Anyone else notice the irritation from Kahr owners about the shield

[shipwreck]

I am on a lot of various gun forums... I have noticed that the Kahr owners just are frothing at the gums about The Shield.

I had a Kahr PM9 until today... I just sold it today after getting my S&W Shield. I like the Shield better. However, the Kahr is a good gun too. I have not really said anything negative about it. It's just a matter of preference...

But damn... The Kahr fanatics just won't say - hey, I like the Kahr better. Some are just going out of there way with ridiculous examples and made up stuff, to some degree. Worst place is the Kahrtalk Forum, but I guess that is to be expected. But, I am seeing some of this other places to. A little here and a little there...

Damn, some of them are taking it personally.. It's like geeze, it's just another gun. Relax....

Anyone else seen any of this?

 

[kris7047th]

Oh well .. I imagine the Ruger people are just as touchy too

 

[Enzo]

I live about 5 miles from the Kahr factory and about 35 miles from S&W factory.
I've never bought a Kahr because they are way overpriced. I can't wait until the Shield is Mass compliant in a month or so. I've already held one at the S&W factory store it it feels perfect. Can't wait to shoot the 9 and 40.
Kahr should be worried because the Shield is now a direct competitor at about 1/2 the price.

 

[RussC]

Kahr PM9 $650 - S&W Shield $449=Mad Kahr owner

I owned a Kahr CM9 and I still post on kahrtalk.

I posted my shield range report with pictures a few days back and well let's say I was ignored with the exception of one or two kahr posters.

I imagine if I paid $650 for a PM9 and along comes the Shield for $200 less I would not be too happy.

I believe Kahr introduced the CM9 which is the cheaper version of the pm9 last year because Kahr saw the writing on the wall. The recent release of several single stack $400 poly guns from major gun manufacturers in my opinion will kill the $600 single stack poly market.


Russ

 

[Dean1818]

I have the cm9 I also have the M&P 45C

The CM9 fits the pocket....... The shield is too big

 

[smith10]

I have the cm9 I also have the M&P 45C

The CM9 fits the pocket....... The shield is too big

+1, I like the shield, it just doesn't do what I want a single stack 9mm to do.

 

[WARhog]

Brand loyalty is a peculiar thing...

 

[kris7047th]

I owned a Kahr CM9 and I still post on kahrtalk.

I posted my shield range report with pictures a few days back and well let's say I was ignored with the exception of one or two kahr posters.

I imagine if I paid $650 for a PM9 and along comes the Shield for $200 less I would not be too happy.

I believe Kahr introduced the CM9 which is the cheaper version of the pm9 last year because Kahr saw the writing on the wall. The recent release of several single stack $400 poly guns from major gun manufacturers in my opinion will kill the $600 single stack poly market.


Russ

Well, the Shield is the same quality as the rest of the M&P line that sells for less than the Kahr. Hmm ....

 

[shipwreck]

I have the cm9 I also have the M&P 45C

The CM9 fits the pocket....... The shield is too big

I don't know - I have pocket carried it since Thur. The size difference from the Shield to the PM9 I had is insignificant IMHO.

 

[TeaQue]

I sold my CM9 for the Shield but really wish I could've kept both.

The Kahr's are really nice but I don't regret the switch.

 

[Shielded]

Not being bias, but I think the Shield is a better looking gun IMHO. & fits my pocket just fine.

 

[Armed Babysitter]

Kinda like the Glock fanboys when the M&P started gaining traction. There will always be those types who get all sorts of butt hurt when something comes out that rivals their personal pick.

 

[Neumann]

I own a Kahr, and could care less if others prefer the Smith Shield. It meets my needs and expectations. Based on what I've seen and read, I'd make the same decision today. If a Smith fanboy ( I'm one too) can convince me otherwise, I'm willing to listen.

 

[kris7047th]

Not being bias, but I think the Shield is a better looking gun IMHO. & fits my pocket just fine.

Umm .. If I were you, I wouldn't log onto the Kahr site with your screen name. Second thought, I DARE YOU !!

 

[Shielded]

Umm .. If I were you, I wouldn't log onto the Kahr site with your screen name. Second thought, I DARE YOU !!

Ha Ha... No Thanks, I'll just stay here with you guys. I'm sure I'd be a big hit though

 

[blujax01]

I think maybe the Internet lied to me ...

I have the cm9 I also have the M&P 45C

The CM9 fits the pocket....... The shield is too big

I read that somewhere but when I actually put one in my pocket it fit fine. Then again it all depends on the pants one is wearing right?

 

[JimC]

It was like I poked a stick in a hornets nest after adding a few comments on the Shield to a rather long thread on Kahrtalk about the gun.

There are a couple of "regular" posters there that routinely attempt to dominate the forum and hand out regular doses of the Kahr Arms Kool-Aid. The new or inexperienced Kahr owners drink this up all the time.

I took a mild interest in the Shield a couple of weeks ago after reading about it. I intend to take a hands on look at the Shield this week if I can locate one locally.

I was most impressed with the thread on this forum in regard to the new Shield owners and their lack of problems or issues with new pistols and initial range sessions.

I'm not too thrilled with S&W finding it necessary to add a manual safety to the Shield.

Disclaimer: I own one Kahr pistol, a PM9, black w/night sights. It was purchased for one reason and one reason only, discrete CCW when my G27 was just too big to carry in light, warm weather clothing here in FL. It has fit that need very well.

I have been carry one type of gun or another during my time in LE and in retirement for 41 years. The PM9 is in the top 5 or 6 on my list.

My PM9 has not been without minot issues but they have all been corrected to my satisfaction. It is a fine pistol for what it is.

IMO and limited ownership, Kahr makes a very good pistol. In my experience(s) their CS has been outstanding when I have needed it.

 

[Titegroups]

Life is too short to read threads like this.

 

[Dean1818]

I read that somewhere but when I actually put one in my pocket it fit fine. Then again it all depends on the pants one is wearing right?

I dont see how (unless someone is the jolly green giant) how they can truly pocket carry the shield.

I have pockets that my M&P 45 c can be forced into....... But I would never be able to get it out quickly

To me, the height of the shield is one bullet off for pocket carry.

I may...... Just may............ Take the shield and work on the mag (cut it back by one bullet). If I can do that and have a stable piece, then I would carefully cut the handle down to accept the shorter mag.

I have seen this done on a kahr cw9.

I realize this will void the warranty, but If I could pull it off, I would have the perfect size pocket 9mm.

The whole question would be if I could get the base of the mag stable.

The kahr is ok, the trigger is too long for me.

 

[rappa29]

Like what you shoot. Shoot what you like. No different than Ford v Chevy, MAC v PC, Coke v Pepsi, Glock vs SiG, Glock v S&W, Glock v Springfield, Glock v 1911, Glock v laser, Glock v RPG, Glock vs Thor's hammer, etc, etc.

Yeah, I've spent some time on GT. Talk about fanboys!