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I just bought a brand new CM9 a couple of days ago and noticed a "B" on the front left side of the trigger guard. I searched and couldn't find anything on this and can't see it in other people pictures. What is the "B" mean?
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It means blemish. Usually is some type of cosmetic flaw, like imperfect engraving. My PM9 is a "B" and the only thing I can tell is the engraving on the slide is very shallow compared to my P9. It should not affect function at all.
Edit: As I looked at your pic, it looks as if the "R" is a little oblong which left a small ridge. No big deal.Christianity, if false, is of no importance, and if true, of infinite importance. The only thing it cannot be is moderately important.
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Usually the most obvious blemish is a big ol'frikkin' "B" stamped on the left side of the trigger guard...Comment
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The "C" kind of runs into the M9, too. Cosmetic. It should have cost less than the going rate for a CM9. Today at the gun show here I saw the CM9's selling for $439.99 to $450.
I haven't been watching for B's or U's to see if unscrupulous dealers are selling them for full regular price.
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IF you paid more than $350 for it new then I would go back to the shop you got it from and explain that you had no idea it was a factory second. That should have been disclosed and should have lowered the price 20-25% in my opinion.Last edited by frank_drebin; 01-21-2012, 10:05 PM...... I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge pecker.Comment
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New CM9s are going for $350.00 on CheaperThanDirt.com right now. Blemished models would be much less, I would think.Comment
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fixed..... I carry a small gun to compensate for my huge pecker.Comment
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all blemished models sold do carry kahrs 5 year warranty, most cannot even find the blemish, othger than the " stamp.. I would buy one in a heartbeat if the price was right.. My PM9 has over 34,000+ rounds through it, and runs much better than an illegal trying to get across our border
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I would
think 20-% could be in the ball park, but alot depends on the buying price of the seller to. I would think blems would be offered to the bigger distrubutors to take a certain amount at this price and then they can discount them to dealers. I would suspect kahr doesn't have alot of blems either, not somthing they strive for in production, but IMO eats throwing them in the waste bins. I often wonder what the other gun makers do with their blems/discards etc.Originally posted by frank_drebin View Post. My PM9 has over 34,000+ rounds through it, and runs much better than an illegal trying to get across our border
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TS:
Put a CT laserguard on there and no one will ever see the big 'B'.
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Just remember the "B" on your pistol will also affect the resell if you decide to resell or trade it later.Comment
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I can't find anything wrong with it, besides the stamping issues that some have pointed out and even those aren't as bad as the pictures make them out to be, and my last name initial is "B", so I think it's neat.
I'm sure it will be more blemished soon, as it's a carry gun, not a museum piece.
I paid $356 shipped + $15 transfer.
But, I'm still going to see what I can get out of the dealer off gunbroker, because he failed to list it as blemished. Nothing was even stamped or written on the box/label.
EDIT: The seller contacted me and offered to replace it or refund $50, I took the $50. I am happy with that.Comment
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Quick unrelated question...Did your slide release come like? It looks like it might have been deburred.Kahr...Release the hound!Comment
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Hey, you stole it, so shoot it like you stole it!Originally posted by TampaShooters View Post
Very interesting...
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i have a PM9 blem, it was price very low but the seller did not tell me it was a blem. i found the 'B' like you did and posted a question about here.
it has been a great gun and i have no regrets. Shame on the seller...he should have told, i still would have bought it!Comment
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