Jeff,
I hope you are right.
I've called KelTec and asked them about this before, but they said they weren't interested.
I think "No plans at this time." was the exact phrase.
Here is what I think is going on:
1. They have a very successful .32, and a similar .380 will probably "canabalize" some of those profits.
(That's a term we use in the industry I'm employed in, to describe a new product, cutting into the sales of an existing product.)
However, I think P32 sales have probably levelled out, and they feel it is a good time to introduce the P3AT.
2. Same deal with the P11. For years, KelTec was the only game in town if you wanted a "pocket sized" 9mm.
If they had come out with a single stack 9 before, it would certainly have cut into P11 sales.
Then Kahr came on the scene, then the baby Glocks, the Mini Kahrs, and finally the P9 and PM9.
Now, KelTec is not the "lead dog" and P11 sales may have slumped. -I'm just guessing here.-
(Too big for pocket carry, awful trigger, fluff and buff, etc. Word gets around on the internet.)
If you want a "pocket" 9 now, there are a lot of guns to look at.
The mini CZ looks really promising too.
Now might be an ideal time for KelTec to come out with a single stack 9. If they keep the excellent trigger of the P32, I think it would be a hit.
I would check one out.
I am already thinking about passing my P32 on to my son, and picking up a P3AT someday.
I sure hope KelTec is thinking along those lines.