Kel-Tec SU-16C: "Featherweight Firepower" By Nutnfancy, Pt 1
This is Part 1 of a 3-part review of the Kel-Tec SU-16C, highlighting its "Featherweight Firepower." The reviewer emphasizes its extremely light weight (4.7 lbs unloaded, 5.8 lbs with accessories) and versatile Purpose Of Use (POU) for various applications like backpacking, law enforcement, civilian defense, and aircrew. It competes with the Ruger Mini-14 in the .223 carbine category and accepts AR-15 magazines. The review details its built-in Picatinny rail, ghost-ring iron sights, potential break-in period for reliability, and the importance of lubrication. Ergonomics, stock, and forend (which doubles as a bipod) are praised, along with its hybrid AK/AR operating system and gas piston design. Potential minor drawbacks like sharp edges and magazine release confusion are noted, along with rust issues on front sight cups in some examples. The barrel's substantial thickness and 1/2x28 threaded muzzle are highlighted, enabling the use of AR-15 muzzle devices. Accuracy figures at 50 and 100 yards are provided.










