Kel-Tec 9mm

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The KelTec 9mms to me seem interesting because they only cost 269 here and are very small,but being so cheap, how long could i expect it to last in years?Rounds?

Is takedown easy? Good inexpensive holsters for them?
 
I bought the P11 a few years ago used for $179. I've had no issues with it at all. After my initial getting acquainted period with it I only shoot a magazie or so from it when I go to the range. So, I cannot answer your first question about long term durability. But again, so far mine has been 100% with FMJ and hollow point, the latter of which I carry.
Take down is easy, I think.
I carry mine in a Don Hume 715: http://www.gunnersalley.com/product/H715/Don_Hume_ClipOn_Inside_The_Waistband_Holster_H715MWC.html very comfortably.
 
I've owned a Kel-Tec P-11 and PF-9. I usually carry the PF-9 during the summer. Mine have been 100% with over 1,000 rounds through the PF-9. I couldn't say how long it will last, but Kel-Tec has a lifetime warantee and great customer service if you need it. Mine is holding up fine so far.
Takedown is easy. I use a thin suede holster that I bought for $10.00.
 
Lifetime guarantee on keltecs if you buy them new.

So how long it lasts is irrelevent. If you break it, they replace it. Free.

Don't take my word for it though. I'm only going by word of mouth. I've never bought one.
 
I think I read somewhere that KT says they have a 6000 round life but as has been said if at 6001 rounds it breaks they fix it for free so it really does not matter.
I carry mine in a Desantis Tuck This IWB holster.
Take down does not get much easier, Pull one pin and the slide and barrel comes off. Press out 3 pins and the receiver comes out of the grip(you also have to unhook a spring hook to get the receiver out)
 
They are nice to carry, but a pain to shoot. I have proven mine reliable, so I think the next time I shoot it will be to defend myself. I hope that never happens. I have bruises at the base of my thumb from that beast. It is easy to shoot accurately, however. It achieves what it is made to do and that is to fire 8 rounds of 9mm into the BG's center mass fast and accurately.
 
Have P11 w/ nite sights bought 7 or 6 yrs ago as an off-duty piece. It has been 100% reliable, though I don't shoot it without shooting gloves, because it beats my thumb joint up pretty badly.

Fed everything I've tried, including 147 gr stuff. Accuracy reasonable for the type of gun.

My wife, with much smaller hands, does not have the problem with the thumb joint that I do, and really likes the gun.

I figure I'll try a PF 9 one of these days to see if it does the same thing to my thumb.

Interestingly, my PM9 does not cause me any problem with the thumb joint, and it is even smaller in the grip than the P11.
 
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Is their a better grip you can put on a PF-9?

I'm thinking of getting one for work carry in an ankle holster (thing hardly weighs anything so it would work fine.)

no idea if policy allows it, but frankly i'd rather be Alive and Unemployed than 6 feet under.
 
I carried a P-11 for years. They can't be beat for the price. They can be a bit finicky about ammo but with ammo it likes it is very reliable and reasonably accurate. Their customer service is also wonderful. I broke the slide stop on my P-11 and a phonecall later they put one in the mail for me. I recommend them highly.
 
The P11 is incredibly reliable for what it is, but it is only really good if you can accept the 8-pound trigger pull.

It hides out well for a 9.

Quality holsters cost money. When I buy a gun I add $100 for a holster, $50 for spare mags and another $50 for a mag pouch. Ammo is extra.

Generally you can figure extras will run at least half the cost of the gun.

If you actually want to shoot the gun, you can add another 10 to 30 percent for ammo.
 
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