Baby you can drive my KAHR (PM9, that is): A gun review

Published on June 4, 2013
Duration: 27:03

This Kahr PM9 review by Justin Opinion highlights its subcompact size, making it ideal for concealed carry. The reviewer praises its reliability with various ammunition types, comfortable ergonomics despite a short grip, and exceptionally smooth double-action-only trigger. The video also details its dimensions, compares it to other popular handguns like the Springfield XDS and Glock 17, and emphasizes the value of the optional True Dot night sights.

Quick Summary

The Kahr PM9 is a subcompact 9mm pistol praised for its exceptional concealability due to its small size and slim profile. It offers high reliability with various ammunition types and features a remarkably smooth double-action-only trigger with a short reset, making it a strong contender for concealed carry.

Chapters

  1. 00:36Testing the Kahr PM9
  2. 01:09Kahr PM9 Loading Technique
  3. 02:17Slide Lock Observation
  4. 03:20Kahr PM9 Workbench Overview
  5. 04:03Kahr PM9 Size and Description
  6. 05:09Kahr Brand Reputation
  7. 06:04Challenges of Small Semi-Automatics
  8. 07:43Kahr PM9 Dimensions
  9. 08:49Kahr PM9 Width Measurement
  10. 10:00Kahr PM9 Size Comparisons
  11. 11:12Kahr PM9 vs. Glock 17
  12. 12:31Kahr PM9 Weight Information
  13. 12:54Kahr PM9 Feel and Ergonomics
  14. 13:18Short Grip Considerations
  15. 14:34Extended Grip Magazine
  16. 15:06Magazine Options
  17. 16:18Ergonomics and Grip
  18. 17:39Kahr PM9 Sights
  19. 19:16Factory Installed Sights
  20. 19:19Shooting Feedback and Recoil
  21. 19:39Ammunition Reliability
  22. 20:21Accuracy Assessment
  23. 21:17Freestyle Shooting
  24. 22:13Kahr PM9 Trigger
  25. 22:52Trigger Reset Demonstration
  26. 24:40Miscellaneous Points
  27. 25:00Magazine Fit Observation

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key dimensions of the Kahr PM9?

The Kahr PM9 has an overall length of approximately 5 and 3/8 inches and a height of about 4 inches. Its width is around 0.9 inches at the slide and slightly less at the grip, making it very compact.

How does the Kahr PM9 handle different types of ammunition?

The Kahr PM9 is highly reliable and has been tested with various ammunition, including FMJ, hollow points, and lead rounds, without experiencing any failures to feed, eject, or extract.

What makes the Kahr PM9 suitable for concealed carry?

Its extremely small size, light weight, and slim profile are ideal for concealment. The short grip, while potentially limiting for some shooters, aids in reducing printing under clothing.

What is the trigger like on the Kahr PM9?

The Kahr PM9 features a double-action-only trigger that is exceptionally smooth, with minimal take-up, a crisp break, and a very short reset. It's considered one of the smoothest triggers the reviewer owns.

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