Kahr CW9

[tabascoz28]

I have to admit that something smaller would be very appealing, sort of like my friend's LCP but in a 9mm. The last CCW renewal I attended a guy had a Khar and qualified. Honestly having a gun is better than not having a gun and anything that shoots reliably and hits the target at 10 yards will work. Anything beyond 10yds and you can probably be looking for a way out. You can probably count on one hand the number of people here that have actually had to draw let alone shoot in a ccw life or death situation. For this reason I choose the DA/SA no safety and practice the 1st and second pull on a draw from my holster on a consistent basis.

The only issue I would have is the grip size. I actually hate my Glock, the angle, the trigger, it's enough to make me miss because it's my last handgun purchase and I just don't practice enough with it, probably never will. But I know how to load and fire it quickly and that's probably enough to save my life one day if I can't already get out of the situation through other means.

[tabascoz28]

Also I just put the pinky extension back on my EDC, feels much better.

[BigPimping]

I have a Smith and Wesson SD9VE. That has a really long double action trigger pull. I?m pretty used to that. I was not aware that the single stack Glock was available in California? I didn?t think that was on the roster.

[mk2dave]

I have a pm40 and I'm a fan. I'm looking to add a p40 to the inventory, something in a subcompact opposed to micro.

On the used market, the premium P's are around 400 bucks. Only slightly more than the CW. The difference being in the slide, the triggers are the same or so I have read.

In my experience, Kahr's are accurate. Surprising so. The micros are sensitive to limp wristing, but I don't know if that is true of the subcompacts or not. This hasn't been an issue for me, but it is for others.

[Pofoo]

They?re good guns, but the trigger takes some getting used to

Yes this is a problem (minimal).
If you don't shot alot of other pistols, it's not a problem. Mine has been 100% reliable. But if you shoot a 1911, it hard to switch back and forth.

[morrcarr67]

I have a Smith and Wesson SD9VE. That has a really long double action trigger pull. I?m pretty used to that. I was not aware that the single stack Glock was available in California? I didn?t think that was on the roster.

The single stacked Block is not on the roster, which is why you'd need to "pony up".

The SD9VE is a very underrated gun. Check with your IA and see if they allow any modifications to the guns they let you list. If they do you should put in the Apex trigger and spring kit. It makes a world of difference.

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[BigPimping]

The IA does allow trigger kits and other things like that. That?s why I?m considering using it as a secondary on my permit. It just seems a lot bigger.

[neouser]

Had both the CW9 and the Shield. Both are fine. The Shield tends to have a better trigger, but the CW9 felt better in hand. Due to the size, both are going to feel snappy.

Admittingly, the CW9 does have a long trigger, but I didn't find it nearly as heavy as the SD9VE, and the trigger is extremely smooth. It felt heavy for size, but not so much that it's a deal breaker. The design was a little weird to me. In addition to the usual rails on the top rear of the lower receiver, the forward rails were on the inside of the front of the dust cover that mated to the lower front of the slide. That's a little unusual, but had no impact on the performance of the pistol.

[morrcarr67]

The IA does allow trigger kits and other things like that. That?s why I?m considering using it as a secondary on my permit. It just seems a lot bigger.

Sure it's bigger than the Kahr. But it's really not that hard to conceal. I know you're up north, I'm guessing in a county that didn't issue before.

Since you're going to be new to carrying I recommend you take a good look at your wardrobe. Figure out how you want to carry. I'm on the chubbier side and I find it easier to carry outside the waist band.

Get some holsters for the guns that you think you'd like to carry and wear them around the house. This will help you decide what is best for you.

Here's a comparison of the Kahr and SD. You can also use that site to compare a bunch of other guns.

https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/kahr-cw9-vs-smith-wesson-sd9-ve

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[tokuno]

Kahr CM9/PM9: same as CW9 but smaller
fwiw, once you're accustomed to the CW9 trigger, the CM9/PM9 is the same experience, but in an even smaller package.

Forgot to mention that if I ever (God forbid) have to use a carry arm, I'm assuming it's likely gone forever as evidence or what not, and CW9s are affordably available as a "no biggie" replacement.

OP: If you're down in the South Bay, ping me. You're welcome to try a variety of Kahrs including a CW9.

[kenl]

Have both a cw9 and pm9. Both are good guns that are easy to carry. Only problem I've had with the cw is that it launched two front sights. 1st was original, 2nd I put the second one on myself. Guess I didn't do a very good job installing it. Sent the slide to Kahr for a new night sight and hasn't been an issue since then.

[jyo]

I own two CW9s (wife and I)---they are a quality made pistol and have been 100% reliable, slim and quite lightweight, good grip and sights plus both shoot to point of aim. For concealment carry, they are so light you forget you're even carrying them in mere minutes.
Now let's talk triggers---yeah, the DAO system takes a little getting used to, but just think of it like a DAO stubby revolver, designed for self-defense, not plinking and target shooting with 7+1 rds instead of 5... Not that expensive either...

[dave85620]

Have both a cw9 and pm9. Both are good guns that are easy to carry. Only problem I've had with the cw is that it launched two front sights. 1st was original, 2nd I put the second one on myself. Guess I didn't do a very good job installing it. Sent the slide to Kahr for a new night sight and hasn't been an issue since then.

I have a cw9 and the same thing happened with mine, the front sight came flying out within the first 50~ rounds. Luckily the sight didn't go past the firing line at the indoor range, so I just crawled onto the floor and retrieved it. Some super glue secured it and hasn't come loose in the next 200~ rounds.


My cw9 also has a problem with the trigger pin walking itself out around 100 rounds or so. This has happened both times I have shot the gun. I have to use the butt of the magazine to push the pin back in. Haven't looked into a permanent solution to this issue as I have barely touched the gun.


I do like the way the gun looks (mine has the carbon fiber finish), the trigger and how it fits the hand. Seems like a really tight fitting gun and mine has been very accurate within 7 yards or so. Functionally my Kahr hasn't had any jams, or any malfunctions to prevent firing.

[Fantasma]

can't beat a shield for ca roster 9mm
for 380, can't bear a kahr p380.

I own both of the above.

[BigPimping]

I found a Shield in the marketplace for a good deal locally. Came with extra mags. I?m gonna go with that and save $125 plus tax at the FFL.