Kel-Tec P11 HolstersBased out of Florida, Kel-Tec first started producing and marketing the P-11 model handgun in 1991. The design was modeled after similar Kel-Tec designs such as the P-32, and was created to target the growing concealed carry market. Due to it's lower price point and compact size, it was an instant hit.
The P-11 was designed by George Kellgren, who was a Swedish designer who also designed firearms for Husqvarna (Sweden), Intratec, and Grendel. The P-11 uses an aluminum receiver surrounded by a polymer grip housing held to the receiver by polymer pins. The polymer frame makes the P-11 very light. It weighs 14 ounces unloaded and averages about 20 ounces fully loaded. The P-11 was designed primarily for concealed carry by civilians and law enforcement officers. The original P-11 was chambered for 9mm and came with a 10 round magazine. An additional 12 round mag is available as an aftermarket item. The initial success of the P-11 in 9mm prompted Kel-Tec to produce a similar version in both .40 S&W and .357 Sig. The .40 cal series was called a P-40 while the .357 Sig version was called a P-357. Both models mated the standard P-11 polymer frame with a larger, heavier slide. Due to the low weight, both the P-40 and P-357 produced substantial recoil and were somewhat difficult to control. As such, both models were discontinued in 1994 with only a few thousand of each being sold.
As the P-11 has been popular since it was introduced to the market, most mainstream holster makers produce holsters for it. The P-11 is small enough to fit on an ankle, but slightly larger for a pocket holster (unless you have really big pockets). It makes a great IWB holster due to it's light weight and slim profile. In terms of CCW pistols under $300, the P-11 is a clear winner. The 10 or 12 rounds of 9mm is enough firepower to deal with most two or four legged problems, and the 20 ounce weight means you can comfortably carry it all day. My only real issue with the P-11 is the heavy trigger that Kel-tec sets at a hefty 9 pound pull. Aside form that being a little too heavy for my tastes, I think the P-11 is a steal. While not as popular as the Glocks or Sig series of weapons, the P-11 has developed quite a following so gun holsters for it aren't all that difficult to locate. For some good deals on discounted P-11 holsters, take a look below:
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US $24.99
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