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I'm looking at the Kel-Tec P-11 and PF9 as well, but they're both a little larger than the Kahr PM9. Price will definitely factor into my decision though so unless I can find a good deal on a Kahr then Kel-Tec may be the way to go. I just can't see paying more for a Kahr than I would for a Glock when it's not as good of a gun.

Thanks for all of the comments so far gentlemen. It sounds like the PM9 is probably the better choice between the two.

Thanks Kevin, and Gig 'Em!

Your report is the second one I've heard of a PM40 having problems (second one in the last 10 minutes I should say). Having owned and felt the recoil of a G27, I can't imagine that the PM40 would be very fun to shoot either.

EDIT: Thanks to you too txinvestigator. :)

For reasons that don't matter in this thread, I can no longer carry my G22 OWB to work like I used to be able to do. As a result, I am looking for a good pocket pistol.

I know the Kahr PM9 is very popular for pocket carry so I am giving it some serious thought (by the way, is it pronounced "car" or "care" or what??).

Another option I'm considering is the PM40.

Dimentionally, they're almost identical with the PM40 being 0.05" longer and having a slide width that is 0.04" thicker. The height of both is the same at 4.0" per Kahr's website.

The PM9 has a capacity of 6+1 and the PM40 has a capacity of 5+1.

I'm looking for comments from people who have experience with either or both of these guns. I'm probably a little more interested in the PM40 since the .40 is a little more potent, but I think it may also be a bit hard to handle.

Your thoughts on either of these two guns for pocket carry are greatly appreciated.