Kahr Arms CM9 9mm Luger Micro Compact, DAO, Matte Stainless Slide
The Kahr CM9 delivers a slim, 6+1-round 9 mm platform that weighs less than many pocket pistols yet offers full-featured performance. Introduced in 2011 as the value-priced counterpart to the PM9, this Worcester-built micro compact uses Kahr’s patented cocking-cam DAO system, a 0.90-inch-wide slide, and an offset feed ramp to keep the bore axis low. Its clean trigger pull, durable stainless slide, and black polymer frame make it a practical choice for discreet carry or range work.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good – Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling Condition: Good Rifling – Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: Minor scratching, scuffing, and blemishing are present on the slide and frame surfaces.
What’s Included
- 1× factory Kahr Arms stainless 6-round single-stack magazine (flush-fit)
The CM9 is built around a 3-inch 4140 steel barrel with conventional 1:10 RH rifling, giving it reliable accuracy while preserving compatibility with a wide range of 9 mm loads.
Kahr’s smooth-face DAO trigger uses a patented cocking-cam design and includes internal striker and inertial safety blocks, providing a consistent pull with no manual safeties to manipulate.
The matte stainless slide features rear cocking serrations and an external extractor for straightforward maintenance. Its narrow, beveled profile aids in both concealment and holstering.
A lightweight black polymer frame keeps overall weight low while offering a secure grip texture. The offset feed ramp and low bore axis help reduce felt recoil in such a compact package.
Sighting is handled by a fixed white-dot front blade and a drift-adjustable white-bar steel rear, allowing simple windage corrections without special tools.