keltec su16

[68chappy]

OK si I saw and placed hands on a keltec su16 just recently and want to know if anyone on here has had any experiance with them and can give me a review?

 

[kludge]

Love mine. No problems. 2-3 MOA with XM193 and Wolf ammo. I have the "A" model, I wanted the longer barrel.

 

[seldon14]

At one point I think they had issues with something breaking around the bolt area at high round counts, may want to look into the current status of that.

 

[PaxRomana]

I've had a 16B model for a couple years now and I have to say it has been a solid rifle. I picked it up new for $450...and at that price it was a steal. It is lightweight but recoil is still barely noticeable. It takes AR mags which is a huge plus, and I've had no issues with pmags or mil spec mags. Field strip isn't bad but not as quick as an AR. It comes with the integral top rail for an optic. I've got a Bushnell TRS-25 red dot on mine, which is a great budget optic for the SU-16 and gives a lower 1/3 co-witness with the sights. The A model is the least desirable of the series IMO due to the crappy polymer sights. (although you can change them out) The B model has the improved sights but still has the pencil barrel. The thin barrel is the only thing I don't like about it. I've had no issues yet, but it heats up quick so I would refrain from routine mag dumps. I will say that mine has been very accurate (and reliable) with a variety of ammo. The C model has the folding stock that allows you to fire from the folded position. The other two can be folded but are inoperable in that condition. The C model also has a thicker barrel and for that reason is the best of the lot. Even though I own several ARs, AK etc..I always take the SU-16 to the group shooting events I attend and it always gets attention from the other shooters. Most of them can't believe how handy and accurate a rifle it is at the price point. (pre-craziness of course)

 

[kludge]

At one point I think they had issues with something breaking around the bolt area at high round counts, may want to look into the current status of that.

Firing pins. They've changed the steel = no more problems.

Most of them can't believe how handy and accurate a rifle it is at the price point. (pre-craziness of course)

QFT.

 

[seldon14]

Firing pins. They've changed the steel = no more problems.



QFT.

Nice, may have to look back in to one then. I've not gotten a chance to shoot one, but I love everything about them on paper.

 

[TLHelmer]

Nutnfancy reviewed it

It looks like a 3 part series. http://m.youtube.com/watch?v=TaqPowTdqtg

 

[68chappy]

Thanks now I guess I will order one and wait to see if I can get it...sounds like the c model is the way I want to go. thanks again!!! INGO is great!

 

[chef larry]

Most interesting as the barrel has a 1:9" twist and threaded end 1/2x28. Not bad for a low cost range rifle.

 

[68chappy]

I have a su16c on order really hope I get it!!!! looks like a lot of fun!!!

 

[TiminMishawaka]

This is one rifle where I truly don't understand the panic buying. I don't understand the panic buying but I especially don't with this one. It's a semi auto rifle that accepts AR mags. That's all. It has no pistol grip, no bayonet lug, none of what the fearmongers call the "assault rifle" features.

Rant off - I've played with one and want one but will wait till the sky stops falling.