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Customer Reviews for Kahr Arms PM45 5+1 .45 ACP 3.2"


Kahr Arms PM45 5+1 .45 ACP 3.2 Buy Now

19 Reviews. 4.5 out of 5 Stars!
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Andrew L on 04/02/2022
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Pistol is nice enough, shot fine, just didn't fit any particular purpose for me, so sold it off.

Vincent P K on 04/01/2022
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Excellent weapon but unforgiving to an inexperienced shooter. Carried for years until my grip weakened due to arthritis. Unless you have a firm grip you will get a number of FTF and FTE. Keep in mind it is not the pistol, but the shooter, causing the issue. This was my weapon of choice for EDC in the Chicago metro area for years

Jeffrey M on 04/18/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Awesome handgun!! Can't wait to get this to the range and start carrying it.

William T on 04/05/2019
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I ordered this on March 9, a Saturday night, and was in my FFL before noon on Thursday March 14. Kudos to Bud's. My CM9 has been my EDC for 4 years with over 4500 rounds and 3 malfunctions it's had revolver like reliability. I purchased a Kahr CT45 15 months ago, and 1500 rounds 3 malfunctions.To say I'm a Kahr fan is an understatement. Every Kahr has the same smooth long trigger pull that breaks around 5.5 lbs. They remind me a lot of my S&W Model 19 in double action. So I was in the market for a CM45 to become my EDC. Everywhere I looked the price was $325-$350 with one mag, then I saw Bud's had the PM45 model at this crazy price and I bought it. The package came with 2 - 5 round magazines and 1 - 6 round ext mag and a hard shell case. This may be a close out. If you go to Kahr's site, they only list the PM45 in a black slide with night sights. I don't care, this was a $650-$700 package 6 months ago.I have average hands and can get a full grip on the 5 rd magazine and the 6rd is very comfortable. I went through the usual Kahr prep, cleaned the gun totally, cleaned the mags, racked 200 times and left in the lock back position for 8 hours. Took off for the range with 200 rds of 230 FMJ and 20 rds of 230 XTP. If you are used to .45 acp, the lack of felt recoil for a gun this size is great. It is point and shoot accurate. Used an FBI Q target 7-10-15-25 yds. Could easily put on target at 25 yds and tight groups at 7 and 10 yds. The first 50 rounds I had 4 jams, the second 50 rds, 1 jam. The third 50 rds ran flawlessly. I too was getting an occasional casing in the forehead. The last 50, jammed at 20, then ran 30 rds and the hollow points with no problem. I wasn't feeling particularly great about it given my experience with my CM9. So I went on Kahr forum and was told forehead casings were because of too light of a grip. Might've been the recoil is not hard to hold on to. 2nd range session, 100 rds 230 FMJ 20 rd XTP. Ran flawlessly, crazy accurate. A couple of times I caught a casing, this time I had a hat on, I just gripped down harder and it didn't happen on the next round. I've already carried IWB and front pocket, and I work in an environment, where it absolutely has to be concealed. So despite a few issues on break in, I am extremely pleased with this purchase. If you want a concealable, reliable gun with the power of .45 this is it. And this deal is a steal. "Baby Thunder" is now my EDC.

John M on 12/06/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

I've owned several Kahrs over the years and just added the PM45 to my existing inventory which includes a P380 & PM9. The PM45 is replacing a Kimber Ultra and is only slightly larger than the PM9. As you would expect, it is a bit snappier in .45 ACP, but very manageable. The PM45 has the same long, smooth trigger pull as every Kahr. During the 200-round break-in, I had 2 FTFs in the first 100 rounds, but it ran like a champ for the rest of the break-in. I was using 3 different brands of cheap range ammo for the break-in and after the first 200, I ran 5 1 of carry ammo (Critical Defense) through a filthy weapon. Perfection. There are a couple of internet videos showing ejected rounds from a PM45 hitting the shooter in the head. Not a single round hit me. The Buds process was as a smooth as I've come to expect: emails along the way to keep me appraised of the status and good coordination between Buds and the FFL holder. When I stopped in at the FFL holder, they had already been notified by Buds that the shipment has on the way. The PM45 is an excellent personal defense choice and another exceptional buying experience with Buds.

Rodney E on 11/29/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Have not shot yet but very nice quality . comes with 3 clips

Randall P on 11/14/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is a GREAT deal. Price is fantastic, BUDS is fantastic. Kahr recommends a 200 round break in, but first hundred rounds so far have been flawless. Very accurate, and recoil is not bad at all considering it is a lightweight .45acp. Best purchase I have made in some time. Highly recommended.

Gregory W on 06/28/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Nice pistol for the money. Smooth trigger pull, and for such a small sized .45, it is easy to stay on target. Kahr suggests a 200 round break in period. I ran 50 rounds through this on its first day on the range. zero ftf/ zero ftf. Kahrs can be very finicky, but no issues with this one so far. This may be the best .45 on the market for under $400 bucks. Buds was great as usual.

Wayne W on 06/17/2018
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

Having owned a CM9 for quite a while and considering it one of my favorite and most dependable pistols, I was pretty excited to see that Buds had this PM45 for a decent price. With the PM model being the higher end, I understood this would have a few upgrades from the CM model. After it arrived and I pulled it out of the box, I have to say I was somewhat disappointed in the overall feel of the action. It was sooo gritty and stiff, I wondered if I wasted my money. I cleaned it and took it out the following day to break it in. The gun fired one and immediately jammed (I thought it had broken) and it would not function properly. I cleaned it again and found a tiny little piece of metal stuck in the recoil return assembly. After I cleaned that out, I put it back together and had another jam, and another, and the gun wouldn't fire because the slide isn't cycling well and is not sliding all the way closed Turns out the little taper angle on the end of the recoil spring assembly is catching the slide and not allowing the slide to close completely. I think it's supposed to center the barrel...? This flaw seems like a fatal manufacturing flaw and makes me question whether this gun will be dependable?? The gun is completely unusable at this point, (brand new gun, right out of the box) so I've returned the gun - at my own expense - back to Kahr and now will have to wait 5-6 weeks to find out what they will do to fix it.

Lucas L on 05/25/2018
Rating:   1 of 5 Stars!

200 rounds of factory new brass for break in. Had ongoing FTF/Jamming issues (approx 1 per magazine) when both I and a friend shot it. Sent back to Kahr where it sat for 7 weeks before they test fired it to find, "nothing wrong". Sent back to me. I cleaned the firearm and magazines (heavily corroded/rust?) thoroughly and I then went to the range and fired another 200 rounds of factory new brass with the same issues. Cleaned and inspected firearm after range session to find the front cap to the guide rod assembly was missing. Contacted Kahr CS again who said they would send me a new guide rod assembly and that i'd need to take a video of my next range session before sending in the firearm for more warranty work (presumably perpetuating the he said/she said game). It seems I've gotten a lemon, which happens, but I'd expect Kahr CS to do a better job resolving the issues than they have. I will be selling the firearm once I receive the new guide rod assembly (if I ever do). I cannot recommend purchasing a Kahr firearm, not because of the occasional lemon, but because of my frustrating experience with their customer service team.

George I on 03/23/2018
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This is an awesome little gun, it is very nicely finished, perfect pocket gun. I open the box, and I went straight to the range, and as I was going there I kept thinking that this little hand cannon was going to have a big kick considering that it only weights 17.5 ounces, but I was shocked at how smooth it shoots, and how little was the recoil. It has less recoil than my Kimber Ultra, and even less recoil than my Sig P227 carry. BUY IT, GREAT GUN

Thomas B on 07/08/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

120 rounds thru it so far and so good! I can't believe I can pocket carry this but I can and I will! I already have Kahr 40 and 9's and they have been flawless! I am very happy opting to buy this and may pick up a second one too! So far shot several MFG's FMJ's and HP's no problems at all! Thanks Buds!

Jonathan C on 02/21/2014
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Love this gun. Very high quality and well made. Highly recommend for small conceal carry, and high fire power!

Thomas A on 10/22/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my first purchase from buds. and it was great. i had a problem with my ffl dealer ( not buds fault). So i gave buds a call and switched dealers without any problwms what so ever. the pistol is just what i was looking for. a small 45 that is light weight. and accurate. i shot some speer gold dot 185 grains and had a 1" group all day. awsome pistol for cc. and i love the sights. just dot the i and you have it. great job buds and thanks alot

Ryan I on 03/01/2012
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

put 200 rds rem fmj through it not one issue great gun very concealable. only complaint is grips are very agressive. easy fix with piece of bicyle innertube

Chris F on 02/11/2011
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

This was my first time buying from buds, and my first handgun purchase online . Everything went great . I have about 500 rounds through it with almost perfect results .Very accurate . I too have had some brass to the forehead . It's also a bit sensitive to limp wristing . Not me, but friend of mine who only shoots 22lr . He did so several times resulting in a stovepipe. Until i told him, to hold it like a man. Then there was no issues . This is now my EDC.

Tom N on 12/12/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Accurate for a short barrel to 15 yards. I'd highly recommend factory ammo at all times. The one thing I don't much like is that the back of the grip bites into the web of my hand between my thumb and forefinger after a few shots. The trigger pull takes some getting used to with the long travel. Overall a great pistol, very well made and VERY concealable.

Matthew M on 04/04/2009
Rating:   5 of 5 Stars!

Brass kept ejecting straight to my forehead right out of the If you do choose to buy one of these do not use remanufactured ammo to break in or to plink with. USE GOOD AMMO. The manufacturer suggests running 200 rds for a break in. I made the mistake of using some magtech stuff I believe. This firearm has tight tolerances and may give you several unwanted problems as I experienced. I switched to federal hydra shock and some +p remington hp rounds and I was impressed with the smooth recoil and fantastic accuracy for such a small firearm.

Muhammad W on 08/06/2008
Rating:   4 of 5 Stars!

Brass kept ejecting straight to my forehead right out of the box. Sent it back to Kahr for repair and they sent back a brand new gun with night sight. No more ejecting problem with the new gun. It is very easy to conceal and fit nicely on my average size hand. Don't really like the backstrap texture as they are very rough to prevent any slipage. you will have a sore palm after 100 rounds and again this is suppose to be a defense gun and not a plinking gun unless you enjoy being tortured :-) .

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