Kel-Tec P3AT Recoil

[Skywarp]

XD sub compact in 9mm is also an awesome choice for petite women. Slim, easy recoiling and cheaper than alot of these guns.



Or a sig239 in 9mm

 

[brett30030]

I don't know anything about getting an XD or Sig cheaper than a KT or Bryco

I carry the p3-at every day. I did not notice how hard the recoil was until i started shooting other guns more often. I think that the average lady might find it a little rough unless she is determined to carry.

I have never shot one, but a Bersa has a lot better reputation than Bryco. So you may want to look there also, they should be in the same price point as the KT's. Good luck and let us know the outcome.

 

[gazpacho]

The recoil on the P3AT is pretty snappy (as stated) but it can be tamed. Check here. If you further want to contour the grip, simply add layers of tubing underneath the main layer. Also the +1 magazine extension does a lot towards giving you a better grip on the pistol without adding too much bulk.

 

[MICHAEL T]

The P-32 is no weak pistol Load it with good ammo like CorBon 60grHP and it has a lot better numbers than a 100ftlbs. Same with S&B ball . Yes some rounds are weak. But so are some 380 also.
Here use this link The test gun was a P-32 Forget the glaser and other frag junk . look at HP and Ball


My wife carries a P-32 every day in our store. She can shoot it very well and this only pistol I have ever got her to carry and practice with.



http://www.goldenloki.com/ammo/gel/32acp/gel32acp.htm

 

[arthurcw]

The recoil on the P3AT is pretty snappy (as stated) but it can be tamed. Check here. If you further want to contour the grip, simply add layers of tubing underneath the main layer. Also the +1 magazine extension does a lot towards giving you a better grip on the pistol without adding too much bulk.

I forgot about the +1 extension. it does help.

And I am SO GOING to try that inner tube idea!

 

[..]

It is stout, very uncomfortable to shoot. This is not a gun you buy for an inexperienced lady shooter. The trigger is very long as well.

 

[hkusp]

P-3AT is not that bad. I can shot mine all day. My wife gets worn out after 50rds. Perfect ccw piece. I doubt she'll notice the recoil in an emergency situation.

 

[Clipper]

My wife and I both tend toward wide hands and shortish, wide fingers. We both have no problems with our P3-ATs (shooting Winchester silvertip HPs). Keep in mind they're not made to run thousands of range rounds through, if you want a gun for that, I'd recommend a PPKS, but it IS made for saving your life, and enough practice to stay familiar with it. Folks with long fingers, narrow hands or both probably find it uncomfortable, but my wife and I like ours very much.