Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Kel-Tec PF-9
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2006–2022
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
85
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
88
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
- First Production Year2006
- DesignerGeorge Kellgren
- Weight (Empty)0.36 kg
- Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre7MOD.7
- Cartridge9×19mm
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length19 mm
- Calibre Class9mm Parabellum
- Bullet Weight7.5 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation7MOD.7
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire Modessemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity7
- Trigger Typedouble-action only
- Safety Typefiring pin block
◇Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
- Barrel Length79 mm
- Sight Typefixed front blade, windage-adjustable rear notch
- Optic RailYes
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
◆Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length149 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer (DuPont ST-8018)
- Furniture Materialpolymer (frame) and steel (slide)
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Modularityaccessory rail for lights/lasers, interchangeable grip colors
▤Features4MOD.4
⬢Production & Cost3MOD.3
- Production Start2006
- Production End2022
- Variants0
▲Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width22 mm
- Height109 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2006Production started
- 2022Production ended
20
years in service
16
years in production
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE4terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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