Finding A Holster For The Kel-tec P11

ut of Florida, Kel-Tec first started producing the P-11to the low weight, both the P-40 and P-357
model handgun in 1991. It was designed using similarproduced substantial recoil and were somewhat
Kel-Tec models such as the P-32, and was createddifficult to control. As such, both models were
to target the growing concealed carry market.discontinued in 1994 with only a few thousand of
Swedish firearms designer George Kellgren was hiredeach being sold.
to create the P-11 design. Kellgren wanted to reduceDue to it's popularity, gun holsters for the P-11 aren't
the overall weight so he created a polymer framethat difficult to find. However, it's important to note
that mated to a steel frame with steel internals. Thethat the P-40 and P-357 models won't fit a holster
result was a handgun that weighed only 20 ouncesdesigned for the P-11. Slightly too large for a pocket
when fully loaded.holster, the P-11 is an ideal candidate for an IWB
The P-11 was designed primarily for concealed carryholster, or most any other mainstream holster.
by civilians and law enforcement officers. The originalIn terms of CCW pistols under $300, the P-11 is a
P-11 was chambered for 9mm and came with a 10clear winner. The 10 or 12 rounds of 9mm is enough
round magazine. An additional 12 round mag isfirepower to deal with most two or four legged
available as an aftermarket item. The initial success ofproblems, and the 20 ounce weight means you can
the P-11 in 9mm prompted Kel-Tec to produce acomfortably carry it all day. My only real issue with
similar version in both .40 S&W and .357 Sig. The .40the P-11 is the heavy trigger that Kel-tec sets at a
cal series was called a P-40 while the .357 Sig versionhefty 9 pound pull. Aside form that being a little too
was called a P-357. Both models mated the standardheavy for my tastes, I think the P-11 is a steal.
P-11 polymer frame with a larger, heavier slide. Due