The PF-9 is a semi-automatic, 9 millimeter pistol manufactured by Kel-Tec. Disassembling a Kel Tec PF-9 is known as field stripping. Field stripping the handgun is a necessary step for cleaning or maintenance. The main components of the PF-9 are the barrel, slide, frame, firing mechanism, grip, and magazine.
Items you will need
Flat blade screwdriver
Step 1
Press the magazine release button located on the grip behind the trigger. Remove the magazine.
Step 2
Pull the slide back to clear the chamber. If there is a bullet in the chamber, it will fall out. Allow the slide to go back into place.
Step 3
Pull the slide back. Lock it into place by pressing the slide lock stop button on the side of the barrel above the trigger.
Step 4
Push the tip of a flat blade screwdriver into the assembly pin groove, located about halfway down the barrel. Pull the assembly pin out.
Step 5
Pull the slide toward the tip of the barrel to remove it.
Step 6
Grasp the recoil spring in the slide on both ends, applying slight pressure to retract it. Pull up to remove the spring from the slide.
Step 7
Remove the barrel from the slide by lifting it straight up.
Warnings
- Always practice firearms safety. Be sure the firearm is unloaded before working on it.
References
- "The PF-9 Pistol Safety, Instruction and Parts Manual"; Kel-Tec CNC Industries Inc.
Warnings
- Always practice firearms safety. Be sure the firearm is unloaded before working on it.
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