Kel-Tec PLR-16

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Summary: The description, specs, photo, pricing and user ratings for the Kel-Tec PLR-16 pistol.

Manufacturer’s Description

The PLR-16 is a gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered in 5.56 mm NATO caliber. Kel-Tec says it’s intended to be a silhouette shooting and hunting pistol. The rifling is 1 turn in 9″, right hand twist. The PLR-16 has a conventional, long-stroke gas-piston operation and utilizes the Johnson/Stoner breech locking system. The rear sight is adjustable for windage. The front sight is similar to an AR-15 style rifle, and adjustable for elevation. An integrated MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail will accept a multitude of standard accessories.Kel-Tec PLR-16

The muzzle is threaded 1/2-28 TPI to accept standard attachments such as a muzzle brake or flash hider. Except for the barrel, bolt, sights, and mechanism, the PLR-16 pistol is made entirely of high-impact glass fiber reinforced polymer.

The accessories available for the PLR-16 include forend with Picatinny rail on the bottom, scope rings, dynamic deflecting operating handle, single point sling, and a muzzle brake specifically design for the 9.2″ barrel of the PLR-16.

The Specs

Caliber Capacity BBL OAL Weight
5.56mm, .223 10+1, or M-16 compatible 9.2″ 18.5″ 3.21 lbs., unloaded


MSRP: $665


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Posted in $251-$500, $501-$750, .223 Remington, 5.56mm, Full size, Hunting - Big Game, Hunting - Small Game, Kel-Tec, Semiauto • • Top Of Page

One Response to “Kel-Tec PLR-16”

Comment from NavyNuke
Time April 9, 2012 at 8:52 am

500 rounds burned so far and not one jam, this little snake charmer is perfect for stowing under the seat and as a backup on fishing trips or just “in case”.

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