CM9 or CM40

[igolfat8]

LARGE LGS has CM40 for $20 less than the CM9. Why is that? Is the 40 a slow mover, more problematic or a dog? My other pistols are .40 so it makes sense for me to stay with .40. For those of you who have owned / shot both which do you prefer and why? Is the .40 in this smaller CM fame a real handful? I have a G27 and handle it well but have never fired a CM40. These little buggers really attract me.

[kevin1597]

Like my CM40

I have never had a CM9 but did have a CW9. I now have the CM40 and having never shot anything above a 9mm have found no problem shooting this 40 caliber. I find it not unpleasant to shoot even one hand and weak hand and find it to be very accurate. The only drawback is that the followers on the magazine may be damaged from the force exerted by the 40 caliber. This may be due to the feed ramp not being finished properly. I would get the 40 is you like the caliber and worry about problems if and when the happen. Like I said I like my CM40 and will work and get it into the condition I want. The size of this weapon makes it very desireable as a CCW weapon and I plan on keeping mine.

[OnTheSide]

Almost as soon as I brought the CM9 home and got it broken in, Kahr announced the CM40. Damn it, what do I do now, right? The results of FBI testing back in the day resulted in the 40 S&W being best ballistic choice between the 9MM, 40S&W, and the 45ACP. But really, now with the modern ammunition designs? I could never trade in a firearm once it becomes part of the family (a personal defect maybe). I would have to instead now buy the CM40. Is there a point to that...other than getting another gun for the gun safe? I don't know.

[jocko]

Placement over caliber trumps most all the time. The 40 is a hot round and in a cm or PM kahr which weighs damn near nuttin u know ur shootin a 40 to. Just sayin. I know many say they ca hendle the 40 in polymer kahrs but we also reaqdhere ALOT of 40 owners saying that it is not a fu gun to shoot. I have no fears thatmy 9m will more than do the job IF I DO MINE..

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[Fxstchewy]

I like the 9 in smaller pistols.......

[RRP]

Placement over caliber trumps most all the time. The 40 is a hot round and in a cm or PM kahr which weighs damn near nuttin u know ur shootin a 40 to. Just sayin.
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+1

Wise words.

[Short Bus]

LARGE LGS has CM40 for $20 less than the CM9. Why is that? Is the 40 a slow mover, more problematic or a dog? My other pistols are .40 so it makes sense for me to stay with .40. For those of you who have owned / shot both which do you prefer and why? Is the .40 in this smaller CM fame a real handful? I have a G27 and handle it well but have never fired a CM40. These little buggers really attract me.

Are you in C-bus? That LGS sounds like Vance's

[igolfat8]

I live 1 hour away but yes, you are correct, that's the store. Which one do you suggest?

[kahrnut1]

have both and probaly would always carry 40 but after 2nd. or 3rd. round have to reposition in my hand. if you are in good shape and young as opposed to old and weak like me go for the 40. i stay with 9 because i can empty mag as fast as i can pull trigger.

[olympicmotorcars]

I love my PM 40. Carry it almost exclusively , and enjoy it at the range all the time. Recoil does not seem to be a problem to me at all.

[OK45]

Have a PM9 then got a CM 40. You can tell the difference but the ergonomics are so good on the small Kahrs I shoot about the same with both. Had the 40 about 3 months and is my EDC. Just have more confidence a 180 gr HP with .40 cross section out a short barrel. Worth one less round.

[Short Bus]

I live 1 hour away but yes, you are correct, that's the store. Which one do you suggest?

1 hour away, Hmmmm. I'm in Marion, are you close?

Get the caliber you like.

[thinktwice]

I have a CM-9 that's been 100% reliable from day one. I also have an older P-40 "Covert" and you can sure tell the difference as far as recoil, but I wouldn't call the P-40 unmanageable. With just target ammo (WWB) it's not bad at all, but when you fire a few rounds of CorBon or Golden Sabers down range you really gotta hang on. But one you get used to it not bad at all. The P-40 trigger feels like a 1911 trigger compared to the CM. It's very smooth, very little travel, and light, as a matter of fact I think it's a little too light.

[igolfat8]

1 hour away, Hmmmm. I'm in Marion, are you close?

Get the caliber you like.

Yes, NW tip of the Marion county. Are you a member of Meeker SC by chance?

[Hunter991]

I would go 9mm in the CM just due to the fact it has more capacity. The 9mm recoil in the CM is nothing but you do know its there. the .40's i have shot are a sharper recoil and i can do follow ups with a 9m way more accurately. To each their own, but i can imagine the .40 being more recoil than the 9mm especially in a small gun like this. the .40 is a high pressure load. I have also shot .45's that seem to have less recoil than the .40.