
This polymer is nearly indestructible and forms the frame, trigger guard, and magazine well of the pistol.

The pistol's frame is molded from tough, impact-resistant DuPont ST-8018. Much of the construction for the new gun is the same as that of the P-11. Kelgren didn't need to change his successful recipe much when he designed the PF-9. That's a remarkable accomplishment, and makes for an excellent tool for those who need to carry a concealed weapon. We now have a 9mm pistol with a capacity of eight rounds, less than an inch wide that weighs less than one pound fully loaded.
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Magazine capacity of the PF-9 is seven rounds plus one in the chamber. The result is that the grip of the PF-9 is an astonishing 36-percent slimmer than that of the original P-11 and measures just. The new PF-9 uses a single-stack magazine rather than a double-stack magazine. While the P-11 doesn't feel the least bit chubby, George Kelgren, Kel-Tec's owner and chief design engineer, knew that he could make a gun with slimmer and more readily concealable dimensions. Weighing just 20 ounces loaded, the gun was an immediate hit for those looking to pack as much capacity as possible in a lightweight package. The P-11's magazine had a capacity of 10 rounds-the largest allowable by law.

The gun was created in response to the 1994 Crime Bill that, in addition to banning several semi-automatic "assault weapons," banned manufacture of magazines with a capacity of more than 10 rounds.

At the time, it was the smallest and lightest 9mm pistol ever made. The groundwork for the PF-9 was laid down back in 1995 when Kel-Tec introduced the P-11. 875 inches at its widest point, the pistol also features a double-action-only trigger. Weighing less than a pound loaded with eight rounds and measuring just. Kel-Tec has recently introduced its PF-9, which the company touts as the slimmest and lightest 9mm semi-auto handgun on the market. For undercover police work or even off-duty use, a small gun that can easily be concealed yet fires a reasonably powerful cartridge is essential.
