KelTec PLR16, 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem, 9.2″ Barrel, 10+1 Capacity, FDE Pistol

Features and Performance

The KelTec PLR16, 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem, 9.2" Barrel, 10+1 Capacity, FDE Pistol puts KelTec’s unconventional design language into a pistol with 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem, 9.2" barrel, 10+1 capacity, FDE, giving it a clear role for rifle-caliber range work, compact storage, and shooters who want a non-AR 5.56 pistol.

The PLR16 is one of KelTec’s more unconventional centerfire pistols, built around a compact 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem package rather than a traditional service-pistol layout. It gives shooters a light, range-ready platform with rifle-caliber energy, a long sight radius for its class, and the distinct KelTec profile that makes it stand apart from standard AR-pattern pistols.

This version pairs 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem, 9.2" barrel, semi-auto, 10+1 capacity and FDE. This is the type of KelTec that makes sense for buyers who want something different in the safe without giving up practical controls or familiar ammunition. The shorter barrel and polymer-heavy build keep the package handy, while the listed capacity, sights, and magazine information shape how this PLR16 will feel on the range.

Hardware details on this variant include caliber/gauge 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem, barrel length 9.2", capacity 10+1, finish Nitride, overall length 18.5". For the PLR16 buyer, the big decision is whether a compact 5.56 pistol fits the role better than a traditional AR pistol or a full-size carbine. The listed barrel length, sights, weight, and magazine package are the pieces that shape how this one will feel on the range.

Shop more KelTec pistols at Deerford Defense, or compare the current manufacturer lineup through KelTec’s official product reference.

Overall, this is a strong pick for shooters who like KelTec’s oddball engineering and want a compact 5.56 pistol that feels different from the usual AR-pattern options.

Product Details

• Manufacturer: KelTec
• Model: PLR16
• Model Number: PLR16TAN
• SKU: PLR-16-CK-TAN
• UPC: 640832004014
• Caliber/Gauge: 5.56 NATO / .223 Rem
• Action: Semi-Auto
• Barrel Length: 9.2"
• Capacity: 10+1
• Finish: Nitride
• Overall Length: 18.5"
• Sights: Adjustable front/Fixed rear
• Stock / Frame / Grips: Polymer Frame Tan Polymer Frame
• Magazine: 1 10rd
• Weight: 3.4 lbs
• Family: PLR-16 Series
• Category: Firearms > Handguns > Pistols