lighter. I don't know what the CW9 costs, but the CM is pretty inexpensive as guns go. I'm not trying to change your mind, just thought you may not be aware it's out there.

[davecustommade]

I have seen the CM9, but like the feel of the full CW9 grip. MAYBE if I got the pinky extention for the CM9 magazine that would make up the difference for me. I may look into that. I didn't get a chance to rent one of those, however. I have heard that they have noticeably more felt recoil.

[JFootin]

IMO, buying the CW9 and then spending money on night sights and an extra mag or 2 is not as good an investment as going a little more and getting the P9 exactly as you want it out of the box, with 2 mags. If you really want the night sights, why not consider going for a P9 with the factory ones. You could even opt for the black finish. A little more money, but the sights and extra mag narrow that a bit.

BTW, welcome to the forum!

[jocko]

VERY GOOD POINT mR. fOOTIN

[jocko]

More recoil

I have seen the CM9, but like the feel of the full CW9 grip. MAYBE if I got the pinky extention for the CM9 magazine that would make up the difference for me. I may look into that. I didn't get a chance to rent one of those, however. I have heard that they have noticeably more felt recoil.

IS IN THE MIND OF THE BEHOLDER. U won't notice any ore recoil in the cm9 than in the cw9, both are just pleasant to shoot. 9mm kahrs are just very pleasant to shoot. I think you should at least seek out a cm9 or PM9 to test out, both are basically the same gun. If conceability is what ur looking for the cw and cm series are two different apples. Price of a cm9 and cw 9 are pretty close to the same. Personaly for jme the pinky extension defeats the purpose of buying a cm9. u bought it for concealability and that pinky extension puts you damn near in the same size class as the cw9 with one extra round. If u truly have to have all 3 fingers around that grip then buy the cw series.

[rkirk]

Cw9

I have a CW9 and it is a great pistol. However if you want to add night sights Jocko has a good point about buying the P9 with a night sight installed. I have the CW9 and a CM9 very good pistols just as they are for the price! I have to admit that I am envious of my friends PM9 black slide tritium sight pistol that has it all, including an extra magazine. Shop around you may find a P9 with all the bells and whistles for less than $200 more than a plain CW9. As for me I like plain and the value line of Kahr pistols suit me!

-- Richard

[davecustommade]

Well, I don't NEED night sites. Just felt that they would be handy in a low light situation. I suppose I could practice for it by the use of "muscle memory", it just seems like having those glowing dots would be beneficial, especially when you are responsible for each projectile that emerges from the gun. I will see what the P series cost.

As for size, I will give the CM another look.

Thanks for the replies!

[jocko]

UR

Well, I don't NEED night sites. Just felt that they would be handy in a low light situation. I suppose I could practice for it by the use of "muscle memory", it just seems like having those glowing dots would be beneficial, especially when you are responsible for each projectile that emerges from the gun. I will see what the P series cost.

As for size, I will give the CM another look.

Thanks for the replies!

DEAD right, nite sights are certainly not needed on a gun. WE think we need them and if they are available we willbuy them. The nature of the beast so to say. BUT WE CERTAINLY DON'T NEED THEM. More than likely when SHTF and u have touse ur gun in a defense scenario, be it day or nite, U WON'T EVEN SEE YOUR SIGHTS.

buy thge damn gun that u wat, sights or o sights, if u desire night sights, someone makes um for any kahr out there, then go for it. as far as finish foes, u still can''t beat good ol stainless...

[Bill K]

Welcome to KahrTalk!

I'd give serious consideration to the CM9 without mag extension.

My three carries, PM9, Glock 26 & P3AT (and one of my two revolvers) are all short and are all gripped with pinky under. I've shot and carried this way for so long that I actually prefer pinky under.

[davecustommade]

Tomorrow [Tuesday] I will go to the gun store and check out the CM9 as well. At this point, I'm more interested in the slightly longer handle of the CW9. If I got away with a Springfield Armory EMP IWB, I know that even the CW9 will be much nicer.

As for the night sights and whether or not the sights would even BE seen clearly in a defensive situation, I may just keep the sights as they are and practice, practice, and practice to get that "muscle memory" with this gun.

[jocko]

heh, listen up, ur gonna be the ultimate owner/user,,, so u buy what you feel is best The cw9 is just one super handgun, it really is, if ur gonna waist band carry it, indeed it will work just as good as the cm9 will . Not enough weight difference to even sneeze about and yes one more round to, and a grip that u seem to want to have also. Our advice is just that advice and normally based upon what we ourselves carry... U know guns your springer emp tells me alot, so keep in mind your kahr isnot gonna shoot like ur springer either. accuracy IMO is not going to be as good, DA vs SA. big difference, but ur cw is what it is,, one hell of a great lightweight defense gun that will not let u down either.

[davecustommade]

jocko, I have an understanding of how the Kahr won't lend itself to accuracy like the EMP did. But as I consider a life threatening situation, how much would the EMP's potential accuracy come into play anyway? I came to the point that form over beauty when it comes to carry pistols. If I want to have fun shooting accurately, I have a custom CZ SP-01 that I can use for that!

I will see how the CM9 feels, but will probably end up with the CW9, just because it feels so nice in the hand.

[jocko]

ur dead right. when I truly want to hit beer cans at any distance I grab my G19, just makes the event more fun.