KAHR ARMS presented the CM, CT and CW models of the popular subcompact polymer frame pistols with a new-look finish at the SHOT Show 2017 weapons expo in Las Vegas, USA. All of the KAHR pistols have a polymer frame and a matte stainless steel slide with a fresh tungsten/cerakote coating. The models also have white, three-dot sights and a Pachmayr tactical grip glove.
Pistol model CM by KAHR ARMS
The subcompact pistol CM9 in caliber 9 mm Luger and the CM45 in .45 ACP is now available with a matte grey tungsten/cerakote finish on the slide, the trigger and the slide stop lever. The in-house designation is CM9093TU3 for the 9 mm pistol and CM4543TU3 for the .45 caliber pistol.
| Model: | CM9 | CM45 |
| Caliber: | 9mm Luger | .45 ACP |
| Magazine: | 6+1 | 5+1 |
| Capacity: | Double action only | Double action only |
| Barrel length: | 3 inches (76 mm) | 3,24 inches (82 mm) |
| Total length: | 138 mm | 147 mm |
| Height: | 102 mm | 114 mm |
| Weight: | 397 g | 490 g |
| Material: | Black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide with tungsten/cerakote finish | Black polymer frame, matte
stainless steel slide with tungsten/cerakote finish |
| Sights: | White 3-dot sights | White 3-dot sights |
| Price (RRP): | US$499 | US$499 |
Pistol models in caliber .380 ACP by KAHR ARMS
The other two pistols sporting a new tungsten/cerakote finish are the models in caliber 9 mm Short and.380 ACP, or more exactly the CW380 and the CT380. KAHR again uses the internal designations CW3833TU3 and CT3833TU3. Read on for the specs and features of the CW and CT subcompact pistol models.
| Model: | CW380 | CT380 |
| Caliber: | .380 ACP / 9 mm Short | .380 ACP / 9 mm Short |
| Magazine capacity: | 6+1 | 7+1 |
| Trigger: | Double action only | Double action only |
| Barrel length: | 2,58 inches (73 mm) | 3 inches (76 mm) |
| Total length: | 126 mm | 140 mm |
| Height: | 99 mm | 112 mm |
| Weight: | 289 g | 324 g |
| Material: | Black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide with tungsten/cerakote finish | Black polymer frame, matte stainless steel slide with tungsten/cerakote finish |
| Sights: | White 3-dot sights | White 3-dot sights |
| Price (RRP): | US$439 | US$499 |
Besides the new finish, a tactical grip glove by Pachmayr and 3-dot sights, the CW380, CT380 and CM9 models also have a mag extension by Pearce to create a longer receiver and to ensure better purchase.
KAHR pistols in Germany
The pistols by KAHR ARMS are available in Germany from the importer Waffen Ferkinghoff GmbH. The prices will range around €700, although the CT380 and CW380 models are likely to cost a couple of euros less.
Visit the KAHR ARMS website for more information on the pistols.
The KAHR Firearms Group also presented new models of the Desert Eagle pistols by Magnum Research at SHOT Show 2017. Read the article here.
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