Is the Pm worth the extra money?

[Dirty Harry]

I would imagine this has been asked a million times. I've never owned a Kahr. I want to replace my pocket Ruger LCP with something that packs a bit more punch. I've been doing some research and the PM/CM seems like what I'm looking for.
Is there a major difference in the quality? Is it worth the extra money? I'm undecided if I;m going to getr a 9mm or 40S&W. I'm leaning tawords the 9mm because it's a little lighter and has 1 more round. I already shoot both calipers so I'm familiar with the characteristics of both.

[man1nboat]

I have a PM40 and a few things I like are the better exterior slide machining (conceal carry plus), better barrel, slide lock pin and the night sights. I IWB carry and hide it like a dream with absolutely no discomfort.

[Cougar8000]

Is the Pm worth the extra money?

I am on the iPad and can't copy, but we just talked about it yesterday.

Many think it is

[TheTman]

Have you looked at the CM9? Many are very happy with that, and it's pretty much the same pistol, with a less expensive barrel and sights, cheaper engraving, and only 1 mag, but it's quite a bit less money. If you have the extra $$ the PM is a fine pistol.

[Dirty Harry]

What I don't understand is when you look at Kahr's website and look at the parts for each gun, the prices are the same. Unless I'm not looking the parts up correctly, the main things that are supposed to set the PM a part from the CM, the barrel and slide on both are the exact same price. I understand the dirrefences between the two, but if the parts are the same price why is the price of the two pistol different?

[Dirty Harry]

Have you looked at the CM9? Many are very happy with that, and it's pretty much the same pistol, with a less expensive barrel and sights, cheaper engraving, and only 1 mag, but it's quite a bit less money. If you have the extra $$ the PM is a fine pistol.

I haven't handled either one yet. Going to the gun show tomorrow. I have the extra money, but being the cheap bastard I am I would rather not spend it if I will be happy with the cheaper one. It will be mt EDC for work. It's against company policy to carry so I have to pocket carry to make sure there isn't any accidental flashing of the weapon. I now pocket carry a LCP, but want something in a larger caliber.

[dieselscout80]

My son and I rented a Kahr CM9 and a CW40 (they didn't have a CM40 for rent),

I can say for sure now that I don't want a CM40/CW40. The CM9 is much nicer to shoot than the CM/CW40. I'm not say its bad just that in my mind the CM9 was easier to shoot and shoot accurately. I didn't find the CW40 unbearable, but it was not fun like the CM9.

I also do not want to have to stock another caliber.

[Dirty Harry]

My son and I rented a Kahr CM9 and a CW40 (they didn't have a CM40 for rent),

I can say for sure now that I don't want a CM40/CW40. The CM9 is much nicer to shoot than the CM/CW40. I'm not say its bad just that in my mind the CM9 was easier to shoot and shoot accurately. I didn't find the CW40 unbearable, but it was not fun like the CM9.

I also do not want to have to stock another caliber.

I can understand that. I have a lot of handguns. The only 2 calibers I shoot are 9mm & 40S&W. The 40 is mainly in USPSA matches. Most of my guns are 9mm. I do have a Glock 26 & a Glock 27 so I've been down that road. The 27 hasn't seen day light in some time. The only 40s I shoot on a regular bassis are my 2 Glock 35s. The size and weight of the 35s keep the recoil down.

[Bawanna]

The CM9 will do everything the PM9 will do all day long 7 days a week.

The PM9 is to some more asthetic, some prefer black (I don't). A pinned front sight instead of dovetailed but sights are available.

You can shoot lead thru the CM, PM also but not recommended with the polygonal barrel.

I think you'd be happy with either. If you can find a steal deal on a PM, go for it, if you find a CM go for that. Neither will be a disappointment and many actually prefer the look of the CM too.

[Dirty Harry]

The CM9 will do everything the PM9 will do all day long 7 days a week.

The PM9 is to some more asthetic, some prefer black (I don't). A pinned front sight instead of dovetailed but sights are available.

You can shoot lead thru the CM, PM also but not recommended with the polygonal barrel.

I think you'd be happy with either. If you can find a steal deal on a PM, go for it, if you find a CM go for that. Neither will be a disappointment and many actually prefer the look of the CM too.

I don't care for the stainless slide. If I do get a CM (which I probably will because I'm cheap) I will either duracoat the slide myself or send it off and have someone else do it. I like my handguns to me all black.

[otium]

I lean towards 45acp or 9mm. I do have some .40s, but have not warmed up to it much so far. Maybe some day I'll change my mind on that...

There are some small differences between the P(M) and C(M/W) series. The differences are pretty well documented on this forum and on the 'net in general.

If you like the P series better than the C series, then get it. If you are ok with the C series differences, that works, too. To me its kind of like comparing a GMC pickup with a Chevy pickup.

A year from now the difference in price won't mean so much. Short term the price difference means getting in to the C series leaves enough for a couple mags, and maybe a mid-priced holster and a little ammo for what you would pay for a P series.

I ended up getting in to the C series and not regretted it. I have the LCP and it hardly get used except for the most extreme deep carry times since the CM9 does nearly everything I want when I need small.

Good luck.

[chrish]

I think unless you are really really looking at the P series and just in love w/ the extra fit and finish, I'd go w/ the C series. They didn't have the C series when I got my PM9 and P9, and then there was no C equivalent to my TP9. I mean, yea, it looks nicer, but you can put the $ different into mags and you'll be much happier.

Just not worth it IMO unless you are really jones'in for the P in the first place for whatever reason.

Now, the DLC black slide is a totally different story. Definitely worth the extra $ if you ask me. Looks better, arguable more durable, looks better. Did I mention it looks better in DLC?

[warbird1]

My son and I rented a Kahr CM9 and a CW40 (they didn't have a CM40 for rent),

I can say for sure now that I don't want a CM40/CW40. The CM9 is much nicer to shoot than the CM/CW40. I'm not say its bad just that in my mind the CM9 was easier to shoot and shoot accurately. I didn't find the CW40 unbearable, but it was not fun like the CM9.

I also do not want to have to stock another caliber.

What's the fun in that. I have handguns in eight different calibers. Wouldn't have it any other way . Oh and I love my CW40!

[Sage]

Looks like you've thought this out pretty good. Go for the best deal. I'm betting you will be happy with either.

[man1nboat]

What I don't understand is when you look at Kahr's website and look at the parts for each gun, the prices are the same. Unless I'm not looking the parts up correctly, the main things that are supposed to set the PM a part from the CM, the barrel and slide on both are the exact same price. I understand the dirrefences between the two, but if the parts are the same price why is the price of the two pistol different?

The exterior slide machining is different. The PM is smoothed out, better engraving. The CM is certainly a fine pistol but there are differences. Depends on the $$$ you want to spend.