Kel-Tec PLR-16 5.56mm NATO AR-Style Pistol, 9.25 in Threaded Barrel, TRUGLO Green Circle-Dot Red Dot, 40-Rd Mag, Black
This Kel-Tec PLR-16 stands out as a compact, gas-piston 5.56 NATO pistol with a 9.25-inch 4140 steel threaded barrel and a lightweight Zytel polymer frame. It includes a TRUGLO red dot with a green circle-dot reticle and a 40-round magazine, and features an integrated MIL-STD-1913 top rail, ventilated forend with bottom accessory rail, and AR-type sights. Made in Cocoa, Florida, it accepts standard AR-15/M16 magazines and weighs approximately 3.4 pounds.
Condition
Overall Condition: Very good condition, showing only light, superficial signs of prior handling or use.
Bore Condition: Excellent - Clean, mirror finish, no signs of wear.
Bore Rifling: Excellent Rifling - Sharp lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm presents in great shape overall. Minor, superficial scratches and small blemishes are visible on the exterior.
What's Included
- Kel-Tec PLR-16 5.56mm NATO pistol
- 1x 40-round ProMag polymer AR-15 pattern magazine
- TRUGLO red dot sight with green circle-dot reticle
The PLR-16 uses a long-stroke gas piston system paired with an AR-style rotating bolt, giving this pistol a rifle-derived operating design in a compact format. Controls include a right-side charging handle and a cross-bolt safety.
The 9.25-inch barrel is made from 4140 steel and is threaded 1/2-28 UNEF, capped with a knurled thread protector. This configuration supports standard 5.56/.223 muzzle devices when desired.
Its chassis is built around a glass-reinforced polymer (Zytel) frame and receiver with an aluminum front insert, finished in black. A ventilated polymer forend includes a bottom accessory rail, while the integrated MIL-STD-1913 top rail provides mounting space for the included TRUGLO red dot. Iron sights consist of an AR-type elevation front post and an adjustable rear for windage.
At approximately 3.4 lb and 18.5 inches in overall length, the PLR-16 is light and compact. It accepts AR-15/M16-type magazines and comes with a 40-round ProMag polymer magazine. This example is made in the USA (Cocoa, Florida).

