Ghettokracker71

Kel-tecs great, I had a p3at. After a while it made me lazy (so easy to carry,I made that my EDC and stopped carrying my XD.) and I kept thinking how I want something more accurate,and powerful than a .380ACP. I had a hard time at the range setting up shots being accurate, I couldn't imagine having to pull that thing out in a life-or-death and trying to shoot defensively for your life.

Thats my .02

I think its a fine weapon,and I enjoyed shooting it and owning it.

I now daily carry my Kahr CW9 in an IWB, its incredibly easy to conceal,and very comfortable.

Money was the only reason that stopped me from a PM9,but when I sat my p3at next to them at the gunshop, it didn't seem too much larger than the p3at.

I like the pf9 and p11 Keltecs too

BigE410

I was in the same boat as you a few years ago......To make a long story short I had an MK9 for pocket carry and its just a little to "boxy" and heavy for me to carry in that fashion. I now have a S&W 637 snubbie for my main carry in the summer and couldn't be happier.......(thats an overstatment, I could be happier S&W M&P 340 ) My advise is go with a little J frame, yes you lack capacity but you make up for it in size and weight.

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youngda9

Yes, get the PM9. Don't trust your life to the stopping power of a .380.

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crzy4guns

While I don't have any problem with the .380s, anytime you can get a pistol that is the same size and in 9mm, that should be your choice. Cost can be a factor and certainly an LCP is cheaper than the PM9 from Kahr, so I can see a move in that direction. But if money is not a problem go with the Kahr, I think you would be a lot happier in the long run.

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Redneck Repairs

For what it is worth i am happy with both my Kahr pm9 and my Kel-tec P3AT. In the past i have been pleased with various J frame smiths in the pocket role . A " pocket rocket " is a fine firearm to own , but i suggest you think a bit more about the mission of yours in order to select one that will fill the bill . For instance a Kahr p or k 9 is about the size of a walther ppk which many find fine for pocket duty . My pockets are not that big . Neither my walther nor my p9 are " pocketable " for me . my pm 9 is ( but would be at max size for me ) and so is my p3at . For iwb there is not a lot of difference in the concealibality between my p9 kahr and my 5" 1911 Both are thin tho i carry the kahr more due to weight . In summation its not so much about your handgun , rather it is about adapting your dress to your gun , or your gun to your dress . You can easily do either , you just have to factor in the trade offs .

zorro

Kahr PM9 or MK9 if you like all metal MK9 or S&W CS9

eagle5

I'm a small a guy and can't just drop the Kahr PM9 in my pocket and go. For me, the Kel-Tec P32 works just fine.

Desperado

Well, I'm certain to draw 'fire' here but when the weather gets hot and sticky and shorts/T-shirt is the dress code, I begin to carry my 'Mouse Guns'. My favorite is the NAA .22 Mag in a very small pocket holster or my .32 NAA in a slightly larger pocket holster with two extra mags in an Uncle Mike's mag pouch on a belt on the weak side.
I know what's coming ----- not enough firepower to bet your life on !!!
I can tell you from experience --- I would not want to take 5 rounds of .22 mag., at close range, in my vitals --- and certainly not 6 or more from the .32 NAA.
Now ---- go ahead and 'smack me' for advocating 'Mouse Guns'. (I can take it!!)

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Redneck Repairs

LOL desperado I on occasion ( tho as rare as i can make it ) carry the p3at as the only gun i have so i cant smack ya on the mousegun . However i do own a Kahr pm9 and for a slight size and weight penalty i can carry a " real " pistol so i do as i can lol .

turbobore

PM9 is my pocket piece as well and I am content with it.