Kahr PM9 Holsters
Posted by 5593907a on September 23, 2008
Manufactured by Kahr Arms in Worcester, Massachusetts; the PM9 series is a double action only (DAO) hammerless, striker-fired, short recoil operated, semi-automatic 9mm pistol. The PM designation stands for Polymer Micro. This model was designed to target the civilian concealed carry firearms market, as well as being intended as backup weapons for Law Enforcement officers.
When the first Kahr pistols appeared on the market in 1994 they were constructed entirely of carbon steel, but criticized for their excessive weight which is a disadvantage in a weapon intended for concealed carry. Kahr attempted to address these concerns by introducing pistols which were physically smaller, as well as a line of polymer framed models. The PM series combined both these approaches, introducing polymer framed pistols that were also the smallest Kahr models ever produced. The PM9 was the first of this series. The polymer frame makes the PM9 11% lighter than it’s carbon steel brother.
The PM9 series pistol is manufactured with a stainless steel slide which rides on steel inserts within a polymer frame. PM9 pistols are known for having fairly smooth and consistent DAO trigger pulls at approximately six pounds, with large and easy to see sights in various configurations including night sights.
The PM9 is chambered for 9mm and carries comes with a 6 round and 7 round magazine. The 6 round mag is flush fitting while the 7 round version has a one round extension.
The size of the PM9 opens up a number of carrying options including IWB carry, belt carry, pocket carry, and ankle carry. The pocket and ankle carry option are interesting options as those carry methods are generally reserved for small handguns. The PM9 is small enough to carry in a front pocket (my preferred method for this weapon) or be worn on an ankle holster.
For more information on the various holsters that are available for this weapon follow this link: Kahr PM9 holsters.
