GUN of the WEEK: I just did have time to get by the range Friday, in the middle of the dorm move. This week I have two (2). 1st is the Kahr PM9. The Kahr PM series (Polymer Micro) is a series of double action only (DAO) hammerless, striker-fired, short recoil operated, semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Kahr Arms. The target market for the PM line is the civilian concealed carry market. PM series pistols are manufactured with stainless steel slides that ride on steel inserts within the polymer frames. The series is noted for being very no-nonsense and utilitarian in appearance, with black plastic grips and a brushed stainless or blackened Tungsten DLC (Diamond-Like Coating) stainless slides. The Kahr PM9 is a 6+1, chambered in 9x19 Parabellum. It comes standard with either a black frame and stainless slide, or fully matte black. A special model also features a manual safety and a loaded chamber indicator. Pros: Good trigger pull. Very smooth. Its small. It is still light weight even with a fully loaded magazine. Surprisingly mild recoil for a 9mm. Cons: No external safety (on this model). VERY little stainless on the rail inserts. The slide if difficult to pull back. Definitely not a smooth action. I dont like the sights. And theyre expensive. I had several failures to feed. I think it was a combination of the magazine and the feed ramp. All-in-all, personally, it is not for me. I would NOT buy a Kahr PM9. PM9 PM9093 (3.1 Barrel) Black polymer frame, matte stainless slide Caliber: 9mm Capacity: 6+1, 7+1 (magazine with grip extension) Operation: Trigger cocking DAO; lock breech; Browning - type recoil lug; passive striker block; no magazine disconnect Barrel: 3.1, polygonal rifling; 1 - 10 right-hand twist Length O/A: 5.42 Height: 4.0 Slide Width: .90 Weight: Pistol 14 ounces, Magazine 1.9 ounces Grips: Textured polymer Sights: Drift adjustable, white bar-dot combat sights Finish: Black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide Magazines: 2 - 6 rd flush floorplate & 1 - 7 rd extended grip MSRP: $786.00 Kahrs lead designer, Justin Moon, is a principal of the company, and an avid shooter and gun enthusiast. His revolutionary design and innovations, registered through six US patents, make the Kahr pistol unique. Kahrs parent company, established in 1981, has been a leading supplier of computer numerical control (CNC) machine tools and applications engineering. In 1986, the company expanded by forming a manufacturing division which provides quality contract machining, manufacturing and assembly services for diverse industries, including aerospace, automotive, electronics, medical equipment, scientific instrumentation and telecommunications. This division offers in-house engineering and precision tooling services, as well as, secondary operations that complement the machining and manufacturing capabilities. Kahrs corporate headquarters are located in Blauvelt, New York. Production and assembly operations are located in Worcester, Massachusetts, in the region commonly known as Gun Valley.
Posted on: Sun, 17 Aug 2014 21:21:56 +0000
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