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    CM40 On The Way

    I had been looking at a CW45 for awhile, almost bought it twice, and walked away each time. Not sure why, because I like how it feels (except for the aggressive texturing on the grip). Went back to look at it today, and ended up ordering a CM40.
    I had been looking at the CM9, but never picked it up because it's very stiff, and some of the stories I'd come across made me nervous. That's actually why I joined this forum.
    After reading how so many people love it, and how it's a great gun once you get past the break-in period, I decided to take a chance. I'm thinking it's not a big risk because it sounds like Kahr does a great job on their customer service.
    If you already have a CM40, feel free to leave a note saying how much you love it, and any tips on how to get through the break-in period with my patience intact.
    I read that there's some great info on the Tech pages for breaking in a new Kahr, and I will be reading it. It seemed like everyone who posted that they followed that advice had few or no issues at the start.
    Looking forward to getting started, and if it goes well, I'm sure I'll end up with the CW45 too.
    Thanks.
    Last edited by ilmbaba; 05-10-2012, 09:07 PM.
    -Elliott

    And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. -Luke 9:23
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    nothing wrong with the cm40. It just came out and it is the same size as the cm9 but expect some good recoil for that 40 cal, ur shooting the lightest 40 cal semi on the market, so expect to know it. Good grip is a must.

    while ur waiting read the two good stickys' on the kahr tech section


    #1 kahr lube chart

    #2 propper prepping of ur new kahr

    They are all suggestions, pck ur own path. Kahrs are extremely reliable, so don't read and believe everything u see either. This forum shoots from the him and these guys know their kahrs, so no question is ever a dumb question.

    READ THE KAHR OWNERS MANUAL

    Not sure we have an cm40 members here yet, that I know of, this gun is very new out..
    Last edited by jocko; 05-10-2012, 06:56 PM.
    . 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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    • #3
      Originally posted by ilmbaba View Post
      If you already have a CM40, feel free to leave a nite saying how much you love it, and any tips on how to get through the break-in period with my patience intact.


      I have two of the predecessors to the CM40, the PM40. They are so similar that if you fired one you would not know the difference. Great guns. Yours will look a lot like the one on the op in this image.

      Jocko has already pointed you at the very helpful preparation and lubrication threads. They are very good, but don't get too caught up in every detail. Lots of people have had good success with much less effort.

      It may be useful to find a slip on grip or a pair of shooting gloves for your first outing. When new, the agressive plastic checkering on the grip can be a bit uncomfortable. And take along a band-aide or two to protect the side of your trigger finger from the inside of the trigger guard. Eventually, you will develop a callus, at least I did, but at first there was a tender spot after 150 rounds.

      Oh, and that might be the other tip. Keep your range trips shorter than I did. I tend to get carried away. This is a fun "hand cannon".
      It would be so nice if something made sense for a change.
      -- Alice in Lewis Carroll's Alice's Adventures in Wonderland

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      • #4
        Thanks for the feedback. I do expect some "backtalk" from the .40 but I opted for a bigger bullet and a slightly lower capacity. I can't wait to get started with this.
        Last edited by ilmbaba; 05-10-2012, 09:06 PM.
        -Elliott

        And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. -Luke 9:23

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        • #5
          ahhh, mine's been on order from my lgs since March... 398 OTD but now I wish i would of forked over another 30 bucks and got one on gunbroker or a local gun show! FML

          I've owned a pm40 and let it go when i was younger to fund another purchase.... easy to pocket carry and plenty of power! Enjoy
          Focus on your front sight..... The rest should be blurry!

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          • #6
            From the picture gallery...I love my PM40! But it is a handful...of Kahr goodness.


            Kahr CM9 9mm, Kahr PM40 40cal, SIG x-Five All Round 9, SIG P226 9, 40, and 357Sig barrels/slides, SIG P239-9mm, Desert Eagle 1911G, CZ75B Da/SA converted to SAO and Kadet 22 slide

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            • #7
              Don't worry the 40 is very manageable in the PM and CM platforms. I love mine and feel very good about having 6 rounds of 40 in my pocket.

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              • #8
                BACKORDERED! Bummer. No delivery date available.

                What to do.....should I stick it out and wait for the CM40 or should I grab the CM9 (readily available)?
                -Elliott

                And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. -Luke 9:23

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                • #9
                  I too have the PM40; it's my favorite gun, and carried every day! Recoil is not bad at all IMO; you know you're shooting a 40, so you just hold on a little tighter! Had a LCP but sold it because it was SO close in size to the PM40! (I'd start to carry the LCP then think, if I should have to use this, I'd sure rather have my 40!); have a Glock 27 too; still carry the PM40 almost exclusively! Other day, went out and shot about 6 different brands of JHP which a friend (security officer) had given me - result? No issues at all! Really like this gun!

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                  • #10
                    cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9
                    . 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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                    • #11
                      good point on the easier to shoot and cheaper to shoot . Nodoubt if u wantto carry a mini cannon the cm40 certainly would be that. Neverhave shot one but my thoughts wouldbe after a 100 round range session with a cm40 ur gonna know u have been to the range. U read far far more comments about the "felt" frecoil of the 40 cal kahrs over probably any other caliber they make,..It is wha tit is a very hot round--by design.
                      . My PM9 has over 34,000+ rounds through it, and runs much better than an illegal trying to get across our border


                      NRA BENEFACTOR MEMBER


                      MAY GOD BLESS MUGGSY

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                      • #12
                        good point on the easier to shoot and cheaper to shoot . Nodoubt if u wantto carry a mini cannon the cm40 certainly would be that. Neverhave shot one but my thoughts wouldbe after a 100 round range session with a cm40 ur gonna know u have been to the range. U read far far more comments about the "felt" frecoil of the 40 cal kahrs over probably any other caliber they make,..It is wha tit is a very hot round--by design.

                        I have always wondered and just that wondered, as I have no basis for anything either but I have over 32k through my PM9 and it looks totally new, I wonder if I had a PM40 with 32K if it would be looking the same???Just sayin
                        . My PM9 has over 34,000+ rounds through it, and runs much better than an illegal trying to get across our border


                        NRA BENEFACTOR MEMBER


                        MAY GOD BLESS MUGGSY

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                        • #13
                          One of the reasons I was leaning towards the CM40 is that I have a Glock 20 10mm, so I could use the same dies to reload both. As cheap as 9mm ammo is, it's almost not worth reloading.
                          I just picked up 4 boxes of 9mm and 40S&W at a Runnings Grand Opening for $8.99 each 9mm and $10.99 each 40 S&W. Actually, if I don't pick up a 40, I'll be sitting on a bunch of ammo.
                          Maybe I'll pick up the CM9 for pocket carry, and grab a CW40 for giggles.
                          -Elliott

                          And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. -Luke 9:23

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                          • #14
                            Originally posted by jocko View Post
                            cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9
                            Jocko,

                            I get the feeling you're trying to tell me something. Just a hunch.....
                            -Elliott

                            And he said to all, “If anyone would come after me, let him deny himself and take up his cross daily and follow me. -Luke 9:23

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                            • #15
                              Originally posted by jocko View Post
                              cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9 cm9
                              Hey Jocko, I never knew you stuttered.

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