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Pat’s Product Review: Kahr PM 45 Pistol

I’ve always been a big fan, of little guns – that pack some serious knock down power. I remember first reading about the (then) new Kahr Arms 9mm pistol, and whoever wrote about it claimed the double-action only trigger was butter smooth. Well, it wasn’t until about five years ago, that I actually saw my first Kahr in a gun shop. For some reason, all the gun shops I regularly haunted, never had a Kahr in-stock – new or used. As soon as I felt how good the Kahr K9 felt in my hands, and the super-smooth trigger pull on it was, I was sold – I walked out with the gun and a holster for it that very hour. There has been a big tread the past half dozen years or so, for very small concealed carry guns. While I seriously applaud this, and the gun companies are finally…


Kahr S9, by Pat Cascio

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Mott Hoople Kahr is my EDC PM/CM 9 and or CM40. I do have a CW-9. I have never had any issues with these Kahr pistols! I also have 2 Kahr CT-380’s and carry them some. These are great little pistols and one has been flawless the other had 2 FTE at the little over 50 round mark but after that ran fine. I really like all my Kahr pistols they work for me! I will have to check out this new S9! KAA I have owned a Kahr P9 for a number of years, and I love firing it. It’s the perfect size weapon for women’s smaller hands. However there are issues with it that prevent me from using it as my concealed carry weapon of choice. I am a woman with rheumatoid arthritis and have issues with hand strength. I’m not sure what the technical gun terms are,…


Pat’s Product Review: Kahr Arms CM9 9mm Pistol

…gun from accidentally firing if dropped.   I will say, though, that the poly Kahr pistols don’t have the same super-smooth DAO trigger pull as the metal-framed Kahr’s had. However, that’s not to say there is anything “wrong” with the trigger pull on the poly guns. It’s still smooth as butter – just not quite as smooth as the older metal frame guns were. I still think the Kahr line of handguns has one of the best DAO trigger pulls on the market.   As always, read the owner’s manual before taking your Kahr out for a test run. Kahr still advises that you shoot at least 200 rounds of ammo through their guns to break them in. Over the past couple of years, I haven’t had to do that – with the older Kahr’s I did. However, it’s still a good idea to run about 100 rounds of whatever…


Pat Cascio’s Product Review – Kahr Arms CM40

…one of the first guns I bought from them was a Kahr Arms 9mm with an aluminum frame, and it even came with a custom leather belt holster. I’ve got to admit, the Kahr had one of the best, if not “the” best, DAO trigger pull I’ve ever experienced, and that includes some really outstanding double action trigger pulls on revolvers. I’ve done more than my share of trigger jobs on revolvers over the years, and none were as good as the trigger pull on the Kahr. I became a huge fame of Kahr handguns, and I own more than a few. Every single one has the same outstanding trigger pull that is buttery smooth, longish, but smooth and with no hitch it the git-along. It’s a smooth pull all the way through as you activate the trigger. I’ve lost count of the number of Kahr handguns they are producing,…


Kahr Arms CW9 Black Carbon Fiber, by Pat Cascio

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Today, we are taking a look at the Kahr Arms CW9 Black Carbon Fiber handgun. I’ve reported on several Kahr Arms handguns over the years. Most are pretty much the same as the one before it, or the one after it. Still, Kahr manages to come out with different and exciting versions every single year. To be sure, Kahr makes handguns that are meant to be concealed. They aren’t full-sized service-type pistols, although they do have something coming out along those lines. Still, they are well-known for easily concealable handguns, for the most part. Kahr’s Double Action Only Trigger Action Kahr handguns are Double Action Only (DAO). And as I’ve reported before, they are the Rolls Royce of DAO trigger actions, if you ask me. You just have to experience it to understand what I’m talking about. Yes, the trigger pull is long but buttery smooth. And there is no…


Kahr CT40, by Pat Cascio

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…wife and two daughters gave me a Kahr CW9 for Christmas; it was another winner. The only problem I had with it was that it did require slightly more than 200 rounds through it before it operated 100% of the time. Then again, Kahr recommends you fire at least 200 rounds through their guns to insure they operate 100% of the time. This particular gun really needed that break-in period for some reason; most of the Kahrs I’ve had worked 100% right out of the box. This brings us to the Kahr CT40, which is a fairly new model in the Kahr stable. I ran across this one, which is used but as-new, at the local gun shop I haunt. The asking price was just too low for me to pass it up; I’m so weak. The CT40 is chambered in .40 S&W, and this model holds 7+1 rounds. The…


Letter Re: Pat Cascio’s Product Review: Kahr Arms CM40

…but I was looking for the LC9, and that is what I went with. I didn’t know much about the Kahr at the time, and now I wish I had. Also, I was looking for something in particular for my concealed carry that I did not get in the LC9. I wanted a striker fired weapon with no safety to fumble with. The LC9 I picked up is an older model that is a Double Action Only (DAO) hammer fired gun. Because it is not the LC9s (S for Striker), the trigger pull is heavier and longer than the newer LC9s. Also I imagine the Kahr CM9, which is a striker gun, has a lighter, smoother, and shorter trigger pull. Unfortunately, I did not know this at that time. While the Kahr is a little thicker and blockier than the LC9, I’d live with these features for a lighter smoother…


S&W M&P .45 Compact, by Pat Cascio

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…not one bit disappointed I chose the Smith and Wesson. This is definitely a fine hand gun. Nice article. Bwhntr62 I have a S&W Compact in .40cal S&W. Never had any issues with it, although beyond the break in 300 Rd’s have not used it as much as my other pistols. Right now it sits in my bugout backpack with a KelTec Sub 2000 also in .40 cal. Between those 2 weapons I should be able to handle most unwanted confrontations. Cervus-Venator Montana Rancher: “I’d like to hear a Pat review on a Kahr” Here you go – I find that a quick search of Survivalblog with key word Kahr produces several of Pat’s reviews on these guns. https://survivalblog.com//?s=kahr SAM He’s done four (I think) reviews on Kahrs. Ozark cabin guy I, too, have had my experience with a S&W M&P .40cal. It can be finicky with ammo, and extraction/stovepipes….


Becoming a Top-Tier Survivalist and Representing the Prepper Community, by M.M. – Part 4

…necessity when you’re under attack, you should definitely not be cheap about this purchase. I have owned or been issued handguns made by Beretta, Glock, HK, Kahr, Kel-Tec, MasterPiece Arms, Ruger, Sig Sauer, Smith & Wesson, and Springfield. I have handled and dry-fired most other makes and models. My preference is for SA/DA (single-action/double-action) semi-autos and SA/DA magnum revolvers. I do not buy into the current group-mentality that every trigger pull must feel exactly the same, and I believe that DAO (double-action only) and striker-fired handguns are generally intended for novices, who want to avoid the “confusion” of dealing with manual controls. I appreciate having a spurred hammer, decock lever, and safety lever if possible. I like all my firearms to be stainless, as rusty parts would cause major problems. If you don’t like the looks of a shiny stainless firearm, then get yourself a blackened stainless firearm, or buy…


Pat Cascio’s Review: Magnum Research, Desert Eagle 1911s Siblings

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…is in order on Magnum Research, before we get too far along. Kahr Arms, www.kahr.com, actually owns Magnum Research as well as owning Auto Ordnance Corp www.autoordnance.com too. Another little bit of trivia is that the owner of all three companies is a brilliant young man by the name of Justin Moon. Justin’s father was behind the well-know “Moonies”– something of a cult religion– back in the 1960s and beyond. However, The Rev. Moon has nothing to do with Justin’s firearms companies in the least. So, let’s put those rumors to rest right now! The Desert Eagle 1911s siblings, under review today, aren’t actually manufactured by Magnum Research. Instead, they are manufactured by BUL Ltd, in Israel, to Magnum’s specifications. The BUL name may not be familiar to many; however, they have been turning out some really nice 1911s for quite a few years. In the past, Springfield Armory, Kimber,…


S&W M&P Shield .45 ACP, by Pat Cascio

…1911s that were 100% reliable over the years, and I regret selling or trading them. There’s just “something” about the sub-compact 1911s that makes them a little less reliable than their bigger brothers– the Commander and the Government models. I have a Kahr CW45 that has been 100% reliable right out of the box. No break-in period was needed, and I’ve fired more than 1,000 rounds through it over the years. So, it’s a great little gun for everyday carry, if you ask me. On the other hand, I have a Kahr CW9 9mm that required more than 200 rounds to break it in. So, I’m pleased when I can find a sub-compact .45 ACP handgun that is reliable out of the box and will feed any manner of bullet configuration, including standard velocity ammo as well as low-recoil, and even +P ammo, all in a small package that I…


So, You Want to Buy a Handgun… by K.E.

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…cylinders, but S&W makes a 6 and 7 round. Prices range from $400-1200. Those who are weak-of-hand and don’t foresee a lot of practice, may consider a S&W .38 special Airweight revolver. For practice, use .38 Special full metal jacket or roundnose. For defense, keep it loaded with .38 Special +P hollow points (Corbon makes a good one!). $400-$600. Remember, the lighter the pistol, the more forceful the perceived recoil. Also, the (relatively) new S&W M&P Shield EZ in .380 and 9mm is making quite a splash with those who find it hard to rack a semi-auto slide. My neighbor’s wife has one, and she loves it! $350-$500. If small size (i.e., concealability) is the primary goal, several ultra thin (< 1 inch) 9mm semi-autos are available, of various quality, including the Kel-Tec p11 (around $350) and PF-9 (~$300), Walther PPS (around $650) and a few Kahr models ($400-700). “Pocket…


Preparing for the Inevitable American Gun Ban- Part 2, by Rector

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…3-3.5” max, and a shorter grip would fit the bill. It could be something like a Glock 43, Springfield Armory XDs, Walther PPS, Ruger LC9s, Kahr CM9, Sig Sauer P290RS, or the S&W M&P Shield. Gallons of ink have been spilled in the gun press about this topic. Just remember to keep the gun small. A handgun caliber effective enough to do the job. Even more ink has been spilled in the defense of one caliber over another; however, I will propose that 9mm is the best choice given this scenario. Modern 9mm ammunition at higher velocities carries enough punch to stop an assailant but is small enough to keep the magazine size and gun size concealable. It is common, inexpensive, and is likely to be available in the future as new 9mm weapons are being fielded this year. Ammunition that will do the job and last. My recommendation is…


Pistol Lasers and Red Dots, by Francis

…but am concerned that over time that I would damage the red dot. If I’m going somewhere where I have to lock my firearm in the car, then I use a 9MM Kahr Arms pistol. I’m either going to buy a bigger handgun safe or plan my travels well in advance. 3. Using the Crimson Trace laser and the Holosun Red Dot at the same time is to me very advantageous and will possibly deter someone from aiming at me but both will give me greater accuracy. Some Closing Thoughts I’ll leave you with these thoughts, as a country we are failing. The Mainstream Media wants controversy and hatred. The BLM movement is a fraud. In 2019, more than 15 convicted killers in Charlotte, North Carolina were released after being arrested for carrying an illegal firearm. They went on to kill someone else and were caught. If the clearance rate…


The Mathematics of Countering Tyranny

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…Some Math on Other Semi-Autos Next we come to the more fuzzy math on the wide variety of other models of semi-auto centerfire rifles in private hands. They include detachable magazine, en bloc clip, and stripper clip-fed designs. Here are some rough estimates. (Some of these estimates are based on my own observations of the ratios of different models I’ve seen offered for sale): Various semi-auto hunting rifles (Remington 740/7400 series, AK Hunter, Browning BAR, Winchester 100, Valmet Hunter, Saiga Hunter, HK SL7/SL8, HK 630/770, et cetera): 2 million+ Ruger Mini-14 and Mini-30: 1.2 million M1 Garand: 800,000+ (With many more being imported, soon.) AK Variants (imported and domestically made, from all makers including Valmet and Galil): 2 to 3 million M1 Carbine: 1.5 to 2 million AR-180 and AR-180B: 35,000 M1A and other semi-auto M14 variants: 360,000 SIG 550 series: 80,000+ Thompson Semi-Autos (West Hurley and Kahr Arms): 75,000…