Kel-Tec PLR-16, 5.56mm Semi-Auto Pistol

Shown with optional front hand-guard.





Barrel is threaded to accept standard M-16/AR-15 muzzle brakes and flash suppressors.
The PLR-16 comes supplied with one ten-round magazine, but will accept any AR-15/M-16 magazine. The charging handle on the PLR-16 also differs from the AR-15 design. It is attached to the right side of the bolt carrier, much like the AR-180. It travels rearward upon firing with the bolt carrier, and this design also doubles as a forward assist, if needed. I find this type of charging handle much easier to use than that on the AR-15 type pistols. The PLR-16 uses an AR-15 type rotating bolt, and the muzzle is threaded to accept any AR-15/M-16 muzzle brake or flash suppressor. While the weapon is pretty compact at just eighteen and one-half inches, it does fold to make it even a bit more compact for transport or storage. The manual safety on the PLR-16 is a crossbolt design that blocks the trigger and sear from movement. Both the upper and lower receiver sections are made from a reinforced plastic material, which results in a weight of only three and one-quarter pounds, empty.