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Kel-Tec at Shot Show 2022: P15 Subcompact 9mm Pistol
AmmoLand ^
| January 24, 2022
| Dean Weingarten
Posted on 01/27/2022 7:05:11 AM PST by marktwain
Kel-Tec P15 (aluminum frame) in Authors hand at SHOT Show 2022.
U.S.A. –-(AmmoLand.com)-– At SHOT Show I spoke with Kel-Tec engineer Ryan Williams. One of the primary interests was getting a first look at the new Kel-Tec P15 subcompact 9mm pistol. It is said to be an updated version of the P11, which pioneered sub-compact polymer 9mm pistols. The P11 held ten rounds in the magazine, as I recall. I had a P11 for a while, not long after they first came out. For whatever reason, I sold it. A light pistol has more recoil impulse. I opt to carry a bigger pistol most of the time. The new P15 weighs in at 14 ounces in the polymer frame version. An aluminum frame version will be available for more money. The P15 has a 4-inch barrel, better than many sub-compacts. The Kel-Tec P15 has a suggested retail price of $425. The pistol pictured is an aluminum frame model, with a suggested retail price of $725. Both are expected to be available in 2022.
The P15 is almost the same size as the extremely popular P17, which has become the most popular .22 LR pistol in the Kel-Tec line. The P17 .22 has a 3.93-inch barrel and a 16 shot magazine.
Things that stand out with the P15 are a small size, 6.6 inches long, comparable to a Walther PP, the lightweight, the trigger, the grip safety, and the sights/optic.
Much of pistol shooting is subjective. People find a platform they like, one that fits them well, that points well for them. I found the P15, with the included extended 15 round magazine, to fit
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To: Yardstick
Almost identical. I think the KelTec came first because I remember thinking “I would’ve bought the Ruger instead.”. I could be wrong...been years.
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posted on
01/27/2022 8:20:02 AM PST
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moovova
To: moovova
You’re right, now that I think about it. The KelTec came first and then Ruger sort of took the design and refined it.
To: moovova
There is a YouTube of a guy doing a 1000 round stress test on P-11 that is hilarious.
The P-11 is double action only and after 1000 rounds all 10 of his fingers are so tired he can barely finish the test.
I love mine tho. It's the perfect tool for the job on the cheap.
There are definitely much nicer weapons out there but they cost more than double and at those prices I would be forced to have more concern for my investment.
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posted on
01/27/2022 8:32:50 AM PST
by
Manic_Episode
(A government of the government, by the government, for the government)
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To: Manic_Episode
I like KelTec...wish I had some more of their models. I really wanted the PMR-30, but I’m not sure if they ever got the issues worked out.
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posted on
01/27/2022 10:55:13 AM PST
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moovova
To: moovova
Okay, now you've done it! I now must own a PMR-30 asap lol.
I've been thinking about a .22 handgun for a few years now with ammo prices the way they've been I could actually afford to shoot one at the range.
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01/27/2022 11:14:33 AM PST
by
Manic_Episode
(A government of the government, by the government, for the government)
To: bk1000
The japs built thousands of sub compacts, although, in the end, they turned out to be ineffective and a waste of money...
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01/27/2022 11:30:07 AM PST
by
SuperLuminal
(Where is another Sam Adams now that we desperately need him?)
To: Man from Oz
Bought my Kel-Tec P-11 a year after they came out. Had some FTFs at first, then polished the feedramp, haven’t had a problem since (OK changed the recoil spring once), That’s almost 30 years and thousands of rounds (all types) of reliability.
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01/27/2022 12:51:12 PM PST
by
P8riot
(I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.)
To: P8riot
I didn’t mean to come off neg on Keltec. I have previously owned a couple Keltec pistols ( forgot model) and was told about the potential jamming issue from the dealer when they were purchased.
I like Keltec’ s innovative long gun products. I have kept a sub 2000 in my pickup door (fits perfect) for over 8 years now.
MFO
To: Manic_Episode
Be careful. Another Freeper was telling me that they bought one and it was a jamomatic. Confirmed what I’d been reading. But it’s been out for several years now. Surely they’ve ironed out the issues. The PMR-30 is 22 Magnum...with a 30 round magazine!
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01/27/2022 5:03:20 PM PST
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moovova
To: FLT-bird
I had a Keltec P11.... Keltec is cheap plastic junk. Reminds me of my experience. I had a Glock 26 - Glock is cheap plastic junk.
(The point being? Every gun owner has an opinion, and any time you hear "Every [fill-in-the-blank] is [fill-in-the-blank]!", you can safely ignore that opinion... ;>)
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posted on
01/27/2022 5:09:32 PM PST
by
Who is John Galt?
("Shoeless Joe" played for the White Sox; "Clueless Joe" lives in the White House...)
To: Manic_Episode
Here’s the P-17 (.1 inch longer) side by side with the P-11.
https://www.handgunhero.com/compare/kel-tec-p-17-vs-kel-tec-p-11
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posted on
01/27/2022 11:29:29 PM PST
by
gundog
( It was a bright cold day in April, though and the clocks were striking thirteen. )
To: Man from Oz
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01/29/2022 4:36:13 AM PST
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P8riot
(I carry a gun because I can't carry a cop.)
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