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sonyman74 · 01-01-2008, 06:32 PM

Thinking of getting one. Any good or bad comments on it would be appreciated.

jamstutz · 01-02-2008, 05:01 AM

I've been carrying one for several months and I like it a lot. Kel-Tecs are hard to beat when it comes to cost effective CCW. I've had no malfunctions, but apparently some of the early production runs had some initial problems. Some Kel-Tecs require a bit of polishing to make them reliable, but Kel-Tec has a very good customer service department.

bkelm18 · 01-02-2008, 05:30 AM

Kel-Tec's customer service is top notch. I had a problem with the slide in my P3AT and they sent me a whole new slide free of charge.

Philadelphia · 01-02-2008, 06:08 AM

I had one. Ejector broke within first couple boxes of ammo on first trip to the range. Kel-Tec did send me a new ejector post haste and it was very easy to repair. I decided it wasn't for me for CCW so I sold it.

I wish I still had it to play with at the range. I wouldn't carry one.

**Frenchy** · 01-02-2008, 06:17 AM

While not the PF9, I have carried the P-32 for about 3 years now, and it has been completely reliable. Wearing even the lightest clothing, it disappears in your pocket.

propellerhead · 01-02-2008, 07:14 AM

I bought one used. It had the ejector pin walk problem. The magazine catch/release thing is plastic and when you slam the magazine in, it shaves the catch. Eventually, the magazine will pop out with every shot. To avoid this, always press the magazine release when you insert the magazine. Keltec has my PF-9 right now to fix these two issues.

I agree the pistol is really light and feels half the thickness of my XDs. But that also means it's harsh to shoot. I can't seem to get a good two-handed grip on it. It still wants to jump out of my hands. I seem to shoot it better one-handed. Maybe because one forearm lets the gun recoil more than using two forearms. The PF-9 will not take the place of my XD40sc for daily carry, even in the Texas summers. I only bought it because I never had a pocket pistol and I was curious.

IHasanXD · 01-02-2008, 07:27 AM

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Originally Posted by propellerhead

I bought one used. It had the ejector pin walk problem. The magazine catch/release thing is plastic and when you slam the magazine in, it shaves the catch. Eventually, the magazine will pop out with every shot. To avoid this, always press the magazine release when you insert the magazine. Keltec has my PF-9 right now to fix these two issues.

I agree the pistol is really light and feels half the thickness of my XDs. But that also means it's harsh to shoot. I can't seem to get a good two-handed grip on it. It still wants to jump out of my hands. I seem to shoot it better one-handed. Maybe because one forearm lets the gun recoil more than using two forearms. The PF-9 will not take the place of my XD40sc for daily carry, even in the Texas summers. I only bought it because I never had a pocket pistol and I was curious.

Hey, sorry you had those problems. I found a website for keltecs that someone is making a metal mag catch, that will eliminate the mag issue.

TeeJay · 01-04-2008, 08:31 AM

ive been looking at the pf-9. i was going to get one since they are so easy to conceal.

for those of you that have them, would you buy one again now that you have had the experience?

propellerhead · 01-04-2008, 08:45 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by IHasanXD

Hey, sorry you had those problems. I found a website for keltecs that someone is making a metal mag catch, that will eliminate the mag issue.

No big deal. I should end up with a practically new pistol anyway.

Keltec is supposed to be tapering off the leading edge of the magazine so it doesn't shave off the magazine catch each time you insert it.

Quote:

Originally Posted by TeeJay

ive been looking at the pf-9. i was going to get one since they are so easy to conceal.

for those of you that have them, would you buy one again now that you have had the experience?

I bought one because I was curious about pocket pistols. I don't trust them enough to be my carry pistol. My XD40sc is not heavy, easy to conceal, carries more than the PF-9, etc.

Would I buy one again? Probably not. I like shooting my pistols (including my carry pistol) and the Keltec community say these pistols are good for something like 5000-6000 rounds. They are cheap and built cheap compared to XDs. For the cost of two Keltecs I could get me another XD that will outlast two Keltecs and then some.

Some will argue that a carry pistol is something you buy, shoot 200 rounds through it, and pack it. Not me. I like to use my carry gun at the range so I know I am proficient with it and it still works.

TeeJay · 01-04-2008, 01:27 PM

hmm. well i guess i wont be picking one up any time soon. i was looking at the bersa thunder and keltec. might get the bersa.

but i also would rather just get a sub compact or compact XD.

01-01-2008, 06:32 PM	#1
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01-02-2008, 05:30 AM	#3
bkelm18 XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Oak Ridge, TN Posts: 1,093	Kel-Tec's customer service is top notch. I had a problem with the slide in my P3AT and they sent me a whole new slide free of charge. __________________ The United States Constitution (c)1791. All Rights Reserved. Welcome to Tennessee, patron state of shootin' stuff.

01-02-2008, 06:08 AM	#4
Philadelphia XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Oct 2007 Posts: 473	I had one. Ejector broke within first couple boxes of ammo on first trip to the range. Kel-Tec did send me a new ejector post haste and it was very easy to repair. I decided it wasn't for me for CCW so I sold it. I wish I still had it to play with at the range. I wouldn't carry one. __________________ "Those who answer the call to serve may never be fully understood by those who never hear that call. Whether warfighter, citizen soldier or police officer, should appreciation not manifest itself take heart that the mission is always one of service, and by serving faithfully, courageously and often at great sacrifice, the privilege of service is its own highest reward. You have received the highest honor having been entrusted with the privilege of serving; there can be no greater reward."

01-02-2008, 06:17 AM	#5
Frenchy XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Mar 2001 Location: Mid-Missouri Posts: 13,148	While not the PF9, I have carried the P-32 for about 3 years now, and it has been completely reliable. Wearing even the lightest clothing, it disappears in your pocket. __________________ ~SC Harvey~ 2008 Election..."Imbrace your ignorance, and vote your preference". It's quite simple, really... *If you vote for Obama, you are a fuking idiot. If you vote for McCain, you are a fuking idiot.* *If your vote is for the lessor of two evils, then you can be comforted knowing that you're less of a fuking idiot than the other guy! Because Fritz says so! RON PAUL IN 2008**

01-02-2008, 07:14 AM	#6
propellerhead XDTalk 3K Member Join Date: Apr 2006 Location: Foat Wurth, TX Posts: 3,516	I bought one used. It had the ejector pin walk problem. The magazine catch/release thing is plastic and when you slam the magazine in, it shaves the catch. Eventually, the magazine will pop out with every shot. To avoid this, always press the magazine release when you insert the magazine. Keltec has my PF-9 right now to fix these two issues. I agree the pistol is really light and feels half the thickness of my XDs. But that also means it's harsh to shoot. I can't seem to get a good two-handed grip on it. It still wants to jump out of my hands. I seem to shoot it better one-handed. Maybe because one forearm lets the gun recoil more than using two forearms. The PF-9 will not take the place of my XD40sc for daily carry, even in the Texas summers. I only bought it because I never had a pocket pistol and I was curious. __________________ XD-9 Tactical for IDPA, XD-40 Subcompact for concealed carry, XD-45 Service for home defense. Three calibers, three models, three purposes. No compromises.

01-02-2008, 05:01 AM	#2
jamstutz XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: NE Indiana Posts: 181	I've been carrying one for several months and I like it a lot. Kel-Tecs are hard to beat when it comes to cost effective CCW. I've had no malfunctions, but apparently some of the early production runs had some initial problems. Some Kel-Tecs require a bit of polishing to make them reliable, but Kel-Tec has a very good customer service department.

01-04-2008, 08:31 AM	#8
TeeJay XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Volusia County, FL Posts: 212	ive been looking at the pf-9. i was going to get one since they are so easy to conceal. for those of you that have them, would you buy one again now that you have had the experience? __________________ XD-45acp, tactical, OD green XD-40, sub compact, OD green and a growing collection of other lovely firearms..

01-04-2008, 01:27 PM	#10
TeeJay XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Volusia County, FL Posts: 212	hmm. well i guess i wont be picking one up any time soon. i was looking at the bersa thunder and keltec. might get the bersa. but i also would rather just get a sub compact or compact XD. __________________ XD-45acp, tactical, OD green XD-40, sub compact, OD green and a growing collection of other lovely firearms..

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