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Took the Kahr PM9 for a ride today... and what a ride it was...
This was my first time shooting a Kahr, the only time I've had with this gun consisted of cleaning/lubing it (field strip), overall inspection, and I may have dry fired it 20 times max before today..
My first impressions when I got this gun were good, in fact very good.. I like the way it feels in the hand, sight picture, overall balance, and fit and finish (other than the stupid tab under slide not being flush
)
Enter the range: Kahr PM9 Black Diamond 3 dot night sights, with seven factory Kahr mags, 6rd-7rd and one 8 round mag..
I shot a mixture of 400 rounds of ammunition that were all handloaded by yours truly, 115gr Berry's RN, 147gr Berry RN and a guinea pig in the mix of 100 rounds of Xtreme 147gr RN (this was my first time loading/shooting this bullet).. All mixed range brass that had been cycled by me already 2-3 times...
I first started on paper to see where I was on target, grip, and trigger control at 12 yards..
after about 50 rounds I seen I was pulling to the low left, I continued to compensate for this the next 100 rounds on paper and steel challenge (silhouettes and 6" plate tree)..
Kahr's trigger is really smooth however I wasn't use to the break and feel I was jerking the gun a little, I continued to examine my finger placement as well as follow through, my shots eventually got better..
At 300 rounds the webbing between the thumb and finger was agitated as well was my pinky (?).. I continued to pay close attention to how I was holding this small pistol, I have medium to average size hands... and wear a large size glove I felt I had to pay close attention to positioning the pistol in the web, I choke up as high as I can to slide.. I feel this is user error and I was simply griping to hard, and the aggressive texture on the grips took a toll...
At 400 rounds I really felt comfortable with my overall accuracy, the gun has very manageable recoil and is a non issue, follow up shots were easily accomplished while pivoting, and I used up several mags or more easily rapid firing at small steel silhouettes... most on target from 12yrds
The only issues I had with the gun is the mags wont dump freely, maybe I should wet sand the mag well a little with 1,000 grit and WD40?? Other than that the gun ate every round FLAWLESSLY, no issues whatsoever..The only issue would be with the new kahr owners hand, I think I may wrap some Talon grips on this one as I think I tend to squeeze the small pistols grips far to much and with the Talons I may feel more comfortable knowing I don't have to... We'll see
My Observation:
I brought three guns with me, the Kahr, a G26 and LCP, the Kahr was the first one I shot and I will tell anyone that's new to shooting, EVERY trigger takes getting used to, PERIOD.. Dry firing may help slightly but nothing can replicate live fire.... I shoot Glock's more than any other pistol I own and after 400 rounds with the PM9's trigger I found myself having to shoot 50 thru my G26 just to get reacquainted with the trigger.... I instantly noticed how much better the Glock fills my hand and feels extremely comfortable, but as I said I'm used to Glocks.... Maybe next session I will only bring the Kahr.... (that's gonna be hard to do)
I continued to shoot 250 thru the 26 and ended this trip with the LCP which was horrible in everyway imaginable compared to the other two, I ran 133 thru it and went home with an extra 300 rounds of 9MM that I brought just in case
Overall Thoughts:
This gun is a runner, after reading/hearing about so many problems with Kahr I still wanted one, I've always liked them but the sticker has kept me a way (as well as the rep on the net over the last couple years)and there was no reason to buy one when I could buy a Glock, well the 42 isn't a 9 so here I am, and I'm happy to be.... I'm glad I took the chance even with negative press, I can't wait to get my CW380 as I'm positive it too will be a runner !!!!
I took a 40min video but after reviewing it the audio is horrible!! The wind wasn't kind in video land... I may try to edit some of the audio as well as shorten it a bit and see how it comes out, if I post it on Youtube I'll edit the link here....
Anyone have a tip to get the mags to drop freely?? other than my idea?? or what has worked for you??
thanks for reading!!!!!
This was my first time shooting a Kahr, the only time I've had with this gun consisted of cleaning/lubing it (field strip), overall inspection, and I may have dry fired it 20 times max before today..
My first impressions when I got this gun were good, in fact very good.. I like the way it feels in the hand, sight picture, overall balance, and fit and finish (other than the stupid tab under slide not being flush
)Enter the range: Kahr PM9 Black Diamond 3 dot night sights, with seven factory Kahr mags, 6rd-7rd and one 8 round mag..
I shot a mixture of 400 rounds of ammunition that were all handloaded by yours truly, 115gr Berry's RN, 147gr Berry RN and a guinea pig in the mix of 100 rounds of Xtreme 147gr RN (this was my first time loading/shooting this bullet).. All mixed range brass that had been cycled by me already 2-3 times...
I first started on paper to see where I was on target, grip, and trigger control at 12 yards..
after about 50 rounds I seen I was pulling to the low left, I continued to compensate for this the next 100 rounds on paper and steel challenge (silhouettes and 6" plate tree)..
Kahr's trigger is really smooth however I wasn't use to the break and feel I was jerking the gun a little, I continued to examine my finger placement as well as follow through, my shots eventually got better..
At 300 rounds the webbing between the thumb and finger was agitated as well was my pinky (?).. I continued to pay close attention to how I was holding this small pistol, I have medium to average size hands... and wear a large size glove I felt I had to pay close attention to positioning the pistol in the web, I choke up as high as I can to slide.. I feel this is user error and I was simply griping to hard, and the aggressive texture on the grips took a toll...
At 400 rounds I really felt comfortable with my overall accuracy, the gun has very manageable recoil and is a non issue, follow up shots were easily accomplished while pivoting, and I used up several mags or more easily rapid firing at small steel silhouettes... most on target from 12yrds
The only issues I had with the gun is the mags wont dump freely, maybe I should wet sand the mag well a little with 1,000 grit and WD40?? Other than that the gun ate every round FLAWLESSLY, no issues whatsoever..The only issue would be with the new kahr owners hand, I think I may wrap some Talon grips on this one as I think I tend to squeeze the small pistols grips far to much and with the Talons I may feel more comfortable knowing I don't have to... We'll see
My Observation:
I brought three guns with me, the Kahr, a G26 and LCP, the Kahr was the first one I shot and I will tell anyone that's new to shooting, EVERY trigger takes getting used to, PERIOD.. Dry firing may help slightly but nothing can replicate live fire.... I shoot Glock's more than any other pistol I own and after 400 rounds with the PM9's trigger I found myself having to shoot 50 thru my G26 just to get reacquainted with the trigger.... I instantly noticed how much better the Glock fills my hand and feels extremely comfortable, but as I said I'm used to Glocks.... Maybe next session I will only bring the Kahr.... (that's gonna be hard to do)
I continued to shoot 250 thru the 26 and ended this trip with the LCP which was horrible in everyway imaginable compared to the other two, I ran 133 thru it and went home with an extra 300 rounds of 9MM that I brought just in case
Overall Thoughts:
This gun is a runner, after reading/hearing about so many problems with Kahr I still wanted one, I've always liked them but the sticker has kept me a way (as well as the rep on the net over the last couple years)and there was no reason to buy one when I could buy a Glock, well the 42 isn't a 9 so here I am, and I'm happy to be.... I'm glad I took the chance even with negative press, I can't wait to get my CW380 as I'm positive it too will be a runner !!!!
I took a 40min video but after reviewing it the audio is horrible!! The wind wasn't kind in video land... I may try to edit some of the audio as well as shorten it a bit and see how it comes out, if I post it on Youtube I'll edit the link here....
Anyone have a tip to get the mags to drop freely?? other than my idea?? or what has worked for you??
thanks for reading!!!!!
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