The Kel-Tec RDB in [Current Year]

[@jeshowls]

Kel-Tec: 33% cocaine, 33% coolness factor, 34% hex screws

[@wizkaqueefa9003]

They make insanely lightweight & thin semi autos that just run for 1,000s of rounds with no jams (KelTec P-32: 7 Oz. total .32 ACP, P3AT: 9 Oz. .380 ACP, PF9: 12 Oz. 9MM). Their rifles & .22 Rimfire pistols (P17, CP33, PMR-30, CMR-30) are nowhere near reliable, however.

[@lemonajax]

+33% beach plastic

[@Soli_Deo_Gloria_.]

You've actually owned all these you list ? ​@@wizkaqueefa9003

[@Logan2070]

And 0% Quality Assurance Program...

[@workingguy-OU812]

55% unavailable marketing BS

[@BrassFacts]

I take pride in that I broke the RDB literally 20 seconds into shooting it for the first time.

[@diet_dr.demoncore]

you absolute gorilla

[@Z-J-]

00:38 accidentally hitting the emote button like

[@Maelstrom8]

Apparently, Brass facts are stronger than the hopes and dreams that Keltec builds their guns out of. Who knew?

[@CopiumFactory]

Broke it in 20 rounds? That's just regular RDB stuff Keltec, made with Meth, is actually just like meth: Not even once

[@doomedspy]

Kel-Tech Rep: "Keep these guys away from the su-16's!!!!"

[@Zach_Hazard]

The RDB survival is great if you want a rifle that looks like what someone from 1983 thought a space pirate's gun would look like.

[@NZBlackJack]

It looks like a gun Bethesda devs would make

[@whippedflame8484]

omg it’s Zach hi Zach

[@eldepe6556]

If only they made a Survival variant in 308, it'd be sweet

[@Grenadier-]

Or you live in a ban state. Even IL allows it's cousin the C/hunter

[@Thekilleroftanks]

@@NZBlackJack na, if it was then the mag would be up in your face, eject the round in front of the chamber with no pathing, and eject the whole round.

[@JP-th8sq]

They really should do a gen2 of both the RDB and RFB, especially changing the RFB's magazines from metric FAL mags to AR10 mags.

[@flavortown3781]

When the rfb came out they were like 5-10 bucks a peice

[@klnicool8885]

​@@flavortown3781i have more money in fal mags than the rfb is worth

[@Concordfan443]

Will be done, just let me finish college

[@DrWolfensteinz]

I was just looking into nabbing an RFB, but yeah, it desperately needs a refresh beyond switching to AR10 mags. Extending the top rail and the handguard would be great, as well as reducing gas options while making it more accommodating to suppressors without an extra piston. Granted, they could bank on the simplicty of the RDB and just redesign it for .308. Won't be as compact as the RFB, but likely an easier sell

[@flavortown3781]

@@DrWolfensteinz it's usually easier to make a gun smaller than bigger but I'd like that alot a big rfb

[@thegoldencaulk2742]

The gas system on the RDB already has a name. It's called a tappet system, and it's been used before on the M14 and M1 Carbine. That said, "medium stroke" is funnier so we should all switch to calling it that.

[@flavortown3781]

And the scar

[@TiredShark5]

The 'tappet' system is a fancy name for a short-stroke, they are functionally the same.

[@JohnnyL190]

@@flavortown3781 As well as the AUG

[@bip3587]

@@TiredShark5 I think what distinguishes a tappet and a short stroke system contextually is that in a tappet system the operating rod and bolt assembly are 1 piece, whereas on short stroke systems they're generally 2 pieces.

[@TiredShark5]

@@bip3587 The bolt carrier and operating rod being one piece is a long-stroke system, there is no distinguishable difference between a tappet and short-stroke.

[@Braxtongiles]

Give it a longer top rail and change the hardware to a decent grade torx. The problem with hex heads is they’re basically already a circle awaiting shape confirming care from your Allen wrench.

[@920utdoor]

😂

[@elektro3000]

Agree 100% although it wouldn't be the most difficult upgrade to just replace them all.

[@TexasLeverGunner]

Don't be poor and buy RBRT bits. lol

[@elektro3000]

@TexasLeverGunner They're good stuff but internal hex drive is just a fundamentally bad design. A Torx drive with a cheap drive bit will survive multiple times higher torque than an internal hex drive (same size) with a MAC RBRT drive bit.

[@Pilotmario]

"Shape confirming care" LMAO

[@cyanideinabox]

RIP to my homie who wants the absolute freak show abomination that is the RDB Hunter (formerly known as the RDB-C) because he will do literally anything but move out of California.

[@Sig_P229]

Technically they are different. Hunter is 26” OAL. RDBC is 30” OAL as required by California to not be on the AWB. Edit: I was wrong. The Survival is 26”. The RDBC is now the Hunter and is 30”

[@michaeltaylor7996]

Lmfao

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

I kinda want one for the lols.

[@thefrugalgunfighter6772]

I just want a 20” barrel I will trade my 16” for it

[@MindZye]

While I gotta admit I'm drawn to the RDB-C's vaguely "Stargate SG-1 Staff weapon" vibes, your buddy needs to look around and see what others have brought to the range - it's gonna be sea of compliance and non-compliance, generally leaning on the non-compliant side.

[@abledemo1]

I think its cool keltec is able to repurpose all those discarded VCRs and remote controls. And turn them into a gun no less. Very impressive!

[@Supercohboy]

The future isn't shiny and chrome, it's olive drab and plastic. Get with the times old man! (/s)

[@grandtheftavocado]

I bought one because of the good trigger (for a bullpup), downward ejection, price, and adjustable gas block.

[@chipsterb4946]

I nearly bought one a few years ago for the same reasons. After watching this not sorry I resisted temptation … for once.

[@grandtheftavocado]

@@chipsterb4946 I have the Tavor SAR and have shot the AUG, and I actually prefer the KelTec over those. I wouldn’t consider it a duty rifle at all, so I’m on the fence about keeping it. I bought it at $1000 during the 2020 panic, so I can’t sell it when new ones are going for $700, so I’m going to keep it for lefty shooters I bring out on the range

[@DaveSmith-cp5kj]

@@chipsterb4946 When I bought mine, it was $700. Which is the price I think it should be at MSRP. Of course, prices of everything have gone up from inflation. But its a good gun. Buy the aftermarket aluminum rail and your precision massively increases. Like groups drop to 1/3 what it does with the factory handguard.

[@20xd6]

The trigger is indeed very good.

[@DustyGamma]

14:59 I second this, it sounds like something someone from Keltec would say: "*sniff* Yeah, it's medium stroke, man. It's like, in between the two. ...Hey, do you have a tissue? My nose in running like a race horse. *sniff*"

[@Enjoyer.762]

@@DustyGamma 6" median stroke

[@bakedandsteaked]

Using a tissue would be a waste

[@prestigiouschili7911]

8:26 “rail estate”. Keep the puns coming 😎

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

I love that term, honestly.

[@TheFishE77Official]

That term has been around for about a decade now, and is used a lot to make fun of people with quad rails saying M-Lok is still a fad despite being the industry standard

[@danferrell1]

RDBs are just cool.

[@TL8311-j6x]

Hop and Brass “going down to Utah” sounds like Brokeback Mountain 2

[@chadwik4000]

Change "to" to "in"

[@mikea.6608]

No Diddy

[@shred1894]

Honestly, I believe they get up to all sorts of homoerotic things on their little trips out to the middle of nowhere.

[@jpap967]

I have been running mine regularly supressed for 8 years now. Super accurate out to 300 yards. I love the thing. Can't kill it. Paid $699 lol

[@Zogger568]

This video reminds me of the time brassfacts broke Hop's RDB

[@ArgosySpecOps]

15:00 slept with a woman once that referred to my stroke as "mid" at best. 🥴

[@Token_Black_Guy]

Still hit tho

[@Enjoyer.762]

@Token_Black_Guy Doesn't count unless you fill her up with the long-stroke piston.

[@bstanley6146]

And she was being nice.

[@libertarianGO]

I love my RDB. Nuff said.

[@mrniusi11]

same. They are great when gas is tuned. America is literally gay for loving AR-15s and not innovating. Austria innovated. China innovated. Armenia innovated. Israel innovated. How many standard issue bullpups need to exist before America decides maybe we should actually try to make new things again?

[@libertarianGO]

@@mrniusi11 well you had me until you pitched bullpups for main rifle. They are not good for the type of warfare the US does. They can be used but standard rifles have many advantages, one of which is safety when considering the crazy stuff that happens in war. Bullpups can be amazimg for home defense, armored vehicle crews, room clearing crews, and a few other areas. The problem is that the issues are a large gamble when it comes to life and death in combat scenarios. Thats why militaries like israel switched back to standard rifles. Several others are as well.

[@adammathers4879]

@@libertarianGO You didn't give any explanation for why bullpups are not good for the military. What safety considerations?

[@libertarianGO]

@@adammathers4879 executive functions like clearing jams, manipulating bolt outside of standard operations, reliability in suoer harsh conditions (no there isnt a bullpup that competes with the AR15 plstform at a bare minimum military standard). For example, ice, mud, sand, no lube, the ar15 excels at all these. Bullpups not so much. Part of it is the years and military and civilian developement, the other part is the visual and mechanical simplicity when handling the jams, mishaps, and shinanigans that pop up in combat. Bullpups just can not compete on the reliability for infantry. Get muddy, lay in sand, dont shower, work 24/365. Bullpups hold the dirt in and need more lube per shot in my experience ( i have a lot more than the normal person, and a lot less than some).

[@adammathers4879]

@@libertarianGO Clearing jams on the AUG is easier than the AR platform, because you can lock the bolt open with one hand. Locking the bolt open on an AR requires both hands. Also, the AUG is one of the most reliable military assault rifles ever made. It can handle mud, dirt, sand, and abuse without failure.

[@cadehamm339]

I literally dreamed Hop was gonna make this review. My RDB sense is tingling

[@Concordfan443]

I was hoping he’d do it with the RDB C

[@MagicPrepper]

I have a 20" RDB sitting in the vault right now. Every time I look at it I think "maybe I should..." and then make a hasty retreat.

[@Windowlick_]

Now do the RFB

[@soonerfrac4611]

3 oh HATE for the win!

[@DarkSideKyp]

Can’t believe Hop is making videos about bullpups in the year of our Lord [Current Year]

[@thomashastings5694]

I have had the RDB for 8 or 9 years now its worked flawlessly, a couple of upgrade to it and I'm super happy with it!

[@namenomad2088]

I think we should call the gas system "edge", since its edges the line between long stroke and short stroke. tons of rdbs edging out there rn hopefully

[@frankholub4673]

Edgggggeeeeeeeeee [flutters hands over back of bumper]

[@frankholub4673]

Edgggggeeeeeeeeee [flutters hands over back of bumper]

[@SchwererGustavThe800mm]

Hop is single handedly keeping the bullpup market alive at this point

[@2stroke438]

but refuses to get an aug.

[@bjordan429]

Great video; the most complete RDB video. Realist and no BS, and still sneaking in some good jokes.

[@galm14ever]

Hey! I’ll have you know those hex screws are integral to Kel-Tecs patented in the field serviceable reliability. When they inevitably break, all you need to do is rummage through your junk drawer and bam, that gun is back in action.

[@JetorgXIII]

Kel-Tex is one of the neatest concept companies but also one of the least desirable manufacturers. It’s a dynamic that doesn’t usually survive the way they have.

[@stefanmolnapor910]

Yes

[@EarlHildebrandt]

My understanding of their expansion strategy is that George Kellgren resolutely refuses to take on debt and only expands facilities when there's cash on hand and a long-term, established demand for a product line, which explains why new Kel-tec guns seem to spend years as unicorns until there's a sudden surge of supply and secondary market prices stabilize. Ask anyone who was looking for a KSG during the Obama years what that was like. That attitude produces frustration on the customer side but also takes a lot of guesswork out of long-term planning. PSA could take a page out of Kel-tec's book and be better off for it instead of surfing from one hype train to another.

[@JohnThomas-d8o]

I have one and have not had any issues. Spent time and ammo adjusting the gas system to work on crap ammo. Done.

[@angelobartolomeu5679]

Exactly. The butt ejection solves all problems of current bulpups, but keltec got pitty of them and introduced some problems for their design

[@AppliedGats]

@@EarlHildebrandt I like kellgrens style but psa strategy economically surpassed KEL-TEC in like 6 years. It’s a tortoise and hare situation imo. Eventually psa will overreach and implode. Like how much demand is there really for western caliber Krink clones?

[@maximusjoseppi5904]

i have an RDB survival with the MLOK aluminum handguard and its awesome honestly. only other bullpup that touches it is the AUG after you modify it. Its super light (like 5lbs), reliable, 24" OAL, super small... perfect for many outdoors and home defensive scenarios. its not a high volume of fire type gun or a combat rifle... but its very cool for what it is and very unique

[@Sheppard2030]

I expect that KelTec will update the RDB because of this video. Thanks, Hop.

[@biddinge8898]

I really fucking wish the RDB got updated. So badly. The RDB receiver is actually pretty modular. Its a folded metal piece basically

[@AnonEMus-cp2mn]

Given the release of the Aug M2, I think its a strong contender to reconsider.

[@Hoplopfheil]

It's annoying and stupid that the new handguard which is the appeal of the new model is sold separately and costs an extra 400 bucks

[@Enjoyer.762]

@Hoplopfheil Not for poverty chuds living in the double-wide. You should take a look at the prices of AUG replacement BCGs, Barrels, etc. Everything AUG is TFBTV James Reeves tier tax bracket pricing.

[@algebra_2619]

@@Hoplopfheil that is just standard Aug tax these days, love the gun but you got to spend $700(excluding tax and Shipping) just on straight up upgrades to fully enjoy the platform. (suppressor gas plug $108, Corvus brass deflector $125, Corvus qd pin $75, Corvus mag release $89, Arid Trigger Shoe & Safety $175, Ratworxusa Trigger sear $129). it is truly the gun for autists. But the m2 is by all accounts better than the m1, because it is just a re-release of the old a3sa.

[@Hoplopfheil]

Useful shopping list for prospective AUGers

[@AnonEMus-cp2mn]

@@Hoplopfheil A valid point, even with alternative rail/handguard options on the market. Though the RDB and MDR also underwent aftermarket upgrades just the same.

[@1024NIN]

I miss my RDB sometimes. Trigger was shockingly decent. The optic rail being held on by 3 small screws on the hottest portion of the gun is why I sold it. The screws loosened and never stayed ever again. Still it was a freaky fun gun

[@Odinforever2000]

If youve ever looked at the Optic Rail on the Tavor..theres only 2 screws..

[@isaac6077]

Its probably cause u fired it while the screws were loose. Probably miss shaped the entire threating

[@duck_iri]

a socko cameo but no segment? what a world we live in

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

Fame got to his head now he charges way too much for a credited appearence.

[@burtbiggum499]

Maybe this is hell?

[@mikejones762]

love my rdb defender. great suppressor host!

[@vaderbean1]

The hex screws comments really hit home with my crusader arms rifle having a small parts bins worth of them as well😊

[@Echo-xe5gj]

lmao. unexpected curveball prostate exam joke had me cracking up. golf clap. golf clap. bravo.

[@chevrofreak]

Out of all of my semi-auto rifles, the RDB suppresses the best.

[@mrguiltyfool]

I guess the million different gas settings help

[@chevrofreak]

@@mrguiltyfool it isn't just that, there is no gas to the face, at all, and it isn't a violent recoil due to the really long bolt travel.

[@Doman3500]

And the downward ejection port​@@chevrofreak

[@chevrofreak]

@@Doman3500 that definitely eliminates port pop

[@michaellowery928]

Hop, thanks for an even-handed review/update. Love mine. Keep 'em coming.

[@Dooby0071]

RFB was my go to weapons 3 wipes ago in early tarkov wipe. Love that beast shooting that m80.

[@Odinforever2000]

Mine too..I wish some of the accessories for the RFB were available in game.

[@AnthonyScott_Little_Black_Duck]

I have had my RDB17 for a few years now and have no complaints. I mount iron sights with no optics. Still stock mostly but have plans to add a dust cover. Runs all my mags with no issues and after much experimenting I just use standard ball ammo. As far as the ergonomics as a small statured guy i have no complaints about the rifle either in CQB or regular use but that has been my experience because I have found that generally speaking smaller guys are more suitable for bullpups than larger guys. Also you can either bullpup or not.

[@laserbait]

I bought my RDB from the first production run of 200 (1/9" barrel twist), right after they were announced. It's been great. I set the gas for suppressor use, +4 clicks, it'll cycle both suppressed and suppressed and without any undue wear. It has close to 4000 rounds on it now. I just have a Leupold VX-R 1.25-4x LPVO on there, and it's perfect. Goes with me everywhere I shoot. It's even done duty as my boat gun. :D

[@Odinforever2000]

Nice I also have a preproduction 1:9 Rdb..Mine shoots really well

[@Korruptor]

Aww, shame it was lost at sea. >__~

[@laserbait]

@@Korruptor I'm still waiting for Aquaman to bring it back to me! I think he likes it too. :D

[@ParrotTactical]

I’m a huge bullpup fanboy and agree a budget option is needed to sway the masses. Unfortunately what KelTec brings in terms of gutsy engineering they also ruin by way of poor manufacturing. That just leaves us with the X95 (lacking adjustable gas) for $1700 or the otherwise tremendous MDRx (now WLVRN) for an absurd $2600. Bullpups have a lot to offer, but we’re never gonna get there like this…

[@DShK-38]

AUGs exist you know... they are pretty expensive though, about 2k

[@ParrotTactical]

@@DShK-38 AUGs haven’t been updated since the 1970s. Cross-block safety, progressive trigger, and no drop free mags immediately make them uncompetitive. Then you add in complication to swap to left hand eject, lack of good options for suppression etc they just aren’t competitive anymore, and especially not at that price.

[@PlatinumKrown]

Also the VHS for $1,800, but it isn't as popular.

[@alvictor1291]

@@ParrotTactical The aug just got updated as the a3m2 with the qd mlok rail. It still comes in around 2k with the updated version. Plus steyr has the surpressor gas block now, and there are a lot of good reliable 3rd party trigger options that make the trigger at the very least decent. It's definitely a tinkerer's gun though, and with all upgrades you can spend anywhere between 2k-2200 i'd say

[@jayjohnson3732]

@@ParrotTacticalActually the AUG offers a LOT these days. As was pointed out, they just released as new generation that addresses many of the traditional gripes, especially rail space. The AUG rather definitely smokes all the other bullpups when it comes to clearing malfunctions because you can just remove the barrel instead of trying to get your fingers in the chamber. And now you can buy a 300 blackout barrel.

[@IRAFOX888]

Hey, take it from another classic 17" RDB owner, Lucky Irishman handguards do not clown around, and provide *significantly* more lock up with a few added parts. I dare say that for the money they can retain zero with a laser and provide much more needed railistate for accessories. That being said, this gun is bi-polar as fuck when it comes to ammo and gas settings and I love wasting $1.00+ 77gr SMK 223 on a triple feed when my gun decides to vomit it's internals out the ass of the gun. Also, the lucky Irishman assisted bolt release can make reloads in the RDB lightning fast and easy, if you want to ever do a follow up video for this one, try Lucky, you won't be disappointed.

[@Jake23115]

I'm currently debating about whether or not to replace my Kel-tec SU16E for one of these..... are they worth it?

[@benstepanek2808]

55 grain pmc bronze PSPs works great and takes deer fine

[@highdesertdrew]

This is one of those guns I sorta want, but I really have no particular need, and as such will probably never get. But it's good to see other people out there having fun.

[@homerj109]

I love the lucky irishman bolt release, I hated the stock bolt release.

[@ericbergfield6451]

I got a Kel-Tec's RDB-17 after buying: an AUG, a Hellion, & then MDRX! ...I actually just got back from the range w/it today, & I've only had one issue with it, which was a failure to eject the last casing from the magazine. I've only shot a total of 120 cartridges thru it, as I just got it Compared to the price of the other 3 bullpups I listed, I'm very happy with its' performance-to-cost ratio thus far

[@Odinforever2000]

💯 agree

[@Myneckofthewoods7]

Time and time again the AR keeps coming on top. I really appreciate your videos. You keep reminding me to stay focused on what really works.. Specially with how things are going..... no need to buy another contraction.. that will not work for me.

[@derekyam1805]

I'm from Canada, and because of the stupid C21 Bill, we don't have much options for a semi .223/5.56. There are Cope-15s made here in Canada, but most are not good and the good ones are way too expensive for what they are. I took the plunge to get the RDB while I wait for the C21 to get overturned. I took it out to the range today to sight it in and adjust the gas block. Took 3 shots to sight it but double fed on the 4th because I turned the gas too low. I fixed it with a flathead screwdriver and without disassembling the gun like some people have done. Turned it back up 2 clicks, and it functioned flawlessly after (100 rounds for today). The trigger, and ergonomics are great. Overall feel is good, some people will probably say cheap plastic, but it's not as bad as you think. There is some slop in the handguard because of the design, but it didn't affect me in accuracy. The bolt release is fine for me, I reach up from the bottom and pull both sides down after inserting the mag). Field strip is simple, only need a cartridge. I really can't fault it for being a budget bullpup semi 5.56, especially here in Canada. So if you're looking for a semi 5.56 in Canada, don't hesitate to try it out. I really like mine.

[@McThirdDegree]

Used to think the RDB is cursed but after the two videos you've made featuring it I want one really bad

[@TheTeehee11111]

I love my 20" RDB with the mlok handguard, it's probably one of the best options for me in Canada.

[@McThirdDegree]

@@TheTeehee11111 hell yeah dude. I've got an 18.5" RFB that I love, but I'm just a bullpup enjoyer. Might get one someday, but I already have 5 bullpups

[@Legitpenguins99]

IMO the whole point of a bullpup is to get that beautiful terminal ballistics of a 20' M16 at the OAL of a M4. An extra 4' makes all the difference 😉

[@MF88888]

100% upgrades you mentioned. Better barrel. Longer top rail. Close off the area where the reset rod travels.

[@mr_dances]

I used to wand the RDB-C as an unnerfed alternative in a restrictive state. I ultimately went with an M1A, also not exactly a great alternative to any AR, but it gets the job done with slightly better quality, if any. I still like these things but once I move out of state there will really be no desire, nor reason for it and my interest will fall to none. Still a great video to watch, I never knew there was a "Defender" option with an M-LOK rail out of the box, although in a restrictive state I would have to buy it separately anyway as you had done. Love your no-nonsense gun content Hop, and I'll be watching more of it. Thanks.

[@shadowforcepb]

Hop Returns, probably after a bender with that Kel-Tec coke. The gas system seems is reminiscent of a SCAR.

[@AcidRaine42]

I love my RDB-C. I swapped the solid fore grip out for a Rhinorail. Behind the granola curtain its a ten rnd mag world so some of the maneuver examples you mention are a non issue as the magazine doesn't ever get in the way on a weapon shift.

[@joerag6077]

I had a CA legal version that had to go back to florida 4 times. I have the paperwork...It wouldnt run the first TWO times and started firing multiple rounds per 1 trigger pull the 3rd time. The fourth and final time the firing pin broke. That was enough for me. I wanted to like it i really did. To Kel-Tec's credit they never charged me, but they also never fixed it.

[@carboss]

Keltec is a vibe. I remember carrying their ccw pistols and then feeling so cheap but they worked.

[@coldharboursupply]

Who knew setting up the BR from Halo would be such a pain in the ass.

[@See_thru_it_all]

LOVE my IWI X95 Tavon. There is no other Bullpup I could want at this moment.

[@tony1990]

I was once told that Kel-Tec makes guns for half the year, and airplane parts the other half of the year. Dunno if that's true, but that was offered as the explanation for their scarcity

[@CaptGus]

Keep going man. We like what we like. I got the rdb just like you got . I bought over a year super cheap on a daily deal at Palmetto state armory . I haven’t even shot it, but I’ve added all the upgrades to it. I keep waiting for you to figure everything out for me. Don’t give up on that rifle. We’re counting on you. lol

[@Mitsurugi2424]

"I have really enjoyed my RDB. It's pretty awkward when prone, but so are most bullpups."

[@seraph1bk]

You got me into bullpups. My latest one is a 10.5" 6.5 grendel sbr. 1-6 LVPO and a rovyvon 4in1

[@Dies1r4e]

I have a Tavor SAR, my buddy has an AUG A3, and I bought this thing...heresy I know, but I like the Kel Tec best between them? the trigger feels acceptable, its been accurate, and reliable, I like the egros on it? IDK man, I know im the weird one here but of the bullpups its been my go to.

[@FLSheepdog]

I went to an engineering college near keltec and one of my cohorts was the tech on the RDB. They initially made the gas block out of aluminum hex stock because it required less machining operations to match their aesthetic. It blew up a lot. Hopefully now it is steel. You can see this design element in other keltec things, using hex stock to make their lines without having to machine the surfaces.

[@Fairfax_kit]

What if instead of Hoplopheil he was freaklopheil and instead of shooting guns he shot massive loads

[@joshuagibson2520]

You don't know what he might be doing in his free time. He could be doing exactly what you're suggesting. 😂😂😂

[@0v417]

they done made hop freaky🤦‍♂️

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

We got Rule 34 Hop before GTA VI

[@Enjoyer.762]

Eating too many MREs will cause one to dump massive loads. We know the Nova Group consumes more MREs than the military.

[@sinisterthoughts2896]

​@@joshuagibson2520OF account.

[@darthmartinez]

I been shooting with the X95 for awhile now and while its a little gassy (without a suppressor) but I have grown to love it. With the right sling you can carry it and maneuver in vehicles and drive without it banging around. The gun is a little heavy but is very well made.

[@NinjaEnShort]

Short answer from an engineer : it behaves like a long stroke because the of the, effectively, oprod welded to the bolt carrier. Now strictly speaking, it is still a short stroke piston because the piston itself is not moving the entire length of travel of the bolt carrier... which mean technically yes, the AR15 is a long stroke gas piston.

[@Hoplopfheil]

The AR is a Sandwich

[@Concordfan443]

Well, the bolt does have to travel the length of two cartridges back and forth

[@scudzuki]

As always a very detailed and useful review.

[@DavidK2007]

I've had the (now discontinued) RDB-20 since 2018. It's ok.

[@maiedova]

I've had mine for almost a year but only been out to the range a half a dozen times and about 800 rounds. Only experienced 2 problems and I'm pretty sure at least one was user induced. I really like it especially after I added the mag well adapter and bolt release extension. Is it a battle rifle, absolutely not. But then again I'm just an old fat guy that likes shooting and I enjoys different and quirky things. For the $699 I spent on it I'm very satisfied with the RDB.

[@Quality_Guru]

I have absolutely no interest in buying a Kel-Tec anything but It’s always entertaining to watch Hop trash another product.

[@MrRellic]

I think bullpups in general are making a totally different platform that needs to fit the capabilities of much more popular and modular platforms at pretty high prices. Everyone could potentially build an AR that is perfect for them, while bullpups require compromise still.

[@AndyCigars]

Good to get some closure on what happened after BrassFacts broke your gun. And as always… Socko. 😻

[@joshcarter-com]

This comes out right after I spent the morning rebuilding my Desert Tech Trek-22 (bullpup 10/22) because I wanted to put a Ruger BX trigger pack in it. But of course I forgot that I ALSO needed to move my aftermarket bolt catch to the new trigger pack. And the Trek-22 has about 800 screws of varying lengths to chase around. But I still love it. Yes, bullpups are stupid, but they’re *my* kind of stupid.

[@dondelchulia3189]

A Thursday hop video????? Better have my Friday lunch video too bud

[@davidgoodnow269]

Good video. One way to improve your pencil-barrel is to get the kit sold for making your own graphite fishing rods, and use it to wrap your barrel up to full- or bull thickness for added stiffness and vastly improved heat dissappation. The benchrest guys figured that out in the 80's. Not having one continuous run from breech to muzzle is going to do weird things to heat dissappation, so *don't overheat it,* or you could warp your barrel!

[@joecentral-o9984]

I want a bullpup because of the weird ergonomics. Not because i want a shorter gun. For that i have a 7.5" 556 With an MG81 flash hider. Suspiciously looks like Han Solo blaster.

[@kyleouellette8875]

"Rail Estate"!!!!!!!! Freaking love it!!!

[@coppertone3293]

Rail-estate™️

[@ChucksSEADnDEAD]

Heard that one like 15 years ago on the Airsoft GI channel. Shoutout to Tim and Bob.

[@xtangero]

After hearing someone ask for reasonable upgrades to an existing product, Kel Tec will come up with another fever dream of a design in 5.7 and put it to production without testing purely out of spite

[@bootlegengineer2367]

I’m here for it

[@GldenRetriever]

As someone who owns 7 or 8 RDBs and has SBRed a few of them, I agree that they sorely need to do a gen 2 with a better rail design. The Lucky handguard is much more solid than the keltec as it isn't QD. I have gotten around the light mounting issues by just running a clicky cap. As much as I love bullpups and the RDB, you are SOL with top rail length when you want to run a lpvo with anything infront of it, like you said. there are ways around it, but they all suck. And btw, custom cast usa makes a brass catcher for that, that has a spring steel clasp for easy dumping.

[@Odinforever2000]

You the guy with the 350 legend Rdb?

[@GldenRetriever]

@@Odinforever2000 yup, 7".

[@Welder6131]

Love the RDB, great rifle!

[@bullpupgaming708]

I wish that as a 10 year anniversary, Kel-Tec would release the M43

[@DeadLemonz]

The optics rail mounting is why I got rid of my RDB and bought an MDRx. I only shot it once but luckily since I put a heavy scope on it I immediately noticed the wobble. That’s a major design flaw and I can’t imagine why they haven’t managed to attach it to the receiver yet.

[@mikelastname3498]

great lesbian hair

[@James_Bee]

All part of the gray-man theory he's employing... right?

[@johnharker7194]

Grey man. Not gay man.

[@toddburton8492]

2019 IPSC World Rifle Competition, Karlskoga, Sweden. Kel tech Reb #2

[@thegougler]

time to bring back the bushmaster m17s

[@DrWolfensteinz]

K&M makes a new production M17S in 5.56 and .308

[@thegougler]

@@DrWolfensteinz the K & M starts at $1800 if I remember. If it was done at kel-tec scale it could probably be made much cheaper.

[@XRKNIFEANDTOOL]

The rdb is the most beautifully nutinfancy era gun I’ve ever seen

[@MannElite]

>Flawlessly Reliable >Stock Breaks in half clearing a Jam Pick one

[@epicfortnitekid8536]

Stock is ancillary gun is fine

[@MannElite]

@@epicfortnitekid8536 Exactly the kind of failure to get you killed in the streets

[@highdesertdrew]

Do not blame gun for bad ammo or operator error. It is Brass Facts we're talking about here.

[@Elmojomo]

Reliable and durable are unrelated concepts. Besides, nothing is idiot-proof.

[@MannElite]

@@Elmojomo "....clearing a Jam."

[@mikeysm9931]

Funny part is, this gun got a gen 2, they just never said anything about it. I’m talking about the ever so slight change to the bolt that they did. My particular RDB had to get taken to a gunsmith and we removed a part that was added to it as it interfered with the recoil spring but ya, this gun it mildly adequate and really the only person who should get one is the person who can’t be talked out of it. Great vid, very accurately shows the guns pros and cons

[@Brimwald]

Oh man, a 6.5 Grendel RDB sounds so much better than 5.56.

[@highsped]

it's a short stroke. the same way that an aug or a scar is a short stroke. they all just have long ass op rods that look like they should be pistons but are usually that long to add mass to the bolt carrier, provide a surface at the front for a charging handle, or act as guide rods instead of having guide rails. the piston is the thing that has direct influence from the tapped gas. everything else that looks like a piston is either an op rod or a guide rod.

[@daviddemis3487]

At 4:30, OwlKitty, is that you? 😮

[@Wheresmyglock]

Grow up

[@CMDR_Hadion]

You make a fine argument here. Counterpoint: I want my Halo Battle Rifle, this will not stop me.

[@michaelblacktree]

IMO Kel-Tec guns would be a lot better if someone else manufactured them.

[@bbaker3510]

Kel-Tec needs to hire Hop as a consultant can you imagine the amazing stuff we would get? Come on Hop, apply!

[@jarvy251]

As a light infantry guy, my experience with "CQB shooting" is having to walk across fields and through woods for a few kilometers before I even got to the door I had to kick in. When in that series of events will you actually run into contact? lmao who knows? The balance making it easy to carry, the extended point blank range and the small form factor for close quarters (when you finally get there), while not perfect, always felt to me like a great GP rifle for the person who understands you might not get to choose your engagement. I love my X95, but as always, the price...!

[@MikeBobby-l7o]

I think one aspect of bullpups that is overlooked is they can be very good general purpose rifles for people who only have one rifle. I think allot of us here have a bunch of firearms, so you can always have a better niche gun, something that is better for CQB something that is better for long distance etc. However for someone who has 1 rifle to be used for everything indoors or out, bullpups are a compelling choice as a jack of all trades master of none.

[@toods2]

Lean into the mic, and say `stroke`

[@Average_M05_Enjoyer]

concerning the access to the chamber for jams, I had a Canada-legal pinned magazine double feed, & then stovepipe & light strike on one of the two bullets jammed in behind the chamber. thankfully it didn't go off.