Replaced my G19 with a NON-GLOCK carry gun! -- Kahr Arms CW9 Review - Page 5

m2steven · 08-11-2009

I just picked an E9. Took it out and put 150 rounds through it, 100 of Independence FMJ and 50 Winchester White FMJ. The gun is a masterpiece. The trigger pull feels like the new Ruger LCR but shorter.

The recoil is better than my Glock 26, much better. It's really accurate and I find the single dot-under-dot sight very good.

It never missed a beat and shot like a custom model (which some would consider the Kahr).

I knew it was a discontinued model when I bought it by the way. This thing shoots a lot like my CZ75 but it's smaller than my G26. What a Great pistol. I had gone to the shop to buy the cw9, but the shop owner said it was basically a cw9 with a bit more metal. So i got it.

Enjoy your CW9.

mettle · 08-12-2009

My cw9 endured more last weekend. I've never had one issue with it. It's awesome all the way around. At rapid fire, I can hold a 6" (ish) group with it at 7-8 yards.

shooter521 · 08-12-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by m2steven

I just picked an E9.

I had gone to the shop to buy the cw9, but the shop owner said it was basically a cw9 with a bit more metal. So i got it.

"A bit" more metal? Yeah, like twice as much...

FWIW, the E9 is a discontinued model. It was the economy version of the steel-framed K9, much like the CW9 is the economy version of the polymer-framed P9. The gun will doubtless serve you well; I just hope you didn't get bent over on the price.

venenoindy · 08-13-2009

I did the very same thing and I love my CW9 it is an excelent carry weapon

m2steven · 08-13-2009

I paid about 30 bucks more for it that they were selling the CW9. My dealer had a display case full of Kahrs. They all have a nice appearance and the dealer could explain every detail of each one of them. I would regret not purchasing the CW9 except that the pistol feels so good in my hands. The CW9 is such a NICE, LIGHT gun and the triggers on these things are fantastic.

I like this one so much I 'might' have to have one of their 45 models. As for getting bent over on the price, I have that "He'll pay retail + 10 percent" look about me. If I argue, I get to pay retail + 20 percent. It's something I've learned to live with

millsusaf · 08-14-2009

The CW9 is the gun I carry most. You can't beat the size/capacity/weight of it. I've found that Kahr's don't like Wolf ammo very much but eat up everything else.

I have short pudgy digits for fingers and the HUGE palm swell of the Glock is just too much to be a comfortable grip. XDs, 1911s and Kahrs fit my hands (and pudgy digits) perfectly.

I feel very comfortable loading it with Federal HST and trusting it to save my life.

shooter521 · 08-14-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by m2steven

My dealer had a display case full of Kahrs. They all have a nice appearance and the dealer could explain every detail of each one of them.

Out of curiosity, who's your dealer?

m2steven · 08-14-2009

I live in Birmingham Al now, my dealer is S.E. Guns in Trussville, Al.

Glockster · 08-14-2009

Nice review. I looked at Kahr once but didn't like giving up the capacity for the slightly slimmer profile. Then I found out Kahr is owned by the Moonies and didn't particularly care for supporting that organization. But, that's just me.

mettle · 08-14-2009

Quote:

Originally Posted by Glockster

Nice review. I looked at Kahr once but didn't like giving up the capacity for the slightly slimmer profile. Then I found out Kahr is owned by the Moonies and didn't particularly care for supporting that organization. But, that's just me.

Ah, the people that formed the village on the moon. Let's keep this factual and firearm specific only, no politics.

08-12-2009	#42 (permalink)
mettle Master Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Bloomington IN Posts: 2,634	My cw9 endured more last weekend. I've never had one issue with it. It's awesome all the way around. At rapid fire, I can hold a 6" (ish) group with it at 7-8 yards. __________________ Originally posted by Tyler34: 'you know the family that carries sigs together stays together.'

08-13-2009	#45 (permalink)
m2steven Plinker Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 80	I paid about 30 bucks more for it that they were selling the CW9. My dealer had a display case full of Kahrs. They all have a nice appearance and the dealer could explain every detail of each one of them. I would regret not purchasing the CW9 except that the pistol feels so good in my hands. The CW9 is such a NICE, LIGHT gun and the triggers on these things are fantastic. I like this one so much I 'might' have to have one of their 45 models. As for getting bent over on the price, I have that "He'll pay retail + 10 percent" look about me. If I argue, I get to pay retail + 20 percent. It's something I've learned to live with Last edited by m2steven; 08-13-2009 at 20:01.

08-14-2009	#46 (permalink)
millsusaf Marksman Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Fishers Posts: 305	The CW9 is the gun I carry most. You can't beat the size/capacity/weight of it. I've found that Kahr's don't like Wolf ammo very much but eat up everything else. I have short pudgy digits for fingers and the HUGE palm swell of the Glock is just too much to be a comfortable grip. XDs, 1911s and Kahrs fit my hands (and pudgy digits) perfectly. I feel very comfortable loading it with Federal HST and trusting it to save my life. __________________ "....it's only on the brink that people find the will to change. Only at the precipice do we evolve. This is our moment."

08-14-2009	#49 (permalink)
Glockster Marksman Join Date: Jan 2009 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 566	Nice review. I looked at Kahr once but didn't like giving up the capacity for the slightly slimmer profile. Then I found out Kahr is owned by the Moonies and didn't particularly care for supporting that organization. But, that's just me. __________________ "You never let a serious crisis go to waste. And what I mean by that, it's an opportunity to do things you think you could not do before." Rahm Emmanuel, White House Chief of Staff

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08-11-2009	#41 (permalink)
m2steven Plinker Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 80	I just picked an E9. Took it out and put 150 rounds through it, 100 of Independence FMJ and 50 Winchester White FMJ. The gun is a masterpiece. The trigger pull feels like the new Ruger LCR but shorter. The recoil is better than my Glock 26, much better. It's really accurate and I find the single dot-under-dot sight very good. It never missed a beat and shot like a custom model (which some would consider the Kahr). I knew it was a discontinued model when I bought it by the way. This thing shoots a lot like my CZ75 but it's smaller than my G26. What a Great pistol. I had gone to the shop to buy the cw9, but the shop owner said it was basically a cw9 with a bit more metal. So i got it. Enjoy your CW9.

08-13-2009	#44 (permalink)
venenoindy Plinker Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Noblesville Posts: 74	I did the very same thing and I love my CW9 it is an excelent carry weapon

08-14-2009	#48 (permalink)
m2steven Plinker Join Date: May 2009 Posts: 80	I live in Birmingham Al now, my dealer is S.E. Guns in Trussville, Al.

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