02-07-2012, 08:41 PM
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PM9 frame rails
Guys, I'm about to buy a new PM9 this week and so I'm watching all the youtube video's about it, and reading up on it here. Am I correct in noticing that the frame rails are only polymer ( no steel inserts for the slide to ride on )? I'm, so far, a Glock guy ( G21 and G30 ) but I really like the PM9. It fits a niche for me, being such a small gun.
I was surprised to see no frame rails on the gun. I'm sure there isn't an issue with it, seeing how many here have shot thousands of rounds through their PM9.
Please confirm this for me. Inserts in the frame rails or not?
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02-07-2012, 08:59 PM
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Definitely inserts in the rails. The polymer looking rails just guide the slide onto the steel.
The steel is actually on piece all wrapped in tupperware. Real solid.
It's about time you got off the throne and went for it. You only been talking about it for what a year, year and a half?
And ignoring us on the forum the whole time too.
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02-07-2012, 09:05 PM
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LOL, you're right, of course. I just tonight realized you sent me a PM a few months ago... Shame on me.
My tax return should come in tomorrow. I have friday off, so I'm going to go get one. I sure hope to get the newer version, I like the bevel on the front end better. This will be a backup gun for me.
Good to know about the frame rails actually being steel inserts that are molded-over with polymer.
Since I work security for the Washington Arms Collectors and I do work the Monroe shows, I frequently see a friend of ours on these forums at the show, 
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02-07-2012, 11:53 PM
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The rails on my 2 Kars leave no doubt that they are STEEL, don't shed and the weight difference is only the 2 quarterpounders I ate for lunch.
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02-08-2012, 06:22 AM
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1. Buy it.
2. Shoot it.
3. Love it.
Repeat steps 2 and 3 for a while, then proceed with step 1 again when ready to buy another Kahr.
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02-08-2012, 07:35 AM
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gb6491, thanks for the link. I just found that,thread this morning before checking back here. (I'm also a member on that forum.). I have no doubts, the pm9 WILL be my next gun. Most likely the end of this week. That is, if any gunshops around me have one...
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02-08-2012, 08:20 AM
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the front rails or a separate piece of steel from the back rails but it's a very strong arrangements
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02-08-2012, 09:23 PM
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Another note... I have read that the new PM9's have an external safety... Please tell met this isn't true. I know there is an optional gun with this feature, but I surely don't want that.
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02-08-2012, 09:29 PM
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Only the MA and CA version. The new enhanced trigger supposedly has the external safety too but I don't think they are on the street yet. You'll no doubt fine the new style tapered slide too. Don't see many of the blunt nose Jocko version around new anymore. I kind of like the blunt but I'm good with either.
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Due to the substantial increase in ammo cost you can no longer expect a warning shot!
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Forget the Alamo, "Remember America"I'm a devout American
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In Memory of Paul "Dietrich" Stines.
Dad: Say something nice to your cousin Shirley
Dietrich: For a fat girl you sure don't sweat much.
Cue sound of Head slap.
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