KelTec's PR57 Loads Via a Stripper Clip! -- SHOT Show 2025

[@brick4321]

They should make a stripper clip fed carbine similar to the sks

[@jbarbeau92]

That would be neat but I feel like stripper clip feeding has actual advantages here as far as helping keep a concealed carry thinner, whereas for a carbine the main advantage is being able to be sold in more restrictive states.

[@snappertrx]

Sweet. Looking forward to adding it to my Keltec collection.

[@FoulPet]

I'm looking forward to the YT reviews

[@dylanunderpar]

Apart from shooting how do you unload it safely

[@Driveby-Viktum]

probably by racking the slide 10-20 times. =(

[@dylanunderpar]

@ I know lolol!

[@youreverydaynobody]

You can't.

[@grammarpolice4003]

Hinge on bottom of grip...

[@snappertrx]

@ It's not a hinge it's a pin-set removable plate, and they've said its only for cleaning or dealing with spring issues. It's not meant to be casually removed.

[@justingundry4327]

A mag reload is what we use today

[@jakematthewpenfield]

Whats the price on em

[@Upsidedownzack]

389 is the only preorder price i have found

[@jakematthewpenfield]

@Upsidedownzack not bad tisas is a tad bit higher

[@Lavy575]

Sad part is ive always wanted a ak but Im from Washington state so that may never happen. Fact these are ridiculous and reliable is amazing to me. Peices of art. ❤😂

[@dionysusgross476]

If you can't drop a magazine for safety or reloading reasons, it's a expensive Saturday Night special

[@massmike11]

There is a magazine dump on the bottom of the grip.

[@FoulPet]

​​@@massmike11 dump 19-20 rounds on top of a spring, reassemble then reload with a clip. GL

[@youreverydaynobody]

I wish more people would press them on how its impossible to unload without racking the slide 20 times and the difficulty of clearing malfunctions.........

[@grammarpolice4003]

There's a door hinge on the bottom of the grip.

[@ramcharger154]

what's the reason for a twisting barrel?

[@grammarpolice4003]

@@ramcharger154 help manage recoil by distributing the force of the shot more evenly across the gun, minimizing muzzle rise and perceived recoil by the shooter, while also allowing for a more consistent firing cycle due to the counter-rotating action of the bullet within the barrel itself; essentially, the barrel rotation helps counteract the backward force of the shot. Key points about rotating barrels: Reduced recoil: The primary benefit is the reduction of felt recoil by distributing the force across the gun's frame rather than directly into the shooter's hand. Lower muzzle flip: By rotating, the barrel can help minimize the upward movement of the muzzle after firing, leading to better follow-up shots. Improved cycling: The rotation can also contribute to a smoother operation by helping with the extraction and loading process, particularly in high-rate-of-fire weapons.

[@massmike11]

The rotating barrel is how it locks.

[@FoulPet]

​@@grammarpolice4003when seconds count malfunction clearing is only 3 minutes away.

[@grammarpolice4003]

It needs a 20 round double stack single feed stripper clip

[@murmaider2]

that won't work with the ejection port

[@stephensexton5572]

Kind of like nothing anybodys seen before? Really? Has everybody forgotten about the colt All American 2000? Or the broomhandle Mauser?

[@Valter378]

In Russia, the GSH-18 pistol with a rotatable barrel and front firing stops was developed in 2002-these are not unique features.

[@glocksp80smd]

Just sucks you have to laod it with stripper clips

[@ItsCapNFapN]

Pass

[@schaferhundschmidt1798]

I'll second that.

[@Joeak74]

Good deal. More for me!

[@FoulPet]

Its not a pistol its poop

[@KINGBEEFHN59]

I think it's great for responsible people, if you can't be safe with a loaded gun or need more than 20 rds just pick something else. Keltec makes some of the most innovative reliable, reasonably priced firearms in my opinion.

[@DavidVincent-f5l]

Where's the ping. There's suppose to be a ping and ejection at the end.

[@Skulgar321]

It's not an en-bloc clip, it's a stripper clip, there's nothing put in the mag but bullets

[@bluemouse5039]

It would be cool if they made a pistol that loaded with clips like the Garand rifle and ejected the empty clip and made the iconic ping sound

[@murmaider2]

That would negate the point of making it simple and slim.

[@simonstokes369]

But why ?

[@skeletonbuyingpealts7134]

Kel Tec

[@murmaider2]

1. Most compact 5.7 pistol on the market 2. Circumvents handgun magazine capacity bans in some states 3. It's cool

[@evilparadigm]

​@@murmaider2This one understands. I love strange gun designs.

[@CadillacticBean]

Why not lol

[@wonkachocolates6133]

Needs a threaded barrel.

[@Joeak74]

No it doesn't. It also doesn't need an optics cut, but they gave it that anyway.

[@James-hk8qw]

Doesn't work with a rotating barrel

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@James-hk8qw A rotating barrel can still be threaded at the muzzle. You just have the threads in the opposite direction of the initial turn.

[@FoulPet]

​@@DaveSmith-cp5kjand extra weight on the end of the barrel won't affect rotation?

[@FoulPet]

​@@DaveSmith-cp5kj extra weight doesn't affect rotation?

[@cardinalprosoftwash]

Some people won't mean much but why did they make it so ugly? Looks like it came out of a vintage Chinese thrift store😢

[@murmaider2]

simple design means low manufacturing costs. A 5.7 pistol with a 399 msrp that's not some turkish made crap is a steal.

[@keatonjorgensen8793]

​@@murmaider2American made crap doesn't make it better

[@machine6487]

Why are people excited about this? I just don’t get it

[@floridadad2817]

Because it's a pocket EDC that holds more rounds than 4 loaded .38 J frames and weighs the same as 1.

[@rilesmattix5217]

Cool, lightweight and high cap for edc, stupidly cheap, red dot mount in box.

[@machine6487]

@ what if you have a feeding issue how do you clear that? Reloading fast would be a pain in the ass. But if people like it then so be it seems like it would make a good gun for band states

[@floridadad2817]

@ It's a bottleneck cartridge so re-rack it.

[@pnlson5629]

Move to California Massachusetts Illinois etc.... you'll figure it out soon enough. (Detachable mag capacity restrictions)

[@GreyRaven68]

A step back. No thanks.