Kel-Tec P15
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 102 mm
- Weight, empty
- 459 g
- Introduced
- 2022
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Kel-Tec P15 is a slim, striker-fired 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol introduced in 2022. Designed as one of the thinnest double-stack 9mm handguns on the market at roughly 0.875 inches wide, it carries 15+1 rounds while remaining highly concealable. It features a flat-faced trigger, fiber-optic front and adjustable tritium rear sights, an accessory rail, and a polymer frame; a heavier all-metal-frame variant is also offered.
Marketed as one of the slimmest double-stack 9mm pistols ever made, the P15 squeezes a 15-round magazine into a grip barely wider than many single-stack subcompacts, thanks to Kel-Tec's characteristically aggressive approach to concealed-carry ergonomics.
Announced at SHOT Show in January 2022. Offered in a standard polymer version, an all-metal-frame version with wood grip panels, and a reduced-capacity Compliant model for restricted magazine states.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Kel-Tec CNC Industries
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- United States
- Status
- In production
- Produced
- 2022
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 102 mm
- Overall length
- 168 mm
- Height
- 127 mm
- Width
- 22 mm
- Weight, empty
- 459 g
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Short recoil
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single stage
- Trigger pull
- 22.0 N
- Capacity
- 15
- Magazine
- Detachable box
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Polymer
- Slide
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Finish
- Black
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Effective range
- 50 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Slim double stack
Flat faced trigger
Fiber optic front sight
Adjustable tritium rear sight
Accessory rail
Ambidextrous magazine release
Interchangeable backstrap
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 560 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 459 g | 765 g | Among the lightest tenth |
| Overall lengthAmong 559 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 168 mm | 191 mm | Shorter than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 569 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 102 mm | 105 mm | Shorter than about 60% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 571 9x19mm Parabellum pistols | 15 | 15 | Near the median |
Its place in the rankings
Answers
Questions about the Kel-Tec P15
How much does the Kel-Tec P15 weigh?
The Kel-Tec P15 weighs 459 g (1.01 lb) empty. It is the 7th lightest of 560 9x19mm Parabellum pistols in the catalogue.
What caliber is the Kel-Tec P15?
The Kel-Tec P15 is chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.
How many rounds does the Kel-Tec P15 hold?
The Kel-Tec P15 holds 15 rounds, fed from a detachable box magazine.
How long is the Kel-Tec P15?
The Kel-Tec P15 is 168 mm (6.61 in) long overall, with a 102 mm (4.02 in) barrel.
Who makes the Kel-Tec P15?
The Kel-Tec P15 is made by Kel-Tec CNC Industries (United States). It was designed by George Kellgren.
When was the Kel-Tec P15 introduced?
The Kel-Tec P15 was introduced in 2022.
How does the Kel-Tec P15 operate?
The Kel-Tec P15 uses a short recoil action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
Requires a signed-in GunSpec account on the Studio plan. The answer is computed per part, so it is not part of the public record.
Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
Provenance
Confidence in this record
78%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
curl --request GET \ --url 'https://api.gunspec.io/v1/firearms/kel-tec-p15' \ --header 'X-API-Key: your_key'{ "id": "kel-tec-p15", "name": "Kel-Tec P15", "manufacturer": { "id": "kel-tec", "name": "Kel-Tec CNC Industries", "countryCode": "US", "foundedYear": 1991, "website": "https://www.keltecweapons.com", "logoUrl": null, "description": null, "status": null, "defunctYear": null, "stateOwned": null, "makesFirearms": null, "parentId": null, "predecessorId": null, "createdAt": "2026-02-11 23:44:38", "updatedAt": "2026-02-18 03:40:45", "version": "510f94db90ac830742510a5176f9b1dc25a2e3bbf433e5f56f499b8b623d8511" }, "category": { "id": "pistol", "name": "Pistol", "description": "Handguns designed to be fired with one or two hands" }, "country_of_origin": "US", "year_introduced": 2022, "barrel_length_mm": 102, "weight_empty_g": 459, "action_type": "short_recoil"}