Opinions on Kel Tec's P3AT
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Can't beat it for pocket carry when larger guns do not fit the bill.
Cons, since you asked so nicely
If you're asking for cons I'll give you a few (now take note that I really like my P-3AT for what it is)
- So tiny, only a baby could fit all fingers on the grip
- Finished roughly which can and many times does affect reliability in addition to comfort (lots of hanging bits of plastic to rub your hand raw)
- Sights are almost nonexistant
- It's a .380...yeah I know, we don't have to get into that arguement
- While shooting, it constantly wants to rotate in your hand
Some will complain about the long trigger, but I happen to like it.
If you're asking for cons I'll give you a few (now take note that I really like my P-3AT for what it is)
- So tiny, only a baby could fit all fingers on the grip
- Finished roughly which can and many times does affect reliability in addition to comfort (lots of hanging bits of plastic to rub your hand raw)
- Sights are almost nonexistant
- It's a .380...yeah I know, we don't have to get into that arguement
- While shooting, it constantly wants to rotate in your hand
Some will complain about the long trigger, but I happen to like it.
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I own a P-3AT.
Light, and with a short barrel, can cause this little one to jump around in your hand.
Assume/pretend there are NO sights.
For a few bucks more, and just a bit more size, you can get the PF-9 in 9mm, which is much better built and carries a stronger round.
Can be carried in your shirt pocket, and I've seen some "necklace" holster rigs for it.
Great for ankle or any pants pocket.
James Bond carried a .380 and look at all the one-shot-kills he made.
A truly "disposable" gun if it breaks?
Doesn't always like hollow points. To remain agony-free stay with FMJ.
Just my 2¢.
Light, and with a short barrel, can cause this little one to jump around in your hand.
Assume/pretend there are NO sights.
For a few bucks more, and just a bit more size, you can get the PF-9 in 9mm, which is much better built and carries a stronger round.
Can be carried in your shirt pocket, and I've seen some "necklace" holster rigs for it.
Great for ankle or any pants pocket.
James Bond carried a .380 and look at all the one-shot-kills he made.
A truly "disposable" gun if it breaks?
Doesn't always like hollow points. To remain agony-free stay with FMJ.
Just my 2¢.
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For the size class and the price range the triggers on the Kel-Tecs (P-32, P-3AT, and PF-9) are pretty good IMO. A little long, but not heavy, which to me is the biggest sin a gun maker can make, excessively heavy trigger pull.
My dad has the pakerized version I have a blued PF-9. The parkerizing looks pretty good, the blueing kind of looks like crap. I would drop the extra money for a parkerized gun.
My dad has the pakerized version I have a blued PF-9. The parkerizing looks pretty good, the blueing kind of looks like crap. I would drop the extra money for a parkerized gun.
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That doesn't even look like a PPK! PPK's don't have frame mounted safeties.
That actually looks like one of those Colt Mustangs in .380, though it really looks like a combination between one of those and a PPK.
I'd be willing to bet his new gun is 9MM, being that he's British and such. As I understand it .40 S&W is kind of an American cartridge.
That actually looks like one of those Colt Mustangs in .380, though it really looks like a combination between one of those and a PPK.
I'd be willing to bet his new gun is 9MM, being that he's British and such. As I understand it .40 S&W is kind of an American cartridge.
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