I've read horrible reviews, I've read good reviews..

Anyone have hands on with one of these little guys?

I have one. Not my best purchase. To say there's some "snap" to it is like saying Hurricane Sandy caused a bit of a bother.

Honestly, I wouldn't buy one again and would go for a Ruger LC9 (or if I had the budget the Sig P938 or a Kahr). The PF9 feels cheap (though solid). It's accurate enough - at 10 yards, taking careful aim I consistently hit center of mass. In a crisis, though, like you'd be in if you needed to draw your CCW...

I found a way to make a small improvement. The original trigger actually pinched with each shot. Then I discovered Northwood Components aluminum replacement trigger. Not cheap, and not an easy replacement, but it made a significant improvement to the gun. It's still not pleasant to shoot, but it's better.

Bottom line, look at other alternatives before the PF and try to shoot a few different pocket guns before you buy.

 

Hope that helps, and as always YMMV.

Biggest mistake I ever made buying this little POS. Trigger is terrible, it backs quite a kick for a 9mm, the grip is checkered plastic that leaves an imprint on your hand after 3 rounds. Horrible!! I picked it up without reading reviews first, money was tight and my permit was about to expire.

 

If Andy's review and mine don't turn you away immediately, you are welcome to shoot mine...I'm usually at the Bullethole once or twice a week.

Thanks, even though I was hoping to hear good news I'm not too surprised.

I'm kinda shopping around budget "permit burner" and would like to add another 9mm in the 300$ range, pretty slim pickings!

$300 - here you go. I've heard nothing but good about the LC9. And if you get it, a range report would be great!

Good luck. And Happy Thanksgiving!

 

http://www.gunbroker...?Item=318170293

The Ruger's definitely in the running, and for not too much more, the Kahr CM9 is also a contender..

truth be told, what I REALLY want is a 9mm PPK, but seems there's no such animal...

I've fired the LC9, and really really disliked it. Look into a Makarov.

I own one and I just carried one for the past 5 days in Florida.

 

Advantages:

#1. You can't beat the price.

#2. You can get a +1 grip extension that transforms the gun into an 8+1 ... I wouldn't feel under gunned with it as a bedside gun.

#3. It's very thin and conceals up to nothing. I've concealed it successfully with an untucked shirt and IWB Fobus holster.

#4. I've never had a failure with it. The gun runs dry and isn't picky with ammo.

#5. It's as accurate as it's supposed to be at 7 yards. You won't win an Olympic competition with it, but it will save your life.

 

Disadvantages:

#1. Shooting the gun is like hitting your hand with a sledgehammer.

#2. L....O....N....G double action trigger pull.

 

Personally I love carrying the gun, but I hate shooting it.

 

I bought the PF9 because my PX4 Compact was just a little too big to conceal well and I have some concerns about flicking the PX4 Safety off in a fight - not that I'm going to get in a fight, but still...

 

My friend bought a Beretta Nano and I think it was the better gun but I would not pass one up if you can get one used.

 

I did a side-by-side comparison here:

 

http://njgunforums.com/forum/index.php?/topic/34383-live-fire-comparison-kel-tec-pf9-and-beretta-nano/page__fromsearch__1

i think you will like reading reviews of the kahr pm9/cm9 its smaller than the guns mentioned here, but also more shootable especially compared to the pf9. Im selling a kahr pm9 now in the market place but it's a bit out of your price range, it is a higher end piece and well worth it IMO...

Believe me, David-I've been hawking your listing, LOL

I'm pretty sure it's Kahr CM9...FTW!!

Thanks Everyone for your input!

The winner is......

New to me Kahr PM9!

thank god you didn't choose the LC9 or PF9. Good choice bro

thank god you didn't choose the LC9 or PF9. Good choice bro

Thank you sir!

Sorry no box of fabric softener in the background this time

I have a PM9 in the usual two tone, it is a great carry and shoots smooth for a tiny 9mm. Congrats, may it serve you well but never be needed to save a life.

 

One thing I have learned about handguns, money well spent is never missed, but poorly spent is always lamented.

You picked a fine gun.

You will be happy with her very very underated pocket nine, super small pocketable and accurate thats all i gotta say... true pocket pistol unlike others that claim to be small 9mm, range report ok brother...

You will be happy with her very very underated pocket nine, super small pocketable and accurate thats all i gotta say... true pocket pistol unlike others that claim to be small 9mm, range report ok brother...

Looks like double thermals @ CR Sunday morning..thanks again!

I'll post more pics

 

Definitely made a good choice.