New Guy From Las Vegas

[Tys 4x4]

Howdy, thought I'd join up here to find out all the ins and outs of my new pistol. Bought a CM9 to replaced the Ruger LCP I've been pocket carrying for work. Wanted something smaller than my G27 but larger than the LCP. Think I found the right combo! Looking forward to posting here!

[Geobob]

Hello, Tys 4x4, and welcome from Missouri to a great forum. Good people and info here!

Take care, and best wishes to you and yours!

[Flincher]

Welcome from North Dakota

[ParrotHead]

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[LorenzoB]

Welcome from Northern California.
I get down to Vegas for trade shows a couple of times per year. The last time I was down there I went to American Shooters... That's a nice store! The shelves had more than I've seen in a long time, but I could tell they used to have a lot more.

Bass Pro was completely out of everything.

[JFootin]

Welcome to the forum, Tys 4x4! :) There is a wealth of valuable information in the New Member Area (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=56) and the Kahr-Tech (http://kahrtalk.com/forumdisplay.php?f=27) sections of the forum.

And welcome to the CM9 Owners Club! :D Our official symbol is the wide grin smily because we are so happy with our purchase that we can't wipe the smiles off our faces!

Here is your club badge.
http://i1230.photobucket.com/albums/ee486/John_England/Smilies/BigSmily.jpg

The best holster I have found for forget-it-is-there comfort 24/7 with my CM9 is the PJ IWB Holster (http://pjholster.com/?page_id=37). There are so, so many members here that will concur. Paul is a great guy and a real gun lover, and he performs magic with kydex - making the holster incredibly comfortable to where you can't tell it is there whether sitting, standing or moving about. It is like the mass of the gun disappears, becoming one with your body. I carry mine with a 15° cant just behind my hip - the sweet spot. I prefer the linked one with the over the belt clip. It is available with j-hook, c-hook and velcro attachment method, and tuckable is an option. I have a tuckable one with velcro for if I need total concealment, but normally wear the above under a loose shirt.

[wyntrout]

Welcome to the Kahrtalk forum supported by Kahr Arms.
Here are a few essential links and things to do BEFORE you take your new pistol to the range, and ESPECIALLY BEFORE taking it apart and trying to re-assemble it! The Kahr is a different design… 6-7 unique patents cover the Kahrs. I’m not trying to imply that you don’t know anything about guns, but many don’t know anything about the Kahrs and some of the things you can do to damage or cause malfunctions of your new, or new-to-you Kahr pistol.
First, if you don’t have a manual, yet, or one didn’t come with your pistol, you can download the pdf file here:
http://www.kahr.com/PDF/kahrmanual.pdf
Impatient? Watch one of these videos FIRST! These videos can point out possible problem areas and emphasize correct procedures!
Take down and re-assembly videos:
T, TP, CW, P, & PM/CM Series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=G2cZgVg_SwA (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=G2cZgVg_SwA)
MK series:
http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...mSCnIOaUk#t=0s (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=zXmSCnIOaUk#t=0s)
K series:
http://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-K9-Elite.asp
There are many links on fixing problems listed in several places… under the New Member or Kahr Tech sub-forums.
A very handy one is the Kahr Lube Diagram:
http://kahrtalk.com/showthread.php?t=14750
Many of your questions can be answered in these areas and you can learn how your Kahr works and not damage it with improper handling.
Frequently asked questions: http://www.kahr.com/faq.asp?

One very important bit of advice: Hold the Kahr pistol firmly when firing OR CHAMBERING a round. These compact pistols need all of the force they can get from the slide to get a round into the chamber successfully. If you don't hold the pistol firmly, part of the needed momentum is transferred to MOVING THE PISTOL and the top round will DIVE and jam into the right side of the feed ramp. The weak hand, over hand rack method gives the best grip and a firm rack will give you the best chance at chambering a round. Use the weak hand fingers over the slide(clear of the ejection port), thumb along the slide and pointing to the rear. Use the gun hand to simultaneously firmly push the gun as you give a vigorous rack with the weak hand and cleanly release the slide as it reaches the rear limit and is "snatched" from the weak hand. This approximates a real rack from firing and beats the slide release method WHEN executed properly. Much more strength can be exerted when this is done closer to the body.

Here's a video on that. The first part is what I'm talking about:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature...&v=hjLbFOw8sow (http://www.youtube.com/watch?feature=player_detailpage&v=hjLbFOw8sow)

There are many helpful members here most of the time who might be able to help you, but as anywhere, there are many opinions and not all are correct. Be mindful of this before doing anything drastic to modify your pistol!


Wynn:)
Aka wyntrout

[deadeye]

Hey TYS, Good to see you on the forum. Lots of good advice on here. Followed it to the letter and after 500 rounds my CM9 hasn't missed a beat. Been in Ark for a lot of years but was born and raised just north of you up in the mountains. Didn't need a range out there, just step out the door and shoot. Kind of miss the desert and mountains some times. Good luck with your CM9. Wouldn't part with mine.

[Tys 4x4]

Thanks for the welcomes. I had already been linked to a thread on here from a local nevada gun forum to get the gun prepped for break in. It is all set and ready to go. Just need to find some time outside of that pesky work thing I have to do all week to get to a range or out to the desert for some fun.

I also ordered a highnoon split decision tuckable IWB for deep concealment in work attire. That is my reason for ditching the LCP in the first place, no more pocket carry. Wanted to free up a pocket, and figured if I'm going to carry iwb might as well up the caliber since I can carry a larger gun more comfortably that way. Tried to carry my G27 as such, but my pants just don't have the room in them like they do for a smaller single stack 9. For fun I tried my officers 1911 in a crossbreed supertuck. Not even close LOL.

[Tyranta]

Welcome to the forums from ND!

[BULLSTONE]

welcome to the forum from the great state of virginia.
BULLSTONE