Kahr PM and CM Series Positive Feedback - Post Yours!

[texagun]

I bought my PM9 in 2006. Use it frequently for carry, especially in the summertime when wearing light clothes. I keep it in a Don Hume pocket holster that keeps the trigger covered and does not print. Great gun. Never had a problem with it, even during break-in.

[Stealthfixr]

I bought a CM9 about six months ago and have put 300-ish rounds through it. Not one malfunction of any kind with any of the ammo I have fed it. I love the trigger and feel, so much in fact that I recently put a P380 on layaway at Buds.

[manitou4]

I've owned a CM9 for several years and have used it as my carry pistol exclusively. It used to occasionally jam at the range when it was new, but this hasn't happened in a while. I just upgraded to a PM9, and when I ran the first 150 rounds through it last week, there wasn't a single issue. Even though the new gun felt noticeably tighter than the old one and even a bit "gritty" in terms of the slide action, the flawless performance is a very good sign. I expect that, as it gets broken in, the slide action will get smoother and everything will be excellent.

[Alfonse]

Okay, I bought a PM9 6 years ago, or so. I had several other pistols I bought thinking I would carry them, but never did. They were just too big for me to carry all the time. The PM9 has very rarely left my side since new and I have only carried it, or one of the other Kahrs since. That PM9 has at least 5000, probably more rounds through it without a single issue, ever. I like it so much that since I would miss it if it were gone, I bought another PM9 used a year or two ago, an MK9, some K9s, a CW380, etc. A man has to have some redundancy. All have functioned flawlessly, save for some feed issues with the CW380 first time out. I determined it was due to a grip that did not stabilize the pistol and adjusted my grip. Since then, it has also been flawless without any issues.

[t4terrific]

I bought my PM9 back in 09' and still haven't had a single failure.

It's in my front pocket right now.

[CZ550]

I purchased a CM40 and really liked it. It shot well worked perfectly from the get go and now has about 300 rounds through it without a hick up. I liked the 40 so much I thought I should have a 9 to go with it so I also purchased a CM9 and that pistol is anything but good. It was purchased from a retailer that will not return guns so even though I found problems with the frame in the parking lot I was stuck with it. It was returned to Kahr at there request. I'm now told it will be 5 weeks before they can look at it to decide what to do with it. I'm NOT impressed wit Kahr's service dept.

[gmcjetpilot]

CM9 about 3.5 years with no failure to fire, no feed or jam issues... even in break in. I lost count on rounds. When I got it I fired it a lot more.... It is not a range gun but need to practice from time to time. I recently put 100 rounds through it at one session and 50 another session recently. No issues and none expected. I carry daily for the last 9 months, when I discovered how nice it was to pocket carry. The easy of pocket carry has made daily carry practical and a joy....

[lamppa]

I have owned my cm9 for 3 years. I have around 1000-1200 rounds through it now.
I clean and lube as per the diagram, and I did the pre shoot prep too.
It shoots better than before. It seems to have loosened up really good now. The last 200 rounds have been better than ever.

Issues;
One time, around 400 rounds the slide did not lock after round 6. I looked and my thumb was closer than normal to the slide stop. I probably had pressure on it.

One time, around round 1000 I got a fail to feed on round 3. I pulled slide open and it fell out. I shot the next 2 and then inspected. It was a reload, just like the previous 600 I shot through it, and the copper coating did not go into the shell and bunched up just above the brass. It was about 90* of the circumference of the bullet. The marks showed that the round jammed at the top of the feed ramp. Not the weapons fault.

So, after at least 1000 rounds, thing works better than ever and has never given me an issue that I did not cause myself

[lamppa]

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[jocko]

i HAVE A pmj9 THAT IS FULLY CUSTMIZED FOR my carry needs. The fokker is over 7 years old, and has over 32K rounds thru it, I would defy anyone t show me wear and tea on this gun. Ever part looks like the day it was made. I take perfect care of this handgun for it is my 24/7 carry and my life might just depend on it. I do not shoot it good as the loooong but so so smooth trigger system is my dowfall, but the fokker goes bang every time, and at 7 yards I am very confident I can hit the barn door from the inside. I do think back 7 years ago we read more about kahr issues than today. Today this foru seems to be comradrai more than solving issues, as I think kahr has the bugs out of these tine guns. Back when we had some issues it seemed in the smallest of kahrs like the PM series and the 380 series, hardly ever with their iconic K series. IMO the reason for that is BIGGER is easier to make right. Look around, how many 9mm can u find that are the size or smaller than kahrs??? Hardly any and when u do, they have their isses to and some even ammo related mandates, such as the Kimber solo, nice gun but shoot what they tell youto use. You will always find complainers coming forward first to state their ills trowards a gun model. Many are justified, some aree PLANTS on these forum to stir sh!t. The little 380 when offered seemed to give some teething issues, but today as I read this boring ass forum it seems to have correctedf itself. When you get into thgese small ass gun, ur gonna have more chance for issues than thebig framed gun. Good example is the Glock 42, and we all know Glocks never give issues, never miss going ang etc. This little baby from the git go gave issues and today if you don'thave the proper numbered magazine foir this model 42 u might still be looking at issues. and compare its size to a kahr PM9 which is a 9mm and ur into a big 380 frame in my opiion. There is no sense in trying to build a smallest 9mm, if the fokker doesnt go bang ALL THE TIME. i SHOOT MY gLOCK MODEL 43 9MM TWICE AS GOOD AS MY pmj9 BUTIT IS JUST BIG ENOUGH TO NOT RIDE IN MY JEANS FRONT POCKET LIKE MY pmj9 DOES. Just sayin
I have been on this forum sin ce day 1 and I have seen a 150% change in thge kahrs for total reliability. I think most ol time members will verify this. Kahrs are IMO a hand shaking defense gun, , sure they will shoot um i the same hole, its just that 95% of the owners can't. I am definitely one of them. I would like to say my age (72) plays a big factor in that but hell I never shot worth a damn when I was young. I could actually outshoot most any of myt handguns at 20 yards with my bow and arrow, just sayin

[jocko]

sh!t happens, I own some very high dollar SWISS made watchs.(Pateks are my choice). The get a Patek service one islooking at 6 months to 9 months. Rolex 3 to 4 months. We all want first hand service but I would think one should also realize that Kahr like many gun makes donw have a staff of 100 techs just sitting on their asses waiting for a problem gun to fix. Iwould say 5 weeks is the norm with most makers. Kel tec used to be 2 months period, didn't matter what model either.

I once had a semi, tuned bycylinder and slide, whom may swear by their service and expertise. When I contracted with themk, I was told to ppay half up front and it would be 6 monthgs before they would call ffor it. They were upfront and I accepted that. at least i had the gun all that time and not sitting in a snutty work box.Be alittle patient and you will son forget about this ordeal when you get ur cm9 back. I would say first off the blame should fgall on the retailer and quite passably you for not catching this frame thing before you gave them any money. I do understand that one shold not have to realy inspect any new product and that any retailer worth his salt whould stand 100% behind his sales, especially in ur case when u had not even left their propertyt. If u paid by credit card or check, that matter could have beenb solved pretty easigy by just contactig the companyt and stop payment, then let the gun sellerwork it out.. Just sayin

[t4terrific]

Kahr PM and CM Series Positive Feedback - Post Yours!

sh!t happens, I own some very high dollar SWISS made watchs.(Pateks are my choice). The get a Patek service one islooking at 6 months to 9 months. Rolex 3 to 4 months. We all want first hand service but I would think one should also realize that Kahr like many gun makes donw have a staff of 100 techs just sitting on their asses waiting for a problem gun to fix. Iwould say 5 weeks is the norm with most makers. Kel tec used to be 2 months period, didn't matter what model either.

I once had a semi, tuned bycylinder and slide, whom may swear by their service and expertise. When I contracted with themk, I was told to ppay half up front and it would be 6 monthgs before they would call ffor it. They were upfront and I accepted that. at least i had the gun all that time and not sitting in a snutty work box.Be alittle patient and you will son forget about this ordeal when you get ur cm9 back. I would say first off the blame should fgall on the retailer and quite passably you for not catching this frame thing before you gave them any money. I do understand that one shold not have to realy inspect any new product and that any retailer worth his salt whould stand 100% behind his sales, especially in ur case when u had not even left their propertyt. If u paid by credit card or check, that matter could have beenb solved pretty easigy by just contactig the companyt and stop payment, then let the gun sellerwork it out.. Just sayin

I had to wait 2 full months to get warranty work done on a Colt 1911.

That's what happens with small shops.

I've sent 3 Glocks in for warranty work. Their turnaround time was about a week each time.

I've never had to send a Kahr back for any type of work. To me, that's the kind of service I want.

[jocko]

I had to wait 2 full months to get warranty work done on a Colt 1911.

That's what happens with small shops.

I've sent 3 Glocks in for warranty work. Their turnaround time was about a week each time.

I've never had to send a Kahr back for any type of work. To me, that's the kind of service I want.

that is fast service from glock, My buddy sent his 2 G42 mags back for exchange for ones that work and it took 4 weeks, so go figure. sometimes one hits these warranty repairs at a great time and sometimes they are swamped. Just sayin. I guess we can talk abut warranty service from different gun makers and get all kinds of stories. It is what it is.

[delleetodd]

Bought a CM9 and broke it down right away. I was a little disappointed to find some burrs on the under side of the slide. The machined groves that the slide rides on had a couple at the end. I smoothed all the sharp edges with a fine file so my frame would not get chewed up. I also found a metal shaving peeking out from the extractor. Disassembled the slide and found some big shavings inside the extractor channel that were keeping the extractor slightly sprung open. From the research I had done, I expected the slide to be a little rough around the edges so I just took care of it and moved on. Cleaned, lubed, reassembled, racked and dry fired a lot. I also added a wolf striker spring and got a couple lakeline followers for my magazines.

Shot S&B FMJ, Fiocchi FMJ, Federal FMJ, WWB 147 JHP, Hornady +P 124 XTP, Corbon +P 115 JHP not one failure during the break in period. I usually shoot a Kimber 1911 so I wasn't very accurate with the Kahr. I need some more practice. The gun Fits in my pocket very nicely and seems dead reliable. Recoil was much lighter that I expected. I love it so far and can't complain about it's performance although I could see the gun potentially having a couple problems if I hadn't gone through it before firing it. I am going to take my wife to the range to try it out. If she likes it, I will give it to her and probably purchase another CM9. I am going to EDC with Underwood +P 124 XTPs loaded to 1225 fps!

[jocko]

Bought a CM9 and broke it down right away. I was a little disappointed to find some burrs on the under side of the slide. The machined groves that the slide rides on had a couple at the end. I smoothed all the sharp edges with a fine file so my frame would not get chewed up. I also found a metal shaving peeking out from the extractor. Disassembled the slide and found some big shavings inside the extractor channel that were keeping the extractor slightly sprung open. From the research I had done, I expected the slide to be a little rough around the edges so I just took care of it and moved on. Cleaned, lubed, reassembled, racked and dry fired a lot. I also added a wolf striker spring and got a couple lakeline followers for my magazines.

Shot S&B FMJ, Fiocchi FMJ, Federal FMJ, WWB 147 JHP, Hornady +P 124 XTP, Corbon +P 115 JHP not one failure during the break in period. I usually shoot a Kimber 1911 so I wasn't very accurate with the Kahr. I need some more practice. The gun Fits in my pocket very nicely and seems dead reliable. Recoil was much lighter that I expected. I love it so far and can't complain about it's performance although I could see the gun potentially having a couple problems if I hadn't gone through it before firing it. I am going to take my wife to the range to try it out. If she likes it, I will give it to her and probably purchase another CM9. I am going to EDC with Underwood +P 124 XTPs loaded to 1225 fps!

IMO u did what everyone should do with any new gun, check everythging out. Trust nuttin. The striker channel has been know to retain metal shaving for reasons I know not why, . They will effect performance,so u did te ritght thing and the results show it to. nice job u are to be commended. Most would *****. I can tell this is not ur first rodeo ewither, so again kudos for a nice post.

Today I took my wife out and she shot my tuned G43 and I shot my PMJ9. As much as I luve my PMJ9, she outshoots me with the G43 every time, I can take that G43 and my groups are half the size as my PMJ9 shots. I never have shot my PMJ9 well,, No doubt my tuned G43 with its super shorter stroke trigger is the reason for my better accuarcy. We shot 300 rounds today and nary a malfunction from either handgun. Mostly 7 yards. I am well satisfied with my groups as all are inside the FBI "Q" bowling pin target, but my wife's groups, same target are very patternly, not all over the place like mine are.
I carry my PMJ9 24/7 as it rides in my front pocket in a desantic with ease. I don't know it is there even. I tried to carry the G43 but even though it is not that much bigger, it is indeed to big for me to pocket carry with ease like my PMJ9.