Kel-Tec Micro 380 P-3AT

The light weight of this pistol does not make effective because it does not generate enough force when thrown at the bad guy coming at you. Likewise the light weight and small size do not make it an effective club either. I say this because it is useless as a firearm. I have a '2nd gen' P3AT which isn't supposed to jam. Well it does. A lot. Too much. If I cross my fingers and turn three circles to the left and say a Hail Mary I can get three shots off before it jams. Oh, and when it jams it is a total failure. You have to drop the mag and rack the slide a few times or poke a stick in the barrel to extract the previously fired round. I tried various types of .380 ammo and the results are the same. I was only able to get through one complete six round mag without a jam once. Anyone want to buy this piece of junk? Actually I should melt it down because it will get you killed in a defensive situation. If you only get one bullet off make it a big one. The P3AT is a single shot .380 in my book.

By Russ from Dallas, TX

I have 2 of these. They Shoot good and I have laser sites on mine. Great gun for the money

By Dan from Virginia

This weapon is extremely light and small, it will hide away just about anywhere without anybody ever noticing, but yet is very functional, I sure wouldn't want to be staring down the other end of it. The one gripe I really have with it is that depending on how you carry it, it can be very easy to hit the clip release and just have the clip floating around, which is no good if the clip isn't latched in when you need it to be. Other than that it is a very solid and affordable gun.

By bah from Indiana

Would not trust may life to this gun, seams like a toy. but for the price i guess it's not a bad deal.

By z06-2003 from st. louis

I've been carrying this gun in a pocket holster for a couple of years. I had one problem with it the first time at the range. It was returned to Kel-Tec and it was repaired and returned in about 2 weeks. Since then I've put about 300 rounds through it with no problems. Two things I do not like are no slide hold open and the grip extension . I've never had a problem with the grip extension , I just don't care for the design, the bottom clip holder seems weak.

By HAndre53 from Ballwin, MO

This is a great little gun. I have had it almost 4 years and have have fired at least 400 rds through it and it is still going strong. Very comfortable to carry(I use the belt clip). If I could ever convince my wife to want a weapon, this would be the one.

By Vondingo from SLC, UT

I've been carrying this gun as a backup in a pocket holster and off duty using the clip. The gun is barely noticeable but is there in a pinch.

By Brad from Oklahoma

I do not own a P3AT, but I've shot 100+ rds through one that belongs to a friend. Towards the end of that shooting excursion I encountered many FTE's. The gun hadn't been cleaned recently (or maybe ever), and I was shooting just cheap Blazer aluminum. Also, I was in a dusty, desert environment. Sounds like rough conditions, I know, but I still think it should have performed better. This is a pretty remarkable gun for concealed carry. It's as light-weight as it gets, and also it's super-affordable. If your system won't allow for something heavier, larger, or more expensive, this is a great option. That said, it's a cheap gun and it shouldn't be abused. If you carry it regularly, and shoot it rarely, it will probably last you a really long time. If you take it to the range daily, and don't clean it well - or often, expect it to fail on you.

By TheLateBoyScout from Utah

There is rarely a time that I am not able to carry this weapon. It is small and light and can disappear in just about anything you want to wear. Fit and finish are utilitarian (standard Kel-Tec) but function has been perfect for me over the 5 years I've owned it and with about 1500 rounds down range. Sights are small but usable if you need to. I've never had a problem qualifying with it as my BUG which includes 25 yd courses of fire. Highly recommended.

By Jester from Old Dominion

Although I have very large hands, I have no problems with this very small pistol- I purchased one of the 9 shot magazines! This gives you 10 rounds of .380 firepower, AND a full grip for better control. I can still fit it in my pocket with ease. The little gun digests everything from factory loads to all my hand loads. I painted the slide with Duracoat and it is impervious to rust. It goes everywhere I go.

By Mike from Ohio

Great little pistol, perfect for everyday carry. The first time I shot it the small grip made it hard to grip and it kept trying to climb out of my hand. After about three trips to the range the pistol really settled down. I would recommend it.

By Tuck0311 from Idaho

I enjoy this little pocket gun! Easy to carry, easy to clean and simple in design. There is no safety, but it has a long trigger pull that makes an accidental misfire nearly impossible. Some people complain about the trigger because of this, but it is a matter of practicing with it to get used to it. My only REAL complaint is the sights. They are short and hard to line up in a quick situation. Although the philosophy of use behind this gun doesn't quite require larger sights, I do prefer something a little bit more substantial.

By bbt1100 from UTAH