need some Kahr PM9/CM9 opinions

[NEB]

I do really enjoy my CM9. It has been my go-to for concealed carry for a while, and it was only recently put second in the rotation to my XDs. It's simple, small, and lightweight. Kahr's have great DA triggers, and it's an accurate little gun. I added a Hogue Handall Jr, and it made a significant difference in carry comfort (covers Kahr's aggressive molding) and shooting control.

I will say I have a few minor gripes. One is that I have had a hard time getting a clean mag drop in reloads. They just don't want to fall free on their own with my particular gun. I don't find this an issue for me as I don't practice speed/combat/competition reloads. Smooth and steady wins the race for me. Also, I did have to tweak the slide stop retention spring a bit as it was allowing the slide stop to back out a small amount during extended range sessions which caused the pistol to fail to return to full battery. I haven't heard of this being a big issue with this gun, however.

[xb12s]

I have a PM9 and really like it. It is my primary carry. I have more recently fired a friend's CW9. I'd probably rather have the add'l barrel length, but really don't feel like I'm missing out on much. I may at some point get a TP45 and cut down the grip to the CW/P length - basically an officer sized frame/commander length slide CCO type arrangement. That's a project for another day.

I find the kahrtalk website/forum to be very instructive and helpful. There are a few sticky threads over there on proper prep of the pistol that will iron out any break-in issues that might arise. The Kahrs are pretty tight and some have some FTF/FTE issues in the first couple hundred rounds. A couple of good guys on that forum go into a lot of depth explaining how to fix some magazine followers and other stuff. It's all easy dremel and sand paper type stuff.

The thinness of the Kahr pistols is fantastic for CC. If 1911s weren't so damned pricey in the more boutique models and had a thinner grip I'd own and carry 2 or 3 more of them, but Kahr is budget priced and great for what it is.

[Skydivesnake]

I just picked up a CM9; excellent little 9mm - very thin and a nice smooth trigger. The 200rnd run-in session went without a hitch using S&B and Federal 115gr, and a couple of mags of Black Hills 115gr JHP. Surprisingly nice to shoot and carries well in a Renegade ankle holster and Smartcarry.

Fit and finish are great with a minor exception of the front sight which is plastic and staked in :-( The CM9 comes with only one magazine.

Cabela's have them on offer for $420, and I had a 5% discount voucher through the mail. Overall, I'm very happy with it...