P3AT ammo issue.

[khegglie]

Would like some considered opinions guys.
My 2 P3ATs choked on 90 grain Independence FMJ round nosed ammo with Failures to extract. I had no other FTE with this ammo in a NAA 380.
I switched to 95grain FMJ Magtech and had 0 problems with extraction.
The P3ATs are first gen with the non "Frankenstein" extractors. The Independence ammo did not feel under powered.
Any opinions on the FTE cause ???

 

[Dan-O]

Don't shoot Independence ammo in your gun if it doesn't like it.

 

[khegglie]

I get that Dano; I'm trying to get some thought on the mechanics of the fail.

 

[rooster59]

Make sure you have a good grip and a "solid" hand when you shoot a mouse auto.

 

[slamfirev10]

when was the last time you cleaned the barrel?

when my p3at was new, it had to be clean and have a little "sheen" in the chamber with some loads, took about 200 to make it run "dry"

magtech brass is very shiny (slick) so may be why it cycles

 

[khegglie]

Thanks guys; is Magtec hotter than Independence?

 

[jrdolall]

I am pretty sure I have used Independence at some point but it may have been 9mm rather than .380. My P3at has eaten everything I have ever fed it which is basically what I have found on sale at WM or Academy or my local LGS. I found 3 boxes of Tula 95FMJ at Wally World last week and ran a box through the gun this weekend with no issues at all.

I kind of doubt that you limp wristed with one ammo and not the other. I guess anything can happen.

 

[CMC]

I had a Kel-tec .380 Gen II , If I recall correctly.
I called Kel-tec they asked me the seriall number and they send me the Next generation extractor ( free) and my extraction problems got fixed.

 

[GCBurner]

My P3AT shoots most reliably with CCI Blazer 95gr. in the non-reloadable aluminum cases. After several hundred rounds, it seems to be reliable with most everything, including lead bullet handloads, but for actual carry for defensive use, I keep it stoked with the CCI stuff it likes best.