Kahr CW9

[gerhard1]

Anyone here have any experience with them? Positive or negative?

One time many moons ago, I was at the Two Brothers BBQ in east Wichita, and saw a cop with one. I asked him how he liked it and he said that it was a good pistol. I also note that it is authorized for off-duty and plain clothes carry by NYPD.

Plus, it is very reasonably priced.

 

[Go_Ordnance]

I had one, and now have an MK9, PM9, PM45 and P380.

Springs are stiff when new, and they need a “break in” period. They can be finicky when new. Cheap ball ammo can cause malfunctions.

I think the CM9 is much more concealable, helping justify the reduced capacity.

 

[Glock 'em down]

Kahrs are great pistols. Being a wheel gun guy, you'll really appreciate the trigger pull. It's like a buttery smooth DA revolver. The only two negatives about them is they are picky about their diet and resale value on them suck.

Here's a helluva bargain...

https://www.okshooters.com/threads/fs-kahr-cw9.254279/

 

[NikatKimber]

I have a CM9. It's the slightly smaller brother to the CW9. It's a shooter, I've not had any problems with it. I prefer the Glock 43, and am very excitedly waiting the Sig P365.

I've shot the CM9 well past "self defense" distance - at least double the typical 7yds.

Mine was not purchased new. The biggest downside I can mention is that the slide is *stiff*. Not easily manipulated for malfunction clearing.

 

[dennishoddy]

I have two CW-40's.
Picky on ammo, but with the Winchester Ranger ammo, it runs without fail.

 

[Shadowrider]

I had two CW9s at one time. Being fond of DA revolver triggers back then they were great and as mentioned very smooth. I couldn't keep the mag followers from breaking for some reason but even with one ear broken they still ran. Now days I just can't get enthused about anything Kahr. I don't know why, there are far worse options.

 

[JD8]

I have a PM9 and P380. The PM9 has I dunno how many rounds through it now but it's far past 1k and it just feels like it's loosening up. Never had an issue. I will say that I added Lakeline followers to the mags and it makes all the difference if you slingshot it.

 

[gerhard1]

A couple of you have mentioned ammo issues. Does it run on hardball?

 

[1911master]

Some one will be a smart A here in a moment. I have just about owned all the Kahr 9mm. Never had a problem with any of them. I do follow the break in recommendations and always remember to use the slide release to drop the slide when loading the pistol. Will they run ball ammo, for sure!

 

[DavidMcmillan]

I have had both and never had any issue with either one. I traded each for something I thought I wanted more, and wish I had kept them. Functioned perfectly with every type of ammo I tried.