Did not know about that
A look at 380+p. Wonder if that’s OK to fire in a Kel Tec?
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October 14th, 2009 at 9:21 am
I sure wouldn’t.
Most manufacturers of non-SAAMI-spec .32 and .380 specifically caution against use in the little Kel-Tecs.
A sub 10oz. .380 that doesn’t blow up is an engineering marvel already. Why push it?
October 14th, 2009 at 10:02 am
Glaser safety slugs will blow up a P3AT. I wouldn’t try +P
October 14th, 2009 at 10:14 am
The sign at the local Cabela’s says not to fire it in a Ruger LCP, which is just a flashier P3AT.
October 14th, 2009 at 11:26 am
If it doesn’t, you might be typing on your keyboard with a pencil between your teeth.
October 14th, 2009 at 1:27 pm
For what it’s worth, Kel-Tec says +P is OK as long as it’s not for continuous use – http://www.kel-tec-cnc.com/images/downloads/p3atv2manual.pdf
October 14th, 2009 at 3:15 pm
I dunno about that stuff, but I’ve fired Dynomite-Nobel flat-nosed sub-gun ammo in mine. Worked fine except for the larger muzzle blast.
October 14th, 2009 at 4:09 pm
I tried it in one of my LCPs. Jam-o-matic. The gun only likes ball. C’est la vie.
October 14th, 2009 at 9:55 pm
i haven’t tried HP in my LCP yet, but my LCP is a retreat gun. If i’m down to it, it’s gtfo time.
October 14th, 2009 at 10:24 pm
Been shooting +p in my KelTec since day one. 7/8 practice ammo, 1/8+p defensive, and I’ve put well over 10,000 rounds through it.
I believe in shooting your carry guns as much as possible, and shooting what you plan on carrying in them.
The only problem I’ve ever had was the bottom lug of the mainspring snapping after several years of riding in my sweaty pocket and shooting mnay thousand rounds through it.
October 15th, 2009 at 7:37 am
1) There is no SAAMI spec for “.380 +P”. Anything using the “+P” designator that is not 9×19, .45ACP, .38 Super, .38 Special, or .257 Roberts is so much marketing hot air.
2) My immediate reaction upon hearing nebulous high round counts through pocket pistols is “Show me the gun’s log book.” I’ve seen how they hold up in a rental case.