jimbo555
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I prefer the safeties so I went with the Ruger.Going on 400rounds mine has been perfect and is my primary carry.
LC9 vs PF9
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Hondo 60
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Hey Hondo...I though you liked wood & steel!
I DID say that, didn't I...
But even us traditionalists gotta have a bit of plastic now & then.
Geneseo1911 - I continue to pray for you!
But I can't see the machine in the big city giving in on concealed carry.
Maybe someday you'll get ticked off enough to move north -
Thanks all for the responses.
Next payday I'll be goin to the LGS.
I think I pretty much made up my mind on the Kel-tec.
I REALLY like the way it fits my hand, I like the trigger &
I reload, so I can pretty much tame the recoil.
I'll post a report after I get it.
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J_McLeod
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I've only handled the LC9 at a gun shop.
I bought the PF9 a few years ago because of it's caliber and small size. It gets carried more than my other 7 pistols combined. There are some small 9s that I like to shoot better, but the PF9 always wins in size. It also fits my hand very well with the magazine lip on it.
I also handload, and here's my experience with it.
115gr MG FMJ, 4.9gr 231 - Very nice shooting load and doesn't hurt my finger at all. brass goes 2-3 ft.
147gr MBC TC, 4.8gr HS-6 - Even lighter shooting, brass lands near my feet.
Factory S&B - stings my finger a bit with each round. Most snappy of these loads.
115gr MG FMJ, 6.8gr HS-6 - throws brass almost 10ft. Fun to shoot, but stout push type recoil for a 9mm
95gr TMJ, 7.5gr HS-6 - About the same.
I havent' tested any for accuracy because I'm really only concerned with hitting an 8x10 paper at 10yds, because that's what the PF9 is for.
I bought the PF9 a few years ago because of it's caliber and small size. It gets carried more than my other 7 pistols combined. There are some small 9s that I like to shoot better, but the PF9 always wins in size. It also fits my hand very well with the magazine lip on it.
I also handload, and here's my experience with it.
115gr MG FMJ, 4.9gr 231 - Very nice shooting load and doesn't hurt my finger at all. brass goes 2-3 ft.
147gr MBC TC, 4.8gr HS-6 - Even lighter shooting, brass lands near my feet.
Factory S&B - stings my finger a bit with each round. Most snappy of these loads.
115gr MG FMJ, 6.8gr HS-6 - throws brass almost 10ft. Fun to shoot, but stout push type recoil for a 9mm
95gr TMJ, 7.5gr HS-6 - About the same.
I havent' tested any for accuracy because I'm really only concerned with hitting an 8x10 paper at 10yds, because that's what the PF9 is for.
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Hondo 60
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My standard load is a 124 gr Berry's (plated) or Missouri Bullet Co (lead)
with 4.1 gr of Titegroup
That gets me about 900 fps, yet it's not as snappy as any factory ammo I've shot.
with 4.1 gr of Titegroup
That gets me about 900 fps, yet it's not as snappy as any factory ammo I've shot.
marv
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I have the PF9 and like it. No probs. I put the aluminum trigger in it and that made it a whole nuther different gun. Trigger feel is better yet. I own several Rugers but not an LC9. If I did I would carry it with the safety off. After all it being DAO it is like a double action revolver in that respect and the looong trigger pull IS the safety.
Can't speak to the qualities of the Ruger, but my PF9 has been a fine companion out and about and on the range.
I heard the tales of magazines "accidentally" falling out and I just don't see that happening. I guess anything can happen, but mine's been positive holding the mag in place.
I heard the tales of magazines "accidentally" falling out and I just don't see that happening. I guess anything can happen, but mine's been positive holding the mag in place.
dirtengineer
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I was going to purchase an LC9, but opted not to because of the extra "safety" features that I did not desire. I ended up going with a Kahr CM9. I have owned two kel-tecs in the past and were happy with them for the most part. Biggest beef was that they are pretty unrefined.
crracer_712
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Did a little long distance shooting yesterday, 330 yrds at a steel Elk target. After using a few rifles I decided to try the 4 pistols I had with me; a P91DC, SR9C, LC9 and a LCP.
As you can imagine from that distance, each gun required finding the proper place to hold to hit the target. Initially to my surprise, I actually hit the target a couple time in 20 rnds with the P91DC. Switched to the SR9C and after adjust the aim height, was a tad more accurate with it. Then switched to the LC9 and to my amazement, found it to be the EASIEST of all to shoot the target with over a 50% hit rate. I did shoot the LCP, only had the ammo in the loaded mag and manage to hit the target on the last shot.
As you can imagine from that distance, each gun required finding the proper place to hold to hit the target. Initially to my surprise, I actually hit the target a couple time in 20 rnds with the P91DC. Switched to the SR9C and after adjust the aim height, was a tad more accurate with it. Then switched to the LC9 and to my amazement, found it to be the EASIEST of all to shoot the target with over a 50% hit rate. I did shoot the LCP, only had the ammo in the loaded mag and manage to hit the target on the last shot.
chicharrones
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You know, that is the only turn off for me on the LC9. The extra stuff that the Kel-Tec, Kahr, and even the Beretta Nano don't have.
I have had the fun of firing the PF-9 and the LC9. Both worked and launched bullets where I was aiming. Recoil was stout (w/ std. 9mm) but didn't feel as hard as an alloy frame .38 Special with +P.
What I didn't like about the LC9 while firing it was the LaserMax laser activation button. It is out of reach for my trigger finger.
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Hondo 60
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These are all excellent posts.
Exactly the stuff I was hoping for.
By posting this I'm letting everyone know that I was here & saw all the replies.
(I hate when someone posts & then you never know if they saw the replies)
Thanks a bunch.
Exactly the stuff I was hoping for.
By posting this I'm letting everyone know that I was here & saw all the replies.
(I hate when someone posts & then you never know if they saw the replies)
Thanks a bunch.
Geneseo1911
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Let us know how your KT works for you. Be careful, that plastic can be habit forming...
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