Data Quality83%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Kel-Tec P-3AT
Category
Country
Prime contractor
Production
2003–2022
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
113
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
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ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General5MOD.5
- First Production Year2003
- DesignerGeorge Kellgren
- Weight (Empty)0.235 kg
- Weight (Loaded)0.315 kg
- Notable Userscivilians with concealed carry permits and with police officers
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
- Cartridge.380 ACP
- Calibre9 mm
- Case Length17 mm
- Bullet Weight9.1 g
- RimfireNo
- Caseless AmmunitionNo
▣Operation6MOD.6
- Action TypeShort Recoil
- Fire ModesSemi-automatic
- Select FireNo
- Feed SystemDetachable Magazine
- Magazine Capacity6
- Trigger Typedouble action
◇Ballistics3MOD.3
- Muzzle Velocity290 m/s
- Muzzle Energy210
- Effective Range (point)25 m
◆Barrel & Sights4MOD.4
- Barrel Length69.85 mm
- Optic RailNo
- Iron SightsYes
- Threaded BarrelNo
▤Construction6MOD.6
- Overall Length132.08 mm
- Receiver Materialpolymer with an aluminum insert
- Furniture Materialpolymer
- Folding / Collapsing StockNo
- Bullpup LayoutNo
- Ambidextrous ControlsNo
⬢Features5MOD.5
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
- Production Start2003
- Production End2022
◎Additional Dimensions2MOD.2
- Width19.56 mm
- Height88.9 mm
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
- 2003Production started
- 2022Production ended
23
years in service
19
years in production
2
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
05 / MASS Score
PISTOLS RANKING Pistols · Post-Cold War
MASS RANKINGSMASS ↗
ⓘ Rankings are within thePistolscategory.
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE3terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
Short recoil is a firearm operating mechanism where the barrel and slide move together for a short distance after firing, then separate to complete extraction, ejection, and chambering.
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