Keltec is actually an old Ethiopian word that means “sometimes it works”.
That's been my experience with KelTec. I've had three of their products. I lucked out with my Sub2000, in that it actually works with quality ammo. Only flubs were with cheap reloads.
I have had good luck with the two I had and a friend of mine has good luck with the 3 he has ,1 p9, one p11 and a 380.
I suppose that some get good ones and some don't.
If I buy one I will test it for reliability before giving it to her as 5 shots from her revolver are better than nothing.
So far the Kel Tec p11 comes closer to having the features of what I am looking for .