The hammer and breech safeties also prevent accidental discharge in case the pistol drops. However, there is a passive hammer-block safety that disengages when the shooter pulls the trigger. The Dupont 8180 high-impact polymer- constructed frame, which shelters the trigger group, features a sturdy 7075 T-6 aluminum billet.Īs a double-action-only handgun, the PF9 lacks an external hammer and relies on the safety of the DAO trigger system. The slide is built of the same steel as the barrel. The manufacturing of the PF9 involves the use of both metal and lightweight polymers. The shorter barrel will make maneuvering the PF9 easier, but reduce bullet velocity and terminal ballistics potential at longer ranges. It measures 3.1-inches and is manufactured of 4140 steel reinforced to 48RHC. Moreover, it has an advantage in its 7-round magazine compared to a 6-round magazine of other 9mm pistols. With such a compact profile, it can easily fit in your coat pocket or car’s utility compartment. The PF9 pistol is fairly small, 5.85-inch long by 4.3-inch tall to be precise.

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