Hello all and Happy Holidays!!
I've posted here before about my .380 purchase but will briefly go over everything again before I begin...
I recently purchased a new P-3AT (2nd Gen) to replace my trusty P-32 that was recently stolen. I now
regret not getting another P-32.
When I first took it to the range for 100 rounds, it kept getting jammed and was just not reliable so I sent
it back to Kel-Tec with a detailed letter explaining the issues. Exactly 4 1/2 weeks later, I just got it back
from Kel-Tec right before they closed for the Holidays! The work order?
"Replaced Slide", "Polished Feedramp", "Test Fired".
OK so I was excited and just took it to range for testing. The pistol continues to jam frequently. In fact,
I can't even get through a single mag without one or two failure's (mostly FTE). But that's not the worse
part though. Please take a look at the two pictures below. During the final shots, you'll see the the shell
got jammed in the complete opposite direction in the barrel! Never seen this before and in fact, it was so
jammed in that I could not clear the gun and continue shooting. Had to bring it home and remove it with
a pair of pliers.
I would also like to add that unlike some who have posted here on recoil, there IS a very significant difference vs. the P-32. In fact, I find it extremely unpleasant to shoot and have a cut on the socket area of my thumb that does not heal. I strongly feel the gun is just too light for this caliber and not as manageable. Mind you that I have the pads and rubber
grips on it as shown in the two pics provided below. Still unpleasant to shoot!
I loved the P-32. It was pleasant to shoot and was just more reliable. I'm not sure what to do? I would love to sell it
or trade it for a P-32 but I have never sold any of my guns before so I don't know what is involved or even how to sell
it?
Right now, I'm carrying the excellent and highly reliable CZ RAMI but would still like a Kel-Tec for easy carry when wearing
very light clothes. Just slips into the pocket and you forget it's there!
If anyone can offer some advice, I would greatly appreciated. Here' the images of one of two of these unsual jams...
Thank you and Happy Holidays to all!!
--mike
I've posted here before about my .380 purchase but will briefly go over everything again before I begin...
I recently purchased a new P-3AT (2nd Gen) to replace my trusty P-32 that was recently stolen. I now
regret not getting another P-32.
When I first took it to the range for 100 rounds, it kept getting jammed and was just not reliable so I sent
it back to Kel-Tec with a detailed letter explaining the issues. Exactly 4 1/2 weeks later, I just got it back
from Kel-Tec right before they closed for the Holidays! The work order?
"Replaced Slide", "Polished Feedramp", "Test Fired".
OK so I was excited and just took it to range for testing. The pistol continues to jam frequently. In fact,
I can't even get through a single mag without one or two failure's (mostly FTE). But that's not the worse
part though. Please take a look at the two pictures below. During the final shots, you'll see the the shell
got jammed in the complete opposite direction in the barrel! Never seen this before and in fact, it was so
jammed in that I could not clear the gun and continue shooting. Had to bring it home and remove it with
a pair of pliers.
I would also like to add that unlike some who have posted here on recoil, there IS a very significant difference vs. the P-32. In fact, I find it extremely unpleasant to shoot and have a cut on the socket area of my thumb that does not heal. I strongly feel the gun is just too light for this caliber and not as manageable. Mind you that I have the pads and rubber
grips on it as shown in the two pics provided below. Still unpleasant to shoot!
I loved the P-32. It was pleasant to shoot and was just more reliable. I'm not sure what to do? I would love to sell it
or trade it for a P-32 but I have never sold any of my guns before so I don't know what is involved or even how to sell
it?
Right now, I'm carrying the excellent and highly reliable CZ RAMI but would still like a Kel-Tec for easy carry when wearing
very light clothes. Just slips into the pocket and you forget it's there!
If anyone can offer some advice, I would greatly appreciated. Here' the images of one of two of these unsual jams...


Thank you and Happy Holidays to all!!
--mike