How many rounds through your PF9?

[Geneseo1911]

I've been following the "PF-9 opinions" thread, and there appears to be quite a number of owners on this board. Most say they really like their gun and it has been good to them.

I really liked mine while I had it. I put about 175 rounds through it before it broke. I am very hopeful (confident) that Kel-Tec will make it right.

Even Kel-Tec says they are not range toys. Their FAQ says life expectancy is "6000 rounds or more". I wonder if that might be a bit optimistic.

My question is simple: How many rounds have you put through your PF-9?

If you know what part of your round count was +P or otherwise "warm", that would be interesting to hear as well.

 

[TxBobS]

About 400 and never any +P ammo.

 

[hardluk1]

Ran about 2000 total mabe 400 hp and they would havw been hornadycd and 124gr geogia arm gd standard velocity. Never a probblem with it.

 

[TxBobS]

Were you running +P in it, Geneseo?

 

[Geneseo1911]

Short answer: No

Longer answer:
50 rnds WWB
50 rnds S&B (European may be a little hotter than US?)
50 rnds M882 (NATO also reportedly a little hotter)
8 rnds Fiocchi XTP (not +P, but European)
8 rnds Gold Dot +P

The only one I could really tell the difference was the Gold Dots. I didn't know there was supposedly a difference between SAAMI, NATO, and CIP until I started researching after my slide cracked. I still have not found a definitive answer. I need to get a chronograph and figure it out.

Apparently KelTec has recommended only US made ammo, but this is not in the owner's manual.

 

[tightgroup tiger]

I don't shoot any +p ammo in it at all. As far as my handloads goes, I've never had a minutes trouble with the pf9, but I honestly don't shoot it that much

 

[J_McLeod]

About 500 rounds. I don't remember what they all were, but it was mostly S&B, Wolf, BVAC reloads and a few of my own handloads.

 

[breacher]

mine lasted 48 rds before it fell apart. pos imho - Taurus PT740 now with 500+ perfect rds down range

 

[MICHAEL T]

Over 400 and still going strong 1 mag of +P no more +P for me.

 

[Run2424]

I have the P11. Got it used with 350 rounds already thru it. i have put 400 thru it with no problems

 

[dusty14u]

I have had mine for 3-1/2 yrs now. I would guess I have 1000-1200rds through it. Usually 50 or less per range visit just to ensure it functions well. I use my moderately loaded handloads in it and no issues or problems. Always goes bang when you pull the trigger. The trigger has gotten better over time but it is a pretty long pull.

My step sons like my Ruger SP101 with my very stout handloads over the PF9 with my moderate handloads.

 

[HKGuns]

I don't have one but I shot one of my buddies at the range a few weeks back. Is it me or is that little gun ready to jump out of your hand when you fire it?

It worked well, but I had a really difficult time holding on to the little sucker. So much so that I was considering buying one and now am not.

Sorry to thread jack, his gun has very few rounds though it as he doesn't shoot a whole lot. I was just wondering if this was normal?

 

[Speedy1]

I have ~2000 rounds through my PF-9, I've owned it a little over two years. Less than 20 124gr. PDX +P ammo, ~100ish hollow points, and the rest is all win/fed/remington 115gr FMJ.

I've replaced the old plastic mag release with the new steel one, and I replaced a chipped assembly pin, but other than those two minor things, 100% reliable.

 

[Geneseo1911]

HK- mine tried to jump out of my hands at first, too. That's a lot of power for such a small package. I put a little grip tape on the front and back of the grip, and that made all the difference. I find it to be pretty fun to shoot.

Thanks to all who have replied so far.

 

[sigbear]

Your lucky

I bought a new one in Aug. 2011, 200 rounds later traded for a LC9. I want no part of owning a gun that I can't depend on to save my family. You get what you pay for, however, many people have had great luck with them so I guess it's the luck of the draw as far as reliability.

Sigbear

 

[Remllez]

No Plus P for me but in over 3 years I have shot just under 1500 rounds. Shoots just as well now as when it was brand spanking new.