Anybody seen the new Kel-Tec .223 pistol? - Page 2

BigEd63 · January 23rd, 2006, 08:23 PM

True Chris, Going by that I don't intend to pay more than $500 OTD from a local shop at the very most.
If I decide to get one, which'll be after I know they fixed the bugs in them.

Ti Carry · January 23rd, 2006, 09:02 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by P95Carry

Someone even mentioned a price of $425 from somewhere - thing is it seems, no way a need to pay RRP.

WOW, even better! I guess it pays to look around.

Ti.

ArmyCop · January 23rd, 2006, 10:42 PM

I Want One!

Kel-Tec2006 · January 24th, 2006, 09:23 AM

As do I!

As far as the Kel-Tec quality goes, it must be a hit or miss thing. Friday I took the Sub 2000 and P-3AT out and hammered them pretty hard. Shot at least 200-250 rounds through both and didn't have as much as a hiccupp from either.

I would gladly buy any of the firearms Kel-Tec makes.

mchasal · January 24th, 2006, 11:24 AM

There's a decent thread over at AR15.com about a PLR-16 that blew up. The cause was determined to be the ammo, but Kel-Tec is still replacing the gun. They've already done one change to help address this in current versions.

http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=420968

You can say whatever you want about the products, but at least the company stands behind them, which counts for something.

Mike

ArmyCop · January 24th, 2006, 11:57 AM

I've been looking for something to keep in my truck. Been thinking about the Sub Carbine in 9mm or .40 caliber. I like the way it folds up to not take much space.
Now I'm rethinking since seeing the little pistol rifle thingie.

I'd like something good for 100 yards or so.

ExSoldier · January 24th, 2006, 12:11 PM

Have you seen the options? There is a nifty muzzle brake and a handguard with a picatinny rail and you can put optics on it (I think I'd put a reflex or EO Tech on it). But the muzzle brake is sweeeeet.

I am seriously thinking about this...perhaps instead of the Sub-2000 in a 40. You know, if you have a pistol for which Blade Tech does not make a Kydex holster, if you send them your weapon so they can make a form (they guarantee not do damage the weapon) they'll make the holster and give it to you for free! Something to consider. Maybe a tactical thigh holster sort of thing for the woods.

P95Carry · January 24th, 2006, 04:06 PM

I just saw M2 Carbine on THR post some chrono info - thought y'all might find it of interest.

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I finally set up the chronograph today to see what the new Kel Tec pistol is doing.
So this is about what can be expected from that short pistol barrel.

The chronograph is a PACT.
I was standing about ten feet away from it.

I shot five samples of what .223 ammo I have on hand.

1. 1998 South African FMJ. Imported a couple years ago. Very good ammo. I wish they would import it again.
Average velocity=2538fps

2. One of my handloads. 52gr Sierra HPBT Match. 24gr Acurate 2230 powder.
Av.=2374fps

3. Black Hills 55gr JSP.
Av=2514fps

4. New Wolf 62gr FMJ.
Av-2387

5. Old Win White box, 55gr FMJ.
Av=2514

If I can find a muzzle brake/flash hider that would prevent the blast from wrecking my unprotected ears this gun will become number one as my car and house gun.

Kel-Tec2006 · January 25th, 2006, 12:19 AM

Well I contacted my local gun store and asked them to see about getting me one. They are working on it. Hope to have it soon.

KenpoTex · January 25th, 2006, 12:38 AM

If the Kel-tec turns out to be decent quality, it'd be a fun little toy

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Originally Posted by ExSoldier762

I'm wondering about leather. Talk about a custom rig! I haven't seen or heard of something like this since the character "Mississippi" in the movie El Dorado with John Wayne. He carried a sawed off 12 ga in a hip holster. Then there is the tv character Josh Randall played by Steve McQueen in WANTED: DEAD OR ALIVE. He had a sawed down Winchester 30-30 that he called (IIRC) the Mare's leg or something like that. It was strictly a prop gun, I don't think there was ever a version that fired live ammo.

They do exist, however they're expensive as all get out.
http://www.jbcustom.com/article.htm
http://www.jbcustom.com/marespec.htm
http://www.jbcustom.com/mareholster.htm

January 23rd, 2006, 10:42 PM	#13
ArmyCop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chickasaw, AL Posts: 695	I Want One! __________________ Psalm {14:1} The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good.

January 24th, 2006, 09:23 AM	#14
Kel-Tec2006 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reading your mind Posts: 83	As do I! As far as the Kel-Tec quality goes, it must be a hit or miss thing. Friday I took the Sub 2000 and P-3AT out and hammered them pretty hard. Shot at least 200-250 rounds through both and didn't have as much as a hiccupp from either. I would gladly buy any of the firearms Kel-Tec makes. __________________ "Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. For when you look long into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you." Nietzsche

January 24th, 2006, 11:24 AM	#15
mchasal Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Hudson Valley, NY Posts: 67	There's a decent thread over at AR15.com about a PLR-16 that blew up. The cause was determined to be the ammo, but Kel-Tec is still replacing the gun. They've already done one change to help address this in current versions. http://ar15.com/forums/topic.html?b=1&f=5&t=420968 You can say whatever you want about the products, but at least the company stands behind them, which counts for something. Mike __________________ I am not a Lawyer, LEO, or Special Forces Operator. The writings above are not burdened by trivialities such as research, experience or facts. However, it is on the Internet, so it must be true.

January 24th, 2006, 11:57 AM	#16
ArmyCop Senior Member Join Date: Nov 2004 Location: Chickasaw, AL Posts: 695	I've been looking for something to keep in my truck. Been thinking about the Sub Carbine in 9mm or .40 caliber. I like the way it folds up to not take much space. Now I'm rethinking since seeing the little pistol rifle thingie. I'd like something good for 100 yards or so. __________________ Psalm {14:1} The fool hath said in his heart, [There is] no God. They are corrupt, they have done abominable works, [there is] none that doeth good.

January 24th, 2006, 12:11 PM	#17
ExSoldier VIP Member Join Date: Dec 2004 Location: Coral Gables, FL Posts: 4,209	Have you seen the options? There is a nifty muzzle brake and a handguard with a picatinny rail and you can put optics on it (I think I'd put a reflex or EO Tech on it). But the muzzle brake is sweeeeet. I am seriously thinking about this...perhaps instead of the Sub-2000 in a 40. You know, if you have a pistol for which Blade Tech does not make a Kydex holster, if you send them your weapon so they can make a form (they guarantee not do damage the weapon) they'll make the holster and give it to you for free! Something to consider. Maybe a tactical thigh holster sort of thing for the woods. __________________ Former Infantry Captain; 20 yrs as an NRA Certified Instructor; Avid practitioner of the martial art: KLIK-PAO.

January 23rd, 2006, 08:23 PM	#11
BigEd63 Ex Member Join Date: Dec 2005 Location: Arkansas Posts: 318	True Chris, Going by that I don't intend to pay more than $500 OTD from a local shop at the very most. If I decide to get one, which'll be after I know they fixed the bugs in them.

January 25th, 2006, 12:19 AM	#19
Kel-Tec2006 Member Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Reading your mind Posts: 83	Well I contacted my local gun store and asked them to see about getting me one. They are working on it. Hope to have it soon. __________________ "Whoever fights monsters should see to it that in the process he does not become a monster. For when you look long into the abyss, the abyss also looks into you." Nietzsche

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