Kal-tec sidearms

[lost-traveler]

Does anyone here have any experience with or opinions about Kal-tec sidearms as far as reliability or dependability? I am looking for something to carry. I have been thinking about a simple 38 5 or 6 shot revolver. Any opinions or suggestions?

[Old Rusty]

Does anyone here have any experience with or opinions about Kal-tec sidearms as far as reliability or dependability? I am looking for something to carry. I have been thinking about a simple 38 5 or 6 shot revolver. Any opinions or suggestions?

Kel Tec makes good pocket pistols but they really need to be "fluffed and buffed" to made reliable as an everyday carry gun. The P3AT is a .380 and is a tad small caliber wise to be an everyday carry. IMO. I have one and did a fluff and buff lob on it but would still rather carry at least a 9mm. There are times depending on clothing that I carry my .380. Any caliber and just about any gun is better than a sharp stick.:)

http://www.ktog.org/tecwerks10.htm
http://www.ktog.org/tecwerks12a.htm

[docsoos]

I have a P32 (.32 ACP) and (2) P3AT's (.380 Auto)....all of them have been really good at the range, fairly accurate for a pocket pistol, and very reliable....not my first choice for a self-defense round, but they ARE very concealable, and beat nothing in hand should the need arise. They are cheap, VERY light, and you will almost forget you are carrying them. What's not to like? I recommend them for concealed carry, should finances or physical limitations prevent a larger caliber...

DocSoos

[Mzcry]

Calling a P3AT a sidearm is hopeful at best. Horrible little gun..painful to shoot, not too accurate, small caliber. But I have one and it does what its intended to do, which is be a small, easily concealable pistol that can be used for very close targets when there are no other options available.

Some of the pistols need to either be "broken in"..much as I hate that term in anything not made of leather, and the rifles just suck.

[Teg]

I'd suggest you try looking at Charter Arms or a few other lower priced brands if looking for a revolver. The link below has some decent handguns and the like, nothing crazy expensive or "set it on a shelf and look at it quality", but they are serviceable. The Rock Island 1911's are solid weapons though, that is if you are looking at an auto.

http://centerfiresystems.com/caliber_handguns.aspx

[cornhusker]

Kel Tec PF9, good little gun, slim, easily concealable and accurate enough at defensive distances.
It does not like steel cased ammo or hard primers, but feed it quality ammo and it won't let you down.

[J R Adams]

Kel Tec PF9, good little gun, slim, easily concealable and accurate enough at defensive distances.
It does not like steel cased ammo or hard primers, but feed it quality ammo and it won't let you down.

Kel Tec also makes a belt clip for the PF-9. It is designed to mount on the right hand side of the pistol for carry insde the trousers. The clip can be easily modified to fit on tne left hand side. That allows you to carry on the outside of the belt on your right side (more comfortable) with the shirt as concealment.

[J R Adams]

I'd suggest you try looking at Charter Arms or a few other lower priced brands if looking for a revolver. The link below has some decent handguns and the like, nothing crazy expensive or "set it on a shelf and look at it quality", but they are serviceable. The Rock Island 1911's are solid weapons though, that is if you are looking at an auto.

http://centerfiresystems.com/caliber_handguns.aspx

Watch the Charter Arms. Early ones were very good, tightest revolver I own. Company went belly up and was bought sometime in the eighties. Those were not so good. Bankrupt again and now manufactured as Charter 2000, not bad.

[Teg]

Watch the Charter Arms. Early ones were very good, tightest revolver I own. Company went belly up and was bought sometime in the eighties. Those were not so good. Bankrupt again and now manufactured as Charter 2000, not bad.

Yup, I remember problems with some of the interim Charter weapons, these are new models, and I haven't had any trouble with the weapons I've bought from Centerfire-systems as yet.

[9er]

My father has a PF9. Nice little 9mm IMO. My only complaint is the long trigger pull. I would buy this gun before a Kahr or the new Ruger SR9c in a heart beat.