Right with you buddy. My all black P9 with night sights is great. The barrel at 3.5 inch if great. I can wrap all my fingers on the grip. Checks all the boxes.
Thanks for watching & commenting. I know the Kahr “P” series are the premium models. The pistols I have are the Value series so they have some rough machining marks, which can be fixed with a dremel tool, buffing wheel, & polishing compound.
I have had two Kahrs for some years now, CM9 and CW380. The 9 has always functioned perfectly, the 380 took a little fiddling with at first. Get a +1 magazine spring and follower from MagGuts for each for a slight capacity increase, and night sights are nice, too. I think that the long, buttery smooth trigger pull, like a fine revolver, will really work to your advantage, if you ever felt the need to draw it, because you shouldn't have a negligent discharge, you have to be deliberate to pull through the stroke. I think it makes me a better shot, rather than a short, light trigger pull. Practice and dry fire.
I've owned three CM9'S since 2011. Flawless function and slightly smaller footprint then my 365. However, not the edc for those who feel the need for 15 plus rounds.
Ive been carrying a kahr pm9 for 20 years now. Several thousands of rounds run through it. I was going to get the iwi masada slim as a larger newer ccw. But kahr just released $500 new optic ready double stack pistol coming june 2024 that can take sig p365 and hellcat mags without an adapter. So I'll probably be waiting till june for that . But I will always have my old pm9 as a back or summer pocket carry.
I've had a CM9 for a while. It benefits greatly with a reduced trigger spring from M*Carbo and a grip sleeve. Also got a +1 plate from Galloway Precision. The trigger isn't my favorite but once used to it plenty accurate for me.
You should try the Diamondback DB9 Gen4. it’s on sale from Palmetto Arms for $200, I’ve used mine for 3 years. It’s painful to shoot but surprisingly accurate.
I have heard of them, seen them in stores but never fired one. If I knew someone that had one I would give it a try. If you are ever in Lower Alabama let me know and bring it over to the range.
Hi, can you elaborate on the CW380 carbon fiber finish already wearing off when you opened it? Was it just flaking off? I have one on the way and this is the first report I've heard of the finish having any kind of issues so now I'm concerned that there are durability issues. Did Kahr offer to refinish it with no questions asked? I'm assuming you had to send it in to them - did they cover all associated costs?
Yes, the carbon fiber finish was flaking off when I took the gun out of the box. When I contacted Customer Service they told me I could have it re-finished and choose any pattern they offer. I got the plain black finish. Out of the box this pistol looked more like a factory reject than a new firearm. Also this CW380 had more un finished machining marks on the barrel and slide than my 1st Kahr CW380 Pistol. I did have to pay $ to return the gun for refinishing. While I returned it I paid for the Trijicon 3 dot night sights to be installed by the factory. While it was being completed I was contacted by customer service to ask if I would accept a $50 discount because they accidentally scratched the slide while installing the new sights. I tried to counter their offer with saying if I they would install the new sights at cost I would agree to accepting the damaged slide. They turned me down. I got the new night sights installed on a new slide. Other than that hiccup I was satisfied with the customer service interaction. I will tell you it did take a good 200 rounds before this thing would run reliably. And a couple of hours running a Dremel tool, polishing wheel and buffing compound.
Thanks for the prompt response. Yikes, that all sounds.... not good and shame on Kahr. I knew I was taking a chance with ordering it but I'll be all in less than $250 and I've been eyeing one for months now so I decided to take the chance. I went with the Carbon Fiber instead of the all black cerakote for the same price because I liked the look and the Carbon Fiber models are supposed to come with the upgraded steel 3 dot sights. Do you recall if it was just a standard black frame under the carbon fiber finish? Others seem to infer that the grip texture is more aggressive with the carbon fiber frames@@Luv2Huvr
@@shane6154 I believe it’s a standard black polymer frame that’s hydro dipped. I don’t recall the texture of the grip being any different. I just liked the pattern design so I could quickly tell the two identical models apart. I do own a HiPoint C9 that has the dipped digital desert camo pattern and that thing is a champ. Never had a problem with it. As much as people rag on those it’s built like a brick. And it’s reliable.
I had a CM9 and really miss it ..........great pocket gun but lose mags in your shorts , (may) drop rounds from mags if loose in pockets...............so you know !!!
If you are asking about the perceived or felt recoil between the 9 & .380 ? They are very close. Of course 9 is a larger round but because the frame and grip are larger you have more to hold on to. They are close but the 9 is just a little more recoil.
My Kahr CM-40 trigger failed and now I can't pull the slide off. I took the side plate off but did not see any way to make it work. Any ideas besides mailing it to Kahr?
@@Luv2Huvr It’s there, just does not release the firing pin. Can not disassemble. Even the gun shop tried. I have to call Kahr about it unless there’s a trick. The gun only had around 20 rounds fired. I have it since new. Just in the drawer all those years.
Definitely call them Monday morning. If they can’t help over the phone you can FedEx it to them. I had to do that with one of my CW380s. They refinished it under warranty for me.
@@Luv2Huvr Will do but the C series are warrantied for one year only. I won't make that mistake again. Adding Kahr to Century Arms as mfrs I would not buy from again.
@Luv2Huvr I stripped the small screw that holds in that spring, which screws straight into polymer. Not that I would even call it a spring. I sent it back, the send it back to me and didn't even touch it.
