Anyone here into firearms?

semtex · 03-07-2010, 01:08 PM

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Originally Posted by Red370

very nice man, I like the Kahrs, but they are Waaaaay overpriced.

Yes and no. On one hand, I agree that they can be a little pricey (for polymer-framed pistols). I used to wonder how they can get away with their higher than average prices, but then it dawned on me. They get away with it because people continue to buy their pistols. In fact, Kahr's PM series pistols are in very high demand right now. So much so that I haven't seen a PM9 in a good 3-4 months. Heck, I've been searching for this PM45 that I bought for about 2 months. So why are Kahrs in such high demand? Because you will be hard pressed to find major caliber pistols in such light and compact packages anywhere else. And for many people, that's worth paying a few extra bucks. Take my PM45, for example. I can't think of lighter, more compact way to carry 6 rounds of .45 ACP. Even the smallest Glock .45 ACP (the G36) is bulkier. Same goes for 9mm. Compare the PM9 to the G26 side by side and you'll see a big difference. Even the new Walther PPS is big compared to a PM9.

I'm a 1911 guy. I love my 1911s. But there are some times, esp. in the summer, when even my most compact 1911 is a bit of a pain to carry (a Kimber Ultra Covert). I thought about getting a small pocket .380. In fact, I had one -- I bought the new Sig P238. But in the end I got rid of it because, right or wrong, I just can't take that round seriously. I kept referring to it as my 'better than nothing' gun. And 90% of the time I just wound up packing a 1911 when I really didn't feel like it on account of my desire to carry more than 'better than nothing'. Then I woke up and realized that I don't really have to compromise caliber for compactness if I pony up the premium to get a Kahr. Why carry 6 rounds of .380 when I can carry 6 rounds of .45 in a package that is only marginally bigger? Plus, the Kahr actually came in $10 cheaper than the P238! (I got it for $589.)

One nice bonus about the PM45 that not many people know about -- it'll accept 1911 magazines! So I don't even have to buy spare mags for the PM45. I'll just continue to carry my Wilson 8-rd mags on the weak side. Granted, a 1911 mag will stick out. But if I ever find myself in a situation where I've actually shot all 6 rounds and need more, I doubt aesthetics will be much of a concern for me.