TheDaywalkersDad
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I alternate between carrying my Ruger LCR and Kahr CW9. I have no experience with the CW40 and believe that a 9mm is enough (if a quality HP is used).
I have no complaints with either firearm but generally prefer the Kahr.
The links below are to a couple of reviews that I did of these two guns last year. Some sites frown upon posting links to other blogs. Please delete this post if I'm stepping on anyones's toes.
http://thedaywalkersdad.blogspot.com/2012/07/kahr-cw9-great-all-around-gun.html
http://thedaywalkersdad.blogspot.com/2012/09/ruger-lcr-review.html
I'll hit a few highpoints. Both guns are great and I'd buy either again. $400 was the price for the Kahr and Ruger when I bought them a couple of years ago. Of course the Kahr only comes with one mag and spare magazines are about $34 from CDNN. Speedloaders and speed strips for the LCR are much cheaper.
I have no idea what either gun is selling for in this current period of insanity. Hopefully the prices are still reasonable as neither gun is on the ban list.
I carry the CW9 in IWB (Crossbreed) usually. Once in a while I'll use a shoulder holster. The Ruger gets pocket carry and occaisonaly IWB. Both guns carry easily. They won't be left at home due to weight or size.
The CW9 is a lot easier to shoot. The LCR is a bit easier to carry. Reliability is great for both guns. I believe in both of them strongly enough to let my daughter have her pick when she's of age (already picked the CW9, BTW).
I have no complaints with either firearm but generally prefer the Kahr.
The links below are to a couple of reviews that I did of these two guns last year. Some sites frown upon posting links to other blogs. Please delete this post if I'm stepping on anyones's toes.
http://thedaywalkersdad.blogspot.com/2012/07/kahr-cw9-great-all-around-gun.html
http://thedaywalkersdad.blogspot.com/2012/09/ruger-lcr-review.html
I'll hit a few highpoints. Both guns are great and I'd buy either again. $400 was the price for the Kahr and Ruger when I bought them a couple of years ago. Of course the Kahr only comes with one mag and spare magazines are about $34 from CDNN. Speedloaders and speed strips for the LCR are much cheaper.
I have no idea what either gun is selling for in this current period of insanity. Hopefully the prices are still reasonable as neither gun is on the ban list.
I carry the CW9 in IWB (Crossbreed) usually. Once in a while I'll use a shoulder holster. The Ruger gets pocket carry and occaisonaly IWB. Both guns carry easily. They won't be left at home due to weight or size.
The CW9 is a lot easier to shoot. The LCR is a bit easier to carry. Reliability is great for both guns. I believe in both of them strongly enough to let my daughter have her pick when she's of age (already picked the CW9, BTW).