Kahr PM and CM Series Positive Feedback - Post Yours!

[delleetodd]

I agree and I would go through any gun I bought before firing it. My 1911 was finished better but there was problems that I had to sort out. It wasn't reliable off the bat even though it costed 3 times as much. I almost bought a Glock 43 but there was something that drew me to the Kahr. Glad I bought it and I might end up with another one.

[CJB]

Last two guns for Warranty repair were Ruger handguns. One a Bearcat, one that POS "American .45". The Bearcat had a problem with its transfer bar which needed the frame to be machined slightly and fit a new transfer bar. Was told that sometimes the stock cast parts just don't fit as cast and they fit the frame so it will accept any part later on if need be. Totally perfect work, not a hand grinder job. Two weeks. The American .45 had a bad slide stop that would ride past the followers and not hold open the slide. They replace it, gave me three brandy new magazines and its perfect. BTW, the American .45 pistol works GREAT, feeds empty cases even! Its just an ungainly and awkwardly uncomfortable pistol to shoot. It fits into my hand as well as the likes of Ichabod Crane fit into society.

Ruger's longest for me was when they had to fit a new firing pin "shield" (its what they call it) on a Super Blackhawk. They said it would take a while, as they were out of the part, which was unique to the .44 frame. Dunno if thats correct, but this was back in the early 1980's and it took about 4 months, but came back with the most beautiful, deep, even, and absolutely perfect blue/black finish I've ever seen on a Ruger. They said they'd have to refinish it, and jeeze, it was worth the wait! Back in the day, two to three months was normal. Smith was always six to eight weeks. Ruger varied. Forget Colt (back then).

In general, in the industry, the entire "warranty" process has made vast improvements over what it was 35 years ago. We got nuthin' to complain about these days.... !!!!

[jocko]

Last two guns for Warranty repair were Ruger handguns. One a Bearcat, one that POS "American .45". The Bearcat had a problem with its transfer bar which needed the frame to be machined slightly and fit a new transfer bar. Was told that sometimes the stock cast parts just don't fit as cast and they fit the frame so it will accept any part later on if need be. Totally perfect work, not a hand grinder job. Two weeks. The American .45 had a bad slide stop that would ride past the followers and not hold open the slide. They replace it, gave me three brandy new magazines and its perfect. BTW, the American .45 pistol works GREAT, feeds empty cases even! Its just an ungainly and awkwardly uncomfortable pistol to shoot. It fits into my hand as well as the likes of Ichabod Crane fit into society.

Ruger's longest for me was when they had to fit a new firing pin "shield" (its what they call it) on a Super Blackhawk. They said it would take a while, as they were out of the part, which was unique to the .44 frame. Dunno if thats correct, but this was back in the early 1980's and it took about 4 months, but came back with the most beautiful, deep, even, and absolutely perfect blue/black finish I've ever seen on a Ruger. They said they'd have to refinish it, and jeeze, it was worth the wait! Back in the day, two to three months was normal. Smith was always six to eight weeks. Ruger varied. Forget Colt (back then).

In general, in the industry, the entire "warranty" process has made vast improvements over what it was 35 years ago. We got nuthin' to complain about these days.... !!!!

fokk u outta own some of the big name high dollars watch brands that come out of geneva. I had tohave my Patek 5170 chrono serviced and it had to go back to geneva, switzerland to get service, as they had no service tech i the US that could do that work. 11 months later, it arrived. sometimes it is what it is. Just sayin. dopn't ask me the cost, either....

[Engelsstaub]

Welp, I bought a CM9 recently. I was looking for a pocket pistol that would be comfortable to carry anywhere. (My SIG SP2022 is my full-size carry these days...nice smooth DA/SA trigger w/ no pointless safety switches.) I looked at some other guns and never thought a Kahr would be right for me. The price of the CM9 was on point and I liked how flat it was so I reluctantly bought it and picked up an extra mag too.

The trigger was a lot better than I remember from the few times I dry-fired some Kahr display models before. WAY better than the other DAO sub-compacts I've tried. (Maybe the Glock 43 could be subjectively considered "better" but that's not the type of trigger I want on a pocket pistol.)

To be honest I wasn't expecting a lot. I thought it would be unreliable and that I'd likely end up selling it and continue searching for The One. I put around 350 rounds through it and was pretty impressed. It felt and shot decent for this type of pistol and I couldn't even get it to jam during the break-in period. I shot it upside down, gangsta-style, and every other stupid way imaginable in an effort to induce some malfunctions. Worked with some PMC 124 grains, the WalMart box of Federal practice ammo, and most importantly my carry ammo (Hornady 115grain Critical Defense.) I didn't try any of my +P stuff and don't really plan to use it for this weapon.

The only "malfunction" was operator error...it happened twice and was just me not keeping my big stupid thumb away from the mag release. (Mag popped out part way instead of hitting the dirt.) I'd rather gently ride the slide stop then do that again hahaha.

All-in-all I like the little pistol quite a bit and wouldn't sell it for any reasonable amount of cash. I found what I'm looking for and the CM9 is way better than I expected. Now I'm actually thinking about trying out some of the bigger pistols in the near future...

[b4uqzme]

^^^ Great review Engelsstaub. Welcome. I never really thought I'd be so much "in love" with a polymer pistol...especially considering how drop dead gorgeous my MK9 is. But, although it doesn't shoot any better (or worse), this PM9 I just got carries like a dream. I've heard people claim that they forget they are carrying and always thought that was an exaggeration. Nope. This one is forgetful. I carry it IWB in a Dean, double loop holster. I tend to bounce around a lot between several carry options but this PM9 has been on my person for weeks. And I don't see it ending soon.

[h2ohhh]

My CW 45 is probably typical of most owners. Couple FTE's the first 50 rounds and I couldn't hit a thing, definite improvement in feel and function the next 50 and becoming smooth as Bill Clinton in a sorority house by 200. My accuracy is certainly 'good enough' for its intended purpose, grouping well within a couple inches of the bull at 20 feet. Became my EDC and has been flawless for years at the range. And a very comfortable carry as well.

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[Big bird]

I wanted to update a post I wrote three years ago about the CM40 that I purchased. At that time the CM40 wouldn't fire more than a few rounds without a FTF. I tried many, many different ammos and finally found that it would operate ok on the Win. SXZ sold only at Outdoor World. I sent it back to Kahr several times but never had success with it so after I had put around 3-400 rounds through it, I put it away. About a year later I read that Kahr had come out with a lightweight .45. I purchased the CM45 and have never looked back. It is the smoothest gun that I own and With about 1,000 rounds through it, I have never had a problem. That caused me to take the CM40 back out and give it another try. I tried several other types of ammo with more rounded noses and found several that worked very well: Federal Hydra Shok and Double Tap. It has been back in my rotation for about six months now and I couldn't be happier. I had to retire my Kel Tec P11 and so I decided to get the CM9. I took it to the range today and put 200 rounds of Walmart White Box through it without any problems. If I didn't already have the S&W Bodyguard and Ruger LCP, I would really consider Kahr's .380. Just wanted to set the record straight.....

[lamppa]

My cm9 is awesome. I have said how trouble free it had been before, but a would like to add that I can sling shot mine with any round out there now. It's better than ever. Send like it gets better all the time.

[Zachj90]

Just bought my CW45 a few days ago. My first trip to the range went perfect. 100 rounds no issue.. this is my first Kahr and I'm 100% satisfied so far!

[Texas48]

Just purchased 2 Kahrs. A new CM9 and used PM40. My 1st range trip with them went great. Had to break in the 9mm but before taking too the range performed the pre break in routine suggested on this forum. Used Gunscubber and clean and lubed properly. The CM9 worked 100% with 250 rounds of 124 and 115 FMJ's and ate about 20 rounds of Hornady 124 grain XTP's. Now resides in my right pocket in place of the Ruger LCR that I traded straight up for the CM9. The PM40 that I bought the same time as the CM9 for $300 , I Fired 25 rounds of my personal loads that are pretty stout. PM40 was uncomfortable but still accurate could have been that I didn't grip it tight enough and my wrist was a little tired. I believe the recoil spring needed to be replaced.Ordered an new recoil spring from Wolffe springs and once replaced I'll take it back to the range to check it out. I am more than satisfied with my acquisitions. These Kahr's are great little weapons. Need to add night sights and a few more mags. They won't be my primary carry guns at this time of year but will be great bugs and the CM9 will be in my pocket everyday. Could not be happier.

[Papa13]

Have a CM9 with around 600 rounds and no problems at all. Factory and reloads!

[Decado]

Bought and traded into 2 CM9's one is a Tungsten and the other was a standard stainless, both worked flawlessly out of the box, sold the standard one and keeping the Tungsten for CCW.

Just need to work on accuracy

[antifa]

Wicked pleased with my new CM9.
Here's my 3 month review.
http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.p...940#post388940

[King Rat]

I think Hickcock45 gives it one of the best reviews, very Postive. Also James forget is last name does a great positive review as his favorite. I love my LC9S, but most definitely want an CM9.

[kazcpa]

Bought my CM9 about a month ago. My first impression was "wow, this gun is small". It's even smaller than my Ruger LC9, which is one of its closest competitors.

Cleaned it, racked the slide 200 times, and left the slide locked back a couple of days before shooting. I have since shot approximately 400 rounds of various ammo: WWB, Federal, Blazer, and Speer Gold Dots with zero malfunctions from day one.

I could never make the Ruger be a true pocket gun...especially in dress pants. It seemed to print too much, and was just slightly heavier than I would have liked. The CM9 carries in my front pocket as well as my S&W 642, and, unlike the 642, I can actually hit something with the Kahr

The best part was I caught the gun on sale at Buds Gun Shop for $262...plus, Kahr had a free mag rebate. At that price, I couldn't pass it up.

I am very pleased with this gun. It is the perfect pocket carry 9mm. I may pick up the CM45 if I catch it on sale.