Hello one and all,
Well. . here’s another P-32 range report.
Was at the local toy store yesterday and was looking over their rather large selection of new and used handguns. And once again I asked “can I look at the Kel-Tec please ?”.
I had a P3AT some time ago and even though it had been sent back to Kel-Tec it was never 100% reliable. Swore I would never have another Kel-Tec again !
Anyway . . the one I was looking at was a second generation (new style extractor) P-32, in 32 ACP caliber. A good friend of mine got one of these for Christmas and his has been 110% reliable. So . . . . . “what the heck” I thought, I’ll give Kel-Tec one more try !
Pistol came with a zippered pouch, trigger locking device and a small bottle of gun oil. Also picked up an extra mag.
Took it home and gave it a quick going-over and cleaned and lube the pistol with CLP. And then off to the range.
Needless to say I was pleasantly surprised ! ! ! This Kel-Tec actually WORKED ! !
First 100 rounds ran 100% -- ZERO problems ! After the first 100 rounds I pulled off the slide and gave it a quick cleaning and another shot of CLP. Another 120 or so rounds and she’s still running with ZERO problems ! ! Used S&B ball, PRVI HP’s, Remington and Winchester “white-box” ammo. All 220 rounds feed and fired with ZERO problems ! !
This new P-32 is much easier to control/handle than the P3AT that I had. Trigger pull is also much better. Even with a limp/weak wrist hold the pistol still ran just fine.
Now I’m not even going to argue about the 32 vs. 380 because in a pistol this small it’s going to be pretty much “point and pull” anyway. And this pistol WORKS, is very easy to control, holds a total of eight rounds and has a built in slide stop.
Needless to say I am very happy with my new little “back up to my back up” gun. I have a feeling that my NAA in 22 mag has been replaced.
Two questions please: does anyone reload the 32 ACP caliber ? ? This in now my fourth pistol in this caliber and I’ve saved up a BUNCH of brass.
And looking for a good pocket holster too. Ideas ?
Sure hope Kel-Tec’s new slim-line 9mm is as fun and reliable as my new P-32. Saving up my money now . . . .