If I were going to select a light for this compact pistol it would have to be the relatively new Insight X2L, the most compact light and laser combination that I'm aware of. Kel-Tec lightly radiuses the edges of the rails so that they will not injure the person carrying the gun or snag clothing. Why couldn't the same gun be used with a light for a nightstand gun at home? The rail is actually molded into the PF-9's frame and, after carefully examining it, I've decided that its inclusion does not sacrifice the ability to conceal the gun nor does it add to the gun's bulk. But that's assuming that the gun will only be used for concealment purposes. My initial thought was that such an addition was counter-intuitive on a deep concealment pistol. Kelgren included a light/accessory rail on the new PF-9 pistol. I found, however, that my elevation was dead on. Shims need to be used with the rear sight for elevation adjustment, as the front sight is integral to the slide. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and has a single hex head screw that can be loosened for adjustment. In keeping with the concealed carry theme, Kel-Tec outfits the PF-9 with low-profile sights. The PF-9's barrel possesses an integral feedramp and has a belled muzzle to center it in the bushingless slide. Lockup is achieved via the breech-block and slide's ejection port in a manner similar to Glocks and SIG pistols. The barrel is made from 4140 Ordnance steel and heat-treated. Kelgren uses a spring steel extractor that is attached externally to the slide via a hex head screw. Both the front and rear of the slide have been rounded to aid in carry comfort. While the slide may look as though it is made from stamped and welded metal, it is actually machined from a forging of 4140 steel. Kelgren also designed a lightweight firing pin so that the gun will not accidentally discharge if dropped on its muzzle.
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There is no manual safety on the PF-9 and the long trigger pull ensures that it is almost impossible for anyone to negligently fire the weapon. The trigger pull on my sample breaks at 5.5 pounds after a long pull of three quarters of an inch.
Kelgren designed the PF-9 to use a special free-floating extension spring to power the pistol's hammer. The firing mechanism is housed in a block of 7075-T6 aluminum and pins pass through both the polymer and aluminum housing to unitize the parts. This polymer is nearly indestructible and forms the frame, trigger guard, and magazine well of the pistol. The pistol's frame is molded from tough, impact-resistant DuPont ST-8018. Much of the construction for the new gun is the same as that of the P-11. Kelgren didn't need to change his successful recipe much when he designed the PF-9. That's a remarkable accomplishment, and makes for an excellent tool for those who need to carry a concealed weapon. We now have a 9mm pistol with a capacity of eight rounds, less than an inch wide that weighs less than one pound fully loaded.
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Magazine capacity of the PF-9 is seven rounds plus one in the chamber. The result is that the grip of the PF-9 is an astonishing 36-percent slimmer than that of the original P-11 and measures just. The new PF-9 uses a single-stack magazine rather than a double-stack magazine. While the P-11 doesn't feel the least bit chubby, George Kelgren, Kel-Tec's owner and chief design engineer, knew that he could make a gun with slimmer and more readily concealable dimensions. Weighing just 20 ounces loaded, the gun was an immediate hit for those looking to pack as much capacity as possible in a lightweight package.
The P-11's magazine had a capacity of 10 rounds-the largest allowable by law. The gun was created in response to the 1994 Crime Bill that, in addition to banning several semi-automatic "assault weapons," banned manufacture of magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds. At the time, it was the smallest and lightest 9mm pistol ever made. The groundwork for the PF-9 was laid down back in 1995 when Kel-Tec introduced the P-11.
875 inches at its widest point, the pistol also features a double-action-only trigger. Weighing less than a pound loaded with eight rounds and measuring just. Kel-Tec has recently introduced its PF-9, which the company touts as the slimmest and lightest 9mm semi-auto handgun on the market. For undercover police work or even off-duty use, a small gun that can easily be concealed yet fires a reasonably powerful cartridge is essential.
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