I have a P11 and carry it quite often because it is VERY easy to conceal and I practically forget it is there. And, because it was less than $300 NIB, I'll grab it on rainy days when I don't want to carry something nicer. Kel-Tec also has a 12 round magazine for the P11 that fits flush with the butt of the frame boosting the round count to 13 with one in the tube, so obviously that's a big plus.Kevinf2349 wrote:,,,
Now the down side is that I have no experience with Kel-Tec but I know some people on the forum do so.
What is the conventional wisdom?
Does the gun run well? (any FTF, FTE issues?)?
How is the recoil? (Mrs Kevinf2349 handles the G30 well and can shoot her G19 one handed without issue)
I would appreciate any thoughts fellow TXCHL members have or any alternate recommendations but would rather this not turn into a 'my cat is blacker than your cat' debate
Thanks in advance
I have about 500 rounds through mine with no FTF or FTE. It is NOT a range gun. About 25-30 rounds at a time is all I want. It does recoil quite a bit because of the size and weight, and I find that under recoil, part of the frame rubs the inside of the knuckle of my thumb. Also, trigger pull takes a bit to get used to..long and heavy. It is possible to shoot it well once you get used to the trigger...I can hit 10" steel plates at 25 yds offhand easily...not stellar accuracy but certainly good enough for its intended purpose.
I'd say, if you're willing to make some trade offs with the trigger pull and the recoil, for the money, the P11 is a good buy. You might also look at the Taurus 709. I looked at one of these at an Academy and they are about the same size but with a better trigger pull and cost a little more...
YMMV