03-29-2016, 07:45 AM
It's been kind of quiet in here so I thought I would add a bit of material. Even though it's not technically related to gunsmithing, I would suspect that most of us who frequent here are at least gun enthusiasts.
I bit the bullet (pun intended) and expanded my selection of calibers to 9mm with the purchase of a Kahr PM9. I don't carry often, but when I do, the old reliable .45 is just too damn big and heavy, even in a compact like the Glock 30s. I had been considering the PM9 for a while now and came across one online at a price I couldn't refuse, just over half of the $800 they are around here in the retail stores. The online purchase was a little scary, especially when I found out that it was being delivered by the USPS. And when they missed the first delivery attempt to the FFL, and had to hold it through the weekend, I was certain they would find a way to lose or destroy it.
I finally took delivery on it last Monday and took it North over the weekend to try out. It is ultra small and light, literally pocket sized and weighing in at 14 ounces. The capacity unfortunately is light as well since it is small and single stacked, at 6+1, or 7+1 with an extended mag. The trigger is different and may take a bit of getting used to. Since the gun has no safety, the trigger pull is extra long to make up for it, kind of like a revolver. It's light and smooth though, so it feels very good. Another concern I had was being able to manage the recoil due to its small size and the fact that I have large hands. That didn't seem to matter though. The accuracy was a little off, high and left, but the repeatability was more than adequate.
All in all it's an impressive and well made little pistol. Don't know if I'll ever be able to shoot it as well as Hickock45, but I can shoot it well enough.
Tom
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I bit the bullet (pun intended) and expanded my selection of calibers to 9mm with the purchase of a Kahr PM9. I don't carry often, but when I do, the old reliable .45 is just too damn big and heavy, even in a compact like the Glock 30s. I had been considering the PM9 for a while now and came across one online at a price I couldn't refuse, just over half of the $800 they are around here in the retail stores. The online purchase was a little scary, especially when I found out that it was being delivered by the USPS. And when they missed the first delivery attempt to the FFL, and had to hold it through the weekend, I was certain they would find a way to lose or destroy it.
I finally took delivery on it last Monday and took it North over the weekend to try out. It is ultra small and light, literally pocket sized and weighing in at 14 ounces. The capacity unfortunately is light as well since it is small and single stacked, at 6+1, or 7+1 with an extended mag. The trigger is different and may take a bit of getting used to. Since the gun has no safety, the trigger pull is extra long to make up for it, kind of like a revolver. It's light and smooth though, so it feels very good. Another concern I had was being able to manage the recoil due to its small size and the fact that I have large hands. That didn't seem to matter though. The accuracy was a little off, high and left, but the repeatability was more than adequate.
All in all it's an impressive and well made little pistol. Don't know if I'll ever be able to shoot it as well as Hickock45, but I can shoot it well enough.
Tom
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