After a few days going unarmed because I was in a hurry (being in a hurry and trying to strap on a full size 1911 onto my belt just don't work too well), I decided to get a small little gun that will be carried more than shot. I went with a Kel-Tec P3AT. It's a nice little gun and very lightweight. I bought for it a Galco In Pants holster, so I can just strap it on without having to fumble with my belt and rather big holster that my 1911 sits in. I used to think that tiny guns were no good, until now. I'd rather have something than nothing, even if it is a small piece. My Taurus 357 snubby was my "grab n go" gun, but I still had to fumble with my belt and the holster too. I'll probably take my little Kel-Tec to the range soon, to see how she shoots, to make sure I can trust my life with it. I guess my mind changes as I get older.
I have a P3AT also. I believe it is a fine weapon. I was apprehensive at first, until I fired it the first time. WOW! What a suprise. I do recommend this little beauty to any CCW carrier. I understand that when it comes to Kel-Tec you either like them or you don't and the P3AT is no different. You will either LOVE it or you won't.
In this warm weather, I am currently carrying a P3AT. I was surprised at the range how accurate it can be with a little practice. I agree with CraigJS above, check out the "fluff and buff" articles from the ktog web site. It is worth the effort.
What takes getting used to is that the slide does not lock back when the mag is empty, and the length of the trigger pull takes some getting used to, but it is smooth.
What ammo are you planning on carrying? I am currently carrying the Corbon Pow'r Balls. They came recommended by a LEO whose opinion I trust.
I love mine , but please do before you depend on it , some need a bit of " tweaking " the info is easy to come by but with keltech ya never know till ya try them ... great little bugs tho .
Remember to fully release the trigger after each shot so it resets properly. Just a little quirk with their triggers. Mine started out as a monster. After two trips to Keltec it's become a good friend. I just don't think theres a better value pocket pistol made. Mine likes to be kept clean and greased well and it's picky about ammo. I have the 1st generation and the factory cut the feed ramp down radically and installed very different springs to make it reliable. I could rack the slide with two fingers before; when I got it back I had to use my whole hand and really work it. But IT works now. For summer carry with a tucked shirt I just can't find anything that is in the same ball park for size, weight, etc. I carry an extra mag and put mag extensions on both so I'm carrying a total of 15 rounds of .380.
Every few weeks I shoot a few mags through it becasue I'm still a bit nervous about the gun because of the rough start we had.
I think if you've got the second generation you're a LOT better off. I know there are still alot of the 1st gen guns out there....
I have a P3AT also. I believe it is a fine weapon. I was apprehensive at first, until I fired it the first time. WOW! What a suprise. I do recommend this little beauty to any CCW carrier. I understand that when it comes to Kel-Tec you either like them or you don't and the P3AT is no different. You will either LOVE it or you won't.
Shoot and TRUST it before you carry it. This is not a comment on the P3AT...as I own one and love it...but more a general comment and "observation" on a rule of CCW.
I considered the p-3at. But a friend had the 32 version and I snatched it up for $150 so I saved a few bucks. Yeah Yeah the 32 is small but it sure beats the big guns ya left at home and they sure make fine deep concealment pieces. Thats what Im using mine for when I cant carry larger guns. Enjoy that little fella.
Dont feel too bad about the .32, thats what mine it also. I dont mind it. I dont see many people volunteering to catch a few a few rounds out of it. Sure beats a slingshot.
I have a P3AT also and love it. I still need to get a fluff and buff done on it just to smooth things up. I find that it shoots well, especially at the ranges you are going to use it at. And that I can pop off all six rounds pretty quickly too. I've been told that a good 250 rounds is right for a break in/make sure there are no problems.
P32 loaded with corbons in a Grandfather Oak pocket holster is my constant companion. .32acp is not a powerhouse round, but it beats the hell out of throwing rocks.
P32 with Silvertips & an Uncle Mike's nylon pocket holster (soon to be replaced &/or upgraded depending on what I find:the Galco looks good).Mine puts 'em where it looks,feeds like a champ & is always at hand.I second rachilders' description of it being "the 21st century version of the derringer":well put sir.
It Is Written:"The Keltec in your fist beats the Glock in the glovebox".
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