The P-3AT was developed from the P-32 pistol with negligible increase in weight and size. The P-3AT has a perceived recoil and practical accuracy comparable to much larger guns. The barrel is made of SAE 4140 ordnance steel, heat treated to 48 HRC. The slide is also 4140 steel. The rectangular frame is machined from solid 7075-T6 aluminum and houses the firing mechanism. The trigger connects via a transfer bar to the hammer. The hammer is driven by a novel free floating extension spring. The light weight firing pin transmits the energy of the hammer to ignite the primer. After firing, the hammer block holds the hammer away from the firing pin, providing a mechanical safety. It comes with a 6-round magazine. The P-3AT is available with a black parkerized or blued slide and multiple grip color options.