Gun show started this morning so I grabbed the Colt Mustang PocketLite as a possible trade,stopped at the bank and took some money out of savings and headed out.
Walked all the isles and only a couple of dealers were selling Kahrs but most others had a life time supply of Taurus,Kel-Tecs,and Bersa's.
Went back to the dealer that had a very ample supply of Kahrs along with the Kel-Tecs,and Sigs.
I truely wanted to compare size,weight,and over all feel of the PM-9,CW-9, and Kel-Tec PF-9.
Luckily all three were practically next to each other.
I truely liked the feel of the CW-9.
And with a price of $375 it was tempting.
The PF-9 felt good and was pretty light as well.
The price on it was $265.
I considered that damn cheap for a lightweight carry pistol.
I then handled the PM-9.
Although it did not feel as good in my hand as the CW-9 the over all build and size and weight was truely very appealing.
I then stacked the PM-9 right on top of the CW-9 and the size difference was very revealing with the PM-9 being a good bit shorter length and height.
I could also tell,although very slightly the PM-9 was a hair lighter.
I then went back to the Kel-Tec...That price was screaming at me.
If anything if I bought it and decided I did like as a concealed carry piece I could always use it for general plinking and houshould protection.
But after handling it and the two Kahrs I decided to buy the PM-9.
The dealer had the regular two tone with standard sights for $605 and the model with the night sights for $655.
I decided to take the plunge and bought the night sight model.
Since they were not taking trades I was able to sell a guy in the isle the Mustang for $565.
Checking on GunBroker last night and Buds I think I did pretty good as I had no shipping and ffl fees added and at least I could see straight up what I was buying.
Although if I had bought off GunBroker I probably could have saved maybe $35-$45.
I then found a guy selling 9mm ammo and bought one box each of Remington UMC 115 gr.,WWB 115 gr.,and a box of Magtech 115 gr. to try out on the pistol after I give it a very good cleaning.
Although due to some issues it might actually be close to a week before I can shoot the gun.
One thing that I was curious about is the sales lady warned me not to get cleaning solvent on the night sights as this would ruin them.
Is that true??
Any way I will head over to the holster forum soon enough and start asking others what holster they like for their PM-9's.
Fortunately Kahrs website shows pictures of the different brands and styles of holsters that fit the particular model of Kahr you own.
Here's hoping the Kahr works out as a concealed carry pistol for me.
Walked all the isles and only a couple of dealers were selling Kahrs but most others had a life time supply of Taurus,Kel-Tecs,and Bersa's.
Went back to the dealer that had a very ample supply of Kahrs along with the Kel-Tecs,and Sigs.
I truely wanted to compare size,weight,and over all feel of the PM-9,CW-9, and Kel-Tec PF-9.
Luckily all three were practically next to each other.
I truely liked the feel of the CW-9.
And with a price of $375 it was tempting.
The PF-9 felt good and was pretty light as well.
The price on it was $265.
I considered that damn cheap for a lightweight carry pistol.
I then handled the PM-9.
Although it did not feel as good in my hand as the CW-9 the over all build and size and weight was truely very appealing.
I then stacked the PM-9 right on top of the CW-9 and the size difference was very revealing with the PM-9 being a good bit shorter length and height.
I could also tell,although very slightly the PM-9 was a hair lighter.
I then went back to the Kel-Tec...That price was screaming at me.
If anything if I bought it and decided I did like as a concealed carry piece I could always use it for general plinking and houshould protection.
But after handling it and the two Kahrs I decided to buy the PM-9.
The dealer had the regular two tone with standard sights for $605 and the model with the night sights for $655.
I decided to take the plunge and bought the night sight model.
Since they were not taking trades I was able to sell a guy in the isle the Mustang for $565.
Checking on GunBroker last night and Buds I think I did pretty good as I had no shipping and ffl fees added and at least I could see straight up what I was buying.
Although if I had bought off GunBroker I probably could have saved maybe $35-$45.
I then found a guy selling 9mm ammo and bought one box each of Remington UMC 115 gr.,WWB 115 gr.,and a box of Magtech 115 gr. to try out on the pistol after I give it a very good cleaning.
Although due to some issues it might actually be close to a week before I can shoot the gun.
One thing that I was curious about is the sales lady warned me not to get cleaning solvent on the night sights as this would ruin them.
Is that true??
Any way I will head over to the holster forum soon enough and start asking others what holster they like for their PM-9's.
Fortunately Kahrs website shows pictures of the different brands and styles of holsters that fit the particular model of Kahr you own.
Here's hoping the Kahr works out as a concealed carry pistol for me.