Kel-tec PF9 or Bersa Thunder Compact 9mm
- Thread starter cj42
- Start date
- Status
The Kel-Tec PF-9 would definitely be easier to conceal than the Bersa. But, the Bersa might have a better chance at out of the box reliability. Having said that, all 4 of my Kel-Tecs have been reliable out of the box and have made great carry guns.
Seafarer12
Member
I vote for the KT. I was looking at one of those Bersas the other day. They arent that small.
wanderinwalker
Member
The Kel-Tec WILL go into a pocket (granted, a large pocket or cargo pants/shorts work best, but...) and it WILL go with you when you think "I'm just stepping out shortly.
My PF-9 had a spotty performance through it's first 300 rounds or so, but has straightened out and run great the last couple of hundred. It gets carried quite a bit and not shot much now. Unless I'm in the woods with the dog, this pistol is the one I'm most likely to grab. (Woods gun = Glock 17 or Ruger Single-Six for me.)
So far my favorite ammo to keep loaded in it is 124gr +P Remington Golden Sabers. Range ammo has been a mix of UMC, WWB, CCI Blazer Aluminum and CCI Blazer Brass, with the preference leaning toward the Blazer in either flavor.
Gratuitous pic time:
My PF-9 had a spotty performance through it's first 300 rounds or so, but has straightened out and run great the last couple of hundred. It gets carried quite a bit and not shot much now. Unless I'm in the woods with the dog, this pistol is the one I'm most likely to grab. (Woods gun = Glock 17 or Ruger Single-Six for me.)
So far my favorite ammo to keep loaded in it is 124gr +P Remington Golden Sabers. Range ammo has been a mix of UMC, WWB, CCI Blazer Aluminum and CCI Blazer Brass, with the preference leaning toward the Blazer in either flavor.
Gratuitous pic time:
MICHAEL T
Member
Bersa is a good choice. Many members have and carry at http://bersatalk.com a pocket pistol its not. But it is accurate and relieable.
ranger351w
Member
- Joined
- Jan 21, 2008
- Messages
- 40
I CARRY A PF9 WITH A CLIP AT 4:00 SS . It just disappears when you clip it on and it is comfortable. Also mine is totally reliable. Love em or hate em your choice.
jlpskydive
Member
I just bought the wife a Thunder 9 and put about 200 rounds through it before I gave it to her and it is SWEET shooting pistol. The reset on the trigger is one of the best I have felt on a "Out of the Box" gun. It's fairly heavy and blocky, but she carries in her purse so it's not a big deal. I put it next to my XD40SC and they are very similar in size with the Bersa being just a little bigger and just a little heavier.
- Status