Kel-Tec P17

Kel-Tec CNC Industries · Pistol · In Production · 2020

Overview

The Kel-Tec P17 is a lightweight, polymer-framed .22 LR semi-automatic rimfire pistol introduced in 2020. Hammer-fired and blowback-operated, it weighs roughly 10.5 ounces and feeds from 16-round single-stack magazines (three are included). It features ambidextrous safety and magazine-release controls, a fiber-optic front sight with an adjustable rear, an accessory rail, and a 1/2x28 threaded muzzle adapter for suppressors, all at a budget price point that has made it a popular plinking and training pistol.

Specifications

Weight (empty)	298 g (10.5 oz)
Overall Length	170 mm (6.69")
Barrel Length	97 mm (3.82")
Height	135 mm (5.31")
Width	30 mm (1.18")
Action Type	Blowback
Firing Mechanism	Hammer Fired
Trigger Type	Single Stage
Trigger Pull	13 N (2.9 lbf)
Magazine Capacity	16 rounds
Magazine Type	Detachable Box
Effective Range	25 m (27 yd)
Barrel Rifling	Right Hand
Frame Material	Polymer
Slide Material	Aluminum
Barrel Material	Steel
Finish	Cerakote

Calibers

.22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR

Features

Firing modes: Semi Automatic
Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Manual Safety, Cocked Hammer Indicator
Features: Threaded Barrel Adapter, Ambidextrous Safety, Ambidextrous Magazine Release, Accessory Rail, Fiber Optic Front Sight, Adjustable Rear Sight, Three Magazines Included

Production

Production years: 2020-present

Origin

Country of origin: United States

Notes

The P17 uses a two-half polymer-shell frame design with metal components sandwiched between the halves. Barrel is sometimes listed at 3.93 in including the threaded muzzle adapter.

Background

Kel-Tec's founder George Kellgren built the company on lightweight, affordable polymer designs, and the P17 leaned into that ethos so hard it launched at an MSRP under $200 while still shipping with three magazines and a threaded barrel.