KEL-TEC P17 THOUGHTS - a viable carry option

[@stevekatz4372]

Having been a Glock shooter all my life, last year for the very first time I tried a 22LR Handgun and I chose the P17! I was so amazed by this Gun, so I bought another one and now have two great 22LR Guns! As I said before I love Glocks and I carried a G19 for 10 years as my Duty Weapon and a G26 as my off duty EDC but as time goes by, many things Change and the thing that changed most is that I retired and I am now 78 years old and the Glock Platform is no longer good for me! To make this story short, I now find myself with a Kel-Tec P17 in my right front pocket and it has now become my EDC for self defense! I never did truly believe what most gun people said about the 22LR for self Defense and I shoot this gun much better now than I ever did before! I'm not saying it's the best for self defense but I am saying that at my age it is great for Me and I don't care what anyone says! I also just purchased a New CP33 with that great 33 magazine and I also purchased a auto speed loader with the 17 round extension and have a 50 round gun for fun at the range which I go to every week! No Golf for this retired guy, I love my range time! Thanks Kel-Tec for being Senior friendly!

[@randalthor6872]

@@davehart7943 Really? I tried the G44 and then traded it in and bought 2 p17s. To each his own.
Cheers bud, hope you are having a great week!

[@Jeremyho439]

@@davehart7943
It is a certified junk.
ruclips.net/video/4WMXbRdM7f0/видео.html

[@newz2me28792]

@@davehart7943 9

[@silverback3926]

Same here. I was giving the lcpii lite rack with tandemkross plus 4 mag bases and galloway sigurd trigger. Its a bit lighter than the kel tec p17. After months of comparing i am sticking with the kel tec p17. I shoot it better . Its an amazingly light and accurate weapon. I kept mine slim and custom fit some talon grip material to the grip. In order not to strip the heads ofbthe screws use proper wrench. I think they are 2 to 2.5 mm allen head. Use two one fir each side and you should have no issues. The Mcarbo trigger really improves the trigger function. I cant say enough good about the p17. Slowly beciming my primary EDC.

[@Unholymackrl]

long career

[@johnneubauer9568]

Remember, bullet placement is EVERYTHING!

[@stevekatz4372]

This seems like quite a Departure to EDC from a .45 to a 22LR but I have to agree with you because I have two P17's and I switched from my G43/48 for EDC to the P17 for my New EDC Gun!

[@jasonbonar-jm2kn]

I just got the Hogue grip and heated it up with a hair dryer and coated the grip with windex like the instructions said and it slid right on....didnt seem like it would even fit at first.....But MAN are you right about it making the P17 feel like a real "gun" and less like a toy!! My fingers are locked in, i can tell i'll be a lot more accurate now!

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

I just oil it and slide it on

[@baanjoguy]

Thanks for the tip on the grip .

[@dudespin]

I carry the same gun for months now. I passed my concealed carry course with the same pistol. Mine is stock but looking to put a grip sleeve.

[@molonlabe9602]

Yes, I've seen that same video you refer to. If you're going to carry the P17, try Aguila Interceptors in it. If they run good and you're accurate with them, it's gives the round extra punch. I'm mostly a Taurus person, but I just ordered a P17 instead of the TX22. @$229 (what I paid before taxes) the P17 is at least $50 less and comes with 1 mag more than the TX22. Thanks for the video.

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

I stick with these because standard velocity/high velocity(1280) stay subsonic, for uh reasons

[@chandlerhamilton3710]

I only run cci ammo its the only kind that has been flawless mini mags or standard

[@michaelhoffman2007]

I own both. Both are excellent and whenever you can afford it , I know you won't be disappointed with the TX22.

[@deltadragon2335]

I think or the taurus tx22.wpuld be an excellent choice to carry especially if you have wrist problems and it's so light weight you forget your carrying them. I carry my tx22 with me when I do work around the house or when I really don't wanna carry my 9mm

[@geoffreyarnold7292]

I added the Hogue grip for the Glock 43X as you suggested, and it greatly improves the skinny plastic grip. Thanks!

[@konaboss83]

Love the way that hogue grip looks so I gotta order one for a 43X did u have to do any trimming or anything

[@garrett3117]

Love that grip! Waffle pattern ugly af. How aggressive is the stipling? With # of shots being the defining # of shots req to stop a threat (unless an experienced marksman that doesn't freeze during pressure, but still- that's even more shots w/ P17 probably removing the advantage w/ documented higher than 9mm 1 shot potential by a surprising margin) Yes, the og trigger is kinda squishy, but the pull is 3.5lb iirc. And as you pointed out, you can put yourself in a pretzel & 1 handed shoot just fine.

[@randy464]

I carry my P17. I ran over 200rds thru it with no issues. Very accurate and light weight.

[@Sully-xw9iu]

I just picked mine up for $180 over the weekend

[@randalthor6872]

you lucky duck! haha awesome
I picked one up for 230 at my local shop and that was the lowest I've seen one even online. 180 is a dream! More money to buy ammo!
Hope you are enjoying your new badass firearm : )

[@Jeremyho439]

I paid $225 three months ago.

[@gt5mhansen]

I want to see a copy of the receipt. I call B.S. It surely wasn't new.

[@Sully-xw9iu]

@@gt5mhansen why are you so mad? Lmao. I didn't pick it up new, but pretty much new.
I'm not sure how you expect me to show you a receipt over RUclips comments 😂😂

[@TADDs101]

Brand new for $159.99 black friday special

[@davidmadison5582]

I'm not the best shot in the world but I'm not bad. I can shoot a 22 faster and more accurately at the same time than my favorite 9mm

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

You got that right. I tried to shoot my 9's quick and my shot group was like 2 ft wide. Unless you train and practice every day with your 9mm, its going to be tough to keep it on target after that 1st shot.
This P17 .... mag dump it and keep a 3 inch group at 30 ft away.

[@richardgonzales4815]

People knock the .22 … but if you’ll look up how many people have been killed by .177 caliber air guns lately ( and a .22 LR fire arm is way more powerful ) then common sense tells you a .22 LR will do a little bit better

[@timharkness9152]

I really like mine … great for concealed carry, shoots great and ammunition isn’t very expensive

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

yep, 15 ounces fully loaded and chambered, light recoil, stay on target easier, ammo is cheap.

[@andy6043]

I'm picking mine up in about an hour, took over a year to get it thru Rural king.

[@DannyStones360]

Lol I just bought the green one that went on sale online today at RK. Can’t wait to shoot it

[@humming4742]

That trigger looks amazing

[@KentDeneal]

I feel exactly the same way about my p17. After carrying my 380 around for 4 years, it is not accurate, not fun to shoot, expensive ammo

[@jeffontheweb40]

(my opinion) put cci stingers in the 22lr and it should stop any threat. there are other brands but the cci is easier to find in my area. the federal punch should also be great.i am not familiar with the other brands but i do love cci i carry the pmr 30 with cci hollow points have taken 300 pound hogs 1 shot with my rifle so i am sure it too will stop a threat. when i find the p17 i will purchase it

[@gunsandpolitics5510]

I like Velocitors. A little harder to find, but has more punch than a Mini-Mag. Wife carries one of these. She can handle racking the slide on this and likes the easy follow on shots.

[@mkshffr4936]

Mini-mag 40gr solids seem to do very well out of handguns.

[@j0b1e]

Keep your edc as stock as possible internals wise.

[@user-uy8dg6yc4i]

Mine is back to Keltec bc the slide hangs up with all types of ammo

[@bluemouse5039]

Light as the P17 , a person could carry 2 of them with a holster on each side and draw them out like the old west gunfighters a pistol in each hand! if one failed due to using 22 rimfire ammo, you would have the other pistol and the chances of both failing to fire is highly unlikely , I know they say a 22 LR doesn't have stopping power but two pistols firing a total of 32 rounds, that will stop anybody! Even a full magazine of 16 rounds from one pistol would be enough

[@HereOnYouTubeCommenting]

My P365X with 15 rounds of 50 grain +P rounds weighs like 24 ounces and thats a micro edc.
This P17 weighs 15 ounces with 17 rounds AND a red dot.
That P365X feels like a brick in my pocket.
This P17 i sometimes forget its there.
This P17 has the best designed magazine for the 22LR, its designed like a center fire mag so you cant load it wrong.
The other 22LR semi auto's have a bad design mag and if you load those wrong, it will fail left and right.
As some say, you dont need 17 rounds, just 1 or 2 ...

[@lensperspective9753]

The other options are non American founded Kel Tec is American at least like Hi Point, customer service should be a big factor in what you buy, I like the G2C for example but I heard Taurus customer service sucks and they don’t have lifetime warranty’s anymore

[@yantolee4017]

fuggin" fuggin' fuggin'

[@buddy9577]

I HAVE 4 NOW. ALL RUN FLAWLESS

[@walterjunovich6180]

The key to carrying a .22 lr for self-defense is a knowledge of human anatomy and practice and accuracy.
Once you know some anatomy and can place the rounds where you need them , with low recoil you can place your shots where you want.
Eyes , neck , vital organs and you can cur through most clothing material effectively.

[@Christopher33312]

Question... Is there a reason to install the barrel adapter just because, even if you have nothing to attach? Is it just for asthetics? Thanks for the video...

[@t1harby]

You can get a compensator and attach it, but that will just extend the length. Otherwise no reason to install the threaded barrel.

[@Christoph-sd3zi]

Extra .5 inches of barrel = much higher velocity😂

[@DavidL.78613]

how in the hell did you get that Glock 43x Hogue on there?

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

A little oil

[@sonnynicolascpm7011]

Put mine on in about 15 mins. Just heated it up a bit and just have to muscle it on. Just do it. Makes a world of difference!

[@slumdutchmillionare]

Which Hogue Handall grip did you use?

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

Hogue 18210 for 43X

[@slumdutchmillionare]

@@mustahdin-ibn-adam cheers! Thank you!

[@johncable9238]

how hard was it to put on the grip.

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

My P365X fits in my pocket just fine and its 15 rounds ...
Not sure how this one fits

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

This also can fit in a pocket it's just not my preference to carry that way

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

@@mustahdin-ibn-adam i can't carry IWB or OWB, that bothers me to no end.
Its like how back in the days when we carried pagers on the belt, that bothered me.
Carrying a phone in a holster attached to my belt on my side, that bothers me.
Whatever i carry MUST fit in my side pockets OR my leg pockets if i have cargo shorts on.
i think this gun might be a little too big for pocket carry.

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

@@ACommenterOnRUclips I don't get it are you fat or something

[@HereOnYouTubeCommenting]

@@mustahdin-ibn-adam No but having an object between my pants and my skin is not normal.

[@tehclefty5317]

I actually think the 22lr is the superior carry round but damn the P17 just looks too much like a toy… will get the TX22 or another 22lr pistol…

[@gt5mhansen]

I like both, own both. TX22 is like a full sized handgun. Good gun, too big to comfortably conceal and carry. IMO

[@juliuscaesar8801]

Change the grip…boy toy becomes man toy.

[@michaelbell75]

It looks like a toy because its made to be lightweight. It weighs LESS than tiny guns like the LCP II 22lr and the Taurus PT-22. It weighs less than 14 ounces fully loaded which is nuts for its size and 16 round capacity. Awesome

[@valeriysyutkin4940]

​@@michaelbell75 lcp22lr weights 11oz fully loaded

[@juliuscaesar8801]

What holster are you using?

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

I like those generic leather IWB ones that are on ebay for like 12 bux

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

It's got a little stiffness like kydex but doesn't scratch it up. It's still quite fast

[@juliuscaesar8801]

@@mustahdin-ibn-adam just installed the handball beavertail grip sleeve. What a huge difference in grip!

[@t1harby]

Aggressive concealment makes one fitted for p17.

[@jasonbonar-jm2kn]

theyre more likely to believe you shot them in self defense if you have a .22 rather than a 9mm

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

Uh... ok

[@HereOnYouTubeCommenting]

@@mustahdin-ibn-adam if you didn't get his drift its because the prosecutor will see the size of the caliber and wonder why you chose a 9mm vs a smaller 22 if it was for self defense because we all KNOW that a 22LR can kill ....
At the end of the day the LAW has the final word.

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

@@HereOnRUclipsCommenting dont care

[@HereOnYouTubeCommenting]

@@mustahdin-ibn-adam cared enough to comment so ....

[@oldme7984]

Link me that grip my brother

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

ruclips.net/video/YWMopzx3hgE/видео.html
This is the video I mentioned

[@blakkliquor7315]

Carry both

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

Lol muh backup carry

[@phillipowens1493]

My comment to you would be , I suggest you review your post and pay particular attention to your language! Using profanity on a public forum is never considered acceptable, while I am aware most young people use these words without thinking about what they are saying indicates a lack of respect and ability to use the English language, you like most of the young people your age have fallen into the use of the word "LIKE" far too often and as such come across as laking the ability to adequatly express your thoughts in an intelligent manner.
I make these comments with the epress hope you will take them seriously and work to improve your videos and personal abilities.
Sincerely,
Phil Owens SFC Ret.

[@johnneubauer9568]

Doesn't bother me. Try listening to Masood Yoob, director of The institute of lethal force in California. I'll except the few words now and then for the amount of knowledge that I gained from the man.
Just my take, Respectfully.
JRN 80 years old

[@fatjeezussouthtexasoutdoor5244]

This guy was a choir boy compared to my Drill Sgt 😉😅

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Ok Karen ....

[@charliejones5430]

I watched this about halfway. It might be some good info but I can’t get past the f word..

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

Cool story bro

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

Ok Karen ...

[@johnstone9396]

You should change the name of your channel to “rambling thoughts”, can you stay on topic for more than 30 seconds

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

You should cry to someone else

[@user-zq7fb4ot9k]

It’s not a good idea to modify the trigger on any carry gun, ask a lawyer.

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

This trigger is very good, its not a modification, just a replacement.

[@Bucktanner77]

It’s a 22 not a 44 mag Dirty Harry ? 😅Stay away from being a juror, pls

[@marcuspoe9353]

i dont like to be the dis-liker but i just got one and have sent it back already, and they covered shipping, maybe i got a lemon but in 200 rds. or so i had ftf, stove pipe, failure to firelight strikes and maybe it was the rd for that but it happened with cci min-mags along federal target grade, slide didnt go all the way forward so had to thumb it into place. completely unreliable even as a barn gun. i had hopes for it but its just not there. to be fair kel tec has it now and we`ll see if anything has changed or if they send a new one, but mine is a 3-4 mo. ago manufacture date.

[@mustahdin-ibn-adam]

That sucks dude mine has been super reliable

[@marcuspoe9353]

@@mustahdin-ibn-adam yes it does, have a GSG that is said to suck but its been great for me, way it gos sometime, maybe when they send it back it`ll be fine but i dont have a lot of hope, glad yours is good.

[@bangsnap2651]

Have you gotten it back yet? Any changes for the better?

[@DRAGONRIDER385]

[@pharmis]

Appreciate the video, your finger is all over those triggers man!

[@ACommenterOnYouTube]

ok karen