Kel-Tec P-11 9mm Luger Subcompact DAO, 3.1 in Barrel, 10+1, 1997 Manufacture
Made in 1997, this Kel-Tec P-11 is an early example of a modern, polymer-gripped double-stack subcompact 9mm designed by George Kellgren. It features a DAO, hammer-fired, locked-breech action; a serialized aluminum-alloy receiver housed in a removable polymer grip shell; and minimalist external controls with no manual safety. It comes with one 10-round magazine and a hard clamshell case that is sequential to the pistol.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: The slide shows scratches, with light rust visible between the rear serrations and the beginnings of pitting. The bore is shiny with clear rifling, and there are scratches visible inside the barrel.
What's Included
- Hard plastic clamshell case (not original)
- 1x 10-round steel, flush-fit magazine
The P-11 was among the earliest double-stack subcompact 9mm pistols with a polymer grip shell, aimed at discreet carry while maintaining serviceable capacity. This 1997 example reflects that formative period in modern concealed-carry design.
Its internal serialized aluminum-alloy receiver is housed within a removable polymer grip shell, combining rigidity with reduced weight. The DAO, hammer-fired, locked-breech system provides consistent trigger pulls, while the controls remain minimalist with no manual safety. A left-side magazine release and angled rear cocking serrations support straightforward operation.
Sight alignment is quick and familiar thanks to the 3-dot setup: a fixed blade front with a white dot and a drift-adjustable rear notch with two white dots. The 3.1-inch steel barrel and 10+1 capacity strike a practical balance for a compact 9mm.
Included is a flush-fit 10-round steel magazine. A hard plastic clamshell case is provided (not original), and its numbering is sequential to the pistol.