| Kel-Tec PLR-16 | |
|---|---|
 PLR-16 fitted with 30-round M16 STANAG magazine, compact forend, and Levang linear recoil compensator | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designer | George Kellgren |
| Manufacturer | Kel-Tec CNC Industries Inc. |
| Produced | 2006-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.42 lb (1.55 kg) |
| Length | 18.5 in (47 cm) |
| Barrel length | 9.2 in (23 cm) |
| Cartridge | 5.56mm NATO |
| Action | Gas-operated |
| Muzzle velocity | 2,600 feet per second (790 m/s) |
| Feed system | STANAG |
| Sights | Iron sights |
The Kel-Tec PLR-16 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol version of the SU-16, chambered in 5.56 NATO, manufactured by Kel-Tec Industries of Florida.
The PLR (Pistol, Long Range) was designed for recreational target shooting, and small game, varmint, or predator hunting. Due to the PLR's 9.25 in (235 mm) barrel, the 5.56×45mm bullet's velocity is slightly reduced compared to its velocity from a traditionally 20 in (510 mm) barrel.
The PLR-16 combines the multi-lug rotating bolt design and breech-locking system of the AR-15 with a gas piston system. The pistol accepts the same STANAG magazine that is used in the M-16, AR-15, and other NATO rifles chambered for 5.56×45mm.
The PLR-16's frame is constructed of reinforced polymer, making the pistol both durable and light-weight. The frame incorporates a Picatinny rail molded to the top of the receiver to accept various optical sights.
See also
References
- ^ "PLR-16". Kel-Tec. Archived from the original on 15 December 2012. Retrieved 21 December 2012.
- ^ Taffin, John (2007), "Chainsaw Utility KEL-TEC's 21st Century Hunter", American Handgunner, 31 (5): 44–45
- Friedman, Ed. "Kel-Tec PLR-16 Pistol: It’s not an AR, but it can take AR magazines. What is this…this thing?" American Rifleman. 2011. Archived 4 March 2016 at the Wayback Machine
External links
- Kel-Tec PLR-16
- Kel-Tec's Owner's Group & Online Forum
- Review of the Kel-Tec PLR-16 from American Rifleman Archived 22 July 2011 at the Wayback Machine
- Kel-Tec PLR-16 5.56mm Semi-Auto Pistol
| Kel-Tec firearms | |
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| Pistols | |
| Shotguns | |
| Rifles | |
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