Kel Tec's new SU-16!

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24 January 2003, 09:15

Glamdring

Kel Tec's new SU-16!

http://www.kel-tec.com/pr04.htm

Anyone seen a review of this rifle yet? It is closer to what I have been looking for in a varmint caliber carbine than I expected to find. Only 5lbs, uses Ar-15 mags, will carry two spare 10 rd or one spare 20/30 rd mag in the buttstock similar to my Steyr Scout Rifle. I hope it shoots better than a Mini-14.

24 January 2003, 02:45

Major Caliber

They need to make one in 7.62 NATO

24 January 2003, 08:04

Dave R

Kel-Tec says the rifle won't ship until May, so don't look for a review until about then.

26 January 2003, 20:01

swampfox

Hope that MSRP is not factual. That is knocking on an AR parts gun.

Looks awesome....need a similiar rifle in 7.62x39 taking AK mags.

26 January 2003, 20:58

smallfry

That is one of the ugliest rifles I have ever seen, and its probably a POS for a multitude of reasons... starting with the frail Hinged design, multi barrel contact points, and plastic wings(?). What is that blue item hanging from the bottom of the butt stock... a fold up tent?

Ohh wait it says here... Except for barrel, bolt and mechanism the SU-16 is made entirely of high impact reinforced polymer ... the rest must be made out of aluminum.

Dont listen to me... I am just not a fan.

[ 01-26-2003, 12:02: Message edited by: smallfry ]

27 January 2003, 04:40

W. Wilson

quote:
Originally posted by swampfox:
Hope that MSRP is not factual. That is knocking on an AR parts gun.

Looks awesome....need a similiar rifle in 7.62x39 taking AK mags.

I have learned to take MSRPs of guns with a huge grain of salt. For example, I was a bit apprehensive at pricing the Ruger #1 stainless in late '01 when I saw the MSRP in all the mags of $845.00 (at the time). My price going through a local dealer was $625.00. Whew! I like the new Kel Tec's looks. It will probably be priced similar to a Mini 14, might just group better, huh?