Anyone had problems with Kel-Tec?
I have found what looks like a nice little carry gun but the price has got me wondering a little bit.Its around $200.00 and the old saying "You get what you pay for" keeps coming to mind.Its a Kel-Tec P40 in .40s&w with one 10 round mag in excellent condition.I looked at the Kel-Tec web site and dont even see a Kel-Tec P40 but I have had it in my hand so I know they exist,why they arent on the web site I dont know.Just a .32,.380 and 9mm are there.Anyone own a P40 or any Kel-Tec and how has the quality and reliability of the product been with you?Thanks.
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They no longer make the 40. I had one, didnt like it. jammed up quite a bit, and I could barely hit the side of a barn with it. But thats just me-I know a few folks who like it.
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I have a Kel-Tec P40 and love it.
No Problems.
They stopped making them because most people "limp wristed" them.
Buy it and get the finger grip for the mag.
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Kel-Tec p11 9 mm compact, high cap, never a problem with it, small light and plenty of punch..
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I've been thinking about getting one myself and found the following links to contain a lot of good info. Plus it seems that most problems can be owner fixed.
www.ktrange.com
www.ktog.org
www.1bad69.com
Hope these help your decision![8D]
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My 2 week old P11 blewup on about round # 30 while taking my CCW class.
The end of the barrel split clear up to the chamber.
Was using new Federal 138gr 9mm factory ammo.
Kel-Tec did send me a new gun, but sold it a week after.
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I currently have a p11 and a p32. Never had a problem with either one of them. I have shot the p40 and, to me, seemed to have quite a kick to them. I beleive Rugerniner is totally correct on the reason that they discontinued producing them. www.ktog.org is an excellant site for a ton of information. Also. from what I have heard, the customer service from the company is second to none! 0 -
I have a P40. They are very prone to limp wristing. They had so many problems with returns cause of people limp wristing that they discontinued them. The standard mags are 9 rounds, not 10. With the grip extension they hold 10, they still sell this, bought one from kel-tec a few months ago.
I've shot about 250 rounds thru mine, bought it used. The 1st 50 rounds I had maybe 10 misfeeds cause of limp wristing. 2nd 50 maybe 5 cause of limp wristing. Then I put on a hogue slip on grip, trigger shoe, and magazine extension. I get maybe 1 fail to extract every 50 rounds or so now (cause of limp wristing). Its all a matter of techinque, they kick.. ALOT. Cause its such a light and small pistol and .40s ain't that wimpy.
As long as I take a firm grim and don't limp wrist the slightest lil bit, mine works like a champ. If I forget and don't hold that puppy rock solid as I can... Well I get a FTE occasionally.0 -
I'm going to get their .380 for CCW, so I guess I'm betting my life with it (also getting a 10mm for when it is feasable to conceal it). 0 -
Kel-Tec is one of the best brands for the money. All I hear are good things about them from friends.
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I have 2 P-40's and the only real problem is getting a correct magazine. You need to read the write up on the owners group web site on magazines as there are 3 variations. Also, they do better if you stay with lighter bullet weights such as 155 gr. I carry one in a pocket holster all the time loaded with 155 gr Federal Hydrashocks. 0
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