P11

RUN2424 · December 21, 2011, 03:35 PM

Thanks to every one for the advice.Bought the p11 for a range gun. Needless to say that is not a plinking gun. Found a good deal on a Bul Cherokee 9mm for the range. Shot that for awhile,now time to step up. So got a really good deal on a S&W 4044. what a smooth shooter. Thot my wifes new XDM 9 was smooth it has nothing on the S&W......

PT-92 · December 22, 2011, 10:20 PM

Indeed--the P11 is perhaps one of the finest small CCW 9mm's to be found but it's not a true "range gun" in any respect .

-Happy Holidays

sgms · December 23, 2011, 05:00 PM

Agreed, outstanding pocket carry protection piece but a real nasty choice as a recreational shooter.

Walt Sherrill · December 23, 2011, 05:14 PM

Having had many of these small guns, I think the P-11 is a sweetheart compared to some of the small 9mm or .380 handguns.

My problem with the P-11 was an inability to adjust to its trigger if I had been shooting anything else.

I decided to shoot it at an IDPA match once, and it took me forever to clear the first stage. After that, things went well, and I shot it well. But, I realized that the first Stage of the IDPA match was probably what I'd experience if I were carrying the P-11 and had to use it in a crisis situation.

I traded it away, and eventually got a small gun with a trigger that I could handle -- first the P3AT, and then then the Kahr P9, and then an LCP, and finally the PF9. (I'd probably still have the P9, except someone made me an offer I simply couldn't refuse.) Nothing wrong with the P-11; it was all ME.

I'll probably get a PM9, one of these days.

The P-11 was never my favorite gun, but properly shot, it was accurate, reliable, and a good size. The broad grip made it comfortable to shoot. I just didn't shoot it enough to really develop the right kind of muscle memory to make it a good choice for me. Those folks who really focus on the P-11 do well with it.

fnsmoak · December 23, 2011, 06:28 PM

If "melted" and preserved properly, the P-11 has no competition in the comfortable carry category.

Without dampening the faux-hexagona slide, distinct corners make constant carry uncomfortable, and indeed ruin clothing; at least for the active individual.

Slide on right is the personally customized ("melted") P-11 after parkerizing.

GUNSMOAK

RUN2424 · December 24, 2011, 12:16 AM

Is that a P11 barrel rounded over??

Master Blaster 2 · December 24, 2011, 12:43 AM

SCCY has a Generation 2 pistol that blows away the KelTec P11in price, contol and quality. CPX-1 has a safety and the CPX-2 does not.

jaxgunslinger · February 2, 2012, 08:33 PM

I had a gen2 CPX, the receiver had to be replaced just over 300rds. The CPX has its plus's over the Kel-tec, but will never beat them in long term reliability. The price difference on line is only about $50 for the KT. Also, the kel-tecs have lots of accessory options. The Sccy's don't have any that I'm aware of.

PT-92 · February 2, 2012, 08:43 PM

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jaxgunslinger

I had a gen2 CPX, the receiver had to be replaced just over 300rds. The CPX has its plus's over the Kel-tec, but will never beat them in long term reliability. The price difference on line is only about $50 for the KT. Also, the kel-tecs have lots of accessory options. The Sccy's don't have any that I'm aware of.

I have never heard of this gun until now--am I the only one not familiar with this...?

-Cheers

B.N.Real · February 2, 2012, 10:31 PM

Everytime I see SCCY I think sucky.

Not a reflection on the actual gun-that's just what the abbreviation looks like it would be to me.

You'd think the marketers might have thought of that when they named it.

I owned a P11 once for one trip to the range and sold it because it was simply one of a kind in the way you had to shoot it.

Long travel trigger,high effort spring,very light and difficult to keep on target.

That said,now that I am again back in thge market for a small frame semi auto 9mm,the P11's many advantages for ccw appeal to me.

It's does'nt hurt that I'm broke as a stone now too.

The P11's especially used are excellent deals.

And I really like the smooth recontoured gun shown.

That makes total sense for pocket carry.

You'd think someone at KelTec would have already figured that out.

The Beretta Nano shows Beretta already did.

But's it's almost half a grand.

jaxgunslinger · February 7, 2012, 05:57 PM

My P11 with 15rd mag, custom trigger shoe, Handle jr grips.

scottycoyote · February 7, 2012, 08:43 PM

do some of the mods on the p11 from keltec.org and it makes it a better shooting gun (like the eraser mod, etc), but even then....no the p11 isnt what id call a range gun nor was it meant to be

December 21, 2011, 03:35 PM	#1
RUN2424 Member Join Date: December 20, 2011 Location: Mustang.Ok Posts: 47	P11 Thanks to every one for the advice.Bought the p11 for a range gun. Needless to say that is not a plinking gun. Found a good deal on a Bul Cherokee 9mm for the range. Shot that for awhile,now time to step up. So got a really good deal on a S&W 4044. what a smooth shooter. Thot my wifes new XDM 9 was smooth it has nothing on the S&W......

December 22, 2011, 10:20 PM	#2
PT-92 Senior Member Join Date: March 20, 2007 Location: "Undisclosed Bunker" Posts: 1,464	Indeed--the P11 is perhaps one of the finest small CCW 9mm's to be found but it's not a true "range gun" in any respect . -Happy Holidays __________________ NRA Life Member “A free people ought...to be armed..." ―George Washington

February 2, 2012, 10:31 PM	#10
B.N.Real Senior Member Join Date: February 22, 2008 Posts: 4,092	Everytime I see SCCY I think sucky. Not a reflection on the actual gun-that's just what the abbreviation looks like it would be to me. You'd think the marketers might have thought of that when they named it. I owned a P11 once for one trip to the range and sold it because it was simply one of a kind in the way you had to shoot it. Long travel trigger,high effort spring,very light and difficult to keep on target. That said,now that I am again back in thge market for a small frame semi auto 9mm,the P11's many advantages for ccw appeal to me. It's does'nt hurt that I'm broke as a stone now too. The P11's especially used are excellent deals. And I really like the smooth recontoured gun shown. That makes total sense for pocket carry. You'd think someone at KelTec would have already figured that out. The Beretta Nano shows Beretta already did. But's it's almost half a grand. Last edited by B.N.Real; February 2, 2012 at 10:36 PM.

February 7, 2012, 08:43 PM	#12
scottycoyote Senior Member Join Date: November 19, 2005 Location: southwestern va Posts: 830	do some of the mods on the p11 from keltec.org and it makes it a better shooting gun (like the eraser mod, etc), but even then....no the p11 isnt what id call a range gun nor was it meant to be __________________ "i got the most powerful gun in the world........an .88 magnum. It shoots thru schools......"

December 23, 2011, 05:00 PM	#3
sgms Senior Member Join Date: May 30, 2010 Location: Arizona or Ohio depending Posts: 1,021	Agreed, outstanding pocket carry protection piece but a real nasty choice as a recreational shooter.

December 23, 2011, 05:14 PM	#4
Walt Sherrill Senior Member Join Date: February 15, 1999 Location: Winston-Salem, NC USA Posts: 6,348	Having had many of these small guns, I think the P-11 is a sweetheart compared to some of the small 9mm or .380 handguns. My problem with the P-11 was an inability to adjust to its trigger if I had been shooting anything else. I decided to shoot it at an IDPA match once, and it took me forever to clear the first stage. After that, things went well, and I shot it well. But, I realized that the first Stage of the IDPA match was probably what I'd experience if I were carrying the P-11 and had to use it in a crisis situation. I traded it away, and eventually got a small gun with a trigger that I could handle -- first the P3AT, and then then the Kahr P9, and then an LCP, and finally the PF9. (I'd probably still have the P9, except someone made me an offer I simply couldn't refuse.) Nothing wrong with the P-11; it was all ME. I'll probably get a PM9, one of these days. The P-11 was never my favorite gun, but properly shot, it was accurate, reliable, and a good size. The broad grip made it comfortable to shoot. I just didn't shoot it enough to really develop the right kind of muscle memory to make it a good choice for me. Those folks who really focus on the P-11 do well with it.

December 23, 2011, 06:28 PM	#5
fnsmoak Junior Member Join Date: April 9, 2009 Location: Charleston Posts: 2	If "melted" and preserved properly, the P-11 has no competition in the comfortable carry category. Without dampening the faux-hexagona slide, distinct corners make constant carry uncomfortable, and indeed ruin clothing; at least for the active individual. Slide on right is the personally customized ("melted") P-11 after parkerizing. GUNSMOAK

December 24, 2011, 12:16 AM	#6
RUN2424 Member Join Date: December 20, 2011 Location: Mustang.Ok Posts: 47	Is that a P11 barrel rounded over??

December 24, 2011, 12:43 AM	#7
Master Blaster 2 Junior member Join Date: May 29, 2011 Posts: 895	SCCY has a Generation 2 pistol that blows away the KelTec P11in price, contol and quality. CPX-1 has a safety and the CPX-2 does not.

February 2, 2012, 08:33 PM	#8
jaxgunslinger Junior Member Join Date: January 21, 2012 Location: Jacksonville, Florida Posts: 12	I had a gen2 CPX, the receiver had to be replaced just over 300rds. The CPX has its plus's over the Kel-tec, but will never beat them in long term reliability. The price difference on line is only about $50 for the KT. Also, the kel-tecs have lots of accessory options. The Sccy's don't have any that I'm aware of.