My new Kel-Tec PF9

[rlynch25]

I went to the range Saturday and fired the PF9. Prior to going, I did a quick cleaning of the pistol. No "fluff and buff" yet, just a normal cleaning and light oil.
I fired a total of 125 rounds with no failures. After reading multiple posts, I expected a few failures but was pleasantly surprised. Accuracy seemed acceptable. I kept all shots on a silhouette target that's about 2/3 life size at 25 yards. I'd like to see accuracy at 7 yards but couldn't at Winamac range. Recoil did not seem bad. It definitely jumps more than my Ruger SR9 but I was able to get back on target easily and I thought quickly. I even fired a mag full of JHP to test for failure to feed. These fed well with no issues. I did adjust the sights UP while shooting. The rear sight is easily adjustable however there needs to be some pressure on the bottom of the sight to keep the sight in place, maybe a spring. Once I check the sighting at 7 yards I may add a small shim under the sight to make it more secure.
Overall I am very impressed with the pistol. My confidence in carrying for protection is good and I think it is a good gun for the value. I still plan on polishing it up and getting about 500 rounds through it to feel even better with my shooting and it's reliability.

 

[Hornett]

Yup, they are hard chrome.
Someone was selling them for $325 shipped on another forum somewhere.
They are all gone by now though.

 

[TheDude]

I have never fluff & buffed any KT. Most have been broken in the right way. Its kinda like the 25cent trigger job on Glocks, never felt the need.

Really like my PF9, on the 300ish round and still rocking.

 

[a.bentonab]

I just sold my pf9 for 300 at a gun show. I was pretty popular for the 20 minutes I was there before I sold it. I liked it in general but I was lured away by an xd subcompact. twice the ammo and about 1/8 of the recoil. I don't know how you guys ever enjoy shooting this thing. For me it was a pain. That said, it was small enough to disappear and I never had a failure in about 50 rounds fmj or jhp.

 

[philbun]

What holsters is everyone using on the PF9

 

[techres]

What holsters is everyone using on the PF9

I plan to go with my favorite pocket holster maker:

Kel-Tec Pocket/Wallet Holster

 

[rockydog]

I made both of mine. both are IWB. The black one has a belt loop and I made a sleave for the extra clip on the brown one that hangs outside the pants and looks like a knife pouch.

 

[henktermaat]

I made both of mine. both are IWB. The black one has a belt loop and I made a sleave for the extra clip on the brown one that hangs outside the pants and looks like a knife pouch.

I so want another one of these. Do they let you dual-wield at the range?

love the holsters. got a basic pattern we could look at?

 

[rockydog]

Here's the basic idea. I don't have a sewing machine that could tackle the leather so I use a small punch to punch the holes and then double stitch it by hand (i punched the top strap and then used a pen to mark the main part to punch). I threw some dimensions on it to give you an idea of print size.

You also can lay your gun on the leather and trace a line about 3/8" wide, and then carefully roll the gun over and trace the other side. cut the shape of one side and use your gun to fold over and make sure you like the fit before cutting the other side. I hope this helps

 

[CSK22]

Really neat looking with the stainless slide

 

[cableguy]

What holsters is everyone using on the PF9

Uncle Mikes IWB Size 1 fits perfectly and the soft outer surface of it (neoprene?) is very comfortable.

 

[Don]

I just sold my pf9 for 300 at a gun show. I was pretty popular for the 20 minutes I was there before I sold it. I liked it in general but I was lured away by an xd subcompact. twice the ammo and about 1/8 of the recoil. I don't know how you guys ever enjoy shooting this thing. For me it was a pain. That said, it was small enough to disappear and I never had a failure in about 50 rounds fmj or jhp.

You must have girly hands to be complaining about the recoil from a 9mm, I own a p11 and it has never been uncomfortable to fire.

 

[Errkola]

Fobus C-21B

 

[a.bentonab]

You must have girly hands to be complaining about the recoil from a 9mm, I own a p11 and it has never been uncomfortable to fire.

I have shot plenty of 9mm, .40, 12 gauge, .357 magnum, and .357 sig. Shoot a PF9 and you will know what I mean. Seriously.

 

[IUalum]

That's why I like the P32, low recoil, quicker follow-up shots and more accurate in my hands despite the "ineffective round" .

 

[06orange1300c]

I've heard good things on these. I have had the .32 and .380 and was pleased with both.