I've had a Kahr PM9 for 4 years now. I bought it because, at the time, it was the closest thing to a Glock single stack 9 that was available. I've shot around 900 rounds through the PM9 and have fount it to be very reliable and easy to conceal. I pocket carry the PM9 in an Alabama pocket holster and Desantis "Super Fly" pocket holster.
A few weeks ago I bought a blue label Glock 43 for $359. So far I've shot around 100 rounds through the Glock with no problems. I've started pocket carrying the Glock 43 in a Desantis "Super Fly" pocket holster.
Here are my current observations re: the Glock 43 and Kahr PM9:
-I prefer the Glock 43 trigger over the PM9. With the PM9 I have to really concentrate on maintaining my sight picture during the long trigger pull.
-The Glock 43 has around a .5" longer barrel length than the PM9. This doesn't sound like much, but compared to the PM9, the Glock 43 feels like a much bigger gun when I hold it and shoot it. For me, the Glock 43 is easier to shoot than the PM9. I can shoot the PM9 well but I need to concentrate more on 1) my grip to keep the gun from bouncing around and 2) my trigger control due to the longer trigger pull.
-The Kahr is significantly smaller and easier to conceal in a pocket holster. I can put the Glock 43 in a pocket holster, but its not as easy to do as the PM9.
I have 9 Glocks and am familiar with the Glock manual of arms, etc... I wondered if I'd sell the PM9 after I got the Glock 43. The difference in size between the PM9 and Glock 43 is significant enough to me that I plan on keeping both guns. Both guns have their advanages. The PM9 is easier for me to conceal in a pocket holster than the Glock 43. The Glock 43 is easier for me to shoot.
A few weeks ago I bought a blue label Glock 43 for $359. So far I've shot around 100 rounds through the Glock with no problems. I've started pocket carrying the Glock 43 in a Desantis "Super Fly" pocket holster.
Here are my current observations re: the Glock 43 and Kahr PM9:
-I prefer the Glock 43 trigger over the PM9. With the PM9 I have to really concentrate on maintaining my sight picture during the long trigger pull.
-The Glock 43 has around a .5" longer barrel length than the PM9. This doesn't sound like much, but compared to the PM9, the Glock 43 feels like a much bigger gun when I hold it and shoot it. For me, the Glock 43 is easier to shoot than the PM9. I can shoot the PM9 well but I need to concentrate more on 1) my grip to keep the gun from bouncing around and 2) my trigger control due to the longer trigger pull.
-The Kahr is significantly smaller and easier to conceal in a pocket holster. I can put the Glock 43 in a pocket holster, but its not as easy to do as the PM9.
I have 9 Glocks and am familiar with the Glock manual of arms, etc... I wondered if I'd sell the PM9 after I got the Glock 43. The difference in size between the PM9 and Glock 43 is significant enough to me that I plan on keeping both guns. Both guns have their advanages. The PM9 is easier for me to conceal in a pocket holster than the Glock 43. The Glock 43 is easier for me to shoot.
