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Ruger SR9c vs Kahr CW9
« on: August 22, 2010, 12:33:35 PM »
Between these two...which is the best in terms of reliability, accuracy, and shootability?

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Re: Ruger SR9c vs Kahr CW9
« Reply #1 on: August 23, 2010, 03:11:11 PM »
Never mind...I got the SR9

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Re: Ruger SR9c vs Kahr CW9
« Reply #2 on: August 24, 2010, 01:31:06 PM »
photobear,
 why did you go with the ruger over the kahr ?

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Re: Ruger SR9c vs Kahr CW9
« Reply #3 on: August 25, 2010, 03:49:22 AM »
I decided on the full size SR9, which is still pretty compact because it's the thinnest double-stack around (I have smallish hands and only the Ruger and Kahr gave me the proper finger-to-trigger distance). I liked the idea of having 17 rounds, plus it just felt better in my hand and had better balance than the compact, which felt pretty top heavy. I did a lot of checking on the net and the SR9 got superb marks for reliability and shootability. The Kahr also felt great and had an even thinner grip, and a very light, smooth trigger, but at 15 ounces I knew it wouldn't be nearly as pleasant to shoot as the heavier SR9 and I believe in doing a lot of practice.

If I had a need to carry 24/7, which I don't, I would probably have picked the Kahr CW9. If I were going to carry a moderate amount I would get the Sr9c. Since I'm only going to carry occasionally, the regular SR9 was the best choice for me.

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Re: Ruger SR9c vs Kahr CW9
« Reply #4 on: August 25, 2010, 11:41:50 AM »
thanks for the response and explanation.
the ruger will serve you well. 

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Re: Ruger SR9c vs Kahr CW9
« Reply #5 on: August 28, 2010, 07:50:26 AM »
Love my SR9............

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Re: Ruger SR9c vs Kahr CW9
« Reply #6 on: August 28, 2010, 08:09:49 AM »
Rugers are great guns ( some may argue that point ) I have slowly replaced all my handguns to Rugers, except one and that is my Kahr CW40 which is my CCW piece. which i really like, but i have been recently looking at whats out there. but thats more of a means to an end of reducing my gun collection to simplify things some..