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This is no way reflects on any of the parties here.

But the P40 was dropped due to the numerous returns when there was nothing wrong with the pistol.

It appears to be a very difficult pistol to control to the point that it will function reliably.

Sort of a limp wristing problem to the Nth degree.

No personal experience here, just read many, many KTOG posts.

Ten years ago, I was trying to decide between the P-11 and the Kahr. I went with the Kahr, so have never used their full size handguns.

But I do own four of their 'niche' firearms and have been pleased with all.

I bought an early P32 and an early P3AT. Both required F&B and also trips to the factory. But Kel-tec's CS is excellent and both are now reliable.

Fast forward many years and I bought one of their PLR-16 .223 pistols and a SU-16C .223 carbine. They have required no tuning.

If you believe that once a firearms malfunctions, you will never be able to trust it, then maybe Kel-tec isn't for you.

But if you have some patience and know that the problems will be solved and then shoot it enough that you build trust in it, Kel-tec is a worthy option.

The P32 and then the P3AT were unique in size/firepower when introduced and still represent one of the best deep concealment options.