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How to Disassemble a Kel Tec Pf9

How to Disassemble a Kel Tec Pf9
Written By
David Clair
David Clair
Jun 9, 2010
1 minute read

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.

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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.

David Clair

David Clair began writing for websites in 2001, creating online marketing content for business owners. He has written for Internet companies including eBay and creates training materials for an online education company. Clair is studying…

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