This TFBTV episode features James Reeves interviewing George Kellgren, the founder of Kel-Tec. The discussion covers a range of Kel-Tec firearms, including the KSG, RDB Survival, P-11, and P-3AT. They also touch upon Grendel guns and Kellgren's earlier invention, the Intratec Tec-9. The interview includes a Q&A segment with questions submitted by Subscribestar and Patreon supporters. Some information about upcoming designs was redacted to protect company secrets, hinting at exciting new and improved Kel-Tec products in the future. The video also promotes TFBTV's Patreon page and giveaways.
The Kel-Tec RDB Survival is a compact, downward-ejecting 5.56 bullpup rifle designed for survival scenarios. It features a 16-inch pencil barrel, a pull-out stock for extreme compactness, and weighs only 5 pounds. Available in FDE and OD Green, it aims for portability and ease of use in austere environments.
The KelTec RDB is presented as a solid, affordable bullpup option, offering a compact design with fully ambidextrous controls and a unique bottom-ejection system. While its trigger is praised and reliability is good across various magazines, accuracy testing suggests a 2-3 MOA performance, and the Picatinny rail may have flex issues. Despite some ergonomic quirks, it's a competitive choice against rivals like the IWI Tavor.
The KelTec RDB Survival is a featureless bullpup rifle introduced at SHOT Show 2017. It offers multiple barrel lengths (16, 20, 24 inches) and is designed for compliance in various states. Key features include an adjustable gas system, side-mounted magazine release, modular stock with adjustable length of pull, and a threaded barrel with a sight protector. It is chambered in 5.56 NATO with plans for 6.5 Grendel and a .300 Blackout prototype.
The KelTec RDB Survival is a highly compact bullpup rifle, measuring just 26 inches with a 16-inch barrel, making it ideal for survival or discrete carry. While its lightweight design and 5.56 NATO chambering are appealing, the thin barrel profile can lead to heat stringing, impacting accuracy during rapid fire. Reliability was excellent with brass-cased ammo but inconsistent with steel-cased prototypes.
The Keltec RDB Survival is presented as a revolutionary lightweight bullpup rifle, potentially Keltec's best design. It excels in extreme lightweight construction, low recoil, and a surprisingly good trigger for a bullpup. The rifle demonstrated 100% reliability during extensive testing, even in harsh desert conditions, and offers impressive accuracy despite its thin barrel.
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