Thinking about selling my Kahr PM9

[MoreIsLess]

I have a Kahr PM9 that I rarely carry or go to the range with since it is not very pleasant to shoot. I recently bought a Kel-Tec P32 that I carry whenever I carry. So, I am thinking of selling the PM9 and getting something else. (keeping it an getting something else is not an option sez the boss)

The choice are:

1. Keep it in case I have sellers remorse later
2. Sell it and get a compact gun that is a little larger but yet carry-able and not so unpleasant to shoot (like M&P Shield, Walther PPS, etc).
3. Sell it and get a full size gun like M&P 9, Sig 320, Glock 17

I already have a Walther PPQ M1 9mm and a Springfield Government 1911 9mm, Colt Government 1911 45acp, Sig 320 FS 45acp.

What say you? It would need to be something that does not have a DA/SA trigger and striker fired

 

[luky-dude]

I sold my PM9 a got the MK9. Much better.

 

[bannockburn]

Love my CM9. Perfect size for a sub-compact 9mm., sweet, smooth double action trigger, easy to bring on target (as in a natural pointing gun for me). Not bothered at all by the felt recoil and I say this having previously owned a CW40 which was certainly rather snappy, especially with 180 grainers.

If DA/SA triggers and striker fired guns are off the table maybe you might want to look into a SIG P938 or Colt Defender.

 

[Fleetman]

I don't mind the PM9....I guess it reminds me how tame it is compared to a DB9!

I like the Kahr PM's:

 

[C0untZer0]

I love my CM9

 

[railroader]

I like my cm9 alot and don't think the recoil is that bad. It's a great carry gun, light, reliable and small. Now my Ruger LCP and XDS 45 have some kick to them.

 

[cc-hangfire]

I have the P32, other pocket .380's, the CM9, the Shield, and a DB9. From your list of other handguns, you've got larger sized covered.

My advice: If you want to pocket carry a 9mm, keep your PM9. Khar found the sweet spot on a small 9mm (Diamondback went a little beyond that on the DB9 IMHO). If you can go IWB or OWB on a single stack 9, sell the PM9 & get a Shield, XDs, PPS, G43, LC9s, etc. (or the CW9 if you like Khar).

Best of luck to you!

PS: would "the boss" allow a extra P320 compact conversion for your FCU since it's not really another gun? Just thinking...

 

[kozak6]

How do you like your Sig P320?

You might try a compact grip module with the full sized slide. It's only what, $50?

Or, a conversion kit might be worthwhile. If you can avoid discussing the price of the kit, you might be able to score points with the boss since it's just parts rather than a new gun.

 

[sgt127]

Here's a trick. Buy guns, lots of guns. Preferably before you are married.

When you walk into the house from a gun show, don't sneak around like a 13 year old that found a Playboy magazine.

Strut into the house. Preferably twirling your new toy on your finger.

Wife asks : "Is that a new gun?"
You (noncommittal and perplexed look)
"What? This old thing?"
Wife: "Oh, never mind...is the that Smith Python thing you went to the range with last week or something?"
You: "Oh for goodness sake, I wish you spent more time a the range with me...."

No need to lie...deflect. Babble...

 

[Tirod]

Size and weight of a pistol will make a difference. I have a S&W auto, DA/SA, in .45 which shoots softer than my previously owned LCP. I prefer my Kahr CW380 vs the SIG P938. Perceived recoil is based on the pistol's weight, how wide the backstrap is, the ramp angle and speed of unlocking, and what load you shoot.

If your Kahr isn't shooting the way you like, sell it and finance another. However there is no guarantee you will get a nicer shooting gun for the exercise. Even so - if it's for self defense, how it shoots does make a difference. A lot will say that the first gen LCP's might be snappy or even harsh, but since all they do with them is pocket carry, it's nearly perfect for that job. On the other hand if you hate shooting it and won't practice, it's unfamiliar and you don't get better over time. What good is a pocket gun you can't practice with? Some say use another gun, ok, but not everyone has a well funded budget of carry and range guns, nor does it get you familiar to shoot one all the time but the other remains a stranger with no clue how the reset handles.

Problem being, you have to shoot them side by side to really understand the differences one to another. Buy the new gun THEN shoot them both and see what you prefer. After a few range sessions sell the one you don't like. At least it will be a better informed opinion with actual shooting to back it up.

 

[MoreIsLess]

How do you like your Sig P320?

You might try a compact grip module with the full sized slide. It's only what, $50?

Or, a conversion kit might be worthwhile. If you can avoid discussing the price of the kit, you might be able to score points with the boss since it's just parts rather than a new gun.

I really like my Sig 320 45acp. I had a Sig P226 in 9mm that I really liked and didn't want to part with but I just couldn't adapt to the DA/SA. I couldn't hardly bring myself to sell it because it's such a classic pistol. I finally went through with it and sold it to buy the 320. I can shoot the 320 much better even though it's a 45. If you noticed, none of the guns mentioned in my OP were DA/SA, I just shoot DAO better for some reason.

 

[MoreIsLess]

OK, you've convinced me, I'm keeping it. I'd probably end up regretting it since I'm not sure about selling it.

I almost forgot how nice a gun the PM9 is

 

[Fleetman]

I've taken more than one gun out of our safes to get rid/trade 'em and I always end up putting 'em back in the safe.

 

[IMTHDUKE]

Think I will just keep her.

 

[ROD KLOMP]

I've been very happy with my Kahr PM9, smooth trigger reliable, easy to pack, accurate, and is worth the extra money spent over the CM9, to get all the rough edges removed and refinements , the PM is a cut above the CM, this does not mean the CM isn't a great gun because it is...I won't be getting rid of mine as well as my KP45...Kahr has done a great job on these premium guns..

 

[bannockburn]

MoreIsLess

OK, you've convinced me, I'm keeping it. I'd probably end up regretting it since I'm not sure about selling it.

I almost forgot how nice a gun the PM9 is

Well that's good to hear! I always felt that if I'm not sure about selling or trading a gun then it probably wasn't a good idea in the first place.

 

[texagun]

I carry a PM9 in a Kusiak IWB Leather holster and hardly know it's there. I let my buddy shoot it the last time we were at the range and he was highly impressed with how accurate this little gun is. Mine is an early model and I've never had a malfunction with it.

 

[vba]

I sold my CM9, just couldn't get used to the long trigger. Bought a Ruger LC9s in its stead.

 

[Eagle103]

A CM9/PM9 is definitely more of a handful than something like a G26 but not bad compared to a 38 snubbie and you'd be hard pressed to find a more compact, affordable and pocketable gun if that's your thing. The only annoying problem I've experienced with my CM9 has been the sharp edge on the magazine plate. It catches my pinkie as I wrap it around. Thought about grinding it down but decided to try some Plastidip instead. It's drying right now and looks like it should be a huge improvement provided it stays on.