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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #15 on: January 14, 2013, 08:12:46 PM »
I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.
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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #16 on: January 14, 2013, 08:15:56 PM »
Go shoot some. When I was looking for my sc 9 my list was g26 m&p then the  xd i that order. I shot all of them and from comfort and shootability my list went to xd m&p g26. I wouldn't have bought the cd if I hadn't shot them but I truly love that gun and trust my life to it.
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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #17 on: January 14, 2013, 08:33:53 PM »
I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.
Kahr claims to need 200 rounds for break-in.  My dad got one the day after the school shooting.  I think the trigger pull is a little heavy on it, but they say it just takes getting used to.

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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #18 on: January 14, 2013, 08:35:33 PM »
I bought a CW45 and like it, light, small, and accurate. I don't know how the subcompacts rate though.

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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #19 on: January 14, 2013, 08:39:01 PM »
I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.
Kahr claims to need 200 rounds for break-in.  My dad got one the day after the school shooting.  I think the trigger pull is a little heavy on it, but they say it just takes getting used to.

Yeah...people seem to love their trigger or hate them
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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #20 on: January 14, 2013, 08:50:18 PM »
I appreciate all the input from everyone. Thanks.

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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #21 on: January 14, 2013, 08:55:56 PM »
My wife and I both carry the M&P 9mm Shield and we love them. If you want more capacity and don't mind a little thicker gun then I second the G26. If you want a smaller gun then I would could go with the Kahr PM9 or Kahr CM9.

You should sell me one of those   :tung:  I can't find one anywhere :bash:

 :chuckle: I hear they are hard to find. We are looking at PM9's right now. If we decide to pick one up I may sell one of the M&P's

If you ever do want to sell one of the Shields let me know and I will buy it, as long as I haven't found one already (bye the way your inbox is full)

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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #22 on: January 14, 2013, 09:01:37 PM »
My wife and I both carry the M&P 9mm Shield and we love them. If you want more capacity and don't mind a little thicker gun then I second the G26. If you want a smaller gun then I would could go with the Kahr PM9 or Kahr CM9.

You should sell me one of those   :tung:  I can't find one anywhere :bash:

 :chuckle: I hear they are hard to find. We are looking at PM9's right now. If we decide to pick one up I may sell one of the M&P's

If you ever do want to sell one of the Shields let me know and I will buy it, as long as I haven't found one already (bye the way your inbox is full)
I know I tried to send him a message too. I would also like to buy the shield.  :chuckle:
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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #23 on: January 14, 2013, 09:03:01 PM »
 :chuckle: Just cleared out my box. 
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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #24 on: January 14, 2013, 09:05:02 PM »
I think you already got the message now.  :chuckle:
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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #25 on: January 14, 2013, 09:07:23 PM »
By the way JPhelps, I got one of your calls for Christmas from a buddy. I love it. Nice work!

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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #26 on: January 15, 2013, 09:37:25 AM »
Mersonal choice is my XD -40 Subcompact. Great safe accurate
 Carry gunI shoot it rather well considering I have always carried a full sized 1911

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Re: Subcompact Help
« Reply #27 on: January 15, 2013, 08:02:17 PM »
I have a Kahr CM40 that I carry in a IWB holster.  Very comfortable and concealable.  I wouldn't hesitate to get another one in either a 9mm or a 45.   I chose .40 because I had about 400 rounds of 40 ammo sitting on the shelf.

Did you have a break in period before it was reliable for ccw or was it reliable right out of the box? Just wondering because I have heard that some of the PM9's need a good break in.

I had some fail to feeds in the first 100 rounds.  The slide wouldn't seat all the way, about 1/8th to 1/16th off.  The next 100 rounds were flawless, and I put 100 more through it just to make sure.  They are machined VERY tight, the first time I took it apart I had a really hard time getting it back together.

I think a 200 round break in is pretty standard with any Kahr.
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