Kel-Tec PLR16 Semi-Automatic Pistol 5.56mm NATO 9.2" Barrel (1)-10Rd Magazine Black Finish
The PLR16 is a gas operated, semi-automatic pistol chambered in 223 Rem/5.56mm NATO caliber. It's a long range target and hunting pistol utilizes the proven M-16 breech locking system. Features a adjustable rear sight for windage; M-16 front sight; integrated MIL-STD 1913 picatinny rail; threaded 1/2"x28 TPI to accept standard attachments such as a muzzle brake.
Brand: Kel-Tec
Category: Tactical Pistols
Model: PLR16
Caliber: 223 Rem / 5.56 NATO
Barrel Length Range: 9" to 9.99"
Gun Platform: AR-Style
Operating System: Gas Piston
Capacity: 10+1
Action: Semi-Auto
Oal: 18.50"
Hand: Right Hand
Sights: Adj Iron
Barrel Finish: Black
Barrel Material: Steel
Muzzle: Knurled Thread Protector
Receiver Description: Picatinny Rail
Grips: Black Polymer
Trigger Pull Weight: 6.50 lbs
Receiver Material: Steel
Safety: Ambidextrous Safety Lever
Thread Pattern: 1 / 2"x28
Barrel Description: Threaded
Barrel Length: 9.20"
Max Capacity: 10
Receiver Finish: Black
Weight: 3.40 lbs
Caliber Dictionary
The Below Information Has Been Provided From Our Gun Caliber Dictionary And Is Meant For Informational Purposes Only. It Is Not Intended to Describe The Unique Specifications For This Ammunition.
The 5.56X45mm NATO cartridge was designed by James Sullivan, a member of Eugene Stoner's engineering team that developed both the M16 rifle and its original cartridge. The 5.56X45mm NATO was adopted by the U.S. military in 1964 and by NATO in 1980. With bullet diameter of .224-inch, the original M193 military cartridge used a 55-grain bullet at 3250 fps; the current M855A1 cartridge, developed by FN, uses a 62.5-grain bullet at 3020 fps, offering greater range and better penetration. The civilian version of the 5.56X45mm is 223 Remington; the cartridges are dimensionally identical but military chamber dimensions and specifications for military brass are different. It is considered safe to use 223 Remington ammo in a 5.56X45MM NATO chamber, but not a good idea to use 5.56X45mm ammo in a rifle specifically chambered for the 223 Remington. Although the stopping power of .22-caliber bullets remains controversial the 5.56X45mm has served well in now multiple generations of M16 rifles. — Craig Boddington
