The problem with P32 is that is cost $30 to send a $240 gun for repairs should it malfunction out of the box. It has not yet achieved the Glock 17/Beretta 92 reputation for reliability.
P32 Super, based on the original P32 design, tries to improve the pistol's reputation for reliability and functionality.
-Comes with two magazines instead of one.
-The slides come only in chromed finish.
-The rear "sight" is eliminated and replaced by a milled groove going to a recessed fiberoptic front "bead".
-Can be ordered with a ported (1/3" longer, with a single elliptical port at the top) or unported barrel.
-Test-fired at the factory with ball and JHP to insure functioning.
Currently, blued P32 with one magazine runs roughly $240-250 where I am. P32 Super would run $320-330.
Would that be a good move on Kel-tec's part to offer Super as an option or even to supercede the regular P32 (and derive some economy of scale from standarizing the offerings)? Or would the extra $80 scare off too many buyers?
P32 Super, based on the original P32 design, tries to improve the pistol's reputation for reliability and functionality.
-Comes with two magazines instead of one.
-The slides come only in chromed finish.
-The rear "sight" is eliminated and replaced by a milled groove going to a recessed fiberoptic front "bead".
-Can be ordered with a ported (1/3" longer, with a single elliptical port at the top) or unported barrel.
-Test-fired at the factory with ball and JHP to insure functioning.
Currently, blued P32 with one magazine runs roughly $240-250 where I am. P32 Super would run $320-330.
Would that be a good move on Kel-tec's part to offer Super as an option or even to supercede the regular P32 (and derive some economy of scale from standarizing the offerings)? Or would the extra $80 scare off too many buyers?