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cllemke wrote:Yeah I know there are slight differences in the machining of the slide and the barrel, but didn't think those would really affect the feel of the gun. The one thing I want to know is the trigger pull the same between them.

They should allow you to dry fire the two guns at the shop even if they don't have a CM9 for rent. That will tell you about the trigger pull. However, I would assume they used the same trigger mechanism as it would be counter productive to try and redesign that just for the different model of gun since the frame is the same. And, Kahr is really good about their customer service, so pick up the phone and call them and I am sure they will tell you if the trigger is the same.

cllemke wrote:I am looking at purchasing a new handgun for conceal carry. The Kahr CM9 is one that I am considering, but the few places I have gone don't have one to rent to shoot. One range has the PM9 for rental to shoot. My question is does the PM9 feel the same as the CM9 when shooting it for those that have shot both?

Thanks

The CM9 is a new model and just a less fancy version of the PM9. I haven't shot one, but do own a PM9.

The differences are the barrel is standard rifling vs. polygonal, the slide is not as dressed down as the PM9, and the sights are pinned vs. dovetailed on the PM9. It also comes with just one mag vs. two. Other than that, there really shouldn't be any difference. The trigger mechanism and pull should be the same, and the weight being the same, it should shoot pretty well the same as the PM9.