First and Second Gen P-3AT grip/finish options(lots of pics)

[pocketgun]

Ever wonder about the grip color and finish options available from the Kel-Tec factory for the P-3AT? If so, this thread should help clarify the different options that were available on the First Generation P-3AT (1G) and the current-production Second Generation (2G) pistols.

First Generation P-3ATs were produced from 2003-2005, with the Second Generation taking over mid 2005-present. Specs were/are as follows:

Factory Technical Specifications P-3AT (First Generation)
Caliber: .380 AUTO
Weight unloaded: 7.2 oz
Loaded magazine: 2.8 oz
Length: 5.2"
Height: 3.5"
Width: 0.77"
Sight radius: 3.8"
Muzzle energy max: 250ftlbs
Capacity: 6+1 rounds
Trigger pull: 5 lbs

Factory Technical Specifications P-3AT (Second Generation)
Caliber: .380 AUTO
Weight unloaded: 8.3 oz
Loaded magazine: 2.8 oz
Length: 5.2"
Height: 3.5"
Width: 0.77"
Sight radius: 3.8"
Muzzle energy max: 250ftlbs
Capacity: 6+1 rounds
Trigger pull: 5 lbs

The 1G pistols were available in three different finishes, which were carried over to the 2G pistols as well:

-Blued (slide looks matte black with an unfinished silver barrel)
-Parkerized (slide is dark gray with a charcoal black barrel)
-Hard Chrome (slide and barrel have a matte silver finish)

The 1G had the three standard Kel-Tec grip colors. Here they are:

-Black
-Gray
-Olive Green

The 2G kept the three standard colors, and added one more in 2007:

-Black
-Gray
-Olive Green
-Navy Blue (introduced 2007)

Below are some pics of various 1G and 2G pistols with different color grips and finish options. I will keep searching for more 1G combinations. As with the other Kel-Tec pistols, metal finish and grip colors are a mix-and-match affair.

Pics were taken from members of various forums (where credited) or online auctions (uncredited). Sorry if I stole your pic and didn't ask, but it is for a good cause!

[pocketgun]

FIRST GENERATION PICS

Parkerized w/Black Grip

Hard Chrome w/Olive Green Grip
Thanks to Paladin!

I will try and get some more 1G pics, but the colors/finishes look just like the 2G pistols below.

[pocketgun]

SECOND GENERATION PICS

Blued w/Gray Grip

Hard Chrome w/Navy Blue Grip
Thanks to twyacht! Note the factory +1 mag extension.

Parkerized w/Olive Green Grip (looks a little dark)

Blued w/Black Grip
Thanks to TucsonMTB! Note the Uncle Mike's grip, Bersa extension, and Beach metal mag catch. Sweet target too!

[OKIE]

New here, so here's my little joy.

[pocketgun]

Very nice with the Black/Parkerized! Where did you get that mag catch?

[Barksdale123]

Very nice pocket. looks like the 380 review

[Holiday009]

Great pics everybody!!!!!!!!

[Holiday009]

I picked up a n.i.b chrome/navy blue p3at off gunbroker a few weeks ago.

I'll try to post some pics of it.

[Holiday009]

Anyone ever have you kel-tec duracoated!

Or have any info on it.

[pocketgun]

GoldenLoki is duracoating Kel-Tecs, and is the way to go. He is a member here - try a PM.

LINK to his website.