Anyone here into firearms?

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 07:42 AM

Size comparison between the G26 and CM9

The PM9 and CM9 have the same dimensions. CM9 is cheaper than the PM9 because it has fewer machine operations on the slide, simple engraving, MIM slide-release, and comes with one mag. The rifling in the barrel is conventional, not polygonal like the PM9. Which should mean nothing since it's not a long-distance shooter.

I already know after the CM9 I've got a G19 or G17 on my list. And there was an FN SCAR at the shop yesterday... zomg I want

MacCool · 07-08-2012, 09:07 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Size comparison between the G26 and CM9

The PM9 and CM9 have the same dimensions. CM9 is cheaper than the PM9 because it has fewer machine operations on the slide, simple engraving, MIM slide-release, and comes with one mag. The rifling in the barrel is conventional, not polygonal like the PM9. Which should mean nothing since it's not a long-distance shooter.

I already know after the CM9 I've got a G19 or G17 on my list. And there was an FN SCAR at the shop yesterday... zomg I want

I have a buddy with the Kahr. He's had some feeding problems with some ammo. He's a cop (and Glock/AR armorer), bought it for a BUG but doesn't feel it's reliable enough yet for carry. From a practical standpoint, very little difference in carry convenience between these single stack pistols. I firmly believe that the problem is thickness rather than grip or barrel length. As I've mentioned before, I'm pretty confident of the PPS, although I grant you it's more expensive.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 07:54 AM

Who remembers this one?

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 09:12 AM

I do like the PPS, but it just doesn't feel "right" to me, if you know what I mean. The Kahr feels really good and it's got enough positive feedback (and limited negative feedback) for me to give it a try and evaluate reliability.

Both the PPS and CM9/PM9 are the same width at .90".

MacCool · 07-08-2012, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by m4a1mustang

Both the PPS and CM9/PM9 are the same width at .90".

Yeh, sorry. I was comparing them to other compacts, specifically the double stack G26 or M&P 9c, neither of which I care for.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 10:21 AM

As long as I can get one under $400 locally its a good deal when you factor in the FFL transfer. We will see what I can do today. If its not good I'll just order and ship to whatever the cheapest ffl is around.

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m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 11:24 AM

I love my g26. Feels and shoots great... but its too bulky sometimes.

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wstar · 07-08-2012, 11:31 AM

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I love my g26. Feels and shoots great... but its too bulky sometimes.

Yeah I'm in the same boat. I really wish Glock made a slimmer variant of the G26. 6 rounds would be plenty. I think they just keep the body/slide so thick to match dimensions on its larger 9mm cousins (17/19/34). I have a 34 for when I don't care about concealment (w/ a 17L threaded barrel for indoors fun). Goes great in a car, backpack, or OWB holster. But even the little G26 is just too bulky for IWB carry in a t-shirt for me.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 12:14 PM

Buying the cm9 now!

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tranceformer · 07-08-2012, 12:22 PM

I wish I could have found the CM9 locally for under $400. The only two places that I found it wanted $475 + tax. I like to support local gun shops but sometimes they make it difficult to do so.

It is nice to have gun shows every month though.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 01:57 PM

So I brought the cm9 home. Love the feel. Its basically a single stack g26. A lot shorter and a lot thinner but the height is about the same. Nice quality feel... trigger is lovely.

Gonna do the pre-range break in that I've been reading about on the kahr boards. Basically rack the slide a million times. If I've got time I'll put a few hundred rounds down range this week.

Tranceformer, the gun shop I went to advertised it at full retail but price-matched grab-a-gun's price plus their FFL fee so I did pretty well.

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m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 01:59 PM

Oh, my fiancee already wants to take it from me!

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Dzel · 07-08-2012, 03:25 PM

I love my G19 just had to get use to the muzzle flip. I'll probably get a G40 or a XD next year.

m4a1mustang · 07-08-2012, 04:48 PM

BlackZeda · 07-08-2012, 06:43 PM

I have wanted to buy a 1911 for a long time now and have been considering a Wilson Combat or something similiar, but the more I thought about it spending $3000+ for a handgun may be silly since I don't know if I will like shooting it a lot. S&W has always been a brand that I have had a lot of respect for, but I have never been compelled to buy one, but after doing a lot of research on 1911s they moved to the top of my list. Unfortunately after calling around town for a few weeks it seems that S&W 1911s don't stay on the shelves very long, and the ones with the light rail seem to be even more desirable.

So the other day I went to the gun shop/range to shoot a few rounds and there it is...the exact model I have been wanting to check out. I was really struck by the beauty and the quality of it and since they were offering a 15% discount for range members I decided to buy it on the spot.

I have put only 50 rounds through it, but it operated perfectly and it is definitely a pleasure to shoot. I really like the fish-scale slide grips, the external ejector, the wood grips and the Trijicon tritium night sights. The finish is by far and away the best I have seen on a 1911 IMO.

On a technical note, I have read/seen reviews that indicate that the ejector retaining pin will move down after many rounds fired and eventually impede the operation of the slide. I was planning on applying some loctite but was pleased to discover that they remedied the issue by using a roll-pin. So far I like it a lot and I am glad I didn't wait to buy a 1911!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I do like the PPS, but it just doesn't feel "right" to me, if you know what I mean. The Kahr feels really good and it's got enough positive feedback (and limited negative feedback) for me to give it a try and evaluate reliability. Both the PPS and CM9/PM9 are the same width at .90". __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

07-08-2012, 10:21 AM	#6 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	As long as I can get one under $400 locally its a good deal when you factor in the FFL transfer. We will see what I can do today. If its not good I'll just order and ship to whatever the cheapest ffl is around. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	I love my g26. Feels and shoots great... but its too bulky sometimes. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Buying the cm9 now! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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tranceformer A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: Palm Beach, FL Posts: 1,213 Drives: 2009 370Z PW 6MT Rep Power: 268	I wish I could have found the CM9 locally for under $400. The only two places that I found it wanted $475 + tax. I like to support local gun shops but sometimes they make it difficult to do so. It is nice to have gun shows every month though. __________________ Ray 2009 370Z Base Sport 6MT / 12.860 @ 109.09mph / 1.921 60ft / street tires official 1/4 mile track times

07-08-2012, 01:57 PM	#11 (permalink)
m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	So I brought the cm9 home. Love the feel. Its basically a single stack g26. A lot shorter and a lot thinner but the height is about the same. Nice quality feel... trigger is lovely. Gonna do the pre-range break in that I've been reading about on the kahr boards. Basically rack the slide a million times. If I've got time I'll put a few hundred rounds down range this week. Tranceformer, the gun shop I went to advertised it at full retail but price-matched grab-a-gun's price plus their FFL fee so I did pretty well. Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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m4a1mustang A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Northern VA Posts: 55,385 Drives: on two wheels Rep Power: 6963	Oh, my fiancee already wants to take it from me! Sent from my Galaxy Nexus using Tapatalk 2 __________________ - Steve Zs & Coffee - Saturdays at 10AM in Fairfax, VA and Columbia, MD (Click the banner!) LIKE us on Facebook!

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Dzel A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 3,884 Drives: 11 370Z PW M6 Rep Power: 23	I love my G19 just had to get use to the muzzle flip. I'll probably get a G40 or a XD next year. __________________ 10secWS6 IF YOU CAN'T SWING IT THEN DON'T BRING IT! Check out Domestic Performance C.C.

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BlackZeda A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2011 Location: Englewood, CO Posts: 1,109 Drives: 19 Audi TT RS Rep Power: 23	I have wanted to buy a 1911 for a long time now and have been considering a Wilson Combat or something similiar, but the more I thought about it spending $3000+ for a handgun may be silly since I don't know if I will like shooting it a lot. S&W has always been a brand that I have had a lot of respect for, but I have never been compelled to buy one, but after doing a lot of research on 1911s they moved to the top of my list. Unfortunately after calling around town for a few weeks it seems that S&W 1911s don't stay on the shelves very long, and the ones with the light rail seem to be even more desirable. So the other day I went to the gun shop/range to shoot a few rounds and there it is...the exact model I have been wanting to check out. I was really struck by the beauty and the quality of it and since they were offering a 15% discount for range members I decided to buy it on the spot. I have put only 50 rounds through it, but it operated perfectly and it is definitely a pleasure to shoot. I really like the fish-scale slide grips, the external ejector, the wood grips and the Trijicon tritium night sights. The finish is by far and away the best I have seen on a 1911 IMO. On a technical note, I have read/seen reviews that indicate that the ejector retaining pin will move down after many rounds fired and eventually impede the operation of the slide. I was planning on applying some loctite but was pleased to discover that they remedied the issue by using a roll-pin. So far I like it a lot and I am glad I didn't wait to buy a 1911! Last edited by BlackZeda; 07-08-2012 at 06:47 PM.