Kahr PM9 vs. Glock 26

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[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Kahr PM9 vs. Glock 26

Posted: 3/8/2006 10:35:18 AM EDT

Which one should I get for summer (mostly pocket) concealed carry and why?

I already have a Glock 19 so I would have some higher capacity mags for the G26 plus the grip and trigger would be more familiar. I have owned a G26 and I liked it. 10+1 round capacity.

The only real advantage of the PM9 is that it's a bit smaller and a good bit lighter. The mag capacity sucks, though. 6+1 rounds.

Are there any reasons to pick the Kahr over the Glock? I should be able to conceal either one in a pocket... the Glock will be a bit more difficult, of course.

Posted: 3/8/2006 11:13:50 AM EDT

[#1]

The Kahr is a lot thinner and lighter. When pocket carrying, thin and light is the way to go. YMMV.

Posted: 3/8/2006 11:52:16 AM EDT

[#2]

Quoted:
The Kahr is a lot thinner and lighter. When pocket carrying, thin and light is the way to go. YMMV.

+1

I've owned a 26 and am now the current owner of a PM9.

There is not a real difference in concealability between the 19 and 26. People say the 26 can be pocket carried, but the PM9 can be done with normal pants.

6+1 capacity... carry a spare mag in the other pocket. I carry mine with Gold Dots and don't feel undergunned. You're not going to win a Matrix or Heat style shootout with only a handgun anyway.

Posted: 3/8/2006 3:22:01 PM EDT

[#3]

Quoted:

The only real advantage of the PM9 is that it's a bit smaller and a good bit lighter.

Makes a night and day difference.

Posted: 3/8/2006 3:27:18 PM EDT

[#4]

I am a big GLOCK fan and carry the G19 every day but I bought the PM9 as a back up gun for pocket carry. The G26 is almost impossible to conceal in normal pants pockets.

Posted: 3/8/2006 3:32:10 PM EDT

[#5]

Quoted:
I am a big GLOCK fan and carry the G19 every day but I bought the PM9 as a back up gun for pocket carry. The G26 is almost impossible to conceal in normal pants pockets.

img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/glocker199/000_0835_1.jpg

Man! That's a good looking gun! You did good!

Posted: 3/8/2006 3:46:40 PM EDT

[#6]

Quoted:
Quoted:
I am a big GLOCK fan and carry the G19 every day but I bought the PM9 as a back up gun for pocket carry. The G26 is almost impossible to conceal in normal pants pockets.

img.photobucket.com/albums/v384/glocker199/000_0835_1.jpg

Man! That's a good looking gun! You did good!

Thanks.

Posted: 3/8/2006 3:47:42 PM EDT

[#7]

Yeah, that one looks exceptionally clean for a LNIB. Better than most of the new ones.

Posted: 3/8/2006 4:22:15 PM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Yeah, that one looks exceptionally clean for a LNIB. Better than most of the new ones.

The gun is in absoltely pristine condition. It was shot some but I don't think it was ever carried.

Posted: 3/8/2006 5:40:56 PM EDT

[#9]

I guess I'll have to give the PM9 a try.

Posted: 3/9/2006 8:12:50 AM EDT

[#10]

I like Glocks, but the sub-compacts (26/27/33) are too big for the pocket. I bought a PM9 and it worked much better.

But then I shot an Kahr MK9, and it was the perfect compromise for me. Same size as the PM9, but all stainless so a little heavier. Heavier is bad for pocket carry, but I like it better for follow up shots. The weight didn't bother my pocket anyway, it was more a size issue.

[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Kahr PM9 vs. Glock 26

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