Why the CM series?

[KBKahr]

What helped make your decision to choose the Kahr CM series over other popular pistols such as the Glock sub compacts, the XDS, the Shield, Sig p290rs, etc?

[Finfan64]

Price, size and reputation. I own a CM9.

Jim Leslie

[dohcacr]

I own a G26 as well as a CM9, and the CM9 is much nicer to carry concealed. The Glock measurements are similar, but thickness of the Glock makes a world of difference. My son owns a shield, so I tried it, but found it to be too large for pocket carry, which I use exclusively during the summer months. The CM9 has so much going for it, reliability, accuracy, concealability, customer service, and reputation. It's unbeatable IMO.

[deadeye]

If I had wanted a gun for target practice or gun fights I would have gotten a different gun. I was looking for dependability and the ability to conceal well. Price wasn't a concern. I did shop around but decided on the CM9 for all the above reasons. When I held it and fired it I was sold. It has been my constant companion for nearly a year. 1500 rounds and not one glitch.

[xsailer]

KBKahr,
All of the above for me. I paid $100 more for mine as I bought it when it was hard to get. One reason I did was I checked in with online forums for several guns I was interested in. Since I come from a Engineering Liaison background I liked the tight tolerances expounded to on the forum, the company literature, the companies record with resolving issues if there are some. Good luck on your choice.

[mikemc53]

I have the CM9.

I'm a relative rookie to the handgun world but the Kahr reputation was known to me for some time. I liked the Shield (still do) but it is a little larger and that was one of the determining factors. The feel of the CM9, to me, is perfect and the trigger...simply the best I've shot. Grip, trigger, comfort, manufacture - all went into the decision. Price was also a big factor. I simply could not justify some of the higher end pricing out there and the CM line really fit my wallet.

This gun is a true pleasure to shoot. Easy on the hands and as accurate as you can ask for a short barrel gun.

[Tundra5.7]

I carry a Glock 27 and occasionally a Glock 30. I wanted something a little easier to conceal outside the winter months and something that could be pocket carried. My search began early this year when I bought a Shield. Wound up selling the Shield as I just never really warmed up to it. LGS had their annual "Fall Sale" and I wound up getting the CM9. I still will keep and carry my Glocks but the little CM9 is a pleasure to carry and will be the one I go to the most.

[yqtszhj]

Size, weight, DAO trigger, and reputation for reliability

[Buckshotshorty]

I have a CM9 and several other similar sized carry guns. In my eyes, the Kahr is one of the first small carry guns, has no unnecessary controls, and is just one of the very best concealable personal protection guns out there!

[jocko]

What helped make your decision to choose the Kahr CM series over other popular pistols such as the Glock sub compacts, the XDS, the Shield, Sig p290rs, etc?

size and weight and simplicity of design and operation. plus kahr quality behind it. It fits my needs 100% ..

[JoeyG]

I own a G26 as well as a CM9, and the CM9 is much nicer to carry concealed. The Glock measurements are similar, but thickness of the Glock makes a world of difference. My son owns a shield, so I tried it, but found it to be too large for pocket carry, which I use exclusively during the summer months. The CM9 has so much going for it, reliability, accuracy, concealability, customer service, and reputation. It's unbeatable IMO.

This completely. I was planning to carry my Glock 26 in the winter months but I still prefer the thinness of my CM9 over the Glock. The CM9 is so versatile. I carry it pocket, IWB, & yes even OWB. If I want a full grip I can add an extended mag. If I want a pocket carry I can carry a flush mag. I actually always carry with a flush mag and then use an extended 7 round mag for my spare mag. It's the perfect set-up for me. I was surprised at how much I like OWB carry with this gun but it disappears under any shirt and is a pleasure to carry.

[Bill K]

For me it boils down to the Goldilocks principle.

[kwh]

I carry a CM 9 in the pants pocket DeSantis holster. A CW 45 on the belt. A. 40 Shield with safety on in a Tachi-Pac "groin" holster. Size for size the Shield has a 1/2 inch shorter barrel than comparable size Kahr. They each one fit my needs in their own way.

[kiki]

day to day...i normaly carry my cm9, (pocket carry) nemesis holster...but for me one gun doesnt suit all my needs, thats why im a gun whore!!! ;0) when i jog my carry buddy is a ruger lcp (380) when i go to out, depends what i wear, ill carry my sw 360 pd (357 ankle carry) or if i feel i need more firepower, my glock 26 with and xtra mag.....but i do love my kahrs.......

[aimtrue]

My age and arthritic hip discomfort have required that I downsize the type of sidearm I carry for CCW. For over forty years I carried a government 1911 each day. Then, I downsized to a commander size for ten years and then for the past few years, a Glock 27. Now, even the small Glock is too much for me to carry on a belt for more than a few hours. My solution is the Kahr CM40 for pocket carry.

The design and precision of the CM40 provides a size and weight for front pants pocket carry all day and allows for the delivery of a very powerful .40 bullet.

This caliber is important to me because even though I believe that placement is of paramount importance in stopping an attacker, my diminishing abilities are best supported by the weight, velocity and impact force of a .40 rather than a .380 or less caliber.