Kahr CW9 Should I buy Or wait?

Mjbechtold · February 6, 2011, 11:33 PM

I am looking into buying a Kahr CW9
It is used, has about 100 rounds fired (so I am told)
I like the gun The way it feels But I am not Really knowlegeable on these guns
Guy wants 400 For it, Come with Box And 1 mag? Describe as "like new" Does this sound like a good deal or should i hold out and wait till a better deal comes around?
Thanks

C Philip · February 6, 2011, 11:39 PM

$400 is too much, they can be had new for just under $450. I personally wouldn't take the risk of getting someone's jam-o-matic for $50 savings. Not saying he's selling it because it's a lemon, just a possibility to keep in mind when buying used. Offer $350 and see what he says.

jackblack73 · February 6, 2011, 11:45 PM

Well they're selling new, shipped for $369 from Bud's, although you'd have to pay for the transfer too. So $400 doesn't sound very good to me.

Mjbechtold · February 7, 2011, 12:17 AM

Really. What Is Buds? And Where is buds?
Thanks

JCP281 · February 7, 2011, 12:38 AM

budsgunshop.com I think is the URL

You can buy them online for much cheaper used AND new than the guy wants. CW9s are great pistols though.

Mjbechtold · February 7, 2011, 12:46 AM

WOW Thanks you just saved my a** Buds has some good deals
Thanks agin you just saved me $$$$$

Does Anybody KNow how that CW40 Preforms? I like the price they have

billnourse · February 7, 2011, 08:49 AM

I have 2 Kahrs, and had a P9. I also have serveral friends with them. They all work very well. Friend of mine just picked up a new one for 450.00.

Bill

franco45 · February 7, 2011, 09:24 AM

I have had a CW9 since August. It has been flawless. I paid $415 for it nib. I would recommend it highly. I also own a CW45m that needed the 200 round break in period but has been flawless since the break in. Con't know anything about the CW40 though.

CWKahrFan · February 7, 2011, 10:07 AM

Have CW9 & CW45... They've both been great for me!... Very solid and reliable...

bamiller · February 7, 2011, 10:45 AM

New one on gunbroker right now for $350 and no reserve. With shipping and FFL dealer fee it would be $395 out-the-door. See webpage link below.

http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=214841880

El Fumador · February 7, 2011, 11:06 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by jackblack73

Well they're selling new, shipped for $369 from Bud's, although you'd have to pay for the transfer too. So $400 doesn't sound very good to me.

I've been reading all the good things about the CW9 then handled one at my LGS ($450 there), then went online and ordered one from Buds. Can't wait for it to get here. The transfer fee will be $20 including the call.

Squibb · February 7, 2011, 11:37 AM

FYI, Bud's price includes shipping. I've had my CW9 since early summer and it has been flawless. Despite that, I have been throwing smoldering glances at the PM9 due to it's smaller size, and I've come close a couple of times, but backed off because of the price. I'm just not willing to pay that much money for 1/2" less of barrel, etc.

I'm glad I did. Now, with the introduction of the CM9, things are going to change, again. The CM9 is the same size as the PM9, but is supposed to cost a couple of hundred less. Kahr's approach is the same as it was with the CW series; less tool and finish work so cost can be kept down.

It is supposed to be released in April (underscore supposed). And, while I will not sell my CW9, I may very well pick up the CM9 if it feels like a pocket gun. Just have to wait and see.

Mjbechtold · February 7, 2011, 12:04 PM

Wow Thanks for the help i am gonna go with the The CW9 From BUds, I have a few Buddys Trying to talk me out of it they want me to get something "more atractive" why is it so hard for them to underrstand that you dont get a gun because it looks good...beside i think its a good looking gun anyway..

El Fumador · February 7, 2011, 12:22 PM

I was attracted to the sleek, simplicity of it's looks. It should be a nice comfortable gun for me to carry here in the hot Florida summers.

http://www.kahr.com/360-views.asp

The CW40 at Bud's is $366 at the moment.

rdmallory · February 7, 2011, 04:45 PM

CW9
Front sight is not adjustable
Barrel is not polygonal rifling

P9
polygonal rifling
2 times the money

PM9
Smaller than the other two so it has a shorter sight radius
polygonal rifling
2.5 times the money

For the price the CW9 is a great gun with a great resale

michael t · February 7, 2011, 04:48 PM

I like mine for the 1 mag I got to fire Before other 1/2 took and said was hers. She like even better and it was in her hand loaded

What could I say Except , enjoy it dear

I thank god she not a 1911 fan or I wouldn't have any pistols left.

Billy Shears · February 7, 2011, 08:13 PM

1 more vote for the little CW9. I've carried one for well over a year and put over a thousand rounds through it. No problems of any kind. It's a very well made pistol for a very nice price.

Dashunde · February 7, 2011, 08:27 PM

Perhaps wait a bit for the new CM9?
Its the smaller PM9, only its supposed to be much less expensive, similar to the way the CW9 is much less pricey than the P9.

EDIT - oops, wrong Kahr thread - oh well, I'll leave it here anyway.

waymor51 · February 8, 2011, 12:01 AM

i vote for the cw9 also, has low recoil for such a light pistol.

Golfin Gator · February 8, 2011, 11:44 PM

+1 for the CW9; just traded my Taurus 709 Slim for one. Yeah, the one mag thing sucks, and I sent a note to Kahr on that one.

Great pistol; $400 too much. Asking price at a recent gun show here was $365.

Mjbechtold · February 8, 2011, 11:49 PM

well i am getting a new one!!!! cant wait till it gets here and take it for a test run
Thanks for all the help

2edgesword · February 9, 2011, 12:17 AM

Beat him up on the price and ask for a range trip to put 50 rounds through it.

I have a new Kahr (CW45) and I've had one fail to eject in 200 rounds. I'm very happy with the quality of the firearm but I've heard everything from flawless to numerous issues during the first couple of hundred rounds and multiple trips to Kahr to get a fix from others.

Having said this I think the $400 is too high. If you can get him down to under $350 with an uneventful range trip as a condition of sale it might be a good deal.

February 6, 2011, 11:33 PM	#1
Mjbechtold Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 45	Kahr CW9 Should I buy Or wait? I am looking into buying a Kahr CW9 It is used, has about 100 rounds fired (so I am told) I like the gun The way it feels But I am not Really knowlegeable on these guns Guy wants 400 For it, Come with Box And 1 mag? Describe as "like new" Does this sound like a good deal or should i hold out and wait till a better deal comes around? Thanks

February 7, 2011, 12:22 PM	#14
El Fumador Member Join Date: August 17, 2010 Location: Florida Posts: 27	I was attracted to the sleek, simplicity of it's looks. It should be a nice comfortable gun for me to carry here in the hot Florida summers. http://www.kahr.com/360-views.asp The CW40 at Bud's is $366 at the moment. __________________ El Fumador Last edited by El Fumador; February 7, 2011 at 12:36 PM.

February 6, 2011, 11:39 PM	#2
C Philip Senior Member Join Date: January 9, 2005 Location: USA Posts: 784	$400 is too much, they can be had new for just under $450. I personally wouldn't take the risk of getting someone's jam-o-matic for $50 savings. Not saying he's selling it because it's a lemon, just a possibility to keep in mind when buying used. Offer $350 and see what he says.

February 6, 2011, 11:45 PM	#3
jackblack73 Member Join Date: January 13, 2011 Posts: 68	Well they're selling new, shipped for $369 from Bud's, although you'd have to pay for the transfer too. So $400 doesn't sound very good to me.

February 7, 2011, 12:17 AM	#4
Mjbechtold Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 45	Really. What Is Buds? And Where is buds? Thanks

February 7, 2011, 12:38 AM	#5
JCP281 Senior Member Join Date: December 29, 2009 Location: Texas Posts: 358	budsgunshop.com I think is the URL You can buy them online for much cheaper used AND new than the guy wants. CW9s are great pistols though.

February 7, 2011, 12:46 AM	#6
Mjbechtold Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 45	WOW Thanks you just saved my a** Buds has some good deals Thanks agin you just saved me $$$$$ Does Anybody KNow how that CW40 Preforms? I like the price they have

February 7, 2011, 08:49 AM	#7
billnourse Senior Member Join Date: September 16, 2010 Location: Bloomfield, NM Posts: 366	I have 2 Kahrs, and had a P9. I also have serveral friends with them. They all work very well. Friend of mine just picked up a new one for 450.00. Bill

February 7, 2011, 09:24 AM	#8
franco45 Senior Member Join Date: August 29, 2010 Location: Toledo Ohio Posts: 475	I have had a CW9 since August. It has been flawless. I paid $415 for it nib. I would recommend it highly. I also own a CW45m that needed the 200 round break in period but has been flawless since the break in. Con't know anything about the CW40 though.

February 7, 2011, 10:07 AM	#9
CWKahrFan Senior Member Join Date: November 3, 2010 Posts: 2,016	Have CW9 & CW45... They've both been great for me!... Very solid and reliable...

February 7, 2011, 10:45 AM	#10
bamiller Senior Member Join Date: January 3, 2010 Location: NW Ohio Posts: 455	New one on gunbroker right now for $350 and no reserve. With shipping and FFL dealer fee it would be $395 out-the-door. See webpage link below. http://www.gunbroker.com/Auction/Vie...Item=214841880

February 7, 2011, 11:37 AM	#12
Squibb Senior Member Join Date: May 6, 2010 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 213	FYI, Bud's price includes shipping. I've had my CW9 since early summer and it has been flawless. Despite that, I have been throwing smoldering glances at the PM9 due to it's smaller size, and I've come close a couple of times, but backed off because of the price. I'm just not willing to pay that much money for 1/2" less of barrel, etc. I'm glad I did. Now, with the introduction of the CM9, things are going to change, again. The CM9 is the same size as the PM9, but is supposed to cost a couple of hundred less. Kahr's approach is the same as it was with the CW series; less tool and finish work so cost can be kept down. It is supposed to be released in April (underscore supposed). And, while I will not sell my CW9, I may very well pick up the CM9 if it feels like a pocket gun. Just have to wait and see.

February 7, 2011, 12:04 PM	#13
Mjbechtold Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 45	Wow Thanks for the help i am gonna go with the The CW9 From BUds, I have a few Buddys Trying to talk me out of it they want me to get something "more atractive" why is it so hard for them to underrstand that you dont get a gun because it looks good...beside i think its a good looking gun anyway..

February 7, 2011, 04:45 PM	#15
rdmallory Senior Member Join Date: February 10, 2009 Location: Deltona FL Posts: 953	CW9 Front sight is not adjustable Barrel is not polygonal rifling P9 polygonal rifling 2 times the money PM9 Smaller than the other two so it has a shorter sight radius polygonal rifling 2.5 times the money For the price the CW9 is a great gun with a great resale

February 7, 2011, 04:48 PM	#16
michael t Senior Member Join Date: May 17, 2004 Location: Out back Ky Posts: 4,044	I like mine for the 1 mag I got to fire Before other 1/2 took and said was hers. She like even better and it was in her hand loaded What could I say Except , enjoy it dear I thank god she not a 1911 fan or I wouldn't have any pistols left.

February 7, 2011, 08:13 PM	#17
Billy Shears Senior Member Join Date: January 17, 2011 Posts: 606	1 more vote for the little CW9. I've carried one for well over a year and put over a thousand rounds through it. No problems of any kind. It's a very well made pistol for a very nice price.

February 7, 2011, 08:27 PM	#18
Dashunde Senior Member Join Date: December 23, 2004 Posts: 2,021	Perhaps wait a bit for the new CM9? Its the smaller PM9, only its supposed to be much less expensive, similar to the way the CW9 is much less pricey than the P9. EDIT - oops, wrong Kahr thread - oh well, I'll leave it here anyway.

February 8, 2011, 12:01 AM	#19
waymor51 Member Join Date: November 27, 2010 Location: GA. Posts: 20	i vote for the cw9 also, has low recoil for such a light pistol.

February 8, 2011, 11:44 PM	#20
Golfin Gator Member Join Date: April 4, 2009 Posts: 68	+1 for the CW9; just traded my Taurus 709 Slim for one. Yeah, the one mag thing sucks, and I sent a note to Kahr on that one. Great pistol; $400 too much. Asking price at a recent gun show here was $365.

February 8, 2011, 11:49 PM	#21
Mjbechtold Member Join Date: February 5, 2011 Location: Indianapolis Posts: 45	well i am getting a new one!!!! cant wait till it gets here and take it for a test run Thanks for all the help

February 9, 2011, 12:17 AM	#22
2edgesword Member Join Date: December 27, 2008 Location: Suffolk County, NY Posts: 83	Beat him up on the price and ask for a range trip to put 50 rounds through it. I have a new Kahr (CW45) and I've had one fail to eject in 200 rounds. I'm very happy with the quality of the firearm but I've heard everything from flawless to numerous issues during the first couple of hundred rounds and multiple trips to Kahr to get a fix from others. Having said this I think the $400 is too high. If you can get him down to under $350 with an uneventful range trip as a condition of sale it might be a good deal.