I had one and liked it. It was 100% reliable for me. They aren't going to win any accuracy contests and have a heavy trigger. But they are accurate enough for their intended role as a concealed carry defensive gun. I used the belt clip available from KelTec so that I could carry IWB without the added bulk of a holster. I know several police officers who carry a KelTec as backup and off duty. I actually sold mine to a police officer. I wish I had it back, but when I moved back to Michigan from Indiana, there was no concealed carry law and I didn't think it would ever get passed. I sold the gun and about a year later the law passed. Your friend should be happy with it, especially for $150. Although, I do wonder why it has changed hands so often in such a short time. Hopefully its not a lemon.