Taurus 85T Revolver vs. Kel-Tec P3AT Pistol
Here is a comparison between my Taurus Model 85T Revolver in .38 Special (+P) and my Kel-Tec P3AT in .380 Auto.
The Taurus 85T frame is made of Titanium, which makes it much lighter than a comparable steel-framed snubnose revolver. It is part of the Taurus "Total Titanium" series of snubnose revolvers designed for concealed carry. I don't think this particular model in "Stealth Gray" is currently available. The 85T trigger group, hammer and barrel are made from steel, and the grip is rubber.
The Kel-Tec P3AT has a steel slide, barrel and trigger group. The frame is made of aluminum alloy, and the grip is made of a Dupont high-impact polymer. Both handguns are made to be very light within their respective design class. Both have features to keep the effects of recoil manageable. The Taurus has a ported barrel, and the Kel-Tec has the combination of the locking mechanism, the lighter caliber, and the overall balance.
From the Kel-Tec Website:
"The P-3AT is a semi-automatic, locked breech pistol, chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. It has been developed from our highly successful P-32 pistol with negligible increase in weight and size. The slidestop has been eliminated and the magazine capacity reduced to 6 rounds due to the larger 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."
I can personally vouch for the truth of the Kel-Tec claims. It's made in the USA! However, I also like the Taurus revolver very much. It's not as compact, but it's very light because it's made of Titanium. The Model 85T is no longer made, presumably because the all-Titanium construction is too costly to be competitive. The new, similar model has a slightly lighter, aluminum-alloy frame, and it costs considerably more than what I paid for this all-Titanium handgun.
Taurus makes fine handguns, and mine is no exception. It is an extremely accurate snub-nose revolver.
Taurus 85T Revolver vs. Kel-Tec P3AT Pistol
Here is a comparison between my Taurus Model 85T Revolver in .38 Special (+P) and my Kel-Tec P3AT in .380 Auto.
The Taurus 85T frame is made of Titanium, which makes it much lighter than a comparable steel-framed snubnose revolver. It is part of the Taurus "Total Titanium" series of snubnose revolvers designed for concealed carry. I don't think this particular model in "Stealth Gray" is currently available. The 85T trigger group, hammer and barrel are made from steel, and the grip is rubber.
The Kel-Tec P3AT has a steel slide, barrel and trigger group. The frame is made of aluminum alloy, and the grip is made of a Dupont high-impact polymer. Both handguns are made to be very light within their respective design class. Both have features to keep the effects of recoil manageable. The Taurus has a ported barrel, and the Kel-Tec has the combination of the locking mechanism, the lighter caliber, and the overall balance.
From the Kel-Tec Website:
"The P-3AT is a semi-automatic, locked breech pistol, chambered for the .380 Auto cartridge. It has been developed from our highly successful P-32 pistol with negligible increase in weight and size. The slidestop has been eliminated and the magazine capacity reduced to 6 rounds due to the larger 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."
I can personally vouch for the truth of the Kel-Tec claims. It's made in the USA! However, I also like the Taurus revolver very much. It's not as compact, but it's very light because it's made of Titanium. The Model 85T is no longer made, presumably because the all-Titanium construction is too costly to be competitive. The new, similar model has a slightly lighter, aluminum-alloy frame, and it costs considerably more than what I paid for this all-Titanium handgun.
Taurus makes fine handguns, and mine is no exception. It is an extremely accurate snub-nose revolver.