The Kel-Tec PLR16BLKD PLR16 Defender is a gas-operated semi-automatic pistol chambered in 223 Remington/5.56 NATO with pistol stabilizer brace, designed for small game hunting, backcountry hiking, vehicle storage, and shooters seeking rifle-caliber performance in a compact and lightweight pistol platform.
Key Features
- Caliber: 223 Remington/5.56 NATO
- Capacity: 10+1 rounds
- Barrel length: 9.20 inches, threaded 1/2 x 28 TPI
- Overall length: 18.5 inches
- Weight: 3.4 pounds unloaded
- Twist rate: 1:9 inches right hand
- Action: Gas-operated semi-automatic with conventional long-stroke gas piston
- Locking system: Johnson/Stoner multi-lug rotating bolt design
- Barrel material: Black steel
- Frame: High-impact glass fiber reinforced polymer
- Grip: Magpul angled foregrip
- Brace: Strike Industries pistol stabilizer brace included
- Sights: Adjustable rear for windage, adjustable front for elevation
- Top rail: Integrated MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail
- Trigger pull: 6.5 pounds
- Safety: Ambidextrous
- Magazine compatibility: Standard AR-15 magazines
- Made in USA
Special Features
- Strike Industries pistol stabilizer brace provides additional point of contact for improved stability
- Conventional gas piston operation delivers smooth and reliable cycling with rifle-caliber power
- Johnson/Stoner rotating bolt system provides proven reliability and accuracy
- Threaded barrel accepts muzzle brakes, flash hiders, and compensators
- Integrated Picatinny rail accepts red dots, scopes, and backup iron sights
- AR-15 magazine compatibility allows use of standard 10, 20, 30 round magazines
- Ambidextrous safety accommodates right and left-handed shooters
- Compact forend included for improved handling and control
- High-impact polymer construction sheds weight while maintaining strength and durability
- Adjustable sights allow zeroing for different loads and distances
Practical Benefits
- Ultra-lightweight 3.4 pound design makes it easy to carry all day on trails or in pack
- 5.56 NATO chambering delivers rifle-caliber power for small game, varmints, and predators
- 9.2 inch barrel provides optimal balance between velocity and compactness
- Pistol stabilizer brace improves accuracy and control for precision shooting
- AR-15 magazine compatibility eliminates need for proprietary magazines
- Compact 18.5 inch overall length fits easily in backpacks, vehicle storage, or cases
- Threaded barrel allows adding compensators to reduce muzzle rise and improve follow-up shots
- Picatinny rail supports mounting modern optics for improved accuracy at distance
- Works well for hiking, camping, ranch use, small game hunting, and vehicle defense
- Magpul angled grip provides comfortable and secure hold during shooting
- Simple gas piston operation ensures reliability in field conditions
- Adjustable sights allow precise zeroing without additional equipment
The Kel-Tec PLR16BLKD PLR16 Defender in 223 Remington/5.56 NATO with pistol brace is a confidence building choice for shooters seeking a lightweight and compact rifle-caliber pistol for backcountry adventures, small game hunting, and vehicle storage.
| MANUFACTURER | KEL-TEC |
| MODEL | PLR-16 |
| CALIBER | 5.56MM |
| TYPE | PISTOL |