Just got a new P3AT and I noticed a problem. Every now and then, the mag just drops out while shooting, usually after the first round. This concerns be due to the fact that this is a carry gun. I don't think I am hitting the mag release, but it is possible. Could anything else be causing this?
Problem with new P3AT
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You can't slap the mag in with these guns. Each time you do that it cuts a little off the plastic mag catch. Best to press the button when inserting the mag.
Call KT Service tomorrow (1-800-515-9983) and order a new free warranty mag catch and spring.
Directions (for PF9, but similar) here:
http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=newpistol;action=display;num=1176553013#4
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Call KT Service tomorrow (1-800-515-9983) and order a new free warranty mag catch and spring.
Directions (for PF9, but similar) here:
http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=newpistol;action=display;num=1176553013#4
Packer.
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Don't fret. Most likely not anything that can't easily be fixed.
1 - you are very possibly hitting the release. The grip is small and "weird" until you get used to it. Some determine that they never can keep their hands off the release in their best grip and choose to file/sand down the release button making it harder to hit. Tape around it so you don't muck up the grip WHEN you slip and go slow, trying often.
2 - Trim, sand, file whatever the TOP of the mag base plate where it sits up against the gun. The extra mold flash sometimes stops the magazine from getting a solid grip in the weapon.
Then and only then, consider ordering an extra mag catch and spring from KT and replacing yours - its not hard. But if you are going to do that consider replacing with a metal catch from Beach on this board.
And finally on a related note - make sure you are pushing in the mag release when you load a mag - just slamming the mag home like you often do with other weapons will tear up the plastic mag catch and cause the same pre-mature release.
-Scott
Don't fret. Most likely not anything that can't easily be fixed.
1 - you are very possibly hitting the release. The grip is small and "weird" until you get used to it. Some determine that they never can keep their hands off the release in their best grip and choose to file/sand down the release button making it harder to hit. Tape around it so you don't muck up the grip WHEN you slip and go slow, trying often.
2 - Trim, sand, file whatever the TOP of the mag base plate where it sits up against the gun. The extra mold flash sometimes stops the magazine from getting a solid grip in the weapon.
Then and only then, consider ordering an extra mag catch and spring from KT and replacing yours - its not hard. But if you are going to do that consider replacing with a metal catch from Beach on this board.
And finally on a related note - make sure you are pushing in the mag release when you load a mag - just slamming the mag home like you often do with other weapons will tear up the plastic mag catch and cause the same pre-mature release.
-Scott
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You know i have been seeing this alot lately my suggestion would be to lightly remove some plastic at the bottom of the grip to make it seat. W/ sandpaper or something.
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As standard, I would consider the fluff and buff, and good clean and lube.
golden loki fluff and buff
http://www.goldenloki.com/guns/keltec/prep.htm
http://www.goldenloki.com/guns/keltec/prep2.htm
new gun prep
http://1bad69.com/keltec/newgunprep.htm
dissasembly
http://www.1bad69.com/keltec/disassembly.htm
lubrication hints/tips
http://www.ktog.org/tecwerks1.htm#Lubrication
As for the mag drops, you already have some good tips from the others. I have installed the Beach alloy mag release on both of my guns, I have them sanded down very close to the frame and the mags WILL NOT drop until I tell them to. I love 'em!
Here is a close up of the alloy mag release:
and here is the e-mail for Beach if you want an alloy release: [email protected]
BTW... if you order from Beach be ready to wait for a while.
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We have seen a few of these. If that is the case, remove the floor plate. Put some 400 grip sand paper on a flat surface and sand the top of the base plate. That should do it. If it doesn't, then consider mag catch/spring replacement.prreed10 said:
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It seems Beach is out of the Mag Release business.
http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=104;action=display;num=1181240700
It seems Beach is out of the Mag Release business.
http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb/YaBB.cgi?board=104;action=display;num=1181240700
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