KEL TEC P3AT
$64.74
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Kel-Tec P-3AT Pistol
The Kel-Tec P-3AT is a semi-automatic, locked-breech pistol chambered in .380 ACP. Introduced in 2003, it is widely credited with starting the modern trend of ultra-lightweight, polymer-framed pocket pistols. Designed specifically for deep concealment, the P-3AT is notable for being one of the lightest and flattest .380 handguns ever mass-produced, serving as the direct design inspiration for later competitors like the Ruger LCP.
Key Features
Ultra-Lightweight Design: Weighing only 8.3 ounces unloaded, it is light enough to be carried in a pocket, ankle holster, or neck lanyard without causing fatigue or sagging clothing.
Locked-Breech Mechanism: Unlike many small pistols that use a blowback design, the P-3AT uses a locked-breech system (Browning style). This allows for a much lighter slide and recoil spring, making the gun lighter overall while helping to manage the recoil of the .380 cartridge.
Double Action Only (DAO): The internal hammer is driven by a long, deliberate trigger pull. This acts as the primary safety mechanism, preventing accidental discharge while carrying with a round in the chamber.
Snag-Free Profile: The hammer is shrouded, and the sights are machined directly into the slide as low-profile bumps. This ensures the pistol can be drawn from a pocket or deep concealment holster without catching on clothing.
Simple Construction: The pistol is composed of a polymer grip frame, a steel receiver (which houses the firing mechanism), and a steel slide/barrel assembly. It lacks a slide stop, manual safety, or magazine disconnect.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Kel-Tec CNC Industries
Model: P-3AT
Caliber: .380 ACP
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 2.7 Inches
Overall Length: 5.2 Inches
Width: 0.77 Inches
Weight: 8.3 oz (Unloaded)
Action: Double Action Only (DAO)
Common Applications
Deep Concealment: Its small footprint makes it ideal for non-permissive environments or when wearing light clothing (gym shorts, suits) where a larger gun cannot be hidden.
Backup Weapon: Frequently carried by law enforcement officers as a secondary "last ditch" weapon attached to body armor or an ankle holster.
Pocket Carry: Specifically designed to fit into a front pant pocket using a pocket holster.
Kel-Tec P-3AT Pistol
The Kel-Tec P-3AT is a semi-automatic, locked-breech pistol chambered in .380 ACP. Introduced in 2003, it is widely credited with starting the modern trend of ultra-lightweight, polymer-framed pocket pistols. Designed specifically for deep concealment, the P-3AT is notable for being one of the lightest and flattest .380 handguns ever mass-produced, serving as the direct design inspiration for later competitors like the Ruger LCP.
Key Features
Ultra-Lightweight Design: Weighing only 8.3 ounces unloaded, it is light enough to be carried in a pocket, ankle holster, or neck lanyard without causing fatigue or sagging clothing.
Locked-Breech Mechanism: Unlike many small pistols that use a blowback design, the P-3AT uses a locked-breech system (Browning style). This allows for a much lighter slide and recoil spring, making the gun lighter overall while helping to manage the recoil of the .380 cartridge.
Double Action Only (DAO): The internal hammer is driven by a long, deliberate trigger pull. This acts as the primary safety mechanism, preventing accidental discharge while carrying with a round in the chamber.
Snag-Free Profile: The hammer is shrouded, and the sights are machined directly into the slide as low-profile bumps. This ensures the pistol can be drawn from a pocket or deep concealment holster without catching on clothing.
Simple Construction: The pistol is composed of a polymer grip frame, a steel receiver (which houses the firing mechanism), and a steel slide/barrel assembly. It lacks a slide stop, manual safety, or magazine disconnect.
Specifications
Manufacturer: Kel-Tec CNC Industries
Model: P-3AT
Caliber: .380 ACP
Capacity: 6+1 Rounds
Barrel Length: 2.7 Inches
Overall Length: 5.2 Inches
Width: 0.77 Inches
Weight: 8.3 oz (Unloaded)
Action: Double Action Only (DAO)
Common Applications
Deep Concealment: Its small footprint makes it ideal for non-permissive environments or when wearing light clothing (gym shorts, suits) where a larger gun cannot be hidden.
Backup Weapon: Frequently carried by law enforcement officers as a secondary "last ditch" weapon attached to body armor or an ankle holster.
Pocket Carry: Specifically designed to fit into a front pant pocket using a pocket holster.