The KelTec PLR-16 pistol in 5.56 NATO with a black finish and 9.2-inch barrel (brand part no. PLR16BLK) delivers a rifle-caliber cartridge in a lightweight pistol platform suited to small-game hunting and range use. KelTec fits adjustable iron sights on a smooth, reliable gas system, and the barrel is threaded 1/2×28 to accept a compensator or flash hider. The pistol accepts standard AR-15 magazines and ships with a flush-fit 10-round magazine. Among rifle-caliber semi-auto handguns, this PLR-16 configuration favors shooters who want a compact, packable platform in a rifle chambering.

Key Specifications

• Chambered in 5.56 NATO / .223 Remington.
• Capacity of 10 rounds.
• The barrel measures 9.2 inches and is threaded 1/2×28 for a compensator or flash hider.
• The sights are adjustable iron sights.
• The pistol accepts standard AR-15 magazines.
• The safety is ambidextrous.
• The barrel finish is Black.
• The action is semi-auto.
• The trigger type is AR Pistol.
• Rifled with a 1-in-9 twist rate.
• Ships with one magazine.

Frequently Asked Questions

What magazines does this pistol accept? Standard AR-15-compatible magazines.

What is the barrel threading for? 1/2×28 threading to accept a compensator or flash hider.

Buy the KelTec PLR-16 Pistol

A rifle-caliber cartridge in a compact, packable pistol platform is exactly what this PLR-16 delivers. Order it from our Lubbock, Texas gun shop for fast, insured shipping to your FFL.