Kahr PM9 Review
I Acquired a Kahr PM9 for concealed carry. First thing I have to say it is a much better improvement over the Ruger LC9 that I had. The reason I say it is a better improvement is because the trigger is smoother and shorter than the LC9, which really helped follow up shots. I didn’t have to concentrate as hard on the first shot as much either.
I put 150 rounds through the pistol. I had 5 failure to fires where the primer was hit, and the round did not go off. I contribute this to the ammo. I had a box of that cheap Tul-Ammo, and have learned that they occasionally have hard primers. The dents in the primers where deep. You can see the pics I posted here, http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...226#Post2875226
The Blazer, Federal, and Magtech +P ran fine. I have ordered some Federal HST for defense rounds, and I plan on testing them. I will post results and pictures when I do.
For such a small handgun it is surprisingly accurate and easy to shoot. At 7 yards slow fire this gun will make one hole with all shots touching. I was able to keep everything in 5 inches at 25 yards shooting at a steady pace. Slow firing at 25 yards I averaged 3 inch groups. During rapid fire everything hit the target in vital areas of the chest (about a 12 inch spread). The reset on the trigger is a little longer than what I like, but not to bad considering this is such a small 9mm concealed carry piece.
I haven't shot a lot of double action only triggers, but this is the best one I have ever shot so far. This is a quality design, you can look inside the pistol and quickly tell it uses a John Browning design. Take down and cleaning is simple. No it doesn't have a safety like the LC9 I had, so you just have to use that safety between your ears, and keep your finger off the trigger. It came with a dot over bar sight, and I plan on adding 3 dot night sights. With an IWB holster you almost forget it is there, it conceals well. I prefer carrying it with the 6 round flush mag vs the 7 round with extension, as it is very controllable even without the extended mag.
Over all, so far I like it!
I Acquired a Kahr PM9 for concealed carry. First thing I have to say it is a much better improvement over the Ruger LC9 that I had. The reason I say it is a better improvement is because the trigger is smoother and shorter than the LC9, which really helped follow up shots. I didn’t have to concentrate as hard on the first shot as much either.
I put 150 rounds through the pistol. I had 5 failure to fires where the primer was hit, and the round did not go off. I contribute this to the ammo. I had a box of that cheap Tul-Ammo, and have learned that they occasionally have hard primers. The dents in the primers where deep. You can see the pics I posted here, http://www.snipershide.com/forum/ubbthre...226#Post2875226
The Blazer, Federal, and Magtech +P ran fine. I have ordered some Federal HST for defense rounds, and I plan on testing them. I will post results and pictures when I do.
For such a small handgun it is surprisingly accurate and easy to shoot. At 7 yards slow fire this gun will make one hole with all shots touching. I was able to keep everything in 5 inches at 25 yards shooting at a steady pace. Slow firing at 25 yards I averaged 3 inch groups. During rapid fire everything hit the target in vital areas of the chest (about a 12 inch spread). The reset on the trigger is a little longer than what I like, but not to bad considering this is such a small 9mm concealed carry piece.
I haven't shot a lot of double action only triggers, but this is the best one I have ever shot so far. This is a quality design, you can look inside the pistol and quickly tell it uses a John Browning design. Take down and cleaning is simple. No it doesn't have a safety like the LC9 I had, so you just have to use that safety between your ears, and keep your finger off the trigger. It came with a dot over bar sight, and I plan on adding 3 dot night sights. With an IWB holster you almost forget it is there, it conceals well. I prefer carrying it with the 6 round flush mag vs the 7 round with extension, as it is very controllable even without the extended mag.
Over all, so far I like it!
