Anyone carry the Kel-Tec PF-9 with the belt clip chamber loaded?
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thunder173
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I don't do the PF9,..but I do quite often carry the P-11 or the P3AT, both sans holster with the belt clips. The clips do not interfere with carrying while holstered in my choice of holsters either. The P3AT in a DeSantis pocket holster,..the clip easily slides on the outside of the holster. I generally carry the P-11 in a Yaqui minimalist styled holster, OWB at 3-4 o'clock. The pistol clip actually helps anchor it in position. Hope that helps.
Some folks will chime in here soon and tell you it's unsafe. I haven't had issue,...I have carried both guns this way for years,..and I am what one might say quite active .... never had any issue in the guns moving when carried IWB with clips while wearing a good belt. The belt snugs them in nicely and holds them in position well. I have carried briefly without a belt. I do not recommend that as a steady mode of carry.
YMMV
Some folks will chime in here soon and tell you it's unsafe. I haven't had issue,...I have carried both guns this way for years,..and I am what one might say quite active .... never had any issue in the guns moving when carried IWB with clips while wearing a good belt. The belt snugs them in nicely and holds them in position well. I have carried briefly without a belt. I do not recommend that as a steady mode of carry.
YMMV
Something to be aware of:
The PF-9's have a hammer block but no firing pin block.
According to Mas Ayoob, you shouldn't carry your duty pistol w/a round in the chamber unless it has a firing pin block.
Take that for what it is worth. I have never heard of anyone having an issue with an accidental discharge due to the PF-9's lack of a firing pin safety. That being said, I wouldn't want to the first to experience it either. Somebody at the Kel-Tec owners forum did an experiment with this topic.
The PF-9's have a hammer block but no firing pin block.
According to Mas Ayoob, you shouldn't carry your duty pistol w/a round in the chamber unless it has a firing pin block.
Take that for what it is worth. I have never heard of anyone having an issue with an accidental discharge due to the PF-9's lack of a firing pin safety. That being said, I wouldn't want to the first to experience it either. Somebody at the Kel-Tec owners forum did an experiment with this topic.
I carry the pf9 and p11 at different times and keep the chamber empty most of the time. That is me though...all my auto pistols are carried that way. If I am surprised it is quite natural for me to pop a round in. In my opinion it is not worth the risk. If I am expecting to use the pistol it would be in my hand and loaded. That is what is so nice about the small size.
REAPER4206969
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I do.
MICHAEL T
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I have 4 KelTec's 3 have the clip. My wife and daughters use the clip and I do now and then. I have never saw a problem . The idea been around for ever if was so dangerous would been a law suit filed by now . I still have a set of grips for the J frame that made to slip over pants Their from early 80's and worked very well.
You've nailed it. I wouldn't carry a Glock this way, but the PF-9 or the P-11 are uniquely suited for this carry because of their long heavy trigger. Have you ever shot a Polish P-64? Ha, on that gun you could mount a belt clip to the trigger itself and it'd be safe.
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rugerman
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I've got both a p3at and a pf9, neither have clips but I carry 1 or the other every day in my back pocket in a pocket holster with 1 in the chamber and a full mag and have for years with no problems. The way that I look at it the best saftey is in your head not on or in the gun.
Ruger-Man
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I have carried the P3At and the 9, Both with clips, for past 2 years, Just be careful when putting on pants not to hang trigger, What I like about it you can slide the P3AT
lower to completely hide it if need be. The 9s grip is only part showing with it.
lower to completely hide it if need be. The 9s grip is only part showing with it.
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