Considering a CM9

[AnthonyC]

Hey guys I've been lurking and doing tons of google searches. I have been wanting a nice small edc piece. Right now my main carry is an all steel taurus snubbie. I love the thing shoots great and never a problem with it. I really want something smaller and lighter. This gun seems to be the one for me. I've handled a couple in the stores. Nice quality trigger etc... My only concern is the apparent hit and miss quality. I really like the gun but I want something reliable. Can I really trust this one? My autos are glocks, I love them cause they just plain work, dirty or clean. Sadly glock just isn't in the compact concealed carry market, or atleast for highly concealable single stacks. I know they have the 42 but it's not pocketable and it's not a 9mm. I'd prefer the 9mm over a .380 any day. I just trust it more for personal defense. Any advise or comments before I sink some money into one?

I was hesitant also given some of what I read on the internet. However, I was looking for a 9mm pocket pistol and the Kahr CM9/PM9 was the only one that seemed to fit size/weight/caliber requirements. I came across a NIB CM9 that was a good price in my LGS and plunked the cash down. It's been a fine shooter and very reliable. It is my EDC in a Recluse holster and I don't see anything on the horizon that replace it given my particular needs.

[AH.74]

hey guys, i found a pm9 used with one 7 round mag only, no box or anything. The guy at the shop said he'd make me a good deal on it. I bit and he said $430. I know what they cost new but I still think that sounds kind of high. I can buy a new cw9 for 350.00+tax. What do you guys think? Also, the gun is dirty. I'm sure a good cleaning is all it needs but idk. Kinda thinking I should hold off and just buy a new cm9.

First of all, I'd question a shop that had a gun that was noticeably dirty out for sale. It doesn't take much time to clean up a gun and have it more presentable for sale.

Second of all, that's not a terrible price. If you can get it down to 400 I think you'd be doing well. Go in with 400, slap 375 down on the counter and see if they bite. Tell them they usually come with two mags and you'll have to buy another.

Third of all- just to mention, the ONLY time I have ever had any issue with my PM9 was trying to use the 7-rounder it came with. It just would not work and jammed the gun up bad- meaning the worst jams I've ever experienced with any gun. I got rid of it and will only use the 6-rounders.

[gunnutz]

Thanks for the info guys. I have contacted a local dealer that's on the list. That will save me 40 or 50 dollars on what I can buy one local for.

[TimtheRef]

I got a cm9 for Christmas. It feels great, and the trigger is butter smooth while dry firing. Haven't been able to take it to the range as we headed to NY to visit the in laws, so I had to leave it home in the great state of Ohio. Soon as I get home though...

[gunnutz]

dang merry christmas to you.... i've made up my mind, i'm just gonna wait it out for a new cm9. i just have a bad feeling about the used pm9. i also worry that if there was a problem as i understand it only the original owner can send the gun back for repair and have warranty work done. i have no intrest in taking that kind of risk.

[jocko]

dang merry christmas to you.... i've made up my mind, i'm just gonna wait it out for a new cm9. i just have a bad feeling about the used pm9. i also worry that if there was a problem as i understand it only the original owner can send the gun back for repair and have warranty work done. i have no intrest in taking that kind of risk.

if u can check the birth date on a used PM9, and it is within the warrantyh period of 4-5 years, then more than likely kahr will take care of any warranty work. IMO just wait on the cm9, u basicaly got the same gun and the warranty is nice,but if u buy new do read up on this forum of handy break in tips that will save uy head aches if you pore-oprep ur kahr before that first range session, Plus u get to know ur gun before that first bang thing every happens...Just sayin