Kahr Arms CM9 Standard Stainless 9mm 3" Barrel 6-Rounds - $301.99 ($9.99 S/H on Firearms / $12.99 Flat Rate S/H on ammo)

I bought mine when they first came out for $425, although it came with a coupon for a free extended 7 round mag. I guess it was about 9 or 10 years ago as I had just got my concealed carry permit. When I first got it I didn’t like it because it was the first striker fired pistol I owned and had a long trigger pull that caused me to be inaccurate because I tended to jerk the trigger. I put a crimson trace laser on it and took it to the range occasionally with other guns. Meanwhile, I continued to buy more and more pistols looking for the perfect everyday carry and don’t even get me started on the holsters.

Each time I took the gun to the range I got better and better with it. The laser helped me develop the necessary muscle memory to be able to get on target fast and as far as the long trigger pull...I started treating it kind of like a two stage trigger. Instead of trying to pull the trigger in one continuous fast motion that caused me to jerk, I started to pull the trigger right to the point it was going to break...pause and squeeze. Over a short period of time my consistency in accuracy went from dismal to incredible. I had no idea how accurate the gun really was.

Over the years my pull, pause and squeeze has become so naturally quick that It allows me to have groupings at 30’ I didn’t think was possible when I first started shooting the gun. Combine that with the reasons I bought it in the first place, lightweight and and can be carried in a desantis pocket holster in the front pocket of most all my pants, from jeans to dress slacks. I keep it in the console of my vehicle and slip it into my pocket when I get out. The long trigger pull allows me to carry a round in the chamber and feel safe from accidental discharge when drawing from my front pocket as the gun has no manual safety. Ironic that the gun I disliked when I bought it and caused me to go on an expensive search for a better suited concealed carry pistol for my needs...turned out to be my favorite.

After a couple hundred rounds breaking in the gun it has always gone bang. I can’t remember the last failure of any kind. Like someone else mentioned, the only issue is slingshotting the slide, use the slide release and you will have no problem. I have put several thousands of problem free rounds through the gun and is still accurate and dependable. At this price, I think I might buy another and give mine to my niece.

This is not all time low. Palmetto had for 299 free shipping last week.

I bought this gun when they first came out. Paid $425 and then added a CT laser. I typically carry it in the console of my van, yet at 5.5" overall length it fits in my front pocket with a Desantis Nemesis holster. With a loaded total weight being about a pound, it is a little on the snappy side. But I find it extremely accurate at 35' when using the laser and Remington ball ammo. Not bad for a lightweight 9mm subcompact.

Selling a gun made from mined minerals and refined petroleum under the banner of earth day. Somebody has one hell of a sense of humor.

So after seeing all the glowing reviews on the CM9 around the net, and wanting something for the hottest summer months when only pocket carry will do, I pulled the trigger and got one from SOSS for $355.
After getting it home and opening it up, I have to say I'm a little surprised and disappointed. They have the metal slide riding on all plastic rails. No metal inserts on the rails at all. It won't take a whole lot of rounds before that starts peening.
Are all Kahrs built that way or is it one of the cost cutting measures on the budget line only?