Kahr PM9 Review (Part 1 of 2)

Published on May 20, 2011
Duration: 8:54

This review of the Kahr PM9 focuses on its suitability as a compact concealed carry option. The presenter highlights its small size, comparing it to the Glock 36, and discusses its handling characteristics, including grip limitations with the flush magazine and the benefit of the extended magazine for a full three-finger grip. The review also touches on the pistol's trigger quality, its unique 'eye dot' sights, and its manageable recoil for its size, noting the tight tolerances that smooth out with break-in.

Quick Summary

The Kahr PM9 is a compact 9mm pistol favored for concealed carry due to its small size and quality construction. It offers a smooth, consistent trigger pull and manageable recoil, with an optional extended magazine providing a better grip and increased capacity.

Chapters

  1. 00:03Introduction & Favorite Gun Comparison
  2. 00:33Choosing the Kahr PM9 Over LC9
  3. 01:10Initial Impressions & Build Quality
  4. 01:49Grip and Magazine Options
  5. 03:05Ergonomics and Grip Texture
  6. 03:58Slide Serrations and Tolerances
  7. 05:05Slide Operation and Break-in
  8. 05:57Slingshotting the Slide
  9. 06:08Trigger Quality and Feel
  10. 07:19Sights: Eye Dot System
  11. 08:13Recoil and Shooting Experience

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main advantages of the Kahr PM9 for concealed carry?

The Kahr PM9 is highly regarded for its compact size, making it easier to conceal than larger firearms like the Glock 36. It offers a quality build and a smooth, consistent trigger pull, which are crucial for reliable self-defense.

How does the Kahr PM9's grip and magazine capacity compare to other compact pistols?

The Kahr PM9's flush magazine typically allows for a two-finger grip. However, an optional extended magazine provides a full three-finger grip and increases capacity to seven rounds, offering a balance between concealability and shootability.

What is the trigger like on the Kahr PM9?

The Kahr PM9 features a smooth, machined aluminum, one-piece trigger. It's a double-action-only (DAO) system with a slight initial take-up and a consistent pull, estimated around eight pounds, which is considered enjoyable for shooting.

Is the Kahr PM9 easy to rack and operate?

The Kahr PM9 has tight internal tolerances that smooth out with break-in, leading to a quiet and smooth slide operation. After break-in, it can be reliably slingshotted to chamber a round.

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