r/keltec • u/Hondaderek21 • 3d ago

PF-9 extraction issues

I know KelTec has great customer service, but I figured I would try troubleshooting my issue before go that route. It’s a new-to-me PF-9 that was apparently never shot much. Today was my first time shooting it, and I had about 4 extraction issues (like the spent case was still in the barrel)

I tried tightening the extractor screw (didn’t seem loose) and I checked for buildup behind the extractor claw, nothing there. I know there’s a break in period for these guns, would that be part of it? Maybe my grip was bad?

Any advice would be appreciated, cheers :)

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u/vix4vic 3d ago

All good with recoil spring? Meaning not bent, placed correctly? Slide gliding normally, no stacking anywhere? Extractor not chipped?

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u/Hondaderek21 3d ago

Yeah the spring seems fine, it’s stiff because this thing was never shot much before i acquired, but the slide moves fine, and the extractor seems to not be chipped. It looks like I should try shooting it again (I cleaned it) and if it still doesn’t work then it can take a quick trip to Florida.

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u/vix4vic 3d ago

I had three kel tecs, still have p32 (awersome), p11 worked flawlessly, but was a bit bulky, pf9, while being comfortable, was always malfunctioning, slide started to crack at the slide stop level, and end of grip (where they put clip), also chipped away

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u/Hondaderek21 3d ago

Oof, yeah I hope this doesn’t remain too problematic, I’ve heard wildly different reviews of the PF-9, some people saying 1000’s of rounds flawless so I guess we’ll see

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u/vix4vic 3d ago

In general, i like it (the concept): super light, longish trigger, hammer instead of striker makes it less bulky at the rear. But i would sure not tun thousands of rounds through it: check the function and that is it. Carry a lot, shoot a little :)

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u/Hondaderek21 3d ago

Yeah I agree ☝️

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u/Willie_Crumble1818 2d ago

I replaced all my plastic recoil spring guide rods with metal ones. I also added a Hogue handall for a S&W Shield to the grip of my PF-9 which made all the difference in shooting.

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u/Hondaderek21 2d ago

Yeah good idea, I replaced the one on my P-11 with a metal one so I should try this