The KelTec PLR-16 in green is a gas-operated semi-auto pistol chambered in 5.56 NATO with a 9.2-inch threaded barrel (brand part no. PLR16GRN). KelTec builds it as a rifle-caliber pistol that stows in a pack and still runs a proven M16-style rotating bolt. A conventional gas piston system drives the action, and the pistol is made largely from glass-fiber-reinforced polymer to keep weight down. An integrated Picatinny rail takes the optic of your choice, and the muzzle is ready for a compensator or flash hider. It suits range work, hunting and back-country carry where weight matters.

Key Specifications

• The chambering is 5.56 NATO, giving a compact pistol the same cartridge as full-size AR-pattern rifles.
• The barrel is 9.2 inches long, which keeps the pistol short enough to stow in a pack.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2×28 TPI, so it accepts a compensator, flash hider or other standard muzzle device.
• The included magazine holds 10 rounds in a flush-fit design, and the pistol also runs AR-15 compatible magazines.
• The color is green, which is what sets this SKU apart from the other PLR-16 colors.
• The action is gas-operated with a conventional gas piston and an M16-style rotating bolt locking system for dependable function.
• Sights are an adjustable rear for windage and an M16-style front, so the iron sights feel familiar to AR shooters.
• An integrated MIL-STD 1913 Picatinny rail provides a mounting point for an optic or accessory.
• Construction is glass-fiber-reinforced polymer with steel only in the barrel, bolt, sights and operating mechanism, which holds weight down.

Frequently Asked Questions

Is the PLR-16 barrel threaded? Yes. The 9.2-inch barrel is threaded 1/2×28 TPI for a compensator, flash hider or similar muzzle device.

What magazines does it use? It ships with a flush-fit 10-round magazine and also accepts AR-15 compatible magazines.

Can I mount an optic? Yes. Iron sights are provided, and an integrated Picatinny-style rail is there for mounting an optic.

Buy the KelTec PLR-16 5.56 NATO Pistol, Green, 9.2-Inch Threaded Barrel, 10-Round

Green is the quickest way to tell this PLR-16 apart from the black and tan versions, and nothing else about how it shoots changes. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL, and browse more semi-auto handguns while you are here.