General Consensus on KEL TEC PF-9

[justice06rr]

I think the problems with Kel Tec stem from reports by people who have a lemon. That is the problem they either produce a great one or a lemon. The good news is that if you get a lemon they will make it right at no cost. My pistol had to go back to the factory twice before they got a right. Now it is perfect no failures, shoots like a gem 100%. So if you buy one don't worry, they will make it right.

The problem with Keltec pistols is that many of them may come out from the factory new and already have issues.

I bought a brand new PF9 from a gunshop a couple years ago and it was plagued with issues. It was unfortunate because I really liked the small size and profile of the pistol and it was perfect for pocket carry. Ultimately I decided to sell it because it was unreliable, and this was new from the factory!

IMO Keltec needs to improve its quality control. That would be more beneficial than having to use their warranty when your gun breaks. it is better to have a fully functioning gun out of the box, than have to return it for service/warranty before it becomes reliable.

 

[snooperman]

"IMO Keltec needs to improve their quality control". Yes, but that could be said of many other gun companies including Ruger, who had 2 Recalls, S&W recalls, Kahr ,and Taurus , to name a few. With the way new guns are manufactured , most companies just do not put much time and money into quality control. SIG and H&K seem to be much better at it then others.

 

[gym]

If you must have one,
http://centerfiresystems.com/keltec-pf-9.aspx

 

[bigfatdave]

Decent price
Odd color

 

[rhinoh]

Mine was a complete horror show.

There are better choices for a bit more money.

Kahr CM9.

Jimmy

Exactly! One of the very few guns I've sold was my PF9...I've been very happy with my two Kahr CM9's.
Note I am not a KelTec hater as I have two P3ATs, a P11 and two Sub2000's.

 

[snooperman]

I have a Kahr PM9 and had problems with it, FIF, and FTE cases. I paid $650 for it, so paying more does not get you a better gun. Not only that , Kahr has one of the worst customer services in the industry. I have a Keltec PF9 that I paid less than $300 and it has been 100% reliable. The Kahr has a better trigger and that is it. You also have a life time warranty with Keltec, not Kahr. And Keltec has one of the best customer services. Shoot good American ammo in the Keltec and it will perform. The new S series have all the kinks out of them. Also the keltec is thinner and lighter and easier to conceal in a pocket or IWB holster. That said, all gun companies make guns that have problems. The difference is how they deal with it. Ruger, S&W, Keltec, and Taurus are at the Top. Kahr, SIG, H&K are at the bottom.

 

[Cocked & Locked]

trigger hurts my finger, but other than that....

I bought this one new a few years ago for $240 OTD. I've never had a problem and have shot various ammo from some made in Slovakia and the remainder USA made. Never any kind of malfunction...yet.

Bullet weights have been 115, 124 and 147 grain. The 124's have been Rem. Golden Saber +P and Winchester NATO. The 147's have been Winchester Silver Tip standard velocity and Cor-Bon +P.

I carry it often in hotter weather. I like it so well that I have five magazines for it.

 

[bigfatdave]

trigger hurts my finger

I've read reports of adding heat-shrink tubing to the trigger, to widen and pad it.

Personally, it doesn't bother me, but I rarely run high volume through mine (except with the .22lr conversion kit on it!)

 

[Cocked & Locked]

I'll try that heat shrink tubing...thanks!

 

[bigfatdave]

You're welcome!

Tell us how it goes, I've been curious about it for a while.