Anyone move from CCW Kel-Tec P-11 to a Kahr?

[FThorn]

My Kel-Tec let me down today.

Anyone move from a KT P-11 to a Kahr? What were your thoughts?

Is the PM9 the best candidate to move to?

Pricing?

Anything to stay away from Kahr-wise?

Thanks much in advance!

[Indy_Guy_77]

I did exactly this!

Went from the P-11 (which carried like a DREAM) to a CW-40...which also carries like a dream. A little heavier dream, but still a dream.

You'll find opinions on Kahr as varied as they are about KT. Some folks have all the problems imaginable...others haven't had any.

Me, I had 2/3 of my mag followers break, but had free replacements in a few days.

The CW-40 and the P-45 are the only two Kahrs that I've ever handled or fired so I can't comment on anything else.

The 45 is only a hair larger than the CW (or P) line...so if you're looking for an imminently concealable non 1011/XD/Glock... Might consider it.

I think you're around Indy, right? Several shops around stock them. I bought mine at Bradis down in Camby. Both the Gander stores have some (usually only the P-line, though). I THINK that I've seen some other models at Elmore's.

PM me if you wanna discuss further!

-J-

[FThorn]

Thanks. Last time I was in Gander in Greenwood, they had NO handguns.

But, I almost went to Bradis today, but had to get back home.

I'll check them out.

Thanks.

[Pima Pants]

I also went from a KelTec P-11 to a Kahr PM9. No functioning problems with the P-11 and no problems with the Kahr. But, like they say you get what you pay for. The KelTec had a horrible trigger pull and would start to "bite" me after a few rounds. The PM9 conceals a little easier than the P-11, but the P-11 is a double stack magazine.

[ipscshooter]

My Kel Tec P11 has been relegated to "only if I think it might get stolen" status. I took it and my Kahr P9 Covert to the range and the trigger on the P9 wins hands down.

The P11 is a great gun for the money and the size and capacity are perfect. The damn trigger is HORRIBLE. I don't mind the heavy pull so much as the length of the reset.

[fludy12]

Originally posted by Pima Pants
I also went from a KelTec P-11 to a Kahr PM9. No functioning problems with the P-11 and no problems with the Kahr. But, like they say you get what you pay for. The KelTec had a horrible trigger pull and would start to "bite" me after a few rounds. The PM9 conceals a little easier than the P-11, but the P-11 is a double stack magazine.

+1 on everything. I'm sure glad I bought my PM9 before reading all of the horror stories. It's been great so far. I just had a hard time shooting my P11 accurately. I still have it, but I haven't shot it in over a year... No functioning problems with it. Just that damned heavy trigger...

[TimWilson]

Never used a P-11, but bounce between a P-32 and a PM9 depending on whether I want to pocket-carry or use a IWB holster.

Both have been 100% thru approx. 500 rounds.

Tim

[itstime]

Everything ipscshooter said +1.

[Pima Pants]

I've been shooting handguns for nearly 40 years and the P-11 I had was the one that helped me develop a flinch. I traded it when I realized that I wasn't confident I could hit Center of Mass at 7 feet.

Mechanically and size-wise it was perfect. I just couldn't shoot the thing.

Ken

[VANMAN]

I also progressed from the P11 (couldn't shoot it well/sent it back 2x for repair) to a Glock 26 (shot great, no problems, too bulky)to the PM 9 (carries well, shoots great, no problems.