KelTec P17 22 LR 3.8" 16rd Tan Pistol

The KelTec P17 is a compact 22 LR pistol that comes loaded with features most rimfire pistols make you buy separately. Three 16 round magazines come in the box, the 3.8 inch barrel is threaded 1/2-28, and there is a Picatinny accessory rail under the dust cover for a light or laser. This version has a tan frame and slide with black controls.

It is small, about the length of a dollar bill and well under a pound unloaded, so it handles like a carry gun even though most owners buy it for the range. The safety and magazine release are both ambidextrous, which makes it easy to hand to a new shooter regardless of which hand they favor. The fiber optic front sight picks up fast and the rear sight is adjustable, and the trigger is light and predictable, which goes a long way toward building good habits. For anyone teaching a new shooter, practicing fundamentals on a budget, or just wanting a fun plinker with a spare magazine or two already included, the P17 covers a lot of ground. Feed it decent 22 LR and keep it clean, as with any rimfire.