Kel-Tec PF-9: Shooting Impressions

INITIAL shooting impressions of the compact and light Kel-Tec PF-9 pistol. The gun proved to be accurate and mostly reliable in a 120 rd break-in and preliminary shooting session at an indoor range (would have shot more but ammo is $$$). There were two stoppages in feeding during the break-in period which can be expected for the little Kel Tec pistols. The PF-9 proved to be very accurate for its type but it requires skill and practice to shoot well due to its lightweight, short sighting radius, and long (but light and smooth) trigger pull. For best accuracy, the long double action only (DAO) trigger can be manipulated with a staging technique as explained in the video. Recoil is brisk in the PF-9. The word snappy comes to mind. That is not surprising given its feathery 12.5 oz unloaded weight and its somewhat higher bore axis. An experienced pistol shooter will have no problem controlling the recoil but newer shooters may find it unpleasant. Ergonomics are good but be careful not accidentally actuate the magazine release which could get you killed in a defensive pistol encounter! Overall the Kel-Tec PF-9 seems to present officers and civilian sheepdogs with a viable, full caliber, super light and comfortable-to-carry CCW pistol. Look to my upcoming table top review for more specifics and POU. ////////////////////Nutnfancy Likeability Scale: 9 out of 10 (price considered)

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[wleit]

Nutn, i thought i was the only left eye, right hander... whew. I feel somewhat normal now. i carry the PF9 and it is everything you have said. i use a blade stance (keeping it simple). This is my first cc gun and i will look for a second that is a little beefier and fits my hand better for daily carry. Like the gun, though. 164AS forever.

[kdflic]

@ufailhard1. Whaat? Civilians = those who train for fun? I train for self defense, recreation, and Constitutional right to bear arms. Dictionary - The word "civilian" from the late 14th Century Old French, civilien, "of the civil law". It was used to refer to judges, lawyers, firemen, police, and other civil servants. Civilian is believed to have been used to refer to non-combatants as early as 1829.[1] Any not military = civilian. My point - In a democratic republic LEOs are civilians. Simple.

[catmandoo4u1]

Cont.... taking ammo to prove the weapon and range fees. (I'm at least $150 bucks) I probably should of bought a Glock 26 and been happy from the start. The PF-9 out the door with tax $310. I have mixed emotions. I think kel-tec is hit or miss. My first 500 rnd with the old barrel is not kel-tec fault...it probably the gun shop someboby pulled a fast one.

[catmandoo4u1]

I purchased a PF-9. It had the older barrel and it jammed like Hendrix at woodstock. 500 rnds and it jammed did not fire a full mag without jamming. Sent it to Kel-Tec..... 3 weeks later a new barrel and trigger? Much better. FIred 150 rnds 3 FTE and 3 light strikes with FMJ. Now..... HP the weapon was totally uncapable of firing. I tried to fire a mag of high quality ammo and it jammed like Hendrix at woodstock. FMJ ok.

[toons5233]

have you ever tryed the sccy cpx or hear of them

[MrDawg122]

Just shot mine for the first time it is very snappy i barley made it with 100 round break in so snappy but no jams with the fmj critical defense no jams speer gold dot 124 one did not fire. Winchester 147 gr jhp white box shoots real good in mine did not kick as bad acurate lil gun i am happy with it peace bro nice vid

[h23sdominate]

I've watched a couple of your videos and never knew you were from Spokane! I' live on the south hill

[blooddonor70]

@ChrisGrisham me too!

[specops1991]

@ufailhard1 As a Veteran and now a LEO I can promise you there are civilians who train harder than us and for the same purposes. As a LEO I train to stop threats and save my life and the lives of others around me. I can promise you the "civilian training" of a man who has to take up arms in the middle of the night to save his life and his family has been for the exact same purpose as mine. The only difference between my training and a civilians is mine is on a police range.