Is there a .17 cal pistol?

There are a decent number of handguns chambered for . 17 HMR but only two of them are actually pistols, and even one of those is by legal technicality. The issue with . 17 HMR is that while it’s a ballistically impressive cartridge, it’s never been known for reliably feeding in autoloaders.

Is Kel-Tec P 17 A good gun?

Overall, the Kel-Tec P17 is a consistently reliable, accurate pistol suitable for target shooting, as a gun for outdoor rodent control or even small game, and possibly as a rimfire competition pistol. The high reliability, good accuracy, and lightweight level the playing field when competing against custom 22 pistols.

Who makes a .17 revolver?

The Ruger Single-Six . 17 HMR revolver comes with a fixed, ramp front sight that facilitates drawing the sidearm from a holster, and an adjustable rear sight that can be precisely dialed in for hitting small targets with various types of ammunition.

How much does a Kel-Tec P 17 cost?

$199
Simple / Affordable / Reliable. If you’re in the market for a 17-round, compact . 22LR pistol with more bells & whistles than a Christmas Day parade, then the P17 is definitely for you! Oh and with an MSRP of $199, you can’t afford to pass one up!

Is Kel-Tec still making guns?

We are building more firearms now than we ever have. We did not close down for COVID nor did we slow down during COVID. In fact, we are producing more guns now then we have in the almost 30 years the company has been around. We are cranking them out.

What’s better 22mag or 17 HMR?

The 17 HMR consistently offers a higher ballistic coefficient than the 22 WMR. This combined with its substantially faster muzzle velocity grants it a flatter trajectory. Despite this, the 22 WMR’s heavier bullet enables it to transfer greater energy at any point throughout the two rounds’ effective ranges.

What’s the difference between a 17 and a 17 HMR?

The 17 WSM sends a 20 grain bullet out at 3000 fps, whereas the HMR is sending a 17 grain bullet at 2550 fps. That makes for some difference in the field, with the HMR granting an MPBR of 165 yards, whereas the WSM can do it with 205 yards (I’m running calculations for gopher-sized targets).

What is a stovepipe jam?

A stovepipe jam occurs when a fired casing isn’t full ejected (hence the more technical name: Failure to Eject) and the slide comes forward, trapping it. Any semiautomatic pistol can malfunction.

Is the P17 a good gun?

The P17 is a hammer-fired gun, and it has a decent trigger pull. There’s a fairly long, smooth take-up before encountering resistance, followed by a bit of creep but then a surprisingly crisp break at just two pounds, seven ounces on average.

How stiff is the barrel of a 17 caliber rifle?

Also stiffening the barrel is a top rib. The outside diameter of the barrel is .710 inch at the muzzle, so it is plenty stiff for the small .17-caliber hole even without the shroud or top rib. In all, the long and heavy barrel makes the firearm feel muzzle heavy.

Is the Glock 17 a good gun?

With a full size frame and barrel length, the Glock 17 really handles well for most people. If you’re accustomed to shooting compact, single-stack firearms, the G17 will feel like a staple gun. Not exactly – but you get the idea.

How much does a P17 22 Long Rifle cost?

A blowback-operated .22 Long Rifle, the P17 is made in the USA and has features that make it a handy and fun-shooting pistol with a suggested retail of $199. It sports a polymer frame and a minimalist slide that combine to keep weight at a svelte 13 ounces with an empty 16-round magazine.