I have a P3AT and a PF9. Both are reliable as Sunrise. I like the size and weight of both. Easily slip into a pants pocket or IWB holster. I have a G19 that I carry whenI am wearing a coat, winter time not suit coat. I'm retired and don't get that dressed up. But even when I carry the Glock, the P3AT (P380) slips into a pocket.
If you have a problem with a Kelty, they have a great rep for CS. I can only talk about the rep though, because i have NEVER had a problem with either gun. About 300 rds thru the .380 and about 500 thru the 9mm. After the first 50 in both I have not had a single malfunction.
Kel-Tecs are not intended to be range guns. Take it and shoot it enough to be comfortable, enough to be sure your chosen carry ammo works, and then just shoot a couple mags worth when you go to shoot your fun guns. The Kelties are good for a couple thousand rounds. Used as designed, you will not wear one out. The P3AT, PF9 and P11, throw the P32 in but personally that's too small, .380 is pushing the minimum, are all designed for easy concealed carry. That is what they are VERY good at.
Some people complain that they are to sucepitible (sp) to "limp wristing". I have medium size hands with major osteoarthritis and I do not have any problems with either gun. I actually have more of a problem with my Glock. Of course 50 rounds thru a Kelty and you DO NOT want to pull the trigger again. And I get there with about a hundred thru the G19.
And I can shoot my Stainless Ruger P90, .45 ACP, until I run out of ammo and not get tired. But I am not planning on carrying a 2 1/2 pund pistol when I have the Kelties and I can carry both plus a spare mag for each and have the same weight as the Ruger. And at 10 to 20 feet I'm going to put every round somewhere in the body of an attacker.
Yes, I would and do bet my life on those little "cheap" pistols. They are relly great little guns that do exactly what they were designed to do. Now if I can just find a Sub2000.