I think I got swindled

[TedH]

I was pretty pleased with my recent purchase of the little Kel-Tec P32. I won an auction on Gunbroker that I thought everyone but me forgot about, because I only paid $147 for the gun that the seller stated only had 1 box of ammo shot through it. After shipping and tax I was still in it under 2 Benjamins.
I had fired it exactly 66 rounds and suddenly notice a hole worn in the side of the slide. Yes, a hole. Right where the rails ride. I had never seen anything like this before.
I hoped Kel-Tec would extend their warranty to me even though I bought it pre owned, it was practically new.
When I called and reported the defect along with the serial number, the gentleman informed me that the gun was actually over 20 years old.
But he did say they would work it over and get it up to snuff with their lifetime warranty. It is currently in transit back to Kel-Tec.

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[Streetstar]

Kel Tec is enough of a stand up company that they will make this better

In the future -- i would say --- that $147 would be better off putting towards just buying a Glock 42, 43, 26 or whatever -- (bought a 42 not long ago - the 380 model -- $300 --- not a stoppage over 200 rounds - the slide looks intact as well )

[TedH]

Kel Tec is enough of a stand up company that they will make this better

In the future -- i would say --- that $147 would be better off putting towards just buying a Glock 42, 43, 26 or whatever

I do have that size of carry gun covered. With the P32 I was wanting the smallest, and lightest gun possible for certain situations where that may be all I could conceal.

[Shrapnel]

I was pretty pleased with my recent purchase of the little Kel-Tec P32. I won an auction on Gunbroker that I thought everyone but me forgot about, because I only paid $147 for the gun that the seller stated only had 1 box of ammo shot through it. After shipping and tax I was still in it under 2 Benjamins.
I had fired it exactly 66 rounds and suddenly notice a hole worn in the side of the slide. Yes, a hole. Right where the rails ride. I had never seen anything like this before.
I hoped Kel-Tec would extend their warranty to me even though I bought it pre owned, it was practically new.
When I called and reported the defect along with the serial number, the gentleman informed me that the gun was actually over 20 years old.
But he did say they would work it over and get it up to snuff with their lifetime warranty. It is currently in transit back to Kel-Tec.

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At that price, you could throw it at a target!

[samsi]

I wouldn't fret it much, I've spent more than that on a set of grips. In fact, being a fan of Maximum Farm Engineering I may have just dressed the hole with a Swiss file and pressed on.

[bmtshooter]

With a belt clip and a laserguard sight, it will ride in the top of a boot quite comfortably and can hit accurately.

Without a laser sight it is probably most effective as a noisemaker.

I like 'em.

[Steve in MO]

Put the belt clip they make on it, you can carry that thing in board shorts at Lake of the Ozarks. Definitely better than a harsh word or two!

[TedH]

Definitely better than a harsh word or two!

[4t5]

Just go full on joe biden and say ..” don’t , don’t”

[Ysabel Kid]

That's odd for sure. I wonder what caused that?

I would definitely go back to the seller on GB and if he doesn't address this, flame him. Seems like he (or she) misrepresented the gun's age, at the very least.

[OldWin]

I bought a PF9 used many years ago (and it did not look new). After I got it, I learned that Kel Tec had updated the magazine catch on these pistols after mine was made. I contacted them and asked if they would update my pistol.
They sent me a shipping label that day and said they would gladly do it. I got my pistol back in less than 2 weeks, and the only thing remaining of what I sent was the slide and barrel. Everything, including the frame, had been replaced free of charge.

[piller]

I have not needed for Kel Tec to work on anything. It is nice to know that they do honor their warranty.