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Kel-Tec PLR-16
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Kel-TecPLR-16

Pistols · United States · 2006
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Kel-TecPLR-16

Kel-Tec PLR-16
Kel-Tec PLR-16 Photo: DickClarkMises · Wikimedia Commons · Public domain
* Absolute score — assessed within category · no era adjustment
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
70
Magazine Capacity
75
Reliability
80
Concealability
65
Ergonomics
75
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
85
Modularity
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
Origin United States
ManufacturerKel-Tec
CategoryPistols
EraPost-Cold War
In service2006
Operators1 countries
Data Quality82%
MASS(Military Archive Scoring System)
71
Pistols MASS Rating
62/123
Post-Cold War
182/572
All-Time
Pistols · 10 axes scored
Stopping Power
60
Accuracy
70
Magazine Capacity
75
Reliability
80
Concealability
65
Ergonomics
75
Recoil Control
70
Maintenance Ease
85
Modularity
60
Cost-Effectiveness
90
ⓘ Regardless of era, the same scoring system applies to all units in the pistols category.
01 / Overview
Kel-Tec PLR-16
Category
Prime contractor
Production
2006–
Operators
💰 PERFORMANCE / PRICE ASSESSMENT Methodology ↗
PISTOLS · POST-COLD WAR
62
PERFORMANCE/PRICE
92
UNIT COST (2025 USD)
—
71
pistols category
ⓘ Performance/Price and MASS score are computed across all units in the pistols category, regardless of era.
02 / Specs & Design
◎General4MOD.4
  • First Production Year2006
  • DesignerGeorge Kellgren
  • Weight (Empty)1.55 kg
  • Currently In ServiceNo
◈Cartridge & Calibre6MOD.6
▣Operation4MOD.4
◇Ballistics1MOD.1
  • Muzzle Velocity792 m/s
◆Barrel & Sights5MOD.5
▤Construction7MOD.7
▲Production & Cost2MOD.2
  • Production Start2006
  • Variants0
03 / History
SERVICE LIFESPANStill in Service
  1. 2006Production started
20
years in service
1
countries operating
ⓘ The producing country still actively operates it.
04 / Operators
Operator Countries1country
📖 TERMS ON THIS PAGE5terms
A firearm feed system where ammunition is stored in a separate container (magazine) that can be removed and replaced, enabling rapid reloading.
Firearm action type where expanding gas from a fired cartridge cycles the mechanism, typically via a piston or direct impingement.
Uses high-pressure gas to cycle the action, rather than recoil energy.
Adjustable metal aiming devices on firearms, consisting of a front post and rear notch, used without magnification.
A mounting system for attaching optical sights to rifles.
These terms are listed automatically because they appear on this page.full encyclopedia →
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