I've just purchased a new P-40 (new to ME, that is!). The serial number is 55XXX. Were there any changes or modifications that occurred after that particular number? I've done some checking on this site and the other Kel-Tec website and have not found anything specific. Are there any other sources on this?
Also, someone has installed the belt clip on the pistol, which I'm not crazy about. I've called the factory in order to get the polymer retaining pins for the frame. However, in the meantime, it occurred to me that removing the threaded retaining pins may not be necessary. Is there any reason that I cannot just leave these threaded pins in place, and just use those in place of the polymer pins?
Last, I've tried to remove the assembly pin in order to begin cleaning the pistol. The pins on my P-11 and P-32 are easily removed. This one is not. Using various cartridges to hook into the groove on the upper portion of the assembly pin, I cannot get it to budge. I'm concerned about this, since I don't want to have to really lean into the part and run the risk of damaging something. Am I overlooking something here?
Thanks,
emc
Also, someone has installed the belt clip on the pistol, which I'm not crazy about. I've called the factory in order to get the polymer retaining pins for the frame. However, in the meantime, it occurred to me that removing the threaded retaining pins may not be necessary. Is there any reason that I cannot just leave these threaded pins in place, and just use those in place of the polymer pins?
Last, I've tried to remove the assembly pin in order to begin cleaning the pistol. The pins on my P-11 and P-32 are easily removed. This one is not. Using various cartridges to hook into the groove on the upper portion of the assembly pin, I cannot get it to budge. I'm concerned about this, since I don't want to have to really lean into the part and run the risk of damaging something. Am I overlooking something here?
Thanks,
emc