Kel-Tec PLR16FBLK PLR16 223 5.56 NATO 9.2" 11-Round Threaded Barrel Pistol

The Kel-Tec PLR16FBLK PLR16 223 5.56 NATO 9.2" 11-Round Threaded Barrel Pistol represents a modern platform purpose-built for shooters who demand a compact, modular rifle cartridge platform without the NFA-regulated barrel length restrictions. Designed for tactical applications, training, and civilian defense, this 5.56 NATO pistol bridges the gap between rifle ballistics and handgun portability. At 4.9 lbs with a 9.2" threaded barrel, the PLR16 delivers rifle-class velocity and energy in a form factor optimized for vehicle storage, close-quarters work, and rapid deployment scenarios where traditional rifles prove cumbersome.

This platform features a threaded barrel design that accepts standard 1/2x28 muzzle devices—suppressors, compensators, and flash hiders—allowing you to tailor recoil management and signature control to your mission profile. The 11-round magazine capacity balances magazine-fed reliability with practical carry capacity, while the short overall length of 23 inches makes this pistol ideal for operators transitioning between vehicles, buildings, and confined spaces. The PLR16 operates on proven direct-impingement principles, feeding reliable 5.56 NATO or .223 Remington ammunition, ensuring compatibility with the world's most prolific intermediate cartridge and lowest-cost training rounds available.

Law enforcement tactical teams, civilian home defenders, and precision shooters benefit most from this pistol's ergonomic balance and configurable nature. The threaded barrel opens unlimited customization—thread a suppressor for subsonic operations, add a compensator for rapid follow-up control, or install a flash hider to reduce muzzle signature in low-light engagements. Installation requires no gunsmithing; standard AR-pattern muzzle devices (1/2x28 threads) mount directly. The PLR16 pairs exceptionally well with modern optics via Picatinny rail integration, making it a natural upgrade platform for shooters already invested in 5.56 ammunition ecosystems or professional operators requiring modular rifle-cartridge solutions within pistol form factors.