KelTec PLR-16
{{Short description|Gas-operated semiautomatic pistol}}
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| name = KelTec PLR-16
| image = Kel-Tec PLR-16.jpg
| image_size = 300
| caption = PLR-16 fitted with 30-round M16 STANAG magazine, compact forend, and Levang linear recoil compensator
| origin = United States
| type = Semi-automatic pistol
| is_ranged = yes
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| designer = George Kellgren
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| manufacturer = Kel-Tec CNC Industries Inc.
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| production_date = 2006-present
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| weight = {{convert|3.42|lbs|kg|abbr=on}}{{cite web|title=PLR-16|url=http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/pistols/plr-16/|publisher=Kel-Tec|accessdate=21 December 2012|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20121215024113/http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/pistols/plr-16|archive-date=15 December 2012|url-status=dead}}
| length = {{convert|18.5|in|cm|abbr=on}}
| part_length = {{convert|9.2|in|cm|abbr=on}}
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| cartridge = 5.56mm NATO
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| action = Gas-operated
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| velocity = {{convert|2600|ft/s|m/s}}
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| feed = STANAG
| sights = Iron sights
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The KelTec 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.
Design
The PLR (Pistol, Long Range) was designed for recreational target shooting, and small game, varmint, or predator hunting.
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Due to the PLR's {{convert|9.25|in|mm|abbr=on}} barrel, the 5.56×45mm bullet's velocity is slightly reduced compared to its velocity from a traditionally {{convert|20|in|mm|abbr=on}} 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.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. [http://www.americanrifleman.org/ArticlePage.aspx?id=1642&cid=19] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20160304100720/http://www.americanrifleman.org/ArticlePage.aspx?id=1642&cid=19|date=4 March 2016}}
The PLR-16's frame is constructed of reinforced polymer, making the pistol both durable and lightweight. The frame incorporates a Picatinny rail molded to the top of the receiver to accept various optical sights.
See also
References
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External links
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20121215024113/http://www.keltecweapons.com/our-guns/pistols/plr-16 Kel-Tec PLR-16]
- [https://web.archive.org/web/20061130022717/http://www.ktog.org/ Kel-Tec's Owner's Group & Online Forum]
- [http://www.americanrifleman.org/ArticlePage.aspx?id=1642 Review of the Kel-Tec PLR-16 from American Rifleman] {{Webarchive|url=https://web.archive.org/web/20110722051242/http://www.americanrifleman.org/ArticlePage.aspx?id=1642 |date=22 July 2011 }}
- [http://www.gunblast.com/Kel-Tec_PLR-16.htm Kel-Tec PLR-16 5.56mm Semi-Auto Pistol]
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Category:5.56×45mm NATO firearms