PM45 input requested

[Drh]

I came across a blued PM45 at my local shop. It is Being sold as used but was never shot (I validated with previous owner). Because I recently bought a CW380 and CM9 they offered it to me for $550. Looking to add 45 acp to my CCW inventory. I am looking for feedback from PM45 owners regarding this gun. Please provide your opinions on reliability as a CCW. Would you recommend this gun?

thanks
Dan

[ohio lock]

Love my PM45. I am wearing it right now as I type this. Recoil is manageable, shoots straight on, fits my hand like a glove and is powerful. I have had only one FTE in the first 200 rounds and nothing since, with about 500 rounds shot through. You will love it.

[Buzzard45]

Just be aware that a FIRM grip is mandatory, and be prepared for some attention at the range; these things have quite a bark. As in : what the heck is that hand cannon you got there? As for recoil, lets just say a cm9 is kinda mild by comparison.

[BEARDOG]

Not PM45 input but ...
FYI - Not sure if you are aware, or interested (if not, disregard my post) in the fact that the new CM45 is available now.
I recently bought one for about $200 LE$$ then the used PM45 your looking at.
Also on a used Kahr you may run into "issues" trying to get warranty work done depending on how Kahr CS feels like treating you about it.

http://www.kahrtalk.com/showthread.p...-report-added)

[Drh]

Thanks for the heads up on the CM45. I knew it was due sometime this year but not that it was available now. I called my local dealer and he can have it here next day with the Davidson lifetime guarantee for $369.95, WOW!
i think I can get the PM45 for $525.00 so that's $155.00 more than the CM. Now please help me understand is the PM version worth the extra $155? Or is this a no brainer?

[ohio lock]

Does the PM45 have the night sights? Mine does. If it has them they are worth the extra $150.

[Drh]

No it does not. What it does have is that it is a blued gun which I like more than the two tone. Probably not worth the extra money though.

[BEARDOG]

The finish is not actually bluing... The black coating Kahr uses is called DLC "diamond like coating" and is a very strong wear resistant coating over stainless steel. If it is worth that much more $, plus the possible warranty issues with a used Kahr is your call.

edit; Another FYI ...Kahr is currently having a promo - Buy a new C series gun and they give you a second magazine free of charge after sending in some paper work.

Here are the other differences between the C + P kahrs.

[b4uqzme]

For me it's a no-brainer just because I like the looks of the CM45 slide better than the PM45. But that's just personal preference. I think the warranty is a valuable consideration too. So I vote CM45 (if you are taking a poll).

That being said, I bought both my Kahrs used. But they are stainless and I think that makes a difference.

[CJB]

The frame and works of the PM45 are the same as the CM45. Only difference really... is the rifling (no big deal) and the front sight attachment (which may be a big deal for some sight types).

I walked into Florida Gun Exchange one day during Bikeweek, and walked out packing a PM45. It worked so well, that I bought another as soon as I could find one used. The used one also runs perfectly. It rides in my front pocket every day. Two PM45's, zero real isses, other than a few quibbles at first on the new one I got. Those have since abated.

I don't know of any reason a CM45 would work with any less certainty.