Not all Kahr handguns are bad, my son had a compact polymer 9mm that ran like a Singer sewing machine. Go to www.sigform.com and inquire about the various Kahr models.

I've only owned two Kahrs. A PM40 and PM45 both subcompacts. The PM40 gave me lots of headaches and I ended up trading it in. Turned out the frame was cracked and that may have been the source of the problem.

The PM45 has fired reliably and I occasionly carry it concealed. The Kahr has by FAR the best semii-auto double action trigger that I've ever shot on a gun. And the PM45 has to be the lightest, most compact .45 ACP in existence.

I agree with this 100%. In my LEO days, I used to carry a full size gun off duty, just because there was always a good chance I may need to use it. As a civilian, the chances of needing a gun and then being able to effectively use it are about as slim as getting struck by lightning. For a long time I didn't carry anything. But having at least something makes me feel better and I recognize that it's mostly a crutch thing. Which is why I've spent the last few years searching, buying and testing some super compact light guns. I can tell you whatever you want you know about the various .38/.357 compact smiths, the compact Glocks, the Kahrs, Ruger's new plastic revolver and even the Rohrbaughs. All have advantages and disadvantages.

Woods carry is a different matter however, for at least me. Because I go places in the mountains that are pretty remote and well off any beaten path and because I have run into things like black bear and my exploring partner has run into cougar, I do take what I carry in the woods seriously. Which is now a S&W model 66, 3" loaded with Buffalo Bore 180 grain hardcast loads.

Holger, what kind of pistol is that in your photo and where did you get that hat? Is the hat Gortex? Thanks.