Last time I listen to online: My CW380 is bigger than my DB9

[MachIVshooter]

PSA had them for sale for $199.99 - I don't know what they charge for shipping.

I know. I was very tempted to add the FDE one to my stable at that price, but really don't need two of these.

I've never bought a firearm from them, but I would imagine $10-$20 in shipping on a handgun.

 

[C0untZer0]

For the record, Winchester White Box 115 gr JHP also penetrates to similar specs and it expands reliably.

Thanks for the link, I totally missed the WWB review.

The 115gr rounds work for some people in the R9, but usually if a new person comes on the forum and is having feeding problems with their R9- they are trying to shoot something like 115gr Blazer Brass or similar and the recommendation is to go to 124gr Gold Dots.

I never even tried to shoot 115gr rounds in my R9, although I have a theory that if I put a worn-down spring that had been used for 200 rounds of 147gr shooting in the gun, the gun would probably cycle 115gr rounds. I have a feeling that 115gr cartridges might not cycle my R9 reliably when it has a brand-spanking new spring it but I could be wrong, I've never tried it.

 

[Fishbed77]

Maybe so But I would trust the Kahr over the other any day of the week .

This pretty much sums it up.

 

[DeepSouth]

According to both manufacturers specs the OP is wrong, the CW380 is smaller.

https://www.kahr.com/Pistols/Kahr-CW380.asp

http://diamondbackfirearms.com/product?id=22


I will admit it is only very, very slightly smaller, other than the length. And that took me about 1.5 minutes to find out.

 

[JohnnyBravo]

You are surprised?

The actual dimensions of both guns are posted online.

I don't understand.

 

[wild cat mccane]

Yes. They are posted wrong because it doesn't include the Kahr slide release.

My 9mm DB9 has less width than my CW380. The only dimension where the DB9 is different from the eyes is the barrel length.

I am holding them both right now.

 

[TruthTellers]

Thanks for the link, I totally missed the WWB review.

The 115gr rounds work for some people in the R9, but usually if a new person comes on the forum and is having feeding problems with their R9- they are trying to shoot something like 115gr Blazer Brass or similar and the recommendation is to go to 124gr Gold Dots.

I never even tried to shoot 115gr rounds in my R9, although I have a theory that if I put a worn-down spring that had been used for 200 rounds of 147gr shooting in the gun, the gun would probably cycle 115gr rounds. I have a feeling that 115gr cartridges might not cycle my R9 reliably when it has a brand-spanking new spring it but I could be wrong, I've never tried it.

Yeah, 115 grain hollow points seem to be very reliable for expansion, but 115 grain bullets are also well known for not cycling in picky guns. I can't say that a used spring is the answer, in fact, I would say that if it takes a spring replacement for your gun to cycle 115 grainers, it's probably best to avoid using them and stick with what you know works best for your gun.

I just think having an affordable and effective ammo means that people will be able to practice more with their carry ammo and become as proficient as possible if a defensive situations occurs.

 

[orionengnr]

he ordered a blem with black frame but got a pink frame.

That is one hell of a manufacturing defect!
Not one I could live with, regardless of how much of a discount was advertised.