g26 vs pm9

[f44life]

I know you guys are tired of seeing comparison threads...but I am stuck between these two guns. I want a edc gun and can fire tons of rounds down the range and dont have to send it back.

The glock, reliable out of the box, dimensions are bigger, wider heavier then pm9, more rounds in the clip, cheaper

Ive read alot on this forum and it seems the kahrs are 50 50 on people sending them back for some reason and no malfunctions after the 200rds.
Plus if um paying over 700bucks for a gun that i have to clean before i fire it and the chance of it not working right...its like buying a new car and changing the oil in the car lot i bought it at cause it might have metal flakes in the oil... Thats atleast what i seen on here.

Iam a first time handgun buyer, i have seen alot of glock guys going to kahr just for the size, is it honestly worth it? Ive held both and the weight difference doesnt seem nite and day.

Dont get the wrong idea um not here to bash any brand, i just want the honest truth is the 250$ more worth it? (I want you to persuade me)

[jlottmc]

We seem to hear more about problems here than success. My thoughts look like this: which one feels better in the hand, especially when you shoot the thing? As for the clean it first, that's good insurance. I wash clothes before I wear them, same concept. Look at the initial cleaning and prep like this, it gives you bonding time. If you plan on carrying the little thing, then yes size matters to a bunch of folks. Smaller is easier to carry. High round count is a poor substitute for well placed hits. As for the price difference, well Glock has a bunch more production capability than Kahr, therefore they can and do have a lower price point. It comes down to what you want and trust.

[olympicmotorcars]

Take it from me and get both, ( I have a g27 and PM 40) and carry both. They both have their strengths and fill a purpose. I probably carry my PM about 60 percent of the time. You will not be sorry if you get a PM.

[rnpollard]

I love the PM9!

The difference between the PM9 and the G26 is night and day. The PM9 is so much smaller that it is in its own league. I just can't even imagine pocket carrying a G26 but the PM9 is a dream to pocket carry.

The PM9 is more accurate for me as well. I hate a Glock trigger and the PM9 trigger is so much smoother. I shoot the Kahr better than any Glock I've owned.

As far as the cost... I don't count pennies when I am buying a piece of gear as serious as a concealed carry handgun. You can get a new Kahr PM9 for less than $700. I always detail clean and inspect a handgun before I shoot it anyway so this isn't a consideration IMHO.

The PM9 was my first Kahr. The P380 followed it and then the P45 and the PM45. Each has its own place in my carry battery. I've sold my Glock 17 and 26 as well as a Kimber Aegis 9mm. The Kahrs just work for me.

[f44life]

pm40 was all they had out of the shelf in two gun stores in nashville. They wanted 716$ for it brand new. Wonder how long it would take to get one if i ordered it? or just buy a 40

[jlottmc]

That is up to you. Remember lots of Law Enforcement carry 40's. I don't care much for the 9mm but if it floats your boat... It is a good round, and widely available, even during the height of the shortage...

[kahrseye]

I'm down to one glock, just sold my G36. Sold my Kel Tec, my Springfield XD40, my Sig P238, and my LCP. My first Kahr was my PM9, I was so impressed with it I bought the PM45. I was so impressed with the PM45, I bought my girlfriend a P380. Are you seeing a pattern here? All the Kahrs are very accurate, easy to conceal and shoot. Who knows I may sell my g27 and end up with a Kahr PM40. I have had no issues with any of my Kahrs. Good luck.

[f44life]

I appreciate the prompt responses, is there more failures with the 9 or 40 in your experience? Im honestly leaning toward the 40 bullets dont cost that much more then the 9 and the recoil ill just need to get used to.

[joje]

imo a 9mm glock is pretty much an ideal "starter" gun so if you are new to handguns and want something you can carry the g26 is a great choice: affordable, reliable, easy to shoot and (imo) with a better trigger.

if you are set on getting the ultimate carry gun right away you may want to have a look at gtdist.com. i bought my pm9 from them after hearing about them on this board (thanks predestyned!). they are out of stock a lot, but their service is good and prices are much better than what you mentioned so it might be worth the wait.

[jlottmc]

Again, I think we see more problems here then what ships, being the nature of a dedicated forum. There are bunches of people that own a Kahr, and aren't on here. (There is a PM45 that I have my eye on if I can get my cop buddy to let it go.) I wouldn't look back either way, just prep what ever you get, shoot it, shoot it more, rinse and repeat. The 40 is a different animal in relation to 9mm and 45. Some consider them to be a bit rude. I tend to agree with you in the sense that you just need to get used to it.

[kahrseye]

I appreciate the prompt responses, is there more failures with the 9 or 40 in your experience? Im honestly leaning toward the 40 bullets dont cost that much more then the 9 and the recoil ill just need to get used to.

I've had 0 failures with my PM9, or any of my Kahrs for that matter. I have had 0 failures with my g27. Did have some FTF and FTE with my g36. If you're not concerned with recoil why not look at the PM45? The .45 bullets don't cost that much more than the .40 and recoil may actually be less that the .40.

[MaxStravinsky]

I had a G26 for about 3 months - was very accurate, but bit my middle finger with every shot. I ended up hating the gun. I traded it towards my PM9. I have close to 1000 rounds through it without a single malfunction, and it doesn't hurt to shoot it.

[O'Dell]

Don't get a distorted view because you see some problems here. You'll find the same thing on Glock forums if they're honest. WE are! Satisfied people tend not to post. Kahr's are quite reliable. I have over 1800 rounds combined through three Kahr's w/o one failure.

The G26 and PM9 are apples and oranges. You can't pocket a G26 like I can my PM45 or CW9 or a PM9 - no way! Plus I can't shoot a Glock well or even grip one comfortably, except for the G36. I suppose I could learn to shoot a Glock, but then I would have to unlearn how to shoot my Kahr's, S&W's, SA, SIGs, and Taurus.

[jocko]

both great guns and if Ihad to choose a gun to go to a fight with, I would choose the G19 over my PM9 or K9, WHY???? 16 rounds trumps 7 any day of the week. Both would be reliable IMO.

[dfloresjr]

I carried a Glock 19 in my LEO days, and now that I'm a civilian, I will carry a CW9. For comfort, ease of use and reliability, I am very happy with the Kahr. You can't go wrong with either one, but the purpose for carrying a weapon is different for a civilian vs. a law enforcement officer. The added ammo capacity of the Glock is unnecessary for a civilian IMHO (and that is only my opinion), and since I carry a spare mag with my Kahr and never did when not required to with my Glock, it comes out the same. I love the Kahr long trigger pull and feel very confident in carrying it with a round in the chamber. I didn't fell that way with the Glock (too many reports of accidental discharges from other agencies; yes, I know they were probably all operator error), so I would carry condition 3 (full mag, no round in chamber), which was permitted by my agency. Personal preference; neither one is superior to the other.