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..........a Kahr CW9. Not the most expensive (about $410 out the door) or the most impressive, but one that has a decent sized grip & gives me the option to cc if I choose. I've been considering this for a couple years so it's not like I'm reacting to any of the recent shootings. No...........just one night a while ago I was laying in bed watching the news (reporting a break-in & shooting of the residents) & I realized that if that happened to me the only defense I had was a BB bat. I live in a middle-class neighborhood that hasn't had any real issues in the 6+ years I've been here, but many of the break-ins around the greater Seattle area have been in middle to upscale neighborhoods. I'm not worried about my possessions, & I honestly hope I never have to do anything but range shoot it............but I will now have a way to defend myself if some goons decide my place is next.

 Nice little gun btw........ran about 100 rnds (blazer brass) through it & not one failure. Pretty accurate too. I'll definitely need more practice as I hadn't fired a hand gun in over 20 years, but I'm confident I can catch some of a "target" from 25-30 ft. I have no plans to carry it at this time but I'll probably get a ccw permit anyways.

 
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I also have a CCP and although I also don't conceal carry that often it is helpful to have the option. An interesting issue is  how to arm yourself  when considering  it's for home use or to carry. I have a Glock 19 that I keep at home although the gun can be carried I find it way too much for my back but having 19 rounds is very comforting in a home invasion situation.
I might make a suggestion though spend some time at the range or whatever not just shooting targets set up a shoot and move at the range and bring a chair.Imagine your home and the possible ways an intruder could enter your home imagine this occurring at various times and if you were home where you would be? Try and create on the range or where ever you can safely set up a mock area that resembles your home. For example if at 6:00- 10 pm you spend most of you time in your living room sitting watching games in your chair or on a couch and it is  say 20 steps to your front door, create that same scenario on the range learn to shoot from various positions seated kneeling standing right left up down and level use supported 2 hand stances and chest propped center fire movements as if you were entering a room to investigate a possible disturbance. With a two hand block to the chest the weapon will fire generally where ever your eyes go whether you are in movement or not and in a confined space such as most homes you strike ratio will be more
 than sufficient. This technique is not often advocated by many instructors but is very effective in high stress situations and in close quarters.
Lots of people buy weapons to protect their homes but very few practice in the right way to be effective in their own homes in real life situations. A prime example 75% of people that keep a handgun for home protection  have never fired at a target that is 8-10 feet below them a very common situation in two story homes where the bedrooms are upstairs and the home owner confronts an intruder from the stairway while investigating noises at night. 
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Nice gun Mugg, congrats.. You'll sleep much better just knowing it's there.

Washington as ridiculous as California aquiring CC permit?

 
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Nice choice.  Best advice is to range shoot (as you mentioned).  Regular practice is a must, so in the event, your actions are instinctual.  Most gun owners will recommend once a week, or twice a week.  I think for the casual owner to get out and shoot once a month will suffice.  9mm is an excellent caliber, despite some opinions that it does not have the "stopping power" of a 45 ACP.  That is nonsense.  Get yourself a box of good hallow points that you keep loaded in the gun when at home.  A good 9mm hallow point will blow a nice big hole through any bad guy, and you have 8 shots to get it done.  Shoot the cheap FMJ rounds at the range.

Have fun with it, and hopefully you will never need it.  Good peace of mind to know that you have it
 
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bluefin...........some excellent advice. I originally was looking at a Ruger P95 but they were sold out. It would be nice to have 15-16 rnds per clip.......... 7 goes quick. I'll likely buy 2 more clips, 1 loaded with hp's for home. Would also like to get it equipped with night sights. My BIL has a S&W M&P 9mm that has them & they are great for in the dark.

 rickey........all I have to do here is go to my local PD (I'm in city limits) & pay $52, answer some ?'s, & get FP'd.

 sports........ I'm thinking once a week til I get real comfortable with everything.........loading, shooting, breaking it down & cleaning it. I agree with you about 9mm...........I'll bet 99.99% of people would go down when hit with it. I know I wouldn't want to get shot.
 
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I'm agreement... shoot all you want until you feel like its a glove on your hand.  The point being... make sure you continue to range shoot after the newness is all gone.

I have a Bersa 380 and I love it.  Similar to your gun.  I plan to get a high capacity 9mm soon.
 
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Congrats Mugg , that's a hell of a great price for a kahr especially considering how the prices got jacked up for new n used guns.

Last time I was looking at guns was around Bristol PA about 2-3 weeks before all the crazy sh1t started goin down n prices n ammo went crazy. The impression i got was u need at least $450 to get a new or used gun n maybe $350 if u want a 22lr pistol (like a used Ruger).

With that said, that sound like an awesome buy. I never would've imagine that that Kahr would be available for a decent price n not sold out right now. Congrats again n enjoy.
 
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 It was on sale at Cabellas for $399............they had 3 in stock but 2 were already reserved for other customers so, essentially, I got the last one. I signed up for a Cabellas cc so I got another $20 off. I was really looking for a Ruger that they had on sale for $369 but they were sold out & wouldn't order or transfer from another store.

 I'm having a tough time getting ammo though..........9mm is constantly sold out around here, except for the expensive shitt that costs $30 for a box of 25.
 
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Good job Mugg.  Nice choice to start with but you'll soon want something with more stopping power.  It's one of those feelings that grows on you.  You'll see.
~~~~~ZOSO~~~~~
 
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Mugg, nothing wrong with getting a little piece of mind to keep under the pillow.
With how kids are this day. You need to practice shooting your gat from the 9 O'clock to the left parallel position. As you yell "break yo self fool!" unloading the clip into dat azz! Sometimes you have to do things like that to show the wannabe 19year old gangstas what time it is. Ha ha.
 
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LOL........salty, if I ever have to point this thing at anyone I'll be happy if I can just aim straight.


 I've heard that from others goose............I hope I never have to find out if I need more than 9mm.
 
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Quote Originally Posted by THEMUGG:

..........a Kahr CW9. Not the most expensive (about $410 out the door) or the most impressive, but one that has a decent sized grip & gives me the option to cc if I choose. I've been considering this for a couple years so it's not like I'm reacting to any of the recent shootings. No...........just one night a while ago I was laying in bed watching the news (reporting a break-in & shooting of the residents) & I realized that if that happened to me the only defense I had was a BB bat. I live in a middle-class neighborhood that hasn't had any real issues in the 6+ years I've been here, but many of the break-ins around the greater Seattle area have been in middle to upscale neighborhoods. I'm not worried about my possessions, & I honestly hope I never have to do anything but range shoot it............but I will now have a way to defend myself if some goons decide my place is next.

 Nice little gun btw........ran about 100 rnds (blazer brass) through it & not one failure. Pretty accurate too. I'll definitely need more practice as I hadn't fired a hand gun in over 20 years, but I'm confident I can catch some of a "target" from 25-30 ft. I have no plans to carry it at this time but I'll probably get a ccw permit anyways.






I was in your same boat. Hearing about all of the garbage going on, you just never know. I always laughed because I thought if something happens, all I have is a friggin softball bat. Took my wife and my 12 year old to a local gun store. I wanted both of them to be comfortable with something small they can handle.


We got a Smith and Wesson 9mm for around $400.00. I don't even know the model name. We were going to local shooting range about once a week. Search is right. Much easier to sleep at night. The only problem is my wife is still timid about shooting it at the range if other people are around. That kind of worries me. My 12 year old is a beast with it. He's fired everything imaginable at the range.


I always tell him if someone breaks in when Im gone, that mom's pretty worthless so he might need to take care of some garbage. I pray that never happens, but this world is crazy right now. 
 
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t6..............we all hope we never have to defend ourselves/family, but not giving yourself/family some means & education about doing so is almost negligence these days.
 
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Gotta get and have been wanting to for about a year now. I simply hate the thought of being in a situation where I can't protect my wife or myself if by the slim chance that I need to in the future.
 
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I have the same exact gun.  Like it a lot.  That double action trigger takes some getting used to (I have a Bersa .380 that I am really good with....still working on my accuracy with the CW9), but it's a great CC piece. 

Make sure you break it in properly!  Smart to get out to the range. No such thing as too much practice.  Congrats on taking the plunge.  

 
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BTW, there are some great videos on youtube....reviews of CW9.....showing how to break down and clean, etc., etc.  
 
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 I read a lot of reviews & watched some of the youtube vids before buying this unit.. I was trying to budget myself at around $500 so this gun & the Ruger P95 were the finalist in my search. By the time I get an extra clip or two, & a cleaning kit, I'll be up to $500.

 I know what you mean about the double action. I shot my BIL's (who also got this Kahr) S&W 9mm & it is much easier to squeeze off a bunch of rounds.

 I have to go through another 100 rounds before it's broken in but I like it so far..............not sure I'm fond of the fact that it doesn't have a safety. I don't think I'd be comfortable walking around with a round chambered, but hell, I just got it. I'm sure the more I use it the more comfortable I'll get with it.
 
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My friend carries a Kahr CW9 and he has no complaints. I’ve shot it a few times and have to say it’s a nice little gun.  Especially for the price.

Enjoy.

 
 
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these gun companies are surely making a boat load.

well the CEOs i bet are.

heard people buying ammo from gun shows by the cases in california
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