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hellagerms · 03-25-2007, 08:41 AM

I heard from my gun pusher that Keltec's were notoriously dangerous because lack of safety, and is very oprone to ND and ADs. He specifically instructed not to have a round chambered in pocket.

What are your experiences, ideas, and position?

I think I lost a bit of respect for this guy...

**beardman2** · 03-25-2007, 09:39 AM

Just like the XDs. Pay attention and you won't hurt yourself.

rtparso · 03-25-2007, 09:40 AM

I have a P11. The trigger pull is supposed to be 8.5 Lbs. I measured closer to 10 and I am letting it breakin before I work on it. The trigger pull lingth is something like 3/4". If you can AD/ND this gun in your pocket you can ND anything. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER.

O.C. 4 U · 03-25-2007, 10:33 AM

My guess would be that if there where alot of AD/ND issues with the kel tec someone here or on the keltec forum would have brought it up. Most likely any ND issues were due to someone pocket carrying without a holster. A good pocket holster covers the trigger guard until you get a proper grip and draw it out.

beaterar · 03-25-2007, 12:00 PM

Keep your booger hook off of the go lever.

hellagerms · 03-25-2007, 12:07 PM

This idiot was trying to tell me that it can AD by jarring in the holster etc etc. Nothing to do with the trigger finger.

**jnclement** · 03-25-2007, 02:00 PM

Be hard to do. The trigger pull is hard, and a mile long. My wife hasn't had any trouble with hers.

griz · 03-25-2007, 02:14 PM

Quote:

This idiot was trying to tell me that it can AD by jarring in the holster

Don't see how this could happen. The KelTec is truly DAO unlike the XD which is really a single action self cocking design. With the KelTec, the trigger actually draws the hammer back on every shot. With a pistol like the XD, the hammer is already set where a pull of the trigger releases a sear.

You'd be more likely to get an AD with an XD instead of a KT due to jarring... but that's unlikely to happen as well.

scotton · 03-25-2007, 02:53 PM

Longest, heaviest trigger pull of any gun I've owned. The only thing I would be cautious about is adding a trigger shoe, as they make the trigger a good deal wider, which could possibly snag while holstering. Still not likely, but something to think about.

So Flo · 03-25-2007, 03:01 PM

Germs, I have carried my P32 in my front right pocket pretty much every day for the past five years. I have yet to blow my thigh apart!

I carry in an Uncle Mikes #2 pocket holster and always carry with one in the pipe.

As previously noted, the trigger pull is wicked looooooonnnngggg, so no real big problem overall.

03-25-2007, 08:41 AM	#1
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	Keltec Question I heard from my gun pusher that Keltec's were notoriously dangerous because lack of safety, and is very oprone to ND and ADs. He specifically instructed not to have a round chambered in pocket. What are your experiences, ideas, and position? I think I lost a bit of respect for this guy...

03-25-2007, 10:33 AM	#4
O.C. 4 U XDTalk 1K Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Location: BFE, pa Posts: 1,782	My guess would be that if there where alot of AD/ND issues with the kel tec someone here or on the keltec forum would have brought it up. Most likely any ND issues were due to someone pocket carrying without a holster. A good pocket holster covers the trigger guard until you get a proper grip and draw it out. __________________ Few had nightmares from their duties, and none would ever fall victim to delayed-stress syndrome, because they deemed themselves to be predators, not prey, and lions know no such feelings.--Tom Clancy

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beaterar XDTalk 100 Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: Kentucky Posts: 171	Keep your booger hook off of the go lever. __________________ *Ron Paul 08 This may be our last hope , This will also be the first time I have hope* *Liberty has one last hope in this country , you have the power .........* *RON PAUL 08!!!!!!*

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So Flo XDTalk 10K Member Join Date: Nov 2001 Location: Wellington, Florida Posts: 12,307	Germs, I have carried my P32 in my front right pocket pretty much every day for the past five years. I have yet to blow my thigh apart! I carry in an Uncle Mikes #2 pocket holster and always carry with one in the pipe. As previously noted, the trigger pull is wicked looooooonnnngggg, so no real big problem overall. __________________ No Guns, Know Crime. Know Guns, No Crime! http://militarysignatures.com/signatures/member3984.png

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03-25-2007, 09:39 AM	#2
beardman2 XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 4,950	Just like the XDs. Pay attention and you won't hurt yourself. __________________ - He that would make his own liberty secure, must guard even his enemy from opposition; for if he violates this duty he establishes a precedent that will reach himself. ~Thomas Paine I will not be involved with the dreams of angry men. Founding Documents Freedom isn't free: http://www.anysoldier.com

03-25-2007, 09:40 AM	#3
rtparso XDTalk 500 Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: New Mexico Posts: 649	I have a P11. The trigger pull is supposed to be 8.5 Lbs. I measured closer to 10 and I am letting it breakin before I work on it. The trigger pull lingth is something like 3/4". If you can AD/ND this gun in your pocket you can ND anything. KEEP YOUR FINGER OFF THE TRIGGER.

03-25-2007, 12:07 PM	#6
hellagerms XDTalk 4K Member Join Date: Aug 2006 Location: In orbitals Posts: 4,252	This idiot was trying to tell me that it can AD by jarring in the holster etc etc. Nothing to do with the trigger finger.

03-25-2007, 02:00 PM	#7
jnclement XDTalk 2K Member Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: West Texas Posts: 2,491	Be hard to do. The trigger pull is hard, and a mile long. My wife hasn't had any trouble with hers.

03-25-2007, 02:53 PM	#9
scotton XDTalk Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Midlothian, TX Posts: 43	Longest, heaviest trigger pull of any gun I've owned. The only thing I would be cautious about is adding a trigger shoe, as they make the trigger a good deal wider, which could possibly snag while holstering. Still not likely, but something to think about.