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7:42 pm
May 25, 2009
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Monty
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A quick comparison of the physical specifications of the Ruger LCP and the Kahr PM9.
 
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Ruger LCP
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Kahr PM9 |
| Height |
3.6″ |
4.0″ |
| Length |
5.16″ |
5.3″ |
| Width |
0.82″ |
0.90″ |
| Weight |
9.4oz |
15.9oz |
| Capacity |
6.1 |
6+1 |
| Caliber |
.380ACP |
9mm |
Price (MSRP)
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$330.00 |
$771.00 |
Is the size and weight savings of the Ruger LCP over the Kahr PM9 worth trading down from a 9mm to a .380ACP for a pocket pistol?
What about that difference in price? Looks like you could have a LCP in both front pants pockets for the cost of a PM9.
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11:25 pm
May 27, 2009
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Buckshot
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Monty,
Has anyone ever put these two up against a Kel-tec P-11?
Seems like it would not come out bad at all.
Or against the PF-9? Single stack like the rest of them instead of the double stack of the P-11.
Better prices all the way around, also.
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11:50 pm
May 27, 2009
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Monty
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Buckshot said:
Monty,
Has anyone ever put these two up against a Kel-tec P-11?
Seems like it would not come out bad at all.
Or against the PF-9? Single stack like the rest of them instead of the double stack of the P-11.
Better prices all the way around, also.
Buckshot
Found this over on wikipedia’s P-11 page
Weight 14 oz (397 g) empty
20 oz (567 g) w/loaded magazine
Length 5.6 in (142 mm)
Barrel length 3.1 in (79 mm)
Width 1 in (25 mm)
Height 4.3 in (109 mm)
And the PF-9
Weight 12.7 oz (360 g) (no magazine)
14.5 oz (411 g) (w/loaded magazine)
Length 5.85 in (149 mm)
Barrel length 3.1 in (79 mm)
Width .88 in (22 mm)
Height 4.3 in (109 mm)
So although the PF-9 loses out a little size-wise compared to the PM9 it is a tad thinner and lighter (and carried one more round). Add the price savings and the PF-9 looks like an excellent choice if it is reliable. From what little reading I have done, the early models had some issues, later models/high serial numbers are better, can benefit from a little fluff and buff and has excellent warranty service. If it has a problem and you send it back, they will take the time to make it right. It’s been on my list to pick up and try out for a while.
Monty
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9:02 pm
May 29, 2009
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Buckshot
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Monty,
My B-I-L has a PF-9. It has shot fine since he got it. He had some trouble getting it to sight in, the rear sight was stuck (even with the screw out) with about a half pound of Loc-tite. Got it sighted in after that was dug out of there.
I have a P-11 (actually, the 10 round mag is stored and I have three factory 12 round mags for it so it is really a P-13!) that I have almost 200 rounds through with no malfunctions to date.
I just can’t convince myself to spend the 9 mm to finish “shooting it in” in these ammo-short times. That and it is too hard to give up my J-frame .357 Mag. revolvers for the 9 mm.
I don’t really like the PF-9 as well as the P-11 as the PF-9 has no second strike capability. I don’t care how good a person is, the trigger finger can pull through again (often getting ignition on the second hit) while the weak hand is crossing over to start a tap-rack-bang drill.
The same thing (second strike capability) is why I have a Ruger KP-90 instead any one of a number of other DA/SA semi-autos.
Buckshot
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9:03 pm
May 29, 2009
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Buckshot
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What happened to the first post in this thread?
The text runs down the left side of the post instead of being formatted in sentences and paragraphs like a normal post.
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11:21 pm
May 29, 2009
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Monty
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Buckshot said:
What happened to the first post in this thread?
The text runs down the left side of the post instead of being formatted in sentences and paragraphs like a normal post.
Buckshot
It looks fine on mine. It was a little weird when I transfered this post over from the old place, probably just some residual from that.
I’ve had a couple P11s, they were good pistols and didn’t have reliability issues. I did break an ejector once but they were real good about replacing it. I would have another for the same price.
None of my rifles have 2nd strike, same with the shotgun, not sure I need it in a pistol, guess that is one of those use what you are most comfortable with. Had a KP90 one time also, can’t recall any .45 pistol I have ever liked any better. Another one I should have kept.
Monty
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