Kel Tec PF9 FTF nearly every round!

[38special]

I bought a brand new Kel Tec PF9 from Bradis a couple days ago. Nice looking little gun but I can't get this thing to shoot properly for the life of me.

I have tried 3 different types of ammunition, 2 of which are FMJ. Even the FMJ fails to feed properly!

These are the typed of ammunition I used:

Winchester 9MM Luger 115GR Full Metal Jacket Target/Range

Blazer Brass 9MM Luger 115GR Full Metal Jacket

Remington 9MM Luger 124GR Brass Jacketed Hollow Point - Golden Saber High Performance Jacket

The magazine on the PF9 holds 7 rounds. On every magazine it would fire the first round, then FTF. I'd take that one out, chamber the next, fire and FTF. Take that one out, rechamber and it shoots the last 3 rounds fine.

It did this every single time.

The tip of the bullets that had FTF have a dent, and they seemed to be pointing straight up next to the chamber.

Any reason this could happen? Does the feed ramp need to be polished?

I am not very familiar with the issues affecting less expensive handguns or how to fix them, so all help is appreciated!

[Scutter01]

The most common cause in the PF-9 is limp-wristing. That's not to say the gun doesn't have a defect, but make sure you have a firm firing grip before you go taking it apart.

[Crystalship1]

Originally Posted by 38special

I bought a brand new Kel Tec PF9 from Bradis a couple days ago. Nice looking little gun but I can't get this thing to shoot properly for the life of me.

Here's a great resource for you. CLICKY ---> KTOG Forum - PF-9

[38special]

Originally Posted by Scutter01

The most common cause in the PF-9 is limp-wristing. That's not to say the gun doesn't have a defect, but make sure you have a firm firing grip before you go taking it apart.

I should have mentioned that. I have heard of this possibility so I was sure to have a very firm grip on the last few mags. I'm not a huge guy, but not small either....plenty big enough to handle a 9mm handgun. I help it tightly and still had the FTF.

[Scutter01]

Originally Posted by 38special

I should have mentioned that. I have heard of this possibility so I was sure to have a very firm grip on the last few mags. I'm not a huge guy, but not small either....plenty big enough to handle a 9mm handgun. I help it tightly and still had the FTF.

Crystalship's link is a good place to start. Specifically, look for the "fluff and buff" technique to smooth out some of the feed ramp issues.

[Crystalship1]

Originally Posted by Scutter01

Crystalship's link is a good place to start. Specifically, look for the "fluff and buff" technique to smooth out some of the feed ramp issues.

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[esrice]

Hell just froze over. . .

[rhino]

If it won't work even with FMJ, I'd take it back to Bradis and have them send it back to KEL-TEC for you.

[38special]

Originally Posted by rhino

If it won't work even with FMJ, I'd take it back to Bradis and have them send it back to KEL-TEC for you.

I may well do that. I'll check out the link as well.

It's a bit disappointing. I had a good experience with a Kel Tek P3at...no jams ever.

[Lars]

Originally Posted by Scutter01

The most common cause in the PF-9 is limp-wristing. That's not to say the gun doesn't have a defect, but make sure you have a firm firing grip before you go taking it apart.

OR handing it to W9ZEB. I've yet to touch a Kel Tec of any kind that runs while I'm shooting it. Usually I can hand it to it's owner. and it might run.

Scutters Did run when Scutter shot it.
esrices did not run when he shot it after me.

There were at least two other Kel Tec pocket guns I shot. Neither of which ran.

esrice's gave me more type three malfunctions than all the other firearms I've fired in my life combined.... in ONE magazine...