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Need info from you owners of this little bitty thing.



I want to acquire one for myself as BUG, but I think it would work great as a primary for one of my friends who is getting her CHL soon. I've read reviews where some P3ATs had jamming issues and had to get sent back.

I'm curious if you guys/girls that own one could recommend as a primary carry piece.

I have had the .32 and now the .380. I have never had one problem with FTF or FTE using silver tips. I have a clip on my .380 and carry it often. It is one of the best around I THINK.

I think you know my thoughs on them. It is small and fits in just about any pocket.

Mine has been reliable in about 300 rounds. No failures of any kind.

Recoil is a tad sharp but controlable.

I would *not* recommend this as a primary carry piece, especially if it's someone's first firearm.

My P3AT took some getting used to (I'm still getting used to it!)
I know I need to have absolutely perfect form with mine, or i'll get an FTE with it. It also chews up my hand; and i'm pretty ineffective with it at any range past 7 or so yards.

Unless she's a real pro, or unless she's got really strong hands, I'd probably recommend a snubnosed .38 for her instead.

I have a Kel Tec .32 and have never had any problems with it...

Jim

I have two 1st generation models, my son has a 2nd. Limp-wristing is an issue with these. I find that a one hand grip is best, especiall with my sausage size fingers. I carry them as BUGs and as a primary when deep concealment is required. They require lubrication (Militec grease and oil is best) and break-in. The recoil in the 380 version is sharp, and I agree that the ladies might want a snubbie instead. Kel-Tec customer service is tops - lifetime warranty. They are very accuurate to 7 yds.

Sorry if it sounded like i'm badmouthing the kel-tec; I'm not. It's just a very finicky gun, and requires some break-in and a lot of practice with it, before the gun learns your handling style, and vice versa :)

Considering how small it is, the finickiness is worth it, to me.

Gunowners are a finicky bunch, and opinions are many. Lots of folks dislike Kel-Tecs.

I don't own any Glocks.

Yet.

Not enough money to buy all I need.

The P-3AT can be a hand full for a new shooter. I would recommend adding either NAA Guardian (minor mod req) or Bersa Thunder finger extensions to extra Kel-Tec magazines. This gives better control while the rough spots on the pistol are worn smooth (called break-in) and the shooter adjusts to the recoil of an 8oz pistol. If money isn’t a big problem she might consider starting with a P-32 first, then going for the bigger caliper a few months later. It never hurts to have a back-up :)

I don't own any Glocks.


I thought everyone owned at least one Glock

I went with a ladyfriend the day she bought the KT .380 a year or two ago. It ran FINE for several of us, but, despite lots of coaching, she never could get off more than a couple of rounds without malfunction.

Another DCSA member bought it and is tickled with it. Lady (with admittedly weak wrists) went back to a S&W 5-holer ... And, I might say, is quite proficient with it.