PLR-16 Discussion... Any and all input appreciated

[Geppato]

I did a search and didn't see anything on this and I would like to know the thoughts of everyone please.

So the KelTec PLR-16, from factory looks is not to pretty but has the potential for a nice urban friendly "rifle".







So does anyone own or have operated this particular model? What are the thoughts and opinions? I watched the firing of a few on youtube and it appears worth the little bit of money. I mean under $700 is pretty affordable.

[Regular Guy]

^^^Is that a registered AOW? If not, it's a schweet felony.

OT: Why no an AR-pistol? More parts, more options, etc.

[Tommy Tinker]

^^^Is that a registered AOW? If not, it's a schweet felony.

OT: Why no an AR-pistol? More parts, more options, etc.

Does that not qualify as a pistol under federal law? It has no buttstock.

[Regular Guy]

Vertical grip on a pistol is a big no go. It makes it an AOW.

[Spd164]

Vertical grip on a pistol is a big no go. It makes it an AOW.

Right, and FWIW just spend the money and buy a lower and send in the paperwork for an SBR. Then accumulate parts during the six month wait and when you get your stamp back you can assemble a much more versatile weapon. That's my opinion anyway. Seems like everyone keeps trying to reinvent the wheel when it comes to compact 5.56 platforms, but nobody really approaches the use and versatility of an AR or AK platform SBR. Thread after thread on here about this or that rifle caliber pistol and none of them really approach the usefulness of a true SBR IMHO. It sucks, but those of us in the states just have to bite the bullet and pay the tax if we want the added awesomness of a short barreled, rifle caliber defensive weapon.

The PLR-16 falls into the "range toy" category in my mind.

[Geppato]

I just wanted some opinions and hard facts about this gun lol.

I do not own one, and I was interested in this one because overall keltec has had decent reviews on their products.

it is somewhat decently priced and easy to modify for a stow and go protection piece in my opinion.

[Einher]

I just wanted some opinions and hard facts about this gun lol.

I do not own one, and I was interested in this one because overall keltec has had decent reviews on their products.

it is somewhat decently priced and easy to modify for a stow and go protection piece in my opinion.

The KT PLR and SU series rifles can be a good deal, depending on what you want.
I emphasize 'can' because there are a few caveats that go along with their ownership and use.

PRO: Both the PLR and SU-16 are very light, and there are no other semi-automatic, detachable-magazine-fed .223 or 5.56x45mm rifles or pistols in the same weight category that I am aware of, and they seem to be relatively about as accurate.

CON: The PLR and SU-16 are not designed for rapid or sustained fire.
Please understand that when I say they 'are not designed' for rapid fire it is because rapid and sustained fire are specifically mentioned by the literature available from the manufacturer as things you should not do with your PLR and SU-16.

Lightweight plastic and lightweight metallic composites make for a very portable package, but also means low heat tolerances and frequent 'cooling off' periods.

[bbg2d]

As someone who has had a PLR for several years, these are my thoughts:

The PLR is nowhere near being a SMG, hence the small mag it comes with. This is meant for what its name suggests: Pistol, Long Range. The iron sights suck, put a decent pistol scope on the rail and use it to make shots that you couldn't with a typical CCW. As a pistol, you could concievably use it as a CCW with a large enough coat/poncho/what have you. The barrel shroud and single point sling accessories are must-haves. The barrel can get hot quickly, and it's good to have something to prevent accidental burns. The sling is probably the best possible way to carry it, and can be used as a point of resistance by pressing forward to "simulate" the steadiness of a buttstock.

As for the vertical forgrip, ILLEGAL

[hatchtrikk]

As for the vertical forgrip, if SHTF that will probably be my first weapon modification. But only if there are no authorities.

Read through this thread before posting again preese. viewtopic.php?f=44&t=19895

Mainly rule number 1.

We don't discuss illegal activities. Period.


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[jamoni]

I have one, and it's fun.
It's loud and shoots out a giant fireball, which incidentally is composed of powder that SHOULD be accelerating the bullet, but isn't.
I cannot think of a role that is not better filled by an AR15 and a .45 or 9mm automatic pistol.

[bbg2d]

As for the vertical forgrip, if SHTF that will probably be my first weapon modification. But only if there are no authorities.

Read through this thread before posting again preese. viewtopic.php?f=44&t=19895

Mainly rule number 1.

We don't discuss illegal activities. Period.


Welcome to ZS

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[Geppato]

Thanks for the inputs guys, anybody else have anything please let me know!