Thinking about switching from Kahr to M&P Compact

[elrodcod]

Ended up trading my Kahr for a M&P 9c plus some cash and extra mags (thanks Pat!). I REALLY like this gun! It is bigger than the Kahr, but it is much, much more comfortable. Very easy to shoot and very reliable. I ordered a Comp-Tac IWB holster for it and works great. I still carry my S&W 1026 as the weather permits me to easily conceal it, but once it warms up I'll probably be packing the M&P 9c exclusively.

Try that holster with a CTac strut for a very stable rig.

 

[TSQUARED]

I carried a Glock 36 in 45 ACP for a while but found that I could not conceal reliably at alltimes. A friend shot a Kahr MK-9 but I thought it was a bit too heavy for a pocket piece. I opted for a Kahr PM-9 and carry it in a pocket holster.
I recently purchased a S&W M&P9Pro and throroughly enjoy shooting it in IDPA and USPSA matches. I actually prefer my older S&W 99 with it's unique ambi safety for IDPA.

 

[Dave686]

I have both the full size and the Compact M&P in .40.

Don’t want to get rid of either but I have really been wanting to try a Kahr MK40. The people that have them must love them because they are hard to find in the used market (at a used price). Buds has them for $719 new, I’ve held off six months on trying one thinking I would find a deal on used. Hasn’t happened, I keep getting closer to pulling the trigger on new.

At $200 over an M&P I never heard it referred to as a "budget brand" before.

 

[dmar]

For concealed carry, I also have opted for the Kahr PM9. Very concealable, lightweight, good sights, and very good trigger/accuracy. I definitely would not consider the Kahr to be a 'budget brand,' they are very good quality, and of course, their prices that reflect that quality.

I also have an M&Pc and like it ok. It does have very comfortable ergonomics, and good capacity, but a lousy trigger, and therefore so-so accuracy. I know I could do the trigger upgrade that makes it a better shooter, but it ticks me off that it's so poor from the factory.

I've got a good carry holster for the M&Pc, but after carrying the PM9, it's hard to love carrying the M&Pc. The extra round count is nice, but again, for conceal, it's hard to beat the PM9. I also shoot the smaller PM9 better than the M&Pc, so that's also a big factor in what I'm going to carry.

The MK9 is a nice gun, but can see where it would not be much fun for carry; too heavy compared to other options in 9mm/.45acp. Just my opinion.

 

[LeMans]

You actually need both... A M&P9c or Glock 26 or Springfield XD9c as a main carry and a Kahr CW9 or PM9 as a bug.
And like that when the weather gets too hot and makes it difficult to conceal your main carry you can always take the Kahr.

 

[dmar]

Good point, cooler weather makes it much more convenient with the M&P...

 

[Bicky Robby]

It seems to me, the question comes down to concealability that fits your needs and lifestyle. I primarily carry a Kahr CW-40 or a Glock 27 (subcompact, same frame as the 26).

The Kahr, being a single stack frame is much easier to conceal when wearing a t-shirt and shorts which I wear alot of the time. Down side is 3 rounds less.

The 27 is much bulkier and heavier. Upside is better capacity.

The PPK is a single stack and will be easier to carry/conceal than the M&P or the Glock. All choices are quality guns. Good luck with your choice.

 

[Titegroups]

OP you're going backwards. You have an ideal carry piece.