The Kel-Tec P17 .22 LR in Shimmer (brand part no. P17SA) is a compact, lightweight rimfire pistol that adds a bright color to a proven design. Kel-Tec builds it with a serrated steel slide, a polymer frame with an integrated Picatinny rail and a threaded 3.8-inch barrel. Ambidextrous controls, a fiber optic front sight and an adjustable rear sight make it easy to shoot well. It weighs under a pound unloaded, so it carries easily to the range or the field. The Shimmer finish sets it apart from the standard black P17.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is .22 LR, an inexpensive rimfire with minimal recoil.
• The barrel is 3.8 inches, a compact length for a rimfire pistol.
• The barrel is threaded 1/2-28, so a muzzle device can be fitted.
• Capacity is 16 rounds plus one in the chamber, a generous magazine for a rimfire pistol.
• The safety is ambidextrous, which suits right- and left-handed shooters.
• The front sight is fiber optic, which stands out quickly against a target.
• The rear sight is adjustable, so you can zero it for your ammunition.
• The frame is polymer with an integrated Picatinny rail, ready for a light or laser.
• The slide is serrated steel, which makes it easy to rack.
• The color is Shimmer, on both the slide and the frame.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is this P17 threaded? Yes. The barrel is threaded 1/2-28 TPI for muzzle devices.

What is the Shimmer color? Shimmer is the finish on both the slide and the frame of this P17, offered as a color alternative to standard black.

Is the safety ambidextrous? Yes. Kel-Tec lists the P17 safety and magazine release as ambidextrous.

Buy the Kel-Tec P17 Pistol, .22 LR, Threaded Barrel, Ambidextrous Safety, Shimmer, 16-Round

The P17 in Shimmer keeps everything that makes the pistol a good trainer and adds a color that stands out at the range. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto handguns while you are here.