Changed my mind

[IVC]

One of the guns on my CCW (call it LTC if you must) is a Kahr PM9. CW9 is it's less expensive brother, slightly larger, with different barrel (rifling), sights and finish, but otherwise it's the same gun in the same way all Glocks are the same.

It's a great gun and very reliable. If you don't limp-wrist it, that is, but it goes for all small guns. It is also very accurate with the polygonal rifling - my testing is at 55 yards on a USPSA A/C zone size target (metal, though). The trigger is one of the best DA triggers out there, where it is intentionally long, but very smooth and consistent. Few guns have such triggers out of the box.

It's very comfortable with a good IWB holster, although I prefer to carry a G19 in Tier 1 Concealed holster if I'm going to "strap up." Where it's really great is for quick pocket carry with a good kydex holster. It fits into any pants, sweatpants or shorts not supported by belt and will not cause sagging.

So, it works well for all those "quick trips" when you tend to lave the gun at home. When it's size of your phone, you treat it as a phone and just throw it in, then forget about it.

[Oldmandan]

[guitargeak99]

He's talking about inserting the magazine, then chambering a round... and then sometime later (days, weeks or whatever your routine is), unchambering that round... placing it back in the top of the magazine, inserting the magazine, then chambering that same exact round again.

There's a few issues with doing this... and depending on the caliber there might be other potential issues such as the setback being discussed here as the bullet is pushed further and further back into the case. Other normal issues include the extractor chewing up the rim on the case and eventually not being able to extract that case reliably, etc.

Some guys go so far as-to mark the back of the cartridge with a sharpie or something indicating how many times it's been chambered. Probably overkill, but to each their own. I personally don't worry this much, and will eventually shoot the defensive ammo so I stay proficient with the load I'm carrying, plus it prevents the ammo from going "stale"... if that's even a real concern.

Thanks for the great explanation. Something I will be aware of from now on.

[smittty]

Kahr CW9 with 3 magazines, night sights, and an Alien Gear holster for $400.

CW9 is fine gun with a fantastic trigger.

Anyone that complains about the trigger on them just hasn’t learned how to shoot. That’s a bold statement but it’s true.

Congrats on the new carry gun!

[BigPimping]

I actually broke down and purchased an XD9 because the price was so amazing I couldn't resist it. It's actually a pretty nice gun. So is the FMK 9C1 that I own. But they are mere shadows when compared to Gaston's finest.

Someday I will acquire a Gen 1 G17 in the original Tupperware. Until then I'm rocking my original Gen 2 in the Tupperware!!!

[SnWnMe]

One of my CCWs is a PM9. Great gun. I've not had a single malfunction with it.

[highpower]

Someday I will acquire a Gen 1 G17 in the original Tupperware. Until then I'm rocking my original Gen 2 in the Tupperware!!!

While I am not a Glock fanboy, I do EDC a G19 and many years ago I had a couple of early G17's. I have no clue whether they were Gen1 or 2, but I found myself wanting another early G17 for nostalgia's sake.

When I checked on what the early ones were going for, I decided that I didn't want one all that much.

I decided that one of Glock's reissue P80's was an acceptable substitute and picked one up.

[BigPimping]

I would like to acquire a p80. But they sold out so fast. I have seen some of the original G17 on gun broker. However many of them are in kind of rough condition. The last one I looked out was a farmer Washington DC metro Police model. It even had the inscription on the side from the department.

[highpower]

I would like to acquire a p80. But they sold out so fast. I have seen some of the original G17 on gun broker. However many of them are in kind of rough condition. The last one I looked out was a farmer Washington DC metro Police model. It even had the inscription on the side from the department.

[morrcarr67]

Intrafamiliar transfer.

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[Che762x39]

I've heard those have reliability problems. Get Glock.

I second BigPimping.

I EDC a Glock 19 Gen 3 and my pocket carry is a Seecamp .32 ACP when I have to go to doctor or dentist appointment, which is frequent for an arthritic senior.

[Che762x39]

No one commented that OP switched from a SIG P365 (an awesome EDC IMO) to a Kahr? He must love his brother...

I gave him a "pass" since it is the holiday season and I am generous.

[Jimi Jah]

San Bernardino has a work around. Class is done via YouTube videos and the re-qualifications are now done at an outside range. Do the class, fill out the forms, go to the range, drop off the paperwork. If you do it like they ask; 90 days before you expire, you should have your new permit before your old one expires.

We don't have a work around, we have Sheriff Bill Gore, the hero of Ruby Ridge. Never let a crisis go to waste.

[BigPimping]

I second BigPimping.

I EDC a Glock 19 Gen 3 and my pocket carry is a Seecamp .32 ACP when I have to go to doctor or dentist appointment, which is frequent for an arthritic senior.

I know little about Seecamp but that it is a pocket pistol. Glock however....RESPECT.

[IVC]

Someday I will acquire a Gen 1 G17 in the original Tupperware. Until then I'm rocking my original Gen 2 in the Tupperware!!!

I thought you were not into relics and old designs... What gives? And, more importantly, what's next? Dating women over 30???