kel-tec sucks

lilred840 · 02-19-2009, 05:47 PM

the first pistol that i ever bought was a pf-9 and this was at the beginning of the summer. i loved this gun when i got it. took it to the range one day (about a month after i bought it) went to shoot it and nothing. took it to the gunsmith and found out my firing pin broke. got that fixed in about a week, week and a half at most. then went back to the range, and not two mag later in the middle of shooting my slide came flying off, i looked and my assembly pin snaped in two. I havent even shot 500rds through this gun. I have been waiting for almost three months now for this part. I have called kel-tec a number of times, e-mailed them a number of times, and my gunsmith has ordered this part a couple of different times!! so if you are in the market for a new gun i would NOT buy a kel-tec product if i was you!!!

Big Dog · 02-19-2009, 06:27 PM

Though this qualifies as simply anecdotal evidence, I submit the following:
I have personally witnessed TWO Kel-Tec pistols break & fail at the range. Both were 'back-up' pistols carried by local TPD cops. They now own a different brand of b/u pistol.......
I own NO Kel-Tecs. And never will.

PONTIACDM · 02-19-2009, 07:20 PM

I have the PF-9 and other than the kick it seems to be a good one. I wouldn't shoot +P ammo through it. As far as them not sending you a replacement part there's no excuse for that. I would call them everyday until I got the part I needed.

SwedeSteve · 02-21-2009, 04:10 PM

I have one, and it has been flawless so far. Sorry you got a lemon !!

KW Gary M · 03-10-2009, 07:27 AM

I have a P3AT and have been very happy. Most Kel-Tec owners I have spoken with all say they would buy another.

SwedeSteve · 03-10-2009, 10:14 AM

Including me !!

Todd Bayliss · 03-10-2009, 11:50 AM

I have 3, and would like a fourth (RFB=

).

SwedeSteve · 03-14-2009, 11:51 AM

I'm looking for another used KelTec.

knightRider · 03-14-2009, 12:50 PM

sorry you got a bad one but i have had 4 or 5 and have friends with them and i know they all like them

AlSO if keltecs sucked why would RUGER COPY THERE PISTOLS

Shooter4 · 03-21-2009, 05:48 PM

I have a 9mm and a 32 and im about to get another one. I think they are the best carry guns without breaking the bank.

ackspac · 03-21-2009, 05:51 PM

I love my P3AT, but my PLR had more jam sessions than KISS. Sold the PLR and bought another M4.

ironhead7544 · 03-22-2009, 08:06 AM

You can get a lemon from any maker. Id hate to tell you all the trouble Ive had with new guns. Check them out carefully. My KelTec Sub 2000 works great.

KW Gary M · 03-22-2009, 08:39 AM

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Originally Posted by knightRider

sorry you got a bad one but i have had 4 or 5 and have friends with them and i know they all like them

AlSO if keltecs sucked why would RUGER COPY THERE PISTOLS

+ 1 And now Taurus is introducing a .380 based on the P3AT and LCP pattern.

dsschuler · 03-22-2009, 08:53 AM

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Originally Posted by knightRider

sorry you got a bad one but i have had 4 or 5 and have friends with them and i know they all like them

AlSO if keltecs sucked why would RUGER COPY THERE PISTOLS

I would say refined not copied. Nearly every gun out there is a "copy" to some extent.

Hey Dave · 03-24-2009, 08:08 PM

I love my Keltec...380 and PLR 16. I also like my Taurus 145 and Kimber Ultra Pro CDP .45

knightRider · 03-25-2009, 11:35 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsschuler

I would say refined not copied. Nearly every gun out there is a "copy" to some extent.

no i meant copied.

dsschuler · 03-25-2009, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by knightRider

no i meant copied.

Either way, they sure sold alot of them, Copy or not.(something like 87,000 orders in the 1st 5 days on the market.) Can't tell you if they shoot the same, never shot the keltec, but I did shot the LCP, to small for me, I would have no need for it, we don't have ccw here in Illinois.

KW Gary M · 03-25-2009, 09:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by dsschuler

Either way, they sure sold alot of them, Copy or not.(something like 87,000 orders in the 1st 5 days on the market.) Can't tell you if they shoot the same, never shot the keltec, but I did shot the LCP, to small for me, I would have no need for it, we don't have ccw here in Illinois.

I love my P3AT but if you don't have CCW there isn't much other use for it. It serves it's purpose as a gun that weighs about 12 ounces fully loaded and will fit in a shirt pocket undetected. It is a gun made for up close and personal use. I am very happy with this gun and would suggest it to anyone but if you can't carry I wouldn't buy one.

speedfan · 03-28-2009, 10:52 AM

Mine has been great for over two years. I want another in 9mm when I can afford.

ArkansasHunter · 03-28-2009, 11:05 AM

My son has a Kel Tec 32 acp thats been dependable so far. Personaly I'd rather have the Ruger LCP 380 that IS more refined.

02-19-2009, 05:47 PM	#1
lilred840 Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: in the middle of hickville and redneck lane Posts: 55	kel-tec sucks the first pistol that i ever bought was a pf-9 and this was at the beginning of the summer. i loved this gun when i got it. took it to the range one day (about a month after i bought it) went to shoot it and nothing. took it to the gunsmith and found out my firing pin broke. got that fixed in about a week, week and a half at most. then went back to the range, and not two mag later in the middle of shooting my slide came flying off, i looked and my assembly pin snaped in two. I havent even shot 500rds through this gun. I have been waiting for almost three months now for this part. I have called kel-tec a number of times, e-mailed them a number of times, and my gunsmith has ordered this part a couple of different times!! so if you are in the market for a new gun i would NOT buy a kel-tec product if i was you!!! Last edited by lilred840; 02-19-2009 at 05:49 PM. Reason: spelling

02-19-2009, 06:27 PM	#2
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 12,908	Though this qualifies as simply anecdotal evidence, I submit the following: I have personally witnessed TWO Kel-Tec pistols break & fail at the range. Both were 'back-up' pistols carried by local TPD cops. They now own a different brand of b/u pistol....... I own NO Kel-Tecs. And never will. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

02-19-2009, 07:20 PM	#3
PONTIACDM Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2007 Location: OHIO Posts: 1,442	I have the PF-9 and other than the kick it seems to be a good one. I wouldn't shoot +P ammo through it. As far as them not sending you a replacement part there's no excuse for that. I would call them everyday until I got the part I needed. __________________ I Pledge Allegiance To The Flag And If That Bothers You, Well That's to Bad! "Aaron Tippin"

02-21-2009, 04:10 PM	#4
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	I have one, and it has been flawless so far. Sorry you got a lemon !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-10-2009, 07:27 AM	#5
KW Gary M Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Key West Florida Posts: 4,609 Blog Entries: 1	I have a P3AT and have been very happy. Most Kel-Tec owners I have spoken with all say they would buy another. __________________ To Say Guns Kill People Is To Say Automobiles Drive Drunk and Matches Commit Arson.

03-10-2009, 10:14 AM	#6
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	Including me !! __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-10-2009, 11:50 AM	#7
Todd Bayliss Senior Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Location: Birmingham, AL Posts: 591 Blog Entries: 1	I have 3, and would like a fourth (RFB=). __________________ "Victim Selection Error"- Available at Amazon.com http://www.mtoddbayliss.com

03-14-2009, 11:51 AM	#8
SwedeSteve Suspected Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Anchortown, Alaska Posts: 23,549 Images: 1	I'm looking for another used KelTec. __________________ Thank God we don't get as much Government as we pay for! -Will Rogers

03-14-2009, 12:50 PM	#9
knightRider Senior Member Join Date: Jan 2007 Location: you know where Posts: 3,777 Images: 19 Blog Entries: 17	sorry you got a bad one but i have had 4 or 5 and have friends with them and i know they all like them AlSO if keltecs sucked why would RUGER COPY THERE PISTOLS __________________ God doesn't give rights. Men have to fight for them.

03-21-2009, 05:48 PM	#10
Shooter4 Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Posts: 15	I have a 9mm and a 32 and im about to get another one. I think they are the best carry guns without breaking the bank.

03-21-2009, 05:51 PM	#11
ackspac Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Posts: 215	I love my P3AT, but my PLR had more jam sessions than KISS. Sold the PLR and bought another M4.

03-22-2009, 08:06 AM	#12
ironhead7544 Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2008 Posts: 252	You can get a lemon from any maker. Id hate to tell you all the trouble Ive had with new guns. Check them out carefully. My KelTec Sub 2000 works great.

03-24-2009, 08:08 PM	#15
Hey Dave Member Join Date: Dec 2008 Posts: 12	I love my Keltec...380 and PLR 16. I also like my Taurus 145 and Kimber Ultra Pro CDP .45

03-28-2009, 10:52 AM	#19
speedfan Member Join Date: Apr 2008 Location: Tennessee Posts: 20	KelTec P3AT Mine has been great for over two years. I want another in 9mm when I can afford.

03-28-2009, 11:05 AM	#20
ArkansasHunter Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2007 Location: South Arkansas. Posts: 17,211	My son has a Kel Tec 32 acp thats been dependable so far. Personaly I'd rather have the Ruger LCP 380 that IS more refined. __________________ IN GOD WE TRUST NRA MEMBER