Still looking for a 9mm - Narrowed Down to a Kahr

[Sharpie1]

What do you guys think of the Kahr PM9?

I need a 9mm that I can carry in my pocket without a holster. This one looks to be about the smallest I can find in a high-quality pistol.

If the MK9 is *significantly* less expensive, this might also be another option to consider.

Otherwise - those who have had experience with the PM9 - please comment. I am going to an "evil" gun show this weekend and may pick one up if I can find a good deal.

All helpful comments from people with experience with the PM9 will be greatly appreciated! (Comments from those who want to disagree with no-holster pocket carry will not be necessary.)

Thanks!

--tadyson

 

[clubsoda22]

just remember to keep NOTHING ELSE WHATSOEVER in the pocket you keep your gun in. No safety and a pocket containing a pen, a comb and some loose change is a recipie for disaster. However, there should be no problems if you keep nothing else in the pocket.

Kahr is an excellent pistol.

 

[DW]

I have a PM9 and switch between ankle and pocket carry. I use a Desantis pocket holster and that seems to work well. It adds some thickness to it, but I feel safer having the trigger protected. Overall I am happy with the PM9. Just note that per the Kahr manual, you need to run a couple hundred rounds through it to break it in. Some experience some minor issues prior to break in, mine worked fine out of the box.

DW

 

[10-Ring]

Why does it have to go holsterless? I find that the holster really helps keep the gun in place, makes presentation very simple & protects the trigger.
More on point, the Kahrs you're looking at should be fine performers.

 

[gbelleh]

My PM9 has been excellent. It is extremely accurate for its size. The trigger on the PM9 is relatively long, but light and very smooth. Do what you want, but I would NEVER carry it in a pocket without a holster. Like DW said, make sure you break it in. Mine had 2 rounds not fully chamber in the first 200 rounds. It's been 100% since then. I have about 700 rounds through mine so far.

 

[Gordon Fink]

Stop! For an MK9, at least, you should really have a holster. Otherwise, it will tend to rotate in your pocket until the slide is down or the muzzle is up. If you do carry without a holster, keeping the chamber empty is also a good idea, as Kahr triggers are fairly light.

The MK9 is a great little gun, by the way.

~G. Fink

 

[txgolfer45]

Get the Kahr PM9! It is an excellent pocket handgun. I carry mine in the front pocket with a Desantis Nemesis holster.

Scott

 

[PCRCCW]

I wont tell you not to carry with no holster. But when the little monster wears a whole in your pocket and your gun falls down your pantleg, onto the floor in an important meeting with your CEO Or in the playland section of McDonalds with a rash of anti mom's....Good Luck! Ive seen it happen.
Shoot well

 

[gau5]

My PM9 was terribly inaccurate. A trip to the factory was useless. Groups of 14"@25 yds were common and I have read of others with the same problem. I have a P9 that shoots 2.5" easy. The barrels are different between the 2 guns. It was reliable though. My dealer returned the gun to Kahr to trade for a new one. I passed and got a Glock 26, another tackdriver.

 

[Sharpie1]

Thanks

Thanks to all for your opinions.

One of the reasons I am not choosing the Glock is because of the light trigger pull. Another reason is its thickness.

If the Kahr's trigger is indeed a light pull, either a holster will be necessary - or another gun will have to be chosen.

I don't have a problem carrying a DA revolver in my pocket, or an auto such as Kel-Tec 9mm style trigger - but something with a trigger like a Glock, etc. -- that would not happen.

I am going to the Salem Gun Show in Salem, Virginia this weekend - it is usually a pretty good show. Hopefully, I will be able to find something there.

Thanks again.

TD

 

[WonderNine]

Holster also helps to keep the lint away. VERY important with a pocket auto. I recommend an Uncle Mike's #4 pocket holster. Alot of people also like the Desantis Nemesis, although I have no experience with them.