KEL-TEC P-3AT PISTOL KEL-TEC CNC INDUSTRIES INC. PO BOX 236009 COCOA FL 32926 321-631-0068 www.kel-tec.
KEL-TEC P-3AT PISTOL SAFETY, INSTRUCTION, & PARTS MANUAL STATEMENT OF LIABILITY This pistol may be classified as a dangerous weapon and is surrendered by KEL-TEC CNC INDUSTRIES INC. with the understanding that the purchaser assumes all liability resulting from unsafe handling or any action that constitutes a violation of any applicable laws or regulations. Firearms can cause serious injury and death. Safety must be the prime consideration of anyone who handles firearms.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS READ AND CAREFULLY FOLLOW THESE WARNINGS AND INSTRUCTIONS. These warnings and instructions are provided to assure the safe functioning of the handgun. Failure to heed them may result in improper functioning and serious injury. KEL-TEC firearms are designed to function reliably with proper care and knowledgeable use. Do not use your firearm unless you fully understand these instructions, and the safe operation of your firearm.
SAFETY INSTRUCTIONS AND WARNINGS AMMUNITION: The P-3AT Pistol is designed and chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. Do not use any other ammuntion. The P-3AT will accept +P ammuntion, however not with continuous use. Only use commercially manufactured ammunition, clean, dry, and in good condition. Never use nonstandard, reloaded or damaged cartridges. Never use ammunition where the pressure levels exceed industry standards. KEL-TEC pistols are manufactured from high quality materials.
INTRODUCTION The P-3AT is a semi-automatic, locked breech pistol, chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. The firing mechanism is double action only. The magazine has a 6 round capacity. The KEL-TEC P-3AT is the lightest .380 Auto pistol ever made. Thanks to its locking dynamics and superior ergonometry, perceived recoil and practical accuracy are comparable to much larger guns. The P-3AT is mainly intended for police officers as a secondary weapon, or for concealed carry by licenced citizens.
INTEGRAL FRONT AND REAR SIGHTS EXTRACTOR EJECTION PORT BARREL (MUZZLE END) TRIGGER TRIGGER GUARD GRIP SLIDE ASSEMBLY PIN RECOIL SPRING GUIDE MAGAZINE CATCH MAGAZINE 5
Functioning When the P-3AT's trigger is pulled, the trigger axis is rotated forward together with the trigger bar which engages the hammer and then the hammer block. After about 85 degrees rotation, the trigger bar disengages, holding the hammer block forward of the hammer, which then rotates forward to strike the firing pin. The ignited powder gas drives the bullet forward through the barrel and simultaneously drives the slide and barrel backwards.
Close to the rear position, the empty case hits the ejector, and is thrown out of the gun. The recoil springs drive the slide forward again. The top cartridge in the magazine is picked up by the breech face and pushed into the barrel. Close to battery the barrel is cammed up, positively locking into the slide. During the rear recoil motion, the hammer is disengaged and follows the slide acting like an extra recoil spring.
152 184 P3AT PISTOL PARTS DRAWING 180 174 182 PART #210 - EXCHANGE ONLY 100 194 172 191 170 208 115 256 254 190 260 276 273 272 271 284 195 278 270 202 110 279 205 202 274 210 252 310 253 275
INSTRUCTION FOR USE Loading To load, fill the magazine by pressing a cartridge downward on the forward portion of the magazine follower (or downward on the case of the previously loaded cartridge) and sliding the cartridge fully under the lips of the magazine until the cartridge is all the way back in the magazine. Repeat the steps above for the number of cartridges you wish to load, up to the magazine capacity.
INSTRUCTION FOR USE Firing With the muzzle pointed in a safe direction and your finger outside the trigger guard, take aim at a safe target, put finger inside trigger guard and squeeze trigger until round is fired. Release trigger and you are ready to fire another round. Upon firing, the slide moves rearward extracting and ejecting the fired round and returns to forward position feeding another round automatically while doing so. This sequence can be repeated until the last round has been fired .
SAFETY To achieve highest operator safety, combined with ease of handling, the P-3AT is "DOUBLE ACTION ONLY". It has no manual safety and the hammer is never fully cocked. The hammer is of a novel design. Compared to a conventional hammer, the P-3AT's is very light and consequently, operates at high velocities. It is driven by a special free floating extension spring. In its ready position the hammer is securely held by the hammer block.
Disassembly Unload your P-3AT. While holding the slide back, pull the assembly pin from the pistol. Push the barrel back. While holding the slide, slowly let it move forward off the frame. Remove the recoil spring and barrel. No further disassembly is recommended. Do not rotate the firing pin screw, it is factory adjusted. Assembly Make certain that the barrel and recoil springs are well centered when putting them back in the slide.
MAINTENANCE Your pistol is a precision instrument and to insure reliable function, it is necessary to follow a routine maintenance procedure. After firing your pistol, be sure to unload it following the procedure outlined in the section entitled "Unloading" before any cleaning or maintenance procedure. Your pistol should be cleaned by brushing the barrel bore and chamber with a good powder removing solvent and bore brush. Wipe the areas clean with patches or a swab.
PISTOL PARTS LIST ( SEE ILLUSTRATION ON CENTERFOLD ) 100 BARREL 252 TRIGGER 110 ASSEMBLY PIN 253 TRIGGER PIN 115 EJECTOR 254 TRIGGER AXIS 152 SLIDE 256 TRIGGER SPRING 170 FIRING PIN 260 TRIGGER BAR 172 FIRING PIN SPRING 270 HAMMER BLOCK AXIS 174 FIRING PIN SCREW 271 HAMMER 180 EXTRACTOR 272 HAMMER BLOCK 182 EXTRACTOR SPRING 273 HAMMER BLOCK SPRING 184 EXTRACTOR PIN 274 HAMMER SPRING PIN 190 RECOIL SPRING, INSIDE 275 HAMMER SPRING 191 RECOIL SPRING, OUTSIDE 276 HAMMER PIN 194 RECOIL SPRING CATCH 278 HAMMER A
WARRANTY This warranty is granted by Kel-Tec CNC Industries, Inc. , Cocoa, FL This lifetime warranty is effective from the date of purchase and applies to the original owner of a Kel-Tec pistol. Kel-Tec handguns are warranted to be free from defects in material and workmanship. Any such defects of which Kel-Tec receives written notice by the original owner, will be remedied by Kel-Tec without charge within a reasonable time after such notification and delivery of the handgun asprovided below.
