This guide details the loading and operation of the KelTec PR-57, focusing on its unique internal magazine and reloading technique. The video highlights the challenges of 5.7x28mm ammunition availability, especially in a survival scenario, and notes the 20-round capacity's legal implications in California. Instruction from an experienced speaker covers the firearm's specific mechanics, including its dual guide rods and rotating barrel system.
This video provides a first look at the KelTec PR57, a unique 5.7x28mm pistol introduced at Shot Show 2025. Key features include a rotating barrel system for recoil mitigation, a slim profile achieved with dual guide rods, and a stripper clip-fed system capable of holding 21 rounds. The pistol is noted for its lightweight design, weighing under 14 ounces and less than an inch wide, making it suitable for concealed carry. A simple trigger-activated disassembly process is also highlighted.
The Kel-Tec PR-57 is a new 5.7x28mm pistol introduced at Shot Show 2025. It features a unique top-loading system utilizing two 10-round stripper clips, allowing for a total capacity of 21 rounds in the grip. This design contributes to its exceptionally slim profile, less than an inch wide, and makes it the lightest 5.7 pistol on the market, weighing 13.8 ounces. The PR-57 also incorporates an RMSc optics plate, an accessory rail, and a rotating bolt system reminiscent of an AR-15 bolt, with dual guide rods for a low-profile slide.
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