My wife Betty had no complaints or problems firing itĪnd I don’t think anyone ever will have a valid one. Of course at this size and weight it does have a sharp recoil, but not excessive. Smaller guns tend to get lost in the pocket, while bigger and heavier guns show their outline more, as the weight also makes that pocket want to swing a bit noticeably. He did a good job creating a gun that is just the right size and weight for pocket carry. The PF9 was designed by George Kelgren, president and owner of the company. It is noticeably smaller and lighter than the old Colt and Savage pocket pistols that set the standard for pocket automatic pistols in the first part of the 20th Century.
It rides easily inside the pocket of an El Paso Saddlery “Pocket Max” holster, which keeps it in a constant position for fast draw from the pocket, as well as breaks up the outline of the gun and protects it from the dirt and lint that accumulate in pockets. 880 inch thick by 5¾ inches long and 4¼ inches high, this gun is a true pocket pistol. It is smaller and lighter than a Walther PPK but more powerful, as it shoots the 9mm Luger cartridge.Īt 14.5 ounces and. Small, lightweight polymer-framed pistols that have only a double-action trigger for a safety have become popular, and I consider the Kel-Tec PF9 to be among the best.