These go VERY CHEAP used, likely because of two issues: This slightly chunkier (1” wide) double-stack pistol (10 or 12 rounds) has what many consider a great self-defense trigger: it is FULLY double-action. Fixed! I include a photo where if you look very closely you can see both springs stacked, and the new screw holding them. Simply buy a couple pan-head 6-32 screws (ten cents each), accurately cut & file/grind the length correctly, and lock-tite when you have tested it. The spring (see photo) is held in place by a 6-32 screw, and you’ll need to replace that screw with a slightly longer one that has just about exactly one more thread to make up for the additional thickness of the 2nd spring, because the screw (as in other designs) does double duty to keep the firing pin from leaving the gun! If your PF9 has failures to extract, you merely need to add a 2nd curved flat extractor spring ($1) on top of the existing one so that it grips the 9mm case more strongly. (I don’t like safeties on my defensive weapons.) No safety needed the trigger pull is considerable and this is a safe gun to pocket carry (in a holster). If a round doesn’t fire, you do the “tap, rack, bang” drill. Like many other smaller pistols, this one is “semi-double-action” in the sense that the slide MUST have cycled in order for the trigger to fire the next shot. For example, an “extractor kit” for the PF9 is only $6.00.

Parts for both these firearms are readily and cheaply available from their Cocoa, FL USA maker via their website (). 380 P3AT.įirst, let’s investigate parts because you want spares if you are a prepper like I am or just want to do your own repairs. Two firearms that meet that my criteria are the Keltec PF9 and P11. I happen to have developed some familiarity with the Keltec line (manufactured in America) and while there may be better options, here I present some helpful hints for these firearms.

Sometimes a bit of work is required to make these inexpensive firearms become thoroughly reliable. So I choose to purchase several lesser-expensive models, especially if crucial replaceable parts are available at low prices without hassle. There are many reasons, including the fact that if I’m ever involved in a self-defense issue, it is likely that whatever firearm was involved will be impounded also there is a significant advantage in really scary times (like after a major natural disaster) to be able to arm friends/neighbors… While I have my share of expensive firearms, I also prefer to have a significant number of “additional” firearms. Some people choose a small number of very expensive, fine firearms for their protection planning.

Kel tec p 11 vs pf 9