KT RDB

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Anybody have one? Shot one? Looking for real info. Watched a vid from nutnfancy, looks good.. I like the ambi controls and the downward ejection, piston driven. I have the SU16c and have been very pleased with it, no issues. Thanks.

 

[Little Jack]

Not a big kel tec fan but one of the better factory guns I've shot with a suppressor on it. The adjustable gas system gives you a lot of flexibility. Long stroke on the bolt makes it a soft shooter.

 

[Gljazz]

Can only speak to the RFB (.308 cousin), but I agree with the above plus a better factory trigger than I’ve used on a bull pup before.

 

[rkflorey]

Had one and liked it. Runs great and suppresses well, stock trigger is best of all including Tavor, and AUG
I carried an AUG for 10 years and loved the balance of the bull pup, when Kel Tec came out with the RDB I grabbed one and was not sorry.
Only complaint was that it was not as accurate as the Steyr across a bunch of bullet weights. Since only accurate rifles are interesting I sold it on the forum and ponied up the cash for an AUG and have not regretted it.
RDB was good but the AUG is great.
Best I could get from the RDB was 1.25 inches with a Vortex 1x6 strike eagle.
Same scope on the AUG will get 0.75 inches as long as I do my part.

 

[stage20]

Have you looked into the hunter version? It's sleek. No pistol grip. Even the forend looks more like a rifle It's easier on the eyes than the standard bullpups

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Have you looked into the hunter version? It's sleek. No pistol grip. Even the forend looks more like a rifle It's easier on the eyes than the standard bullpups

Looked at it. Just like the standard one better. Don't know which one I like better the 17 inch or the 20 inch. Plenty of time to read up on them.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Just saw a defender model as well. Metal handguard, more metal parts, adjustable lop

Kel-Tec RDB Defender Black 5.56MM/.223REM 16.1" Barrel 20 Round Semi-Automatic Rifle

Kel-Tec RDB Defender Black 5.56MM/.223REM 16.1" Barrel 20 Round Semi-Automatic Rifle

www.k-var.com

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Oops. Kt has stopped production on the 20 inch RDB. Only available on the hunter.

 

[850guns]

Well, I got one when they came out. (Forgot about it till I read this thread) Pretty cool. Then I took it to the factory and purchased an additional 20" upper with the folding sights. When they shipped it back to me I was so excited. Went to try it out. Click and no bang. Very disappointing. And I didn't have the original (17"?) Upper with me. Later I switched to the original and same click no bang. Sheesh! You'd think coming from the factory it would fire. Factory refused to send me a new firing pin to test. And insisted I send it in to them on my dime. Been sitting in my safe for like 3 years...

Anyone have a firing pin that I can try?

 

[stage20]

Not cool!

 

[850guns]

Not cool at all. That led to an AR purchase and then a deep dive addiction to modding and building America's Rifle.
I would have saved a LOT of money if I just would have shipped it back or purchased an extra pin to try..

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Also, New or Used?? Yalls thoughts??

And colored plastic is expensive. Tan! ( what I wanted) or green od is 200-400$ more!!! Wth?

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Well, I got one when they came out. (Forgot about it till I read this thread) Pretty cool. Then I took it to the factory and purchased an additional 20" upper with the folding sights. When they shipped it back to me I was so excited. Went to try it out. Click and no bang. Very disappointing. And I didn't have the original (17"?) Upper with me. Later I switched to the original and same click no bang. Sheesh! You'd think coming from the factory it would fire. Factory refused to send me a new firing pin to test. And insisted I send it in to them on my dime. Been sitting in my safe for like 3 years...

Anyone have a firing pin that I can try? View attachment 130594

I hate that happened. Knock on wood, I've never had problems like this. Good to know though.

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Gun porn

 

[850guns]

I just ordered a firing pin to try. And picked up a mag extension for my CP-33 to make it 50 round capacity!

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

I just ordered a firing pin to try. And picked up a mag extension for my CP-33 to make it 50 round capacity!

Cool. Where did you find the mag extension? Keep us in the loop on the rdb.

 

[RidgeRunner]

Have you looked into the hunter version? It's sleek. No pistol grip. Even the forend looks more like a rifle It's easier on the eyes than the standard bullpups

Sorry that does not qualify as "easier on the eyes".

 

[Rebel_Rider1969]

Sorry that does not qualify as "easier on the eyes".

Space Gunz!!!

 

[SAWMAN]

The 20" for me. Have shot both in 308. IMO more recoiĺ than anticipated. "SURPRISEING". Tons of vibration. Feels like a shouldered brick block.
Love the BASIC ergonomics.
Nowhere near the accuracy anticipated for a /in a 308. WITH 1-6X at 100yds and four different factory loads - - -> 3MOA WAS BEST THREE OF US COULD DO.
PASS FOR ME. ---- SAWMAN
Tavor,AUG,WOULD BE MY FIRST PICS.

 

[Fanner50]

James, I've owned a number of KT's over the years including a Gen 1 and Gen 2 Sub 2000 and a lot of their pistols. I don't have any KT's now. KT's are ok for what they are, but I agree with the ones who are indirectly suggesting to just spend a little more and get a better quality gun. The Sub 2000 would be ok if it just wasn't so brutal to shoot, IMHO, lol. Have fun with them though, that's what its all about.