Kel-tec Plr-16

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I've got 2 of em, what do you want to know?

they are fun to shoot but you really need to put earplugs in and the the over the ear protection cause that little sucker is loud.
 
How do you shoot it? Do you shoot it like a regular pistol? If so how does it handle? Is there alot of muzzle flip? Or do you shoot it from the hip or a bench? Really all info is appreciated, I would like to know everything about this thing, including reliability.
 
I shoot mine in a grip akin to a two handed grip on a semi-auto pistol. With the muzzle break (sold by KT) the gun actually pulls down slightly upon firing. It's really loud, quite accurate at 50 yards with the irons, and lots of fun. Well worth the $525 or so I bought mine for!

Also - get the muzzle break, sling, and handguard. All three are well worth the money, and with the break and sling, you can sling the pistol and push against the grip with one hand for a single-handed stance that is quite stable. Plus you look cooler like that. :D
 
I shoot mine two handed.

With the Kel-Tec muzzle brake there’s little climb but there is tremendous pressure wake to the sides, so don’t scare your fellow shooters :).
 
Two handed like a normal pistol or one hand on the forward grip? Does the muzzle break help with muzzle rise?
 
I have one, fun little gun. I think it makes a great truck gun for running around the ranch.
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Does it matter how much ammo is in the mag IE. full mag less rise?
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I don't notice any difference, There is not much recoil to start with so full or empty mag makes little difference.
 
Do any of you have one of these? I was looking at them thinking it could be fun to shoot but not know of any real use for it.
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I've got two and if it appears that the Wicked Witch or Rudy will be President I'm buying two more.

They are a ball to shoot. Most fun shooter I've bought in a long time.

Their use?
They are very accurate and quickly put out thirty 55 grain (soft point) bullets at 2,550+ FPS. If you can't find a "practical" use for that kind of fire power, then just use it as a super fun range gun shooting holes in steel or whatever.:)

Rather than write a bunch of stuff, here's some pictures.

The gun is good for cleaning the berm of dangerous Clay Pigeons.
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The PLR makes a nice 100 yard plinker.
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With a Red Dot even us shaky hand guys, while standing, can empty a mag into the BG at 100 yards.
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The gun has plenty of room to hang on all that "tactical" junk you have around.
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If you need any holes in steel plate, the PLR will take care of it.
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With ammo the gun likes the accuracy isn't half bad.
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If you like to be the center of attention at the range, the PLR will oblige.
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But with a Phantom flash hider installed the flash is totally gone.
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You're slacking, Mr. Carbine. I'd predicted your pictures weeks ago. ;) If you aren't getting a kickback from Kel-Tec, you should. You've pretty much sold me on one.
 
They are a most fun little toy. Handgaurd and sling are a must, though. They look silly without the gaurd, and it is difficult to shoot them accurately at range without the sling (unless you rest it). They are nose-heavy little creatures, especially with a BETA-C mag.
 
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You're slacking, Mr. Carbine. I'd predicted your pictures weeks ago. If you aren't getting a kickback from Kel-Tec, you should. You've pretty much sold me on one.
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As much as I post about the PLR you would think they would at least give me a hat.:D

Crimson Trace once gave me a hat and CD, "Shots In The Dark".

I need some new pictures, but I haven't taken any that show the PLR better.


This is a cool picture.
A 55gr Remington JSP shot from the PLR compared to a 45ACP Gold Dot. The bullets were shot into a single water jug.
Due to my not wanting to readjust the powder measure the velocity of the Rem JSP was a little slow. I'd estimate about 2,300 FPS.

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You can find them on the net. The place I got mine has closed down ($23).

Cheaper Than Dirt has them in their catalog ($29.97).
http://www.cheaperthandirt.com/itemfind.asp
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Kel Tec's barrel is threaded longer than normal, so an extra crush washer, washer or jam nut has to be used.

Since one port is blocked the Phantom must installed with that port down, so a jam nut is the easiest to use.

That Phantom in the pictures is installed with one jam nut and a washer.
I just kept filing the side of the washer until I got the proper fit.

I installed a Phantom on my Kel Tec SU-16 CA rifle using a jam nut. That's much easier.
 
This is the firearm I selected in the 1 gun only for life poll in a previous thread....

The compromise between rifle and handgun fell right here for me!

If I need to carry, I would use a 10 or 20 round mag, and a trench coat or sweatshirst oversived...
 
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