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Here are a few Categories of common asked questions. *Click on title or just scroll down

Technical – Preparation, maintenance and trouble solving ;

http://www.thektog.org/forum/f87/faqs-vips-very-important-posts-197877/


Opinions – ammunition and accessories;

http://www.thektog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1204773333/0#4


Reference – Links to recommended sites ;

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Information – Reloading;

http://www.thektog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1204773333/0#6


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Comments and Suggestions

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Technical – Preparation, maintenance and trouble s

Technical – Preparation, maintenance and trouble solving

Below are a few common ask questions. These are links where the question were asked and answered. Most are linked to active threads so you can add your comments to that discussion. If you have a similair question, but you would like, please start a new thread, however you might find your answer here with out having to wait for a reply.

Click on the link in quote;

nutnfancy's video reviews - P3AT
A pretty fair review here. http://www.thektog.org/forum/showthread.php?t=199024&highlight=nutnfancy's+video+reviews+P3AT

...what is the diference between the 1st generation (FG) and 2nd generation (SG)...? http://www.thektog.org/forum/showthread.php?t=197491&highlight=diference+generation

...I noticed ... a burr (easily seen and felt) on the rear of the slide frame opposite side of the ejector.... http://www.thektog.org/forum/showthread.php?t=199062&highlight=burr+frame

.the Kel-Tec serial numbers are a modified 34base. http://www.thektog.org/forum/showthread.php?t=197957&highlight=modified+34base

.Can someone direct me to recoil spring rod hole washer fix .And who sells them... http://www.thektog.org/forum/showthread.php?t=198061&highlight=recoil+spring+hole+washer

Removing and replacing the frame in the P3AT (or P32) by Beach, http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bn0iM06KhHw

...pics, *mods, fixes, instructions, etc,...this thread as a place to temporarily store new stuff ...

Whick thead locking product should you use?

..what should I do before carrying?

The replies include links to "Fluff&Buff" and "LubeGuide"

..would it discharge if dropped?

What mods have you done to your P3AT....

..an easy way to disassemble a P3AT 2nd gen. slide?

...the casing would hang up as it was being ejected (about half way out)...I need suggestions...

New P3AT... failed to extract the round that had been fired leaving them in the barrel....Do you have any suggestions short of returning the guns for service.

...manual says not to dry-fire the pistol. Sometimes though, ...snap-cap...

LIMPWRISTING !!!

..How often should it get broken down and cleaned/oiled?...

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this is the approx beginnig of production with the "new" trigger

New Hammer Blocks
I don't think anyone has posted a side-by-side picture of the new and old hammer blocks. So, here tiz...
...

...The trigger moved all the way to the back of the trigger area, the hammer moved back to the "ready to fire" point, but it did not release the hammer.....

KT Pistols Parts Lists

P3AT and P32 parts used in PF9

Wolff Spring calibration pack Reveiw

... The new ejector is different than I have seen before, and, well, it won't work in my gun.

Can someone Please help me with information to replace my mag catch? any info would be appreciated!!!!! *

.I wanted to be able to do dry fire practice without having to reset the hammer each time by pulling the slide back.

Slow motion P-32s Shot by me:

 

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Opinions – ammunition and accessories

Opinions – ammunition and accessories

Below are a few common ask questions. *These are links where the question were asked and answered. Most are linked to active threads so you can add your comments to that discussion. *If you have a similair question, but you would like, please start a new thread, however you might find your answer here with out having to wait for a reply.

Click on the beginning "Quote from ...", a hyperlink, to read the thread.

silencer on a p3at?...

I'm offering metal magazine releases for the P3AT, P32, ....

Must have 25 post to visit the Trading Post

...I have compiled a pretty extensive list of links to tests that been done with .380 ACP ammo,
http://www.thektog.org/forum/showthread.php?p=2064402#post2064402

...ever tried, used or carried RBCD .380 ammo (45 gr. / 1835 fps / 337 flbs) in your P3AT? Is this really good SD ammo * or just hype *:

Can I sell my P3AT through this site?...

What do you think of the belt clip...

What exact round ... are hoping you never have to fire but when you do,it has to do the job.

Which ammo have you found to work best ....

What is in your pocket?....

HIVIZ for P-3AT

..Has anyone here ever had to pull out their p3 ..., but I want to hear some real life experience (please leave out graphic detail, that's not what I'm looking for). I just want to know if any of us have or haven't used our CCWs.

 

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Problems - accidents and defects

Problems - accidents and defects

Below are infrequent problems that have been reported.  These are links where the problem was discussed.  If you have a similair problem, please start a new thread.

Click on the beginning  "Quote from ...", a hyperlink, to read the thread.

Shipping a gun (P3AT) back....

..The inner recoil spring came out the front in classic peening failure fashion..

...what are these "Smileys".....is this some kind of deformation of the bullet? ...

..Is this gun liable to have the peening issues?...

Report on Christmas Eve Kaboom

.. there is a crack in the slide by the ejection port...all the way through.

 

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Information - Reloading

 
Click on the beginning  "Quote from ...", a hyperlink, to read the thread.  

Finally reloading for the P3AT!

new guy with load deve report in 380ACP

at least my gun didn't blow up

 

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Re: FAQs & VIPs (Very Important Posts)

...the most important function of a small pocket pistol is to remind us we are in a dangerous world and that we should be alert at all times and avoid risky situations where conflict might occur. If we have to draw the gun we are down to our last defensive line with a less than adequate weapon. In that case I doubt that we will be able to draw much comfort from having FMJ or JHP or interleaved ammo. We would probably be wishing we had thought more about how to avoid being there at all and less about the ammo we use.

 

[Bobo]

These are some possible mechanical causes of Kel-Tec P-3AT malfunctions and their fixes in order of potential cause.
Note: (2G) = Second Generation model with external buttonhead screw.

Failure To Feed (FTFe).

1. Dirty or rough Chamber and/or Feed Ramp and/or Hood - Clean them and/or polish them.
2. Something obstructing the forward movement of the slide (dirt, burrs) - Clean, de-burr, lube.
3. Non-compatible ammo - Try other brands.
4. Bad recoil springs - Replace them.
5. Dirty Magazine - Clean it.
6. Bad Magazine Spring - Replace it.
7. Bad Magazine Follower - Replace it.
8. Bad Magazine Tube - Replace it.
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Failure To Fire (FTFi).

1. Failure to allow the trigger to fully reset - Allow the trigger to move fully forward after each shot.
2. Bad Ammo (commonly hard primers) - Try other brands.
3. Poor Lubrication - Lube it.
4. Firing Pin Spring Too Long - Replace it. (Only on older guns. New guns come with shorter springs.).
5. Firing Pin Jammed - This can happen if the extractor screw loosens, and while loose, the firing pin turns (the extractor screw also retains the firing pin). When the screw is re-tightened it can jam the firing pin because the screw is not in the retaining slot of the firing pin. (The screw must have loosened a lot for this to happen and you would probably have had a lot of FTEx's first).
6. Weak or Broken Hammer Spring - Replace it.
7. Dirty Firing Pin Channel - Clean it.
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Failure To Extract (FTEx).

1. Loose Extractor Spring Screw (External Button Head Screw) (2G) - Tighten it.
2. Dirty Extractor - Clean it.
3. Dirty or Rough Chamber - Clean it and/or polish it.
4. Non-compatible ammo - Try other brands.
5. Limp-wristing - Lock your wrist
6. Bad Extractor - Replace it.
7. Poor Slide Lube - Lube it.
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Failure To Eject (FTEj).

1. Loose Extractor Spring Screw (2G) - Tighten it.
2. Bad Extractor - Replace it.
3. Dirty or Rough Chamber - Clean it and/or polish it
4. Non-compatible ammo - Try other brands.
5. Limp-wristing - Lock your wrist
6. Bad or Missing Ejector (part #115) - Replace it.
7. Poor Slide Lube - Lube it.
8. Dirty Magazine - Clean it.
9. Bad Magazine Spring - Replace it.

Bobo