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Originally Posted by josephfgb
i just picked up a kel tec pf9 for my daily carry weapon. it's very thin and very small for a 9mm. it does have a bit of recoil to it, but it's such a small gun with a short barrel it's to be expected.
good luck!
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I had a Kel-Tec 9mm and for several years I ran the popular Kel-Tec Owners' Group at ktog.org. It's an excellent value. Possibly the best in that price range. With the strong community, it's also an excellent weapon for the hobbiest who likes to do stuff like the "fluff and buff" explained on the website.
The "fluff and buff" largely involves polishing the parts to have the same fit and finish as a weapon costing three times as much. One that costs three times as much will have had that done at the factory. If you want the best hardware money can buy, a factory Kel-Tec isn't that.
As far as thickness and weight - I have found that a good stiff horsehide holster molded to the kit through a simple do-it-yourself process makes much more of a difference in comfort and concealabilty than does the size of the weapon itself. I had a tiny .380 in a nylon holster. Next, I got a large Ruger and pressed a used horsehide holster to fit it well, holding it firmly above my hip. The full size gun was more comfortable and better concealed due to the much better holster.
Before making a final decision, you can try out various options at your local range. Have a professional double check your grip, which should be much higher than might come naturally, then choose something that points well in your hand when you use proper grip. This grip check may be part of a class you should take periodically if you carry.
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