I've heard a lot of negative feedback from LC9 owners online. I, however, take that gossip with a grain of salt unless I've "known" the contributor for a goodly while. For example, if Tom (Private Klink) said his XYZ was a total peice of junk - I'd believe him. However, if someone with 4 posts said it - I'd listen but would reserve judgment.

I chose the CM9 for a few reasons:

1) I fell into a trade deal that only cost me $220 cash out of pocket (the rest was paid in trade goods).

2) Kahr has a very good reputation. They make a quality product.

3) I prefer stainless for "pocket carry" or "ankle carry" guns - guns that tend to get treated poorly.

4) Kahr's have great triggers.

Kahr products are not without fault:

A) The front sight is staked on and PLASTIC! I will replace it with a steel night sight.

B) You have to shoot 200rds through them before they will function reliably. YMMV.

C) Mags are expensive at $30 each.

D) You have to replace the recoil spring every 1000rds. I think this is a very short service life.