Rolled the dice on a PF-9

[Jordan]

I have been very interested in the Kel-Tec PF-9 for about a year now. I have read everything I could about it. Despite all the naysaying, Kel-Tec hating, and general griping I decided to pick one up today when I saw it in the shop.

Once I can find some 9mm thats affordable enough to throw at paper I will work on the seemingly all important 200 round break in. By then I should know if I got a lemon or a hot little CC piece.

I was pleasantly surprised to see a flyer in the box from Viridian announcing that since I bought a new PF-9, if I also buy a C5 series laser/light from them I will get their holster for free. That was cool. Kinda makes up for the single magazine dork over Kel-Tec pulls. Anyway, until I can drum up the cash for an add on as expensive as the gun its attached to... I went with something that was just sitting around my dads house. Its a little Laserlyte FSL-3 micro laser. Not very user friendly but its workable.

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[Bigtanker]

Get the 200+ round break in then run a good amount of your carry loads through it also. This might be a task because the gun does kick like a mule. About 50 rounds is all I really care to shoot in one outing.

I have had mine since 2009. I have about 800 rounds of all kinds of ammo through it. Never any problems besides some surface rust from carrying IWB. About every 2-3 weeks, I had to rub some WD-40 on the slide to rid the rust. I just had the slide Duracoated last week and will see how that helps.

Good luck and be safe. Let us know how it works out!

 

[avcautoinc]

A buddy of mine has one and whenever he asks if I would like to shoot it I always say "No thanks" everytime I shoot it the trigger slams my finger into the guard. As far as the gun as a whole its nice size and always goes bang. Good luck to ya

 

[beeeman]

Great little pocket 9. Don't let any ladies tell you it will hurt you to shoot it.

 

[Regionnus Rattis]

I've not had the opportunity to shoot the PF9, but I've not had any problems with my P-11. I found it more to my liking using the grip extension like you show on your mag.

 

[LockStocksAndBarrel]

Mine works just fine with a couple of k's of rounds run, give or take. Good advice on the carry ammo. Run it too.

I put a slip on Hogue rubber grip on mine. It relieves the sting and the chafing from the rough factory grip.

Good deep concealer. Have fun with it.

 

[N8RV]

My PF-9 has been relegated to the truck's glove box because I got a Sig P938 -- much more expensive, much prettier, far less kick, etc.

Of course, the Sig had to be sent back to the factory to fix a FtF issue. The Sig has an equally hard-to-pull trigger. The Sig has an external safety to remember. The Sig has pointy parts sticking out which make CC occasionally uncomfortable. BUT IT'S A SIG.

I hope your Kel-Tec turns into a great little gun for you. I've often thought about getting rid of mine ... but I just can't.

 

[artbymac]

I considered a PF9 long and hard, but ultimately went with a Kahr PM9. I had the opportunity to shoot one first hand before buying, something I didn't have with the PF9 and I heard too much naying as you mentioned.

Would be curious to get a review/report from PF9 users who can compare first hand with other sub-compacts. For the price point those have the potential to be a sweet CCW.

 

[Jordan]

I will be putting a Limbsaver grip slip on the PF-9 as soon as it comes in. I like that it does not have a molded on finger groove like the Hogue Handall JR I have it on it right now and it has full backstrap coverage. I am hoping this will help with the beating I have heard the little gun dishes.


My PF-9 will be facing competition from a CW-45 for EDC status here shortly. I mainly wanted the 9mm for economics and size. I like the CW-45 cause its luscious in the hand and I like the .45 cartridge.

 

[DeadeyeChrista'sdad]

"luscious in the hand"? Man, you must be a writer.