Ruger just added Style to the P3AT...

[Ruger Collector]

I want one! Even though it's virtually identical to the Kel-Tec (inside and out), it's got a certain flare to it that the KT lacks... They're coming this March.


http://www.ruger.com/LCP/

[Jeff Johnson]

I wonder how the quality will compare with the KelTec.
I've got the P-3AT. They are known for needing service more than normal.

[xmirage2kx]

It looks a bit thicker than the keltec, but I would love to see how it performs

[PW]

Looks like it has a slide catch which the P3AT does NOT have. That would be nice.

[xmirage2kx]

Cal: .380
Cap: 6+1
Barrel: 2.75"
Weight: 9.4 oz
L: 5.16"
W: .82"
H: 3.6"
trigger: 8#'s
$330.00

[Strategic Tactical]

Good looking little pistol....Can I order mine with the Glock Logo or the Springfield 1911 look to it though? ROFL

[PW]

If you have 45 minutes and are bored, go check this Ruger -vs- Kel-Tec thread over at www.KTOG.org. 392 replies and counting. LOL.


http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB. ... 975632/0#0

[Ruger Collector]

My my, those Kel-Tec puritans are pissed... 396 and counting...

There's a great post with side by side schematics and pictures here.
http://www.usacarry.com/forums/showthread.php?t=1430

[Crusader Smithy]

that little Ruger is darn near sexy.

[xmirage2kx]

If the ruger is problem free it will walk all over keltec, otherwise it will not make many waves.

[PW]

My my, those Kel-Tec puritans are pissed... 396 and counting...

Funny thing is many of them are saying they will buy the Ruger immediately. I have never had 1 single problem with any of my Kel-Tecs, but the Ruger is sexier and I like the slide catch.

[Crusader Smithy]

My my, those Kel-Tec puritans are pissed... 396 and counting...

Funny thing is many of them are saying they will buy the Ruger immediately. I have never had 1 single problem with any of my Kel-Tecs, but the Ruger is sexier and I like the slide catch.

That is a big improvement. I'd like to see it in action. Rugers always work so flawlessly...does anyone have a price on it yet?

[tapehoser]

$330

[Car Knocker]

I don't own a Kel-Tec but I certainly recall many KT reliability issues discussed on various forums where a standard response was that a "fluff and buff" was needed to assure some degree of reliability. I think this perception, to some extent, of less than stellar out-of-the-box reliability has attached itself to the company, whether truely justified or not. Ruger, on the other hand, has a reputation, whether justified or not, of producing overbuilt, reliable firearms. Ruger has the advantage of riding this perception with its new offering whereas Kel-Tec must overcome its image to compete in this head-to-head competition. I think, with this advantage, Ruger may well prevail in this new (for them) marketing area.

To be fair, Bill Ruger alienated a fairly large segment of firearms owners with his support of limits on magazine capacity and the company policy of not offering large-capacity magazines (to the public) for the Mini-14 and Mini-30. This new pistol, of course, will have no appeal to this group.

If this venture is successful and Ruger gains significant market-share in this area, I believe we will see further development in other calibers and, possibly, a challenge to NAA in the mini-revolver market.

[Hunter]

This might be a good gun for my wife, although will probabaly want to try the trigger to see how it is, and at $330 it sounds like a good deal.