Rifleman Review: KelTec P17
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- เผยแพร่เมื่อ 30 ก.ย. 2024
- First seen at the 2020 SHOT Show, the KelTec P17 is one of the most affordable rimfire handguns on the market, with an MSRP of just $199. Don't think that the low price means you're not getting a whole lot, because there are many different elements in this unique rimfire pistol. Watch our "American Rifleman Television" Rifleman Review segment above to see just what you get in the P17.
"The P17 is just loaded with a lot of really interesting elements, jam-packed with features, and it's got a really unique construction to it," American Rifleman Executive Editor Evan Brune said. "There's a lot of plastic on this gun. KelTec actually uses a clamshell-style construction, and that forms your frame. And what that allows KelTec to do is they're able to mirror a lot of the elements on this gun, so you've got an ambidextrous, paddle-style magazine release on both sides, you've got an ambidextrous safety selector on both sides, the only thing it doesn't have mirrored controls on is your slide-stop right here."
Due to the gun's clamshell construction, there are molded contours on both sides of the grip frame, including a waffle-pattern texture for added purchase, as well as ergonomic contours that blend the bilateral paddle-style magazine releases into the grip itself. KelTec has also thoughtfully provided some clearance at the bottom of the grip to allow users to grab ahold of magazines in order to pull them out of the gun.
"Other features that you'll see on the outside of this gun, you've got a Picatinny accessory rail up front, you've got a striker-status indicator here at the rear," Brune said. "Overall weight is less than 3/4 of a pound. You've got little over 6.5 inches overall length, you've got a 3.8" barrel, and, you know, it's only 5.3" in overall height, so for a rimfire handgun, I mean, this thing is almost carry-size."
Of course, the one question people have is, "Why is it called the P17?" All of that has to do with the magazine capacity, as Brune explained.
"The other big piece of news for the P17, typically, when we think of a rimfire handgun, we're thinking of a 10-round capacity. The P17? 17 rounds. So you have 16 rounds in the magazine, and one more in the chamber," he said. "Takedown is also really easy. All you have to do is lock the slide to the rear, you've got these little Glock-style takedown tabs at the front. You pull down on those tabs, and then slide the slide all the way to the rear, and it'll slip all the way to the rear, and you've got your slide off. This is all KelTec wants you to do to fieldstrip the gun."
Given its size, capacity and durable polymer construction, the KelTec P17 fits a variety of roles. While rimfire handguns aren't as reliable as centerfire guns and shouldn't be counted on for personal defense, for those who are comfortable with the concept, the P17 is an option. But for range use and practice, the P17 is a must-have.
"If you're looking for something compact that can mimic your small concealed-carry gun for range practice, the KelTec P17 is a really great choice," Brune said.
To watch complete segments of past episodes of American Rifleman TV, go to americanrifleman.org/artv. For all-new episodes of ARTV, tune in Wednesday nights to Outdoor Channel 8:30 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. EST.
KelTec P17 Specifications
Manufacturer: KelTec CNC Industries, Inc.
Action Type: blowback-operated, semi-automatic, rimfire pistol
Chambering: .22 Long Rifle
Slide: carbon steel; blued
Frame: polymer
Barrel: 3.8", six-groove; 1:14" RH twist
Magazine: 16-round detachable box
Sights: adjustable; notch rear, fiber-optic front
Trigger: single-action; 2-lb., 13-oz. pull
Overall Length: 6.7"
Width: 1.2"
Weight: 11 ozs.
Accessories: owner's manual, hard case, two extra magazines, 1/2x28 TPI barrel adapter, wrench, lock
My P17 misfired every few shots. Living within driving distance of KelTec's factory, I called and drove up to see them. They couldn't have been nicer and more receptive to me. They replaced a spring, made a few adjustments, and returned it to me, all free of charge and within five days. Since then, I've fired several hundred rounds without a single misfire. Now I'm having a blast at the range with this little plinker, making more bullseyes than ever.
The folks at KelTec are awesome!
I’m close to keltec also. Miles away. Was gonna grab a KSG with a p17 combo and this makes me feel more comfortable about the purchase.
im in orlando so not too far away lol ...
when i 1st got it, had some issues with getting that 16th round in the mag which then causes chambering issues on that 16th round ..
then got stove pipes every 2-3 rounds. That was with cci ar tacticals.
switched to cci mini mags and it fires perfect.
Good to know, I just purchased one online
Dude. IMCO, in my
c o n s i d e r e d opinion, you rocked with this video, in the aspect of respect for people's time.
You got your intro in (the music) BUT - before I could swipe NEXT, you were into pertinent aspects of the P17 that the designers of it likely had in mind during development.
Thanks.
You captured my attention within 9 seconds and kept it until your video was finished. I stayed until *you* ended it.
Capture and control from beginning to end.
Given the overabundance of P-17 videos, thus far, yours is Ready Set, GO! and if that's too compressed and fast, fine, too bad.
I like it 👍🇺🇲.
Not all American gun enthusiasts are as speedy as molasses in the winter.
Given the topic:
P-17.
Exemplifying:
Concealable, least recoil, highest compact fire capacity, high staccato rate of fire.
73👍
1:10
Actually someone on eBay made an adaptor to fit there where those screws are to mount a red dot. You remove those screws, place the adaptor plate on, secure the plate to the slide with the new screws and mount the red dot to the new adaptor.
I have 3 of them. My first one didn't have any twist in the barrel. (Smooth Bore)Sent it back. In 7 days Kel Tec returned it repaired, new barrel. Been flawless ever since. ALSO, these are the only semi autos I have that with cycle cci 710fps ammo. SI CO. Switchback can makes this thing incredible.
"Almost Carry Size"??? Yes, I can say it is carry Size for Me Inside my DeSantis Pocket Holster Or on my Belt Holster, with No problems at All! I also carry my PMR30 in a Belt Holster! These are Both Great Carry Guns! Very Light weight and with the 16 round magazine or the 30 round 22 Magnum magazine, gives these Guns great fire power for carry guns!
Pops swears by the pmr30 EDC
They are $200 free shipping on palmetto state armory
As of today (9/24/23) PSA has them for $179 with free shipping.
I'm seeing one for 150$ right now, not gonna say where tho
As of today 11/24 Vance Outdoors special Kel Tec P17 new for $159.99
Caution. Though threaded for a suppressor, too-slow 750 fps 'quiet' loads will NOT cycle.
Those 900+fps (mushrooming speeds) will cycle.
I've got one on order, Should be here in a day or two.
How do you like it?
I keep waiting for Sportsman's Warehouse to get them back in stock.
@@Christoph-sd3zi
Palmetto state armory has them for $199 plus free shipping.
How is it?
got this one, had some hicups at 1st but got it working perfect.
Just got me one from the gun show today 220
Typical keltec innovation
Sweet!
Great information! Thank you
Great job. Love the P17
Nice
it's not a stiker indicator, it's a hammer indicator :>)
well the hammer does "strike" the striker
This firearm is NOT "chock full" of anything. But it is a bargain and a very good utility .22.
Well sir, you are "chock full" of negativity.
@@9mmpeter255he’s just a fudd old man, likely impotent
Been seeing alot of videos on this gun, and most are very favorable for it. A little weird looking but sounds like a good gun.
Yellow dot on bottom of mag? Upgraded. I hope they don't give me old springs.
They are 220 usd now.
0:52 "The entire top of the gun reciprocates rearward"? You mean... the slide? Like on every other semi auto handgun? You're right, that's SUPER unique!
I think he meant as opposed to just the back part, not every pistol slide is the entire top
Had one. Sold it. Replaced it with a Tx22 compact. Absolutely reliable. The Kel-Tec wasn't. Gave it the old College try to. In the 8 months i had it. Put about 3k rounds through it.
How can you clowns call that a review?
@@ranchlife8128And of course a clown answered. 😂😂😂😂😂
Something tells me Kirk has never actually been "cool" 😂