PM9/40 Poll

[Keith B]

OK, I bit the bullet (pun intended )and spent the extra money on a PM9 over the PF-9. Haven't been to the range yet, so can't share my experiences yet.

I want feedback from you PM9 or PM40 owners on your experiences.

[Mike1951]

I would expect them to have the bugs worked out by now.

I bought mine in Aug 2002. They refused to acknowledge there was a feeding problem early on so I worked on it some myself.

Later on, they asked for a return of the barrels so they could recontour the feed ramps.

Then later still, they had a full blown barrel recall where they replaced the barrels.

That's been a few years now and mine works ok.

Now if they will just figure out the problem with my already replaced P45!

[Bashful]

I've have both the PM9 and P9, and they have been flawless out of the box.

[Velocity]

Well, I'm in the "Sent it back to Kahr and they fixed it" (twice) category.

Here's my story (I use the username "Hawkes" over at GlockTalk) :

http://www.glocktalk.com/showthread.php ... did=674143

[phddan]

Can't talk about the PM-9, but the P-9 I got had two FTF's in the first 20 rnds, and not a problem since, and I have about 1500 rnds through it now.

Dan

[USMC-COL]

I've had two. Got rid of both. Will never own another at any price. Gun was finicky. Mags were finicky. Did not feed everything - even FMJ after suitable break-in period. It was a great pocket gun with good sights and decent accuracy, but the detractors were too much for me. QC is questionable. Slide release was horrible - especially at speed. Bled a lot from thumb.

Bottom line, it dropped in my pocket and became invisible, but I could not trust my life to it.

[RPBrown]

Had a PM40. Won't own another. Sent to factory several times and still not reliable. Too bad as it was a perfect size for pocket carry.


I hope they got the QC up and failures down. Hate to see someone depend on it and it not go bang.

[gamboolman]

I bought a new PM-9 last year. After much money, time, shipping it back to Kahr to work on and send back still not working good. Lots of aggravation - Kahr gave me a full refund. I have been flamed for posting my experience on other sites - but it is all true.

I have a Glock 26 now and have bought my wife a Glock 26.
I recommend Glocks - they function and eat anything - I walk/jog about 6 miles a day in Houston - lots of sweat and rain and the Glocks function.
I wish you the best with your PM-9.
I CCW for myself and my families protection - I would recommend you get a Glock.
Thanks, gamboolman.....

[Reeves]

I bought a PM9 in March. Took it straight home and fired some rds. Had 2 FTF in the 1st 2 mags. Cleaned it and no more problems since. About 700 rds through it.
Then I bought a PM40 last month. Cleaned it and have not had a single problem. Have about 300 through the 40.