My new pocket rocket

[MikeBjerum]

I had one, but was uncomfortable with it.  Now I have been hearing from more and more of you that love yours.  I have been in the fondle and drool mode for a few months, and my become a renewed owner. 

The biggest wrinkle came last week when I had the chance to lay the .380 and 9 mm side by side.  The 9 isn't that much bigger.  Need to try it in the pocket.  The kid behind the counter wouldn't let me play, so it will be another trip back.

[Hazcat]

I had one, but was uncomfortable with it.  Now I have been hearing from more and more of you that love yours.  I have been in the fondle and drool mode for a few months, and my become a renewed owner. 

The biggest wrinkle came last week when I had the chance to lay the .380 and 9 mm side by side.  The 9 isn't that much bigger.  Need to try it in the pocket.  The kid behind the counter wouldn't let me play, so it will be another trip back.

CAREFUL with the 9.  I think it was DDMack that has one and the slide cracked.

[ellis4538]

That's really strange about the P3AT because the MG's except the LCP are all over the place in NE Ohio.

Richard

[tombogan03884]

CAREFUL with the 9.  I think it was DDMack that has one and the slide cracked.

Yes, DDMack reported it first
http://www.downrange.tv/forum/index.php/topic,480.0.html

[twyacht]

Congratulations!!!!!

I had to get my P3AT from a dealer on GunsAmerica.com in Texas, as all the NC dealers were sold out. Back in Spring 08.

I researched on the Kel-Tec forum for some recon and advice, good, bad, etc,...

The predominant advice was get a metal mag release, OR depress the mag release when inserting a magazine. If you don't, over time, the plastic catch will wear and spontaneous mag dropping can occur.

The other was a simple procedure called the "fluff & buff",  this guy eats, breathes, and sleeps Kel-Tec, amongst others.

Here's the link:
http://goldenloki.com/gunsmith/keltec/fullrp.htm

The inside of my trigger guard had a seam that was annoying, I think Haz was the one that recommended some 400 grit "gently" to the inside of the trigger guard and the seam magically goes away...

Other than that, a range "round" or two to break in, I liked the Mag-extensions....(big hands), and it is a great pistol.

It likes to be clean, and going to the range with 200rds. may need a halftime "swab & wipe". My preference is a IWB "belt clip"

on my left side. (Lefty). But am really looking at a pocket holster for it at the next show in 2 weeks.

I have had no issues, and rely on it. I think I paid $265.00 plus the FFL transfer...

Just thought I'd share what I found out. FWIW. It's a great "little" pistol. (The LCP is a close copy).

Look fwd. to the range report.

Love that Mousegun porn....

Loved the blue too....

[Sponsor]

[Badgersmilk]

The guy that did the "fluff and buff" article is a terrible, terrible man.  His penis will one day fall off for what he did to that Mosin Nagant!   Not to mention the SKS.

[ericire12]

The predominant advice was get a metal mag release, OR depress the mag release when inserting a magazine. If you don't, over time, the plastic catch will wear and spontaneous mag dropping can occur.



Loved the blue too....

A metal mag release would be a nice upgrade. I will see how the plastic one wears after a few rounds. I think I will be getting a metal guide rod to upgrade from the plastic one... its only $5.... as well as a +1 extension ( will make it an 8+1 carry gun), and an extra mag..... Other then that I'm good to go....... And if anyone from Kel-Tec is reading this, instead of the new-fangled plastic box the pistol came in, I would much rather have had an extra mag instead and had it come in the old cardboard box (PM me to send me a free mag).....

.... BTW my frame is technically GREY, but it does have a little hint of blue to it.... I'm not crazy about it, but I thought I could always order a new frame easy enough, or just spray paint it or dura coat it if I get sick of it.

[twyacht]

Believe it or not You Tube has a couple of great videos on installing the metal mag catch, the pistol breaks down like an old Sears & Roebuck single shot 12g. No visible wear on my orig. recoil spring guide after 500+ rds. in a year. I agree a metal one would be better.

Watch for part 115 (ejector) in the P3AT manual ( probably the same on the .32), that thing is small and will grow legs and run off. Customer service is actually top notch; real people you can have a conversation with, if you ever need them. (Not Likely) .

[Pathfinder]

A metal mag release would be a nice upgrade. I will see how the plastic one wears after a few rounds. I think I will be getting a metal guide rod to upgrade from the plastic one... its only $5.... as well as a +1 extension ( will make it an 8+1 carry gun), and an extra mag..... Other then that I'm good to go....... And if anyone from Kel-Tec is reading this, instead of the new-fangled plastic box the pistol came in, I would much rather have had an extra mag instead and had it come in the old cardboard box (PM me to send me a free mag).....

.... BTW my frame is technically GREY, but it does have a little hint of blue to it.... I'm not crazy about it, but I thought I could always order a new frame easy enough, or just spray paint it or dura coat it if I get sick of it.

Don't you want your free hat too?   

[MikeBjerum]

Thanks for the bad news Haz and Tom.  Guess I'll keep looking around.  I just can't feel comfortable with the P3AT. My fat hands and fingers give me an unsafe feeling as I work on the draw, and if I feel unsafe I am unsafe