Kel-Tec 9mm pistols?

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I have a Kel-Tec .32 that is a constant companion. A Glock 19 fills the bill for the primary 9mm.


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I'd like to find a compact 9mm. This month's ( Nov. 09 actually ) Combat Handguns has an article on the Kel Tec PF-9 and it looks like a VERY compact 9mm. The 32 cal of the same maker that I have has been a reliable carry gun. So as far as my experience goes, Kel Tec makes a good product.
What do you think? Do you have a Kel-Tec 9mm?
Is there a better choice for a "pocket" 9mm?

Thank you for your imput before I spend my money!

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I have had a Keltec P11 for about a year now. It's not quite a pocket gun but is is very compact. I've actually forgotten I was carrying it until I go to sit down in a chair and bump it. Trigger pull takes some practice though. Actually I was looking for a PF9 when I found this on a used rack at a gun shop.
 
PF 9 has a much better trigger than the P 11.

Both are light and flat.I prefer the 9.

By the way,I was surprised at how accurately I am able to
the 9,the better trigger helps a lot.

;)
 
I love the Kel-Tec 9. I've nearly purchased one a couple of times. I've scoped the Kel-Tec forums and there might be a problem with reliability with the PF 9. A friend at work has one and tells me that he has had no issues with any type of ammo. I can't think of too many 9mm pistols out there that are as compact as the Kel Tec. I own a P 3AT, bought it used, and have had no reliability issues at all. The PF9 just might need a solid break-in period like the Ruger LCP and the Kel-Tec P3AT. Don't know, but with the feel, size and price of the Kel-Tec 9mm, it's getting harder to pass it up.
 
I have a pf9 and have had no problems with it at all. I carry it alot in the summer and sometimes as a backup in the winter. The trigger will take some getting used to but these are good guns.


snakeman
 
The PF 9 has a hammer that is partially cocked by the slide like the KT .380, giving it a nice light combat 5-7lb trigger pull. The P-11 is not partially cocked and has a long and heavy 10-12lb trigger pull. Other than that the P-11 is an excellent gun for the price, and some people can smooth up their triggers and shoot them fairly well. I think most of the Kel-tec handguns are very serviceable and a great value.
 
I had a P11. It worked. Wasn't exactly refined. The P11 and P32 are probably the most bug free of the KelTecs. They do have excellent customer service as most KelTec owners know, since so many have had to deal with them... Helps keep most people satisfy as they will try to fix the buggy guns.

Is there a better choice in pocket 9mms? Yes. If you can deal with the extra weight and width, get a Glock 26 (or G27 in .40 or G33 in .357 Sig).
 
You know GatorFarmer, the Glock 26 is one I've thought about. The mags from my 19 would fit.
Would I need a Mod 19 if I had a Mod 26?

I had hoped to have a 9mm for a primary and secondary handgun.
Maybe a Glock 26 would do for both.
 
Walther PPS

I like the Walther PPS. It is a very flat, compact 9mm that has about the same "footprint" as the PPK/S. It uses seven- and eight-round magazines.
 
Pook, The PPk is a nice design but if you look on the semi auto forum they seem just as buggy as a Keltec, for twice the price.
 
PPS, not PPK

Walnuted,

No, I recommend the Walther PPS, not a PPK. The PPS is a pocket-size 9mm that, from what I can see, has an action like a Glock. I only mentioned the PPK for a size comparison.

I probably should have been more clear.:)
 
No, I'm not that up on modern semi autos. Ironically a friend was looking for a small 9mm pistol for CCW and based on the little I've read here I suggested he look at the S&W CS9. Did I steer him wrong? IS the PPS smaller?
 
The PF-9 had a few problems when they first came out like most of them do but the last time I was on the Kel-Tec Forum they seemed to have most of the bugs worked out.

I have the P-3AT .380 Auto and the P-40 .40 Cal. The P-40 was discontinued because so many people couldn't handle the recoil. It's the same gun as the P-11 which is pretty small. Both of my Kel-Tec's have been perfect guns, neither has ever had a failure to fire or eject.

I like Kel-Tec and from what I've read their customer service is 2nd to none. Only time I've ever needed them is when I was cleaning my P-3AT when I first bought it and the double recoil springs launched across the garage and went into a black hole never to be found again. I called them up and they sent me the springs in less than 48 hours and didn't charge me anything for them.

Smitty

P-40
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P-40 on top - P-3AT on bottom.
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PPS Size

Walnuted,

I measured my PPS and it is 6-1/4 inches long, 4-11/16 inches high (with a seven-round mag in place) and 7/8-inch thick.

I hope this helps; I'm not familiar with CS9.
 
When it comes to Kel-Tecs, people either love them or hate them. I have a P-11 i bought used with a very low round count. It jammed imediatley. I polished the ramp and chamber with some VERY fine sand paper, then a dremel tool felt tip and mag wheel polish. then i greased the rails. Its worked great since then. My P-32 has been 100% since new. There are 2 good kel-tec web forums, the KTrange, and the KTOG (kel-tec owners group)
 
I've know several officers that have qualified with the Kel Tec 9's. I have never shot one but have heard good reports.
 
I have carried my P-11 in a pocket holster. I knew it was there, you feel a block against your let. Its not bad, but if i were in the market again, id sure check out the pf-9.
 
I've got a P32 and a P11. Both work great, no problems. The P11 becomes a 13 round with the Kel-Tec 12 round magazine...12+1.

The P11 is smaller than a J-frame

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P32

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