Today, after shooting 100rds through my duty gun glock 21 at the open range, i went to the gun store. A standout in the lineup, in my opinion, is the cm9, introduced in 2011. This kit includes all the needed springs to reduce the pull and smooth your kahr pistol. Discussion in kahr club started by wig19, jul 22, 2004. Even though the sights fell out of the dovetail and the magazine follower broke, i still feel that this platform is generally solid. I decided to do the right thing and actually read the owners manual before i disassembled it. Often overlooked, kahr arms is an industry leader when it comes to affordable, innovative concealed carry firearms in all popular calibers. Are there any owners on the forum of the ct9 and your thoughts.
The improvement doesnt compromise reliability but will allow much easier smoother trigger pull. Almost the same, but the p series is the more premium model with better aesthetics, barrel, and more. This is a discussion on new cm9disppointed in khar already. In terms of basic design the cm9 is more akin to kahr s cw series, which have 3. Contrary to kahrs owners manual mine did not take 200 rounds to break in. None of the tiny 9mms are true pocket guns in my opinion. The single malfunction was a failure to feed within the first 20 rounds shot through the pistol using inexpensive fmj ammo. All of that aside, i love the mechanics, ease of use and slim profile that the kahr cw9 offers for ccw. Com m1 carbine owners manual rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best name. Weight specifications are exactly the same for the pm9. Its almost as if they tried to stuff 7 rounds in a 6 round mag, because the first round is the only one effected by this anomaly.
There are limits in size and smaller is not always better. When i first learned of its release, i rushed to my local gun store to purchase cm9 because i was excited that kahr was offering a handgun with the size of a pm9 for much less money. Your kahr cm9 comes with a user manual so check it for information on recommended disassembly and follow the instructions. The kahr k9 does not have a manual safety, and only comes with a drop safety, which suits the purpose of a pocket pistol. If you need help in locating the best holster for your kahr handgun, contact us today.
The testers measured travel of roughly 18 mm in the trigger characteristics, five of which as slack, and the remaining mm of takeup with increasing. This illustrates why the kahr owners manual recommends a 200round breakin period. Mar 12, 2011 kahr says you must use the slide lockrelease to chamber the first round and owners have verified that slingshots dont work very well. Kahr stainless steel striker guide kahr cm9 accessories. Kahr pistols operating manual manual kahr firearms group. The cm9 is supplied with one sixround stainless steel magazine with a flush baseplate and witness holes so the round count can be quickly determined. It gives basic advice on the proper han dling and functioning of the kahr pistol. Whether the owners manual states it or not, a 200 round break in period is typical for most autoloading pistols. The cm9 also has no external safety and a heavy, but smooth trigger pull. Feb 10, 2012 the kahr cm9 is the more averagelooking and cheaper version of its popular, sexier cousin, the pm9. Before using the kahr pistol, completely read and fully understand the operating instructions and safety information in this manual. Brochures manuals kahr arms a leader in technology and. In my opinion, some of the most user friendly of the doubleactiononly dao pistols on todays market are made by the kahr arms.
The fact that it has conventional rifling over polygonal rifling means that firing rounds loaded with plain lead bullets wont cause any pressure issues as they are. The smooth, light and stagefree stroke is accomplished by means of a system in which a trigger stroke of approximately 0. An area for members to discuss various issues related to the right to keep and bear arms. The kahr cm9 is a small and light handgun that is reliable and comfortable to carry. Fits kahrcm9, pm9, cm40, pm40, p380, cw9, cw380, and cw40 pistols. Again, this is strictly about having a better suited for me carry gun. You want to keep your kahr cm9 to be clean but at the same time your lungs to be clean. If your getting the kahr cm9 cw9 pm9 stainless steel striker guide, then you might find the following kahr cm9 resources useful in further enhancing your firearm. Kahr uses what it calls a safecam action, which ensures a positive. Kahr serial number history the leading glock forum and. My brother thinks it is a bad idea to get the kahr because it has no safety on it. In fact, kahr states in their manual that you should rack the first round into the chamber. The cm9 is a good big smaller than the shield in every dimension, and is 5oz lighter. I feel that the dao trigger on kahr pistols is one of the primary reasons for their popularity.
Kahr arms kahr pistols operating manual manual rating required select rating 1 star worst 2 stars 3 stars average 4 stars 5 stars best. Actually, kahrs taken the slightly larger and just as planejane cw9 and chopped the barrel and grip to make a truly tiny niney. I havent acquired one but its definitely on the list. The cw9 has a longer barrel, longer grip, and more capacity. Kahr, like many other manufacturers, publishes a single manual for several of their model types. This is essentially an economy version of their outstanding little kahr pm9, which set a new benchmark for slimnines, or superslim 9mm carry pistols.
Firearms kahr arms pistols cm series kahr firearms. Anyone else notice the irritation from kahr owners about. Kahr magazine kahr covert, cm9, mk9, pm9 9mm luger 7round stainles. If your getting the kahr cm9 cw9 pm9 trigger spring kit, then you might find the following kahr cm9 resources useful in further enhancing your firearm. Patricia has graciously acceded to place a sticky on this thread so that kahr owners and prospective owners will have a place to check serial number history and any product service information such as the limited july 2004 pm9 barrel recallrefinish. Mar 28, 2014 kahr cm40trigger kahr cm 40 trigger i have been a longtime fan of kahr pistols and obtained a polymerframe pm9 when it first hit the market.
Reduced power spring kit for kahrcm9, pm9, cm40, pm40, p380, cw9, cw380, and cw40 pistols. Kahr pm9 owners manual pdf kahr pm9 owners manual pdf savecred if using xppro. Currently over 2500 organisations across the world use it on a daily basis to. Nov 29, 2017 this illustrates why the kahr owners manual recommends a 200round breakin period. Kahrs c model handguns are considered their value series. Our kahr holster collection consists of kahr pm9 holsters, kahr cw9 holsters, kahr p380 holsters, kahr cm9 holsters and other models.
Currently over 2500 organisations across the world use it on a daily basis to successfully manage their compliance needs. I had no intention of changing my kahr cm9 as my concealed carry gun but after owning this cw9 and running several hundred flawless rounds through it, i think i need another holster. The cm9 weighs 14 ounces, and its sixround magazine, another 1. This lets you access all the parts that became dirty from gun use.
It has the same great, always the same trigger pull. The cm9 still has the 7 patented features found in all of these small kahrs, and it shoots exactly like the pm9, recoiling lower in the hand than most guns this size. Firearm should be cleaned and lubricated exactly as directed in the kahr owners. If your getting the kahr cm9 cw9 pm9 stainless steel striker guide, then you might find the following kahr. A place for members to post regional meetings, and good deals on kahr products in local gun stores. Reliability of pocket 9s keltec pf9 vs kahr cm9 vs. Kahr pistols are known for their reliability and the cm9 is another example of this welldeserved reputation. It astounds me that a pistol this small can be so accurate.
Founder, ceo and president justin moon has been an avid gunner and concealed carrier since the age of 18. Download the kahr cm9 owners manual or use the exploded view of the kahr cm9 parts diagram to plan your next firearm project. Kahr cm9 vs glock 43 discussion in carry issues started by burncycle, may 3, 2015. Kahr cw9, cw40, cw380, cm9, cm40, pm9, pm40, and p380 performance pistol parts. If you cant find what you are looking for use the category navigation e. So many features that make thisaunique and fun my battery drains pretty quickly so i m hopeful this improves. If you have difficulty understanding anything in this manual, call kahr technical support at 508 7953919 or seek qualified instruction in the safe use of the kahr pistol and other handguns. Its a handfull, but i figured the 9mm would be a nice balance. Manual controls on the kahr cm9 include the doubleactiononly trigger, the magazinerelease button and the slide lock. I also like the feel and pull of the fat kahr trigger.
The kahr has merits, you just have to work harder to find and appreciate them. The question is really whether the detail work of the kahr pm9 vs cm9 adds up to enough to justify the difference in msrp. I would think a person would want to shoot the gun that much just to gain some confidence in the piece. It has the same last round holdopen that very few small pistols have. Anyone else notice the irritation from kahr owners about the. The cases flew a little bit close to the head for comfort during ejection 1 point. Among the options to choose from are the cm9 vs shield, two compact, singlestack 9mm pistols that are designed for easy concealed carry. Mar 28, 2018 the question is really whether the detail work of the kahr pm9 vs cm9 adds up to enough to justify the difference in msrp. Kahr magazine kahr cm40, cw40, k40, mk40, p40, pm40, t40, tp40 40 s. If your getting the kahr cm9 cw9 pm9 trigger spring kit, then you might find the following kahr cm9. The kahr cm9 definitely fits right into the concealed carry profile, however it does it in a size and caliber which is a little unusual. The cm9 cuts corners only where the engineers at kahr felt they could safely be cut, but is more competitive on price with the new entrants into the field in this size range. The glock 26 gen 4 is best for me so far for subcompact 9mm, but a little bigger then the new crop of submicro 9s.
This is a discussion on ct9 owners within the kahr 9mm forums, part of the kahr pistol forum category. Kahr says you must use the slide lockrelease to chamber the first round and owners have verified that slingshots dont work very well. This is a discussion on new cm9 disppointed in khar already. It was small and light, allowing me to conceal it under the lightest clothing or, with a galco insidethepocket holster, carry it in the front pocket of my trousers without it displaying any signature. Reduced power spring kit for kahr cm9, pm9, cm40, pm40. Any firearm, including the kahr pistol, is a dangerous device. The cm9 is basically the same inside as the pm9, but kahr found a shorter and less expensive way to get there. The cm9 and the pm9 are identically small in height and length. Heres a good infographic that shows the two differences between the cw9 and pm9 smaller but more premium. Kahr cm9 kahr arms a leader in technology and innovation. Contrary to kahr s owners manual mine did not take 200 rounds to break in. How dangerous is a chambered kahr to a gun with safety.
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