This guide details the manual top-loading procedure for the KelTec RP-57, a pistol discussed in the context of a zombie apocalypse. It highlights the unique internal magazine system and the challenges of finding 5.7mm ammunition in such a scenario. The video emphasizes the pistol's high capacity and its specific reloading technique, which involves manually feeding rounds into the top slot when empty.
The KelTec PR-57 presents a unique challenge for a zombie apocalypse scenario due to its specialized 5.7x28mm ammunition and internal magazine design. While the pistol itself is not inherently bad, its loading and reloading procedures differ significantly from conventional firearms. The PR-57 features dual guide rods and a rotating barrel for locking, offering low recoil and high penetration with its 5.7 cartridge. Reloading mid-fight requires dropping rounds directly into the internal magazine well rather than swapping magazines.
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The KelTec PR57 is a unique 5.7x28mm pistol featuring an internal 20+1 capacity magazine loaded via stripper clips or manually. It boasts a slim profile, optic-ready slide with a Shield footprint, and a rotating barrel mechanism. While innovative, range testing revealed a double-action-only trigger with a long reset and initial feeding issues, with manual loading proving faster than stripper clips for the reviewer.
The Kel-Tec PR57 is a unique 5.7x28mm pistol featuring an internal 20-round magazine loaded via a proprietary stripper clip. It's the smallest and lightest option in its caliber class, weighing just 13.9 oz empty. While innovative, its stripper clip system is slower than traditional magazines, and the DAO trigger lacks second-strike capability. Reliability varied with ammunition types tested.
This video tests the loading speed of the Kel-Tec P57 (P50) using its unique stripper clip system for its internal magazine. While the stripper clips allow for a slim and lightweight design, the process requires significant manual dexterity and practice to be efficient. A loading race demonstrates the learning curve involved compared to standard magazine loading.
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