For the barrel, concentrated my polishing in the upper part, the part of the top of the chamber visible when the weapon is assembled, the angled ramp section which will exhibit wear visible on older guns. Took the opportunity to clean and polish the firing pin as well slightly. There was plenty of gunk under the leaf spring, I cleaned it out and gave it a light polishing in there with flitz and a polishing cloth. The screw that holds it in also doubles as the firing pin retention device. I gave his the same treatment I gave mine the day I brought it home, which involved a near complete disassembly, including the extractor and leaf spring that gives it its power. Although, my brother owns a p3at as well, him not being a gun nut, he was never able to put into words the exact type of malfunctions he was experiencing. What was that about marriage being the triumph of hope over experience? Like that. I’m very hesitant about buying another Kel-Tec even though I really, really want an PMR-30 and KSG. The reality, however is that their products seem to be cheap junk (judging by my sole P3AT sample). Kel-Tec has so many innovative products that I want to love and buy: PF-9, PMR-30, SUB-2000, KSG. I may lube it occasionally if I have some time and feel like it and have nothing better to do. But I will not put a bunch of time into tweaking/amateur gunsmithing it. I figure I’ll shoot this P3AT to oblivion and replace it again if necessary. Right now I feel like showing some tough love towards the thing. adequate.ĭon’t get me wrong: I’m glad they gave me a “no questions asked” new gun. The barrel appears to have been test fired, but uncleaned. I don’t know what I expected, but I hear many internet lauds for Kel-Tec’s terrific customer service.

When I disassembled the new piece it looked completely dry, no lube at all on the rails or barrel.

Just an entirely new one with new serial number similar to my old one adding an “A”. Not a word about what was wrong with the old gun. The P3AT arrived without notes or any other documentation. It appears to be Parkerized instead of blued (nice upgrade). Today, I received what looks like an entirely new gun. I had a local gunsmith work on it to no avail.įinally after messing around with it too long, I sent it back in to KT, along with a detailed email/with accompanying printed copy in the box detailing everything I had done to the pistol. I replaced parts with parts kindly sent out to me from Kel Tec, eventually replacing everything but the frame.

I checked the Kel Tec message boards for tips.

I fluffed, I buffed, I lubed, I ran more and varied types of ammo through it (erasing any price differential to the Ruger). After about 100 rounds, it was FTF uber alles.

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