I just bought a
 

Keltec P11 the other day,
I am now hooked on this little pp.It is light as all get out , rugged ,accurate , and super easy to break down and clean .It is also in the working mans budget at around $269 . I shot mine straight out of the box (which I've heard is a no no ) using ball ammo but it performed with out a hitch. No feed problems what so ever .:yippee:

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Let us know what hollow points it likes, and good for you.:ok: A gun in hand....

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Good enough, I picked up a couple of boxes of Remington 115 gr hollow points tonight for tommorrows' test . I'll let you know how it turns out.

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Is the P11 chambered for .32 ACP? The future son-in-law wants a Keltec, I've never handled one before, it seems like people either love them or hate them. Keep us posted.

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I haven't shot a pistol in 15 years, I bought a S&W Sigma 9mm at 15 yds I put 5 in the black the first time. My 16 yr old son put 3 in the red. We ran 100 rounds through it right out of the box. No problems feeding or shooting.

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The P11 is chambered in 9mm. P32 is in 32ACP, P3AT is .380.

The trigger pull on the P11 isn't very good, but it's restrike capable (keep pulling the trigger & the hammer will hit the firing pin again). P32/P3AT have much nicer trigger pulls, but are not restrike capable (like a Glock).

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Congrats....I'm a relative noob so I have a question.

You said "shot mine straight out of the box (which I've heard is a no no ) using ball ammo but it performed with out a hitch".

Is there something one should normally do Before shooting straight out of the box? ie. break down, oil ????

Thanks
RK

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Is there something one should normally do Before shooting straight out of the box? ie. break down, oil ????

Yes but I was impatient.And the p 11 came through.

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I've shot one and rather hated it...

- Nasty long trigger pull
- Uncomfortable to shoot
- Hurts to shoot after putting a bunch of rounds through it

For what it is, a small deep concealment firearm, however, it is great. :)

I have a S&W Air weight .38 special. It is pretty much my least favorite firearm at the range but it is a joy to carry.

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Usually with a new firearm a light cleaning is good. Check the chamber and bore for stray metal shavings. A bore light is good to have on hand. Then fire away!

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Hey TA that picture is actual scale.Some complain about the heavy trigger pull but I don't have a problem with it. The older P11s had a 10lb trigger spring , however the newer ones come with an 8.5lb spring.

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CONGRATS ! :ok:

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I'm happy for your new purchase - I do not mean to be critical of what works for you, but for me - I do not care for the P11...

I started out with the Kel-tec 32ACP (the 380 and 9mm Kel-Tec did not exist at that time) then i moved up to the 380. When the 9mm came out, my neighbor (that I instructed to by the 380) traded in his 380 Kel for the 9mm Kel. now he wishes he did not do that .

The 9mm feels quite a bit heavier in the pocket....to the point that I did not want to go up in weight.

I still reccomend the Kel-Tec 3AT = 380ACP for everyday pocket carry due to the lighter weight. In my experience, the P-11 is not a comfortable front pocket carry pistol due to weight. The Kel-Tec 380 = 11 oz loaded, the P11 = 20 oz loaded....that is nearly 2X the weight. (specifications for both below). Also, the 9mm is about 0.5" larger in all dimensions....note only a little bit thicker.....my primary complaint is the weight. A pocket holster adds even more weight. In my opinion the 9mm Kel is in the same size/weight class as the small 5 shot snubby revolvers....the 9mm Kel is still a bit more compact than the 5 shot revolvers due to revolver cylinder thickness. The weights of the 9mm Kel and 5 shot snubbies are the same.

I know the 9mm is quite a bit better cartridge...but the 380 does a pretty good job - esp if the shooter does his part.

I still feel the 380 Kel-Tec is the ultimate pocket pistol ever made.


P-11
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Calibers : 9 x 19 mm Luger
Weight unloaded lbs. : 14 oz. 400g
Loaded magazine : 6 oz. 159g
Length : 5.6" 142mm
Height : 4.3" 109mm
Width : 1" 26mm
Barrel Length : 3.1" 79mm
Sight radius : 4.6" 116mm
Muzzle Energy Max : 400 ft lbs 540J
Capacity : 10 + 1 rounds
Trigger Pull : 9 lbs 40N


3AT = 380 ACP
TECHNICAL SPECIFICATIONS
Calibers : .380 AUTO
Weight unloaded lbs. : 8.3 oz.
Loaded magazine : 2.8 oz.
Length : 5.2"
Height : 3.5"
Width : .77"
Sight radius : 3.8"
Muzzle Energy Max : 250 ft lbs
Capacity : 6 + 1 rounds
Trigger Pull : 5lbs