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The Kel-Tec PLR-16 Defender is a compact semi-automatic pistol chambered for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO. Its 9.2-inch steel barrel features a 1/2x28 threaded muzzle for compatible muzzle devices and suppressors. The lightweight design combines a polymer frame with an aluminum receiver, while the Strike Industries pistol brace and angled grip support more controlled handling. A Viridian RFX11 red dot sight provides rapid target acquisition, and the fixed front and adjustable rear sights remain available as backup aiming options. An ambidextrous two-position crossbolt safety provides intuitive manual control, and the included 10-round magazine delivers a 10+1 capacity.
Key features
- Chambered for .223 Remington and 5.56 NATO
- 9.2-inch threaded steel barrel with 1/2x28 muzzle threads
- Viridian RFX11 red dot sight for fast target acquisition
- Strike Industries pistol brace and angled grip for improved stability
- Fixed front and adjustable rear backup sights
- Ambidextrous two-position crossbolt manual safety
The Kel-Tec PLR-16 Defender combines rifle-caliber performance with compact pistol handling and versatile sighting options.
Kel-Tec PLR-16 Defender .223 Remington 5.56 NATO Black: quick facts
- What caliber is the Kel-Tec PLR-16 Defender .223 Remington 5.56 NATO Black?
- It is chambered in .223 Remington, 5.56 NATO.
- How many rounds does it hold?
- 10+1 rounds; magazines included: 1.
- How big and heavy is it?
- Barrel length 9.2 inches, overall length 18.5 inches, weight 3.4 pounds.
- What kind of action does it use?
- Semi-Automatic.
- Is it optic ready or threaded?
- Optic ready: Yes; threaded barrel: Yes.
- What sights and finish does it have?
- Sights: Red Dot Sights; finish: Black.
- Is it new or used?
- New, in the original packaging.
- Can I buy it in Connecticut?
- Yes. It ships to a licensed FFL dealer in Connecticut; you pick it up there after the background check. Connecticut buyers need a pistol permit or Handgun Eligibility Certificate, and the Connecticut dealer will only transfer this model if it and its magazines (10 rounds or fewer) are legal in Connecticut.
- Is it in stock?
- Yes, at $883.76. Orders leave within 1-2 business days; shipping is free over $999.
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