As with pretty much everything in my blog, this is an opinion.. but I can't stand shoulder holsters. To be fair and honest, I can't stand the one I happen to have. I don't even remember how I came about it, but that not withstanding. I gave it a try the other day and was disappointed in it from just about ever aspect.
It felt bulky, it felt cumbersome, it was uncomfortable. Concealability was high, but ugh...what a pain it was to wear.
I'm not a fan, based on my one-time experience... you can keep them, thanks.
Tuesday, January 18, 2011
Follow up - Kel Tec PF9, Daily Carry
Well, I've been carrying the Kel-Tec PF9 for many months now and I have to say that it's just as comfortable now as it was when I first started. It isn't fancy, it isn't hi-tech, but it does the job it is supposed to do.
A little more on the PF9 based on some more range time. I'm not enthusiastic about shooting this gun. It still bites a good bit, although the slip on grip has helped. The accuracy based on "rapid" fire (about 1 round a second) is fair and at a set distance of 7 yards, if you practice, you will hit your target. Will you be able to put all your shots in the black? Nope. Will you be able to pull off a head shot, maybe, if you're lucky. Will you be able to defend yourself if your life depends on it. Yes, yes you will.
I don't spend much time at the range with the PF9 at all. I go enough to be comfortable with it should the need arise, but other than that, it sits in the holster (where it should ALWAYS be).
There are a multitude of handguns out there which will be more comfortable and/or more accurate than the PF9, but you'll shell out double or triple the money for them. So, if you're on a budget, the PF9 is a good choice. Just don't expect more than it can provide. It isn't a range gun, it isn't a target gun... it's a "Your life may end here in a couple of seconds, so let's get out of this mess" gun. Also, it's one you can offer over to the police (should you be required to surrender your weapon should the worst happen) and you won't cry yourself to sleep at night.
Small, light, comfortable, cheap, reliable... can't ask for much more than that.
A little more on the PF9 based on some more range time. I'm not enthusiastic about shooting this gun. It still bites a good bit, although the slip on grip has helped. The accuracy based on "rapid" fire (about 1 round a second) is fair and at a set distance of 7 yards, if you practice, you will hit your target. Will you be able to put all your shots in the black? Nope. Will you be able to pull off a head shot, maybe, if you're lucky. Will you be able to defend yourself if your life depends on it. Yes, yes you will.
I don't spend much time at the range with the PF9 at all. I go enough to be comfortable with it should the need arise, but other than that, it sits in the holster (where it should ALWAYS be).
There are a multitude of handguns out there which will be more comfortable and/or more accurate than the PF9, but you'll shell out double or triple the money for them. So, if you're on a budget, the PF9 is a good choice. Just don't expect more than it can provide. It isn't a range gun, it isn't a target gun... it's a "Your life may end here in a couple of seconds, so let's get out of this mess" gun. Also, it's one you can offer over to the police (should you be required to surrender your weapon should the worst happen) and you won't cry yourself to sleep at night.
Small, light, comfortable, cheap, reliable... can't ask for much more than that.
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