Self defence ammo in a Keltec PF9?

[Hoosierdood]

I recently got a Keltec PF9, and really enjoy the small size. However, i am having a difficult time finding a good self defense round for it. I picked up some Federal 124 gr hollow points that the guy at the gun store said were over-runs from the border patrol . I tried them out, and had at least one FTF on every mag that I ran through it. I had a friend try this ammo in his PF9, and he had FTF on 5 of the 7 rounds loaded. Obviously I need to find a new carry ammo.

The feed ramp has been polished, and it seems to do ok with ball ammo. I ran 200 rounds through it over the weekend without a hitch. But with these hollow points, the round goes up the feed ramp at about a 45 degree angle, and wont level out to go fully into battery.

Any suggestions on ammo? Anyone have a Keltec PF9, and can recommend a self defense ammo that is reliable?

 

[dagibson1507]

Gold dots run just fine in mine, I've had two. Haven't really found any ammo it didn't like. Did have some cast bullet wad cutters that had some ftf.

 

[crispy]

I have Gold Dots in my SR9c but someone mentioned that the Hornady Critical Defense feed in anything since they have that very pointy front. Also, my Gold Dots were 124gr +P. The Hornady is 115gr regular load.

They worked fine in my brand new (non-fluffed) PF-9. They're in there now.

Of course, I had no problems with the Federal target ammo either...

 

[mospeada]

Golden Sabers and Gold Dots work well in mine.

 

[KGreenwell]

Never had an FTF on my PF9

 

[88E30M50]

My son runs Powerballs in his PF9. They have the same profile as a FMJ round and feed in just about anything.

 

[U.S. Patriot]

I test fired some 124 grain Black Hills JHP's in mine. They cycled with 0 malfunctions.

 

[hamper]

Hornady Critical Defense feeds fine through mine.

 

[12many]

I carry Standard Remington 115gr. JHP in mine and have never had a problem with them. I have put some golden sabres +P and have had no problems with them.

 

[farva118]

I had problems with +p ammo in mine for some reason. Standard pressure 115 gr Gold Dots fit the bill nicely.

 

[andrewheath]

I shoot Hornady Critical Defense 115gr JHP through my PF-9. They cycle 100%. They go bang every time. Accuracy was surprisingly good out of that short a barrel. Bad part is they ARE more expensive than 50 rnd count LE boxes of Gold Dots, Winchester LE, and Federal HST's being they only come in 25 round increments. However, I've always found them in good supply everywhere I frequent for ammo.

 

[nipprdog]

Standard pressure 115 gr Gold Dots fit the bill nicely.

Agreed.

 

[dross]

I ran 124 grain +P Golden Sabers in mine with never a hitch.

 

[Gareth]

I carry Federal 9BP ammo in mine. These SV 115 grain loads have performed with consistent accuracy, and reliability without delivering a disturbing amount of recoil.

 

[mavisky]

I had similar problems with my XD 45 and switching to Powrball solved the feeding issues. I'd imagine it would do the same for you.

 

[mbaza3]

Gold Dot Short Barrel Ammunition 9mm Luger +P 124 Grain Jacketed Hollow Point Box will do the trick.

 

[mavisky]

Will the little PF9 handle +P ammo? Friend of mine just bought one used and I'm considering one as a lighter carry alternative to my 45.

 

[vxtip]

i tried some Winchester PDX1 and it caused several malfunctions in mine, soo...i would avoid trying anymore +p and just use standard pressure, im hoping that fixes my issues :/

 

[teddy12b]

I reload my own 124gr JHP ammo, and I've ran some factory 115gr FMJ through my PF9 and never had any function problems with my gun.

 

[rimfire_crazed]

Will the little PF9 handle +P ammo? Friend of mine just bought one used and I'm considering one as a lighter carry alternative to my 45.

Kel-Tec says "limited" +P use.

I don't bother. I carry 9BP's.