PLR16

[JeffsSig]

You may or may not have seen these before. Most of you have I am sure, The Kel-Tec PLR16 .223/5.56. handgun

I Thought the CX4 was fun and it is for a lightweight short 9mm carbine.

But this PLR16 with a sling and my cheap red dot is a blast!

Added the Muzzle break and forend guards.

It is VERY loud. Im talking 44mag loud.(and more)

I only shot it about 50 rounds today and it seems rather accurate.

One handed with no sling is rather tough and id hate to be in a long shooting match doing so.

But overall……………….. WOW

[Parrothead]

i want one.....dont know why....but i really do

[Guest RangeMstr]

Is that a blow-back or traditional DI gas gun?

[JeffsSig]

Its a Gas/Piston. breech lock.

[Guest RangeMstr]

AK style long stroke or short stroke? The reason I ask is the rear of the receiver reminds me of another design, but I can't put my finger on it. Pics?

EDIT - Disregard. I just pulled it up on line and got a look at the drawings.

Edited March 28, 2010 by RangeMstr

[JeffsSig]

Not sure but the piston is right behind the front sight in the top tube.

[dralarms]

I've got one, they are a hoot to shoot. Don't want long range sessions with out something to hold on though.

[Garufa]

Please for God's sake don't carry it around at your local park or whatever.

[Steelharp]

Please for God's sake don't carry it around at your local park or whatever.

Not without painting the tip orange, anyway.

[DaveTN]

Congrats.... Yes, they are a blast.

[JeffsSig]

ahhh carry?

[Oh Shoot]

Please for God's sake don't carry it around at your local park or whatever.

No worries, it's only a .223, not a Draco AK.

- OS

[Kevo]

A 5.56 pistol that takes AR mags... USA made with the ability to clear the pistol range, I wanted one of these for a long time. Congrats on your fun gun!

[dralarms]

ahhh carry?

I needs me one of them.

[JeffsSig]

Oh and thats not MY picture.

[Guest ADAM]

I guess now that you have shot 50 rounds threw it we are going to have to talk to you in sign language, because I know you are deaf now, loud azz gun.

[MadMarx]

Just for grins and giggles, that would be fun to use for a handgun carry class...

[Guest (BH)]

Those things are a blast. I just recently shot one for the first time and I was green with envy. They are just plain fun.

[Guest DeadEye]

They are great, i got 1 with the newer Chrome lined barrel, but as far as i know the Gun is Good for only 6000. rounds, like all Keltecs!

[Kano]

Very Good...

ahhh carry?

[Steelharp]

They are great, i got 1 with the newer Chrome lined barrel, but as far as i know the Gun is Good for only 6000. rounds, like all Keltecs!

I just sent them a note, asking what the deal is with the 6,000 rd thing. I asked if they have manufacturing problems that other firearm companies don't.

[Guest DeadEye]

All Keltecs Guns have a Service Life of 6000. rounds, which Keltec clearly states!

After that You could have it fixed under their life-time warranty??????????????

It sounds like 6 K is a lot, but in a AR type, it isnt!

[Steelharp]

Here is what I wrote to Kel-Tec, and their response:

Sirs: It seems when I read about Kel-Tecs and their longevity, I see a 6,000 round expectancy mentioned. If so, why such a low life span? Are there manufacturing issues that you have that other firearm companies don't? I own both a PLR-16 and a Sub 2000 9mm (Glock), and I refrain from shooting them because I don't want them to wear out. I would like to know that they're going to last.

Response:

that is just a rough estimate, it all depends on ammo used, and care of the weapon, we many customers that are over the 10,000 rd mark.

[Guest DeadEye]

Not much of an answer! Wish you would have asked what happens if your PLR gets worn out after the 6 K's?

[JeffsSig]

Not much of an answer! Wish you would have asked what happens if your PLR gets worn out after the 6 K's?

I called and asked.

They will fix it. So they say.

They did ask and reminded me to NOT bump shoot the gun.