This video was done by Hank Strange who has a popular channel on YouTube. Before you ask no it’s not his real name and yes we all gave him hell over his Mohawk haircut! I first met Hank at the Big 3 writers event a few weeks ago. He’s a heck of a nice guy [Read More…]
I am surprised that TFB has not talked about the Sub-2000. As far as I can search, not once. So lets take a look at this neat little folding pistol caliber carbine. For those who are not familiar with this weapon, It is chambered in 9mm or 40 S&W. Kel-Tec makes two [Read More…]
Last year I got to fondle a display RMR-30 at SHOT. At this year’s SHOT my contact at Kel-Tec told me that the RMR-30 will go into production. Fingers crossed. I love my PMR-30 and a small compact carbine version would be sweet. Here is a video I took while [Read More…]
At a recent gun show in Albuquerque, New Mexico, I made an impulse purchase. The Kel-Tec PF9. I had been looking for a sub-compact pistol, and wanted something light, thin, and most importantly, reliable. I had considered a Glock 26, but the shape was just too [Read More…]
Kel Tec is revealing two new bullpups at Shot Show this year with their RDB and M43. Scaling down from their successful RFB .308 rifle, the RDB and M43 are both .223 bullpup rifles using downward brass ejection system rather than the forward system of the RFB. The RDB [Read More…]
A photo of an Kel-Tec advertisement or flyer is making its way around the internet. It shows two new bullpup-style carbines that will be introduced this year. One is called the RDB, while the second is called the M43. The limited information shown suggests the guns [Read More…]
Revealed at last year’s SHOT show, the Kel Tec KSG (Kel-Tec Shotgun) has been one of the most sought after new guns in recent days, selling on gunbroker for sometimes 50% over MSRP. This, I’m sure pleases the dealers trying to keep them on the shelves. [Read More…]
Kel-Tec has sent a letter to it’s distributors informing them that because they have learned that the Kel-Tec KSG will be specifically named as a banned gun in Feinstein’s proposed bill they have to raise prices to try and recoup R&D costs in the event [Read More…]
The CL-43 is a new flashlight from gun maker Kel-Tec. It is CNC machined from extruded aluminum and has a Cree XP-G LED lamp capable of putting out 420 lumens of light. From the press release … The switch is operated like the trigger on a gun, pointing the light [Read More…]
After almost ten months I was finally able to obtain a Kel-Tec KSG shotgun last month. The KSG has been tremendously hard to purchase or obtain for writers. In fact for those that have checked prices they were selling for almost twice the MSRP of $880.00. In my view [Read More…]
The United States Special Operations Group, a corrections training organisation (not a government organisation as the name suggests), have torture tested the Kel-Tec KSG in a prison-like enviroment. [ Many thanks to jdun1911 for the tip. ]
Kel-Tec are producing a short barreled shotgun (SHS) version of the Kel-Tec KSG . The KSG patrol has a 16.1″ barrel (24″ overall length) and the KSG Tactical has a 13.7″ barrel (21.4″ overall length). The shorter length decreases weight while [Read More…]
In the second quarter of this year Kel-Tec will begin producing a 24″ heavy barreled version of the Kel-Tec RFB. It is primarily designed for hunters who want a full length barrel to get the most power out of their rounds, but in a shorter rifle. The MSRP will be [Read More…]
Each time I post about Kel-Tec a reader invariably complains that they would like to buy a Kel-Tec gun but none of their local dealers ever have them in stock. I noticed this entry in their website’s FAQ that explains why … I’m a dealer, why [Read More…]
An industry insider told me that Kel-Tec has a working SU-16 prototype in .300 AAC BLK and they are likely to bring it into production. The first models will likely be the SU-16C and SU-16CA and will cost $50 – $70 more than the current 5.56mm variants. The first [Read More…]
All of the key-holing problems associated with the Kel-Tec PMR-30 have apparently not been solved by the recent barrel replacements. Kel-Tec issued a statement regarding ammunition recommendations for the .22 WMR pistol, stating that the handguns are [Read More…]
Kel-Tec recently released several updates on the production of the highly-anticipated KSG shotgun. At this point, Kel-Tec has made several small runs of the shotgun, and those units have shipped to various people for testing and evaluation. Additionally, Kel-Tec is [Read More…]
Tyler Kreis got his hands on the Kel-Tec KSG and demonstrates how the magazine switch works in the video below … The video writeup is here.
Photo by Oleg Volk …
Kel-Tec is having production problems with the PMR-30. Gun Nuts reports … Speaking of Kel-Tec, they have currently suspended production of the Kel-Tec PMR-30 (of which they weren’t really producing a lot of guns anyway) due to keyholing issues with the gun. For [Read More…]
[ Many thanks to Thomas for emailing me the link. ]
Tobias, of Kel-Tec, emailed me this photo of the Kel-Tec KSG Shotgun stripped down. I can’t wait to get my hands on this gun! [ Many thanks to Tobias for emailing me the photo. ]
In a matter of months Kel-Tec has unveiled the PMR-30 pistol, the RMR-30 carbine and now the exciting KSG Shotgun. This bullpup pump-action shotgun has dual tube magazines that can hold a total of 14+1 rounds of ammunition. The shotgun has a total length of 26″ [Read More…]
The below photos, taken by the talented Oleg Volk, show the upcoming Kel-Tec RMR 30 … Finally, a MP7 we can all own 🙂
Kel-Tec has apologized for the delay in shipping the PMR-30. I wish more gun companies would admit mistakes and apologize when they fail to ship a gun. There has been a lot of discussion on just what the heck the hold up is on the PMR-30. We have made a few statements [Read More…]
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Andre, of Tactical-Life.com, visited the Kel-Tec factory to try out the Kel-Tec PMR-30 .22 Magnum pistol and sub-machine gun. I visited Kel-Tec CNC Industries in Cocoa, Florida to shoot their newest pistol, the PMR-30 and to demo their full-auto tactical variant. The [Read More…]
I am literally drooling all over my keyboard … Now they need to make a version with 16″ barrel and start selling it! More photos at SNAFU! blog. UPDATE: Robert says … The PMR-30 SMG is a full-auto only developmental prototype. It is not available for [Read More…]
Kel-Tech have developed a new pistol which chambers the .22 Magnum (WMR) rimfire cartridge. The small size of the .22 WMR has allowed Kel-Tec to squeeze 30 rounds into the double-stacked magazine (a new original design), yet maintain a comfortable grip size. The PMR-30 [Read More…]
[ I am pleased to present this guest post was written by Bill Lester.] I’ve been a revolver guy for most of my twenty-eight years as a shooter but have had a love/hate relationship with small frame .38, .357 and .44 wheelguns for longer than some of you may have [Read More…]
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