As mentioned in another thread, I'm a new member here who purchased the P-3AT in part from the good info I got here. Mine apparently is one of the newer ones (JSZxx range) that has the newer trigger and has the 'carved' ramp. So other than giving it a good cleaning and a bit of buffing on the ramp, I have not made any other changes. I had initially fired just a few rounds as soon as I got it just to get a general idea of the feel. But now I was ready to go and see how it handled a whole box. For comparisons, I took my AMT 380 backup (which is too heavy IMO and one of the main reasons I wanted to get the Kel-Tec). I live on 50 acres out in the middle of nowhere (Texas), so I don't have to go to a range. So I ran 50 rounds through each. Mostly in rapid fire. Neither had any failures (using American Eagle 95gr ammo). Both had equally good groupings, but there is no doubt that the P-3AT has a lot more recoil. Of course I realize that it's light weight and the slimmer size plays a big part. But I was pretty surprised at the difference. The Kel-Tec is not something I would fire for hours at a time. But the bottom line is it does what it needs to, does it well, and will make a nice replacement for the AMT. BTW, I also own a Beretta 92FS and a CZ85 both which I love to shoot.
welcome....this is not a target gun but rather a great self defense gun...keep it clean and lubed and you'll be a happy ktog'er.....
Welcome aboard! Thanks for the range report. I've never shot more than 57 rounds in a given P3AT practice session. Up to 57 rounds at least no discomfort what so ever. However, except for when I first got my #1 P3AT I've been shooting with grip pads, grip sleeve and mag finger extension on the guns. Now my Ruger Super Blackhawk with hot loads you're starting to feel some recoil Take care...
