[the_joe]

I just got my KT p3at. Love it so far. But I'm unclear about one thing: I thought the p3at had a slide hold-open feature? Is that just the p32?

Sorry for the noob question. I did run a search for "slide hold open" got pretty much nothing (for those that care about searching first).

Thanks for the help.

joe

 

[theheater905]

The P3AT doesnt have it like the P32. I miss that feature also.,

 

[theheater905]

Joe,
I'm sorry ... Welcome and enjoy your new KT.

 

[the_joe]

Not a problem. This is going to take some getting used to, though... I've never owned a pistol without this function. It was quite difficult to take it down and to hold the slide open while I checked the bore (in the store). At any rate, I really like this new little BUG. I can't wait to get out and shoot it.

joe

 

[Packer]

  Hi Joe. Welcome to KTOG!

  What? The P3AT DOESN'T have a slide lock/RELEASE? These two do!  

http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1169974990

http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?num=1170309756

  If I was running KT, The P3AT would soon come equipped with a Slide lock/release. This would be a great competitive move against the new Largely Copied Pistol from Ruger Knock Offs. KT could do this very easily with almost stock parts.

Packer.

 

[Guest]

Maybe just a little bitty storm window ?? With a screen to keep the bugs out?

 

[doubloon]

Thanks Packer!

I've been thinking about attacking this mod myself and now I see exactly what's involved. It's a tad bit beyond the capabilities of the equipment I have in my shop at the moment but I definitely see what's involved now.

KT needs to make you an honorary gunsmith and put you on the review board for all future designs.

 

[Packer]

  Thanks db! I'd settle for getting one of the new SG P-11s, which I'm beginning to believe I invented before THEY thought of it.  

Actually, with a milling machine, this would be an easy mod. I did it with a Dremel and files to see if ANYBODY could do it. It IS possible. All you need to do is find one of those Wilson $100 specials to do it to without much risk.

Packer.

 

[wheelguy]

You have so many excellent ideas that actually work! You should be in business doing this stuff. Oh, I forgot, you are already independently wealthy

 

[Packer]

You have so many excellent ideas that actually work! You should be in business doing this stuff. Oh, I forgot, you are already independently wealthy  

Thanks wheelguy! If only it were so. The way I've been spending thousands for shop construction & machinery lately, I wish I were. But alas, I'm only reaping the benefit of a good credit rating. SOMEDAY I will have to pay the piper--But not today.

I would LIKE to offer this (slide lock) mod as a kit, requiring only a drilled hole in frame and a filed notch in the slide, (both from a stick-on template) but the lowest I could get the price is $100 including a brand new grip. I doubt anybody would want to buy it at that price.

Packer.

 

[wheelguy]

Wow, I had no idea - you totally rock, dude

You're sure right about $100 being the wrong price point for that mod. $30 - ok, but I wouldn't have a clue as to how to make that happen.