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Kel-Tec's new "SUV" rifle
Kel-Tec ^ | me

Posted on 03/01/2003 9:20:33 PM PST by conservativefromGa

Technical Specifications

Caliber: .223 Rem 5.56mm
Weight unloaded: 5.0lbs. 2.3kg
Length open: 37.4" 950.0mm
Length closed: 26.4" 670.6mm
Barrel length: 18.4" 467.4mm
Magazine capacity: 10 rounds
Barrel diameter: 3/4" to 5/8" 19.1mm to 15.9mm
Twist: 1:9" 1:228.6mm
Bolt travel: 4.1" 104mm
trigger pull: 5lbs. to 7lbs. 22.2N to 31.1N
Barrel weight: 26.1oz. 738.8g

MSRP: $640.00 Available in May 2003

KEL-TEC 5.56 mm SU-16 SPORT UTILITY RIFLE

INTRODUCTION The name is not an attempt to capitalize on a popular concept but is a truly appropriate designation.

The SU-16 is a gas operated, self-loading rifle in .223 Remington caliber. Several unique features make the SU-16 a versatile sporting firearm.

~An integrated Picatinny rail for mounting different sight systems.

~The forend folds down to form a bipod for increased accuracy.

~The stock can store spare magazines. Two 10 rounds clips or one 20 or 30 rounds.

~The stock and trigger mechanism can be folded forward for added safety and to facilitate secure storage or carry under extreme conditions.

The SU-16 has a conventional gas piston operation and utilizes the proven M-16 breech locking system. It is compatible with standard M-16 magazines. The reciprocating bolt handle and magazine catch are on the right side, while the push bolt safety can be changed to work from either side.

Except for barrel, bolt and mechanism the SU-16 is made entirely of high impact reinforced polymer.


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KEYWORDS: banglist; gunbanavoidance; guns; keltec
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Hmm neat looking and seems to be CA legal.
1 posted on 03/01/2003 9:20:33 PM PST by conservativefromGa
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To: conservativefromGa
Another case of guns being advertized befroer production.
I have been tying to get one for 2 months. The adds are out, but the guns aren't

I think it will make a great addition to the M7 survival rifle in 22 Long Rifle and 410.

So9

2 posted on 03/01/2003 9:26:31 PM PST by Servant of the Nine (Real Texicans; we're grizzled, we're grumpy and we're armed)
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To: Servant of the Nine
MSRP: $640.00 Available in May 2003
3 posted on 03/01/2003 9:30:00 PM PST by null and void (read the whole thing swervie. BTW my 50th is coming up, would be a good gift for you to get me...)
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To: conservativefromGa
Looks nice from a functional standpoint but that thing is butt ugly. Maybe it'll grow on me. They sure chose a great caliber. :-)

MM

4 posted on 03/01/2003 9:32:44 PM PST by MississippiMan
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To: conservativefromGa
A wonderful trick to avoid the stupid cosmetic feature ban of 1994.

Government to civilians: You aren't allowed to make or own any "semiautomatics assault weapons" made after '94 that have folding stocks.

Clever gun manufacture: Fine, we can't make the stock fold, we'll make the whole darn gun fold.

Take that gun grabbers!

5 posted on 03/01/2003 9:43:37 PM PST by Fixit (http://comedian.blogspot.com)
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To: conservativefromGa
Under 27" folded. That makes a fine, compact carry.
6 posted on 03/01/2003 9:47:49 PM PST by Kevin Curry
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To: Kevin Curry
It uses M-16/AR mags. Thats a nice feature.
7 posted on 03/01/2003 9:51:20 PM PST by conservativefromGa (www.awbansunset.com)
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To: Fixit
Clever gun manufacture: Fine, we can't make the stock fold, we'll make the whole darn gun fold.

They have some semi-auto carbines in 9mm, .40, and (IIRC) .45 that fold down to under 16.5". I regard those as the real nose-thumb at the AWB, since weapons with "folding stocks" have to be at least 26" long in the maximally-folded configuration (and thus, contrary to gun banners' claims, are often bigger and harder to conceal than guns with a 26.1" design length).

8 posted on 03/01/2003 9:51:40 PM PST by supercat (TAG--you're it!)
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To: conservativefromGa
Oh there's going to be a few left leaning folks that hate this. An "assult weapon" and SUV. Maybe the I can get one for Christmas.
9 posted on 03/01/2003 9:51:42 PM PST by Red Dog #1
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Oh there's going to be a few left leaning folks that hate this.

Oh, they'll hate it alright. In the vast majority of cases it is liberals or the liberal-aligned that are murdering other liberals or liberal-aligned with firearms (and usually firearms of a shoddy make). Conservatives are overwhelmingly responsible with firearms.

If liberals really want to drop the the gun violence rate, they should become conservatives.

10 posted on 03/01/2003 9:58:53 PM PST by Kevin Curry
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To: conservativefromGa
I want one.

I'll drive to the range in my Explorer SUV with my SUR...

11 posted on 03/01/2003 10:01:08 PM PST by SW6906
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To: Red Dog #1
Crossfire
12 posted on 03/01/2003 10:01:30 PM PST by umgud (War determines who is left, not who is right)
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To: supercat
That's a great point. Even a 16" barrelled AR breaks down to two parts, the larger of which is around 25" long.
13 posted on 03/01/2003 10:01:35 PM PST by Fixit (http://comedian.blogspot.com)
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To: Red Dog #1
I wonder if they are going to offer a swivel mount to put it on your SUV? If yes, put me down for two.
14 posted on 03/01/2003 10:08:09 PM PST by Beck_isright (going to war without the French is like duck hunting without an accordian)
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To: conservativefromGa
Cool!!! B-day present. This is just a placeholder comment.
15 posted on 03/01/2003 10:09:56 PM PST by kcar
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To: Beck_isright
Now that's a thought. I'll be sure to add the mount to my christmas list before giving it to my wife.
16 posted on 03/01/2003 10:11:19 PM PST by Red Dog #1
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To: Red Dog #1
Wouldn't that just look cool as hell mounted forward of your sunroof. I'll bet the tailgaters would back off and you don't get cut off in traffic as much either. And just think, you open the sunroof, put in the hi-cap clips and you can deal with those pesky Iraqi remote control drones.
17 posted on 03/01/2003 10:13:11 PM PST by Beck_isright (going to war without the French is like duck hunting without an accordian)
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To: Kevin Curry
The most amazing thing is they don't realize that with out their activism most SUV's and this weapon probally wouldn't exist. SUV's are mostly came about because of gas mileage requirements for passenger cars and we all now why this weapon was built. Hell, now I'm starting to wonder if the left sometimes serves a useful purpose after all.
18 posted on 03/01/2003 10:18:10 PM PST by Red Dog #1
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To: conservativefromGa
Interesting rifle! A Valmet, with a Steyr Scout bipod. Should be a winner.
19 posted on 03/01/2003 10:32:45 PM PST by Byron_the_Aussie
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To: *bang_list
bang bump
20 posted on 03/01/2003 10:53:34 PM PST by conservativefromGa (www.awbansunset.com)
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