I couldn't wait any longer and went to my local gunshop yesterday and picked up my brand new Kel Tec P-3AT!
It has a black polymer grip, blued slide and natural steel finished barrel. It is a handsome little gun in the .380 package!
My Kel Tec collection of handguns is now complete. I may have to give my wife the P-32 as it will make an awesome little pistol for her purse.
Since I will be extremely busy with work over the next two weeks, I am hoping that I can slip some time in over at the local range to shoot it some and post the reports here.
Sounds to me like you should give her the gun and take her out for a nice dinner...she seems to be pretty accomodating in letting you expand your J-frame and Kel-Tec armoury lately!
The serial number range is AAHXX (between 55 and 79) and is very low for the 2nd generation model series. The slide contours have been changed to a boxier "Sig Saurer" like appearance and the extractor has been changed as well.
It really is a handsome little pistol, but unfortunately I will not have time to shoot it until the week after next with my work schedule.
Compared to my 1st generation P-32, the second generation P3-AT has a world of difference internally and externally.
The critical areas on the 2nd generation are already factory "fluffed and buffed", the extractor is heavier and is held in place by a large screw. I had no FTF/FTE with the P3-AT. I had numerous problems with the P-32 until I "tweaked" it some with a dremel.
The accuracy of the P3-AT is generally what I expected from a short barrel .380 and need to test other loads as well. I have only used Remington UMC and Mag Tech in it so far and want to try Federal Hydra-Shoks and Winchester Rangers.
For me, it looks like I have a new daily concealed carry handgun that won't leave me wanting for a belt, IWB holster or light jacket to cover in the HOT, HUMID South Carolina heat of the day.
If I could find one in Hard Chrome, I might take up surfing.
Chris
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