Anyone tried .40 conversion on Kel-tec P11?

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DougB

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I've been trying to decide between a Kel-tec P11 (possibly adding a .40 conversion later), or a P40. I like the fact that the P11 is slightly smaller and lighter, should kick less, and practice ammo is cheap. But I do think that the .40 has a small edge for self defense. If a .357Sig version (or conversion) is ever made available, I'd be interested. I want this primarily to carry in a fanny pack or pocket while hiking or fishing for defense against everything from snakes to bears (I know, I know, this isn't enough gun for bears, but lets not re-hash that again). I'd be very interested in anyone's experiences with the .40 conversion or with the P40 itself.

Doug

[This message has been edited by DougB (edited July 22, 2000).]
 
I don't personally have any experiance with the conversion, however I was considering one as well. They are avalible from natchez shooting supply ( www.natchezss.com ) for about a hundred bucks, which is a good price. From what I've heard on the Kel-tec owners group ( www.ktog.org ) it is a good idea to get a .40 mag to use instead of your standard nine. Evidently they jam less. BTW, a .357 sig conversion barrel is already avalible. From what I've heard it kicks like a SOB. Sign up for the e-mail list from ktog, then go to egroups where it is hosted and search al the back posts for lots of detailed info regarding the conversion.

[This message has been edited by RCS (edited July 22, 2000).]
 
The P11 is somewhat frisky already, the .40 is considerably more so. It's controllable, but it's sure not that much fun to shoot in .40.
 
I`ve kicked the idea of getting the conversion kit around too. I decided that since my P-11 has proven ultra reliable it would be foolish to mess with it to get a tiny bit more power. 9mm and .40 are pretty closely matched out of a short barrel. I figure the best 9mm load is probably equal to the second or third best .40 load and it`s just not worth splitting hairs over. So I just carry hot +Ps (of which I also get an extra round vs.the P-40)in my P-11 and all is well with the world. :) Marcus
 
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