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Kel-Tec Question About Ammo Feeding
8/16/2010 10:10:07 PM
I have a Kel Tec 380. Is it to much to ask to depend on this gun with hollow point ammunition? For carry situations should I use the round ball ammo to ensure proper feeding and reliability? Currently when I fully load a magazine with hollow points the first round does not want to chamber so it has me second guessing the gun. Thanks in advance for your information.
8/17/2010 9:21:00 AM
IMO, .380 should not be carried with HP ammo. FMJ will penetrate better and penetration is key with a SD load, especially in a somewhat anemic caliber like .380. I carry my .380 with 95gr FMJ bullets handloaded just at the upper pressure limit for the round. I only carry my .380 when I can't carry something heavier & harder hitting or as a BUG.
If you feel you must carry JHP ammo, then I'd suggest a trip over to www.KTOG.org and a read through the P3AT forum for some real world suggestions.
If you feel you must carry JHP ammo, then I'd suggest a trip over to www.KTOG.org and a read through the P3AT forum for some real world suggestions.
8/17/2010 9:52:11 AM
Yeah I agree. I've only carried ball in my P3AT.
8/23/2010 1:23:04 PM
FWIW, Cor-Bon's .380 DPX load was developed around/for the P3AT. It's what I carry in my own P3ATs. Prior to that, I used GDHPs. I never had feed issues with either.
As above, KTOG is a good resource for these pistols.
Lots of ammo tests/info to be found here, as well: http://www.mouseguns.com/amball.htm
As above, KTOG is a good resource for these pistols.
Lots of ammo tests/info to be found here, as well: http://www.mouseguns.com/amball.htm
8/29/2010 7:25:17 AM
Thanks HardShell for the advice about the Cor-bon's and for recommending the Mousegun site, its a cool site.
