The CM9 is about half the price of the PM9. Is the PM9 still the way to go?
My only complaint is that not all parts are stainless and will rust from body sweat.
I had the same issue. The slide stop on mine would rust within a day of carrying it IWB during the summer. I replaced it with a black one I ordered from Kahr's website and no more issues. It looks a little odd, but it works.
...but the PM9 is the most reliable and accurate compact 9mm I have ever owned. The long double action trigger pull is very smooth with a crisp break...
Question for you guys with PM9s (or CM9s)- Does the slide loosen up a bit after some shooting? I loved the feel of it until I went to rack the slide, wow it does have one helluva spring in there apparently.
Yeah I suppose so, the Sig 938 just felt overall smoother though, different animal though I know. I'll probably end up with the M&P9c in the end... Hell I'm happy 90% of the time with my Sigma (SW9V) with massaged trigger, the 4" barrel and full-size grip get to be a bit much IWB sometimes thoughI'm afraid that's part of the price of admission with sub compact pistols in a high performing caliber. They need to be sprung heavily to ensure they cycle with their shorter barrels and feed ramps. I wouldn't plan on it loosening up much at all and if it does, it's probably time for a new recoil spring.