Kahr CM9 is now shipping

[bogus]

Just got an email from Gallery of Guns for the new CM9. They currently have 19 in stock. Anyone seem one locally yet?

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Here is the link to download the spec sheet from Kahr's site in .pdf format:
http://www.kahr.com/PDF/CM9093r2.pdf

 

[indykid]

Will be interesting to see what the differences do to accuracy and reliability in order to save $200.

 

[bogus]

From the second page of the .pdf it appears the only differences are:

Barrel rifling: CM is conventional and PM is polygonal
Marking process: CM is simple engraving and PM is rolled.
Front site: CM is pinned polymer and PM is drift adjustable
Slide stop lever: CM is metal injection molded and PM is machined.


Other than those items, they are exactly the same.

 

[crispy]

Last three don't bother me. How much of a difference does the rifling make?

 

[Wheezy50]

I'll be eagerly awaiting these in the local shops

This is just the size i've been looking for

 

[bogus]

I wouldn't think much for close quarters protection. None of the items matter an additional $200 for my purposes. Chevy vs. Cadillac type of thing if you ask me...


Anyone else feel free to chime in for a major positive for polygonal rifling. It's not my area of expertise.

 

[Disposable Heart]

Polygonal: A TOUCH more speed for shorter barrels. At least in Glocks, 3.5" acts like a 4, 4.5 acts like a 5. But if the marginal bit more velocity is an issue, train harder or get a better caliber! Easier to clean? Makes it more Glock-like (explosive? )?

Couldn't resist...

 

[bogus]

Already out of stock. That was fast!

Can't wait to see one locally!

 

[WabashMX5]

Should be a great piece. My wife's CW9 uses the same cost-saving measures, but has performed flawlessly -- even during the 200-round breaking that Kahr requires. No malfs yet; very accurate (certainly well beyond her abilities or mine), and that lovely glassy-smooth Kahr trigger that shames about any other double-action.

If I decide to go for a premium pocket pistol in 9mm, instead of a mid-range one like the LCP in .380, I don't think the CM9 is going to have any competition for my hard-earned dollars....

 

[bogus]

Just for reference. I did an instant quote for the dealers in my area. It was showing a range of price from $420-$470 plus "other charges" and tax.

 

[indykid]

After comparing the CM9 and the PM9, I think Kahr has just killed the more expensive PM9 because I agree, in CQ the different barrel won't make much of a difference if any to the attacker!

 

[gunsrfun]

apples to apples. Only thing I think about is is saving a couple hundred bucks worth my or my family's lives. In this case some of the upgrades aren't what I would call life saving but who am I to decide what you need.

 

[shooter521]

Will be interesting to see what the differences do to accuracy and reliability in order to save $200.

In my evaluation of the CW9 vs. the P9, there is no difference in either aspect.

 

[xdmstu]

So... CM9 vs Kimber Solo?

I certainly like the expected price range of the CM9 more... leaves me more to spend on extras (spare mags, holster, ammo, etc).

 

[ArmedProgrammer]

So Shooter521 - got any CM9's in yet?

 

[bogus]

According to post on Kahrtalk.com Bud's had these in stock earlier today. They were selling for $417.

That's the kind of pricing we're talking about!

 

[nalees]

It seems single stack nines are the hot new commodity. I'm totally ok with that!

 

[shooter521]

So Shooter521 - got any CM9's in yet?

Not yet. But rest assured, we will.