The barrel was near the minimum length possible with a Browning tilting-barrel system of operation. It was marketed to users who wanted a concealable firearm with a full-power defensive cartridge. It was only slightly wider than the staggered-column magazine it used. The resulting PF-9 pistol weighs about the same loaded as the P-11 empty and is somewhat slimmer. These models mated a P-11s frame to a larger slide width and barrel. Unsourced material may be challenged and removed.ĭecember 2012 ) ( Learn how and when to remove this template message ). Smith Wesson series 69 compact 12-round magazines would also work, with a matching short adapter sleeve, as well. The P-11 would also accept some Smith Wesson 59 series magazines.Īn adapter was available that would wrap around the base of 15-round Smith Wesson model 59-style magazines. The P-11 lacked an external manual safety, relying instead on a long and heavy double action only trigger pull, which requires 9 pounds of pressure, to prevent accidental discharge.Ī firing pin spring and low-mass hammer prevented discharge if the gun was dropped. At 17.1 oz (480 g) unloaded, the handgun itself was comparatively light.
