How's the kick?

[sturose]

Hey Guys,

I was in the gun shop today were I frequent and I was discussing the Kick of the Kahrs because I'm very interested in the P9 or PM9.

I was told the 9s kick like a 35 J frame. Is this accurate?

[Raoul]

Haven't fired the 35 J frame. However a buddy of mine brought his LCP to the range. I'd rather shoot my PM40.

[mx5fan]

I suspect they mean a .38 J frame (snubbie) S&W. I have one and the PM9 is a better trigger (long and smooth) and I find the .38 much harder on my hand then the PM9.

If you are looking for a pocket size pistol in 9mm that is easier to shoot then the .38, easier and much better to shoot then the Kel-tec PF9, then get the Kahr PM9. However, keep in mind that this is a small pistol, short barrel and it is going to have more kick then a larger pistol with a longer barrel.

I'm female and have relatively small hands and I'm fine with the kick on this gun. I can attest to the fact that this is an excellent pistol for it's purpose. As far as I'm concerned, it's a keeper!

[Dietrich]

I own a S&W 642 .38 snubbie and a PM9. To me the PM9 is easier to shoot and has less recoil.I`m not knocking the J-frame.I feel very comfortable carrying it but I`m married to the PM9.I love her plenty good,you bet!!:001_tt2:

[Longitude Zero]

Go for the PM9 for overall effectiviness.

[oldtex]

I find the PM9 with standard pressure ammo (115 gr Win USA FMJ and 147 gr Fed HST) to be more pleasant in terms of recoil than an airweight j-frame (642) firing standard pressure .38 FMJ ammo (Win USA, Federal American Eagle) even when the 642 is wearing Pachmayr oversize stocks that allow me to get all my fingers on the gun. I can't quantify the difference, but it's noticeable.

The difference is even more apparent when stepping up to +P ammo in the J.

[sturose]

Hey Guys,

I was in the gun shop today were I frequent and I was discussing the Kick of the Kahrs because I'm very interested in the P9 or PM9.

I was told the 9s kick like a 35 J frame. Is this accurate?

Oopps I didn't mean 35 J, just J frame S&W.

I have a S&W body guard that has a nice kick to it, I'm glad to hear the Kahr kicks less then the J frames.

Thanks

[Wayne's World]

I was concidering the Ruger LCR before purchasing the PM9. I finaly got the oppertunity to try one at the range a few days ago and found out that I made the right dession. Don't get me wrong, I have had a few Rugers over the years and I like them but I was looking for a pac gun that was also comfortable to shoot. Having R.A., my hands ached for hours after 20 rounds thru the LCR. Thank God for slide/recoil springs.

[mitchell4198]

I shot the Ruger LCP and several small 38 revolvers before I made up my mind to get a PM9.

The PM9 is easier on the hand than any of the others.

I normally will shoot 100 rounds thru mine at each range session with no ill effects. Can't say that about my Taurus 85 or Colt 38 Detective Special.

[Smoke Eater]

J frame/ PM9

I own both the PM9 and a S&W 442, I find the PM9 not only to be more pleasant to shoot but much easier to conceal.
The grip is higher(due to the feed ramp design) and closer to the muzzle line which in turn reduces felt recoil. I have found for my size hands(medium) that the Pierce grip extension is perfect and does not effect concealment to much and allows a more stable hold.

In a nutshell try them both before you buy the PM9!

Cheers,
Dave

[jocko]

PM9 IMO much easier to shoot than any J frame. Course I had mine magna-ported from the git go so it feels like a 22..

[sturose]

PM9 IMO much easier to shoot than any J frame. Course I had mine magna-ported from the git go so it feels like a 22..

Wow that sounds awesome. Is that Kahr upgrade?

[jocko]

NO

Wow that sounds awesome. Is that Kahr upgrade?

slide and barrel has to go to magna-port.com


look up their webb site, read and enjoy, ten decide. about a 10 day turn around. They don't need the entire gun, so you can send the slide an barrel regular mail for aobut $5..

[luka]

Magna Port

Jocko:

Any photo of your kahr, Magna Port is only Half Mile from my Home, Be Nice to see it.

[jocko]

plenty of photos

Jocko:

Any photo of your kahr, Magna Port is only Half Mile from my Home, Be Nice to see it.

just not savvy enough to be able to put them on the forum. Half mile, hike your butt down there and talk to them. wow, I would do that in a hear beat if it was me. course My K9 and G190 and PM9 are all magna-ported..