I was looking into those. Not a big fan of the metal mags. They're scratching up my brass. Where can I find Thermold mags?
Does Nobody Want Keltec RFB's Anymore??????
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I was looking into those. Not a big fan of the metal mags. They're scratching up my brass. Where can I find Thermold mags?
Mine's one of the ones with the original gas system. It's 'minute of clay pigeon' at 200 yards, with surplus ammo, and I've had one malfunction with it.
One.
The trigger is amazing. I don't think I will ever particularly like the mag release or bolt release, but despite that, overall, I've been pretty happy with the gun. It's not a 'tactical' rifle - it's really just a tiny, fancy, intermediate-range semi-auto hunting rifle. If you accept it for what it is, it's a good gun.
Oh, and I scored a bunch of DSA 30/5 steel mags for it, so I'm set
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The trigger is amazing. I don't think I will ever particularly like the mag release or bolt release, but despite that, overall, I've been pretty happy with the gun. It's not a 'tactical' rifle - it's really just a tiny, fancy, intermediate-range semi-auto hunting rifle. If you accept it for what it is, it's a good gun.
Oh, and I scored a bunch of DSA 30/5 steel mags for it, so I'm set
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Thanks for the info. Pretty sure I have some old C1 mags that have been buried in a box for 25 years or so.
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I can say I have and never will buy a Keltec. They seem mostly gimmicky , I have heard more bad things as I have good, But lots about them breaking, I think one thing that kept me from buying an SU-16(I really wanted one, was not only the poor reviews, even the stock not holding mags in it(Falling out a lot) But the fact that the only add ons for their products are made by them, or red lion or whatever, I wanted a sub-2000 , but again, some bad reviews and very specific after market parts that are costly. The after market rail system for the SU-16 is plastic for crying out loud . If I were ready to spend 2300 on one of these, I would just buy a tavor. Sadly, some of their products have steered me away from the name.
. If I were ready to spend 2300 on one of these, I would just buy a tavor. Sadly, some of their products have steered me away from the name.I can say I have and never will buy a Keltec. They seem mostly gimmicky , I have heard more bad things as I have good, But lots about them breaking, I think one thing that kept me from buying an SU-16(I really wanted one, was not only the poor reviews, even the stock not holding mags in it(Falling out a lot) But the fact that the only add ons for their products are made by them, or red lion or whatever, I wanted a sub-2000 , but again, some bad reviews and very specific after market parts that are costly. The after market rail system for the SU-16 is plastic for crying out loud
I mostly agree with what you said, I would had that the polymer receicer from the su16 is why I don't have one....
On the other hand the rfb is on another level.
I would probably agree as well, except when it comes to the RFB and KSG. I have a PMR30 as well, and as nice as it is, its claim to fame (30 round standard mag) is practically useless in Canada, and the grip is somewhat bulky. Holding the PMR30 vs my Sig P226 is like night and day in both weight and comfort. I prefer the 226 on both respects. The PMR30 just feels like a toy because it is so light and polymer pretty much everywhere except critical parts. I have used it for shooting steel challenge though, but there are a few quirks with it I'm not a big fan of.
The KSG I just love. Patterns well with slugs out to about 40 yards (haven't tested between 40 and 100 yards). At 100 yards, barely get minute of moose... if you're lucky. This is with Prairieshot 1 1/8 oz rifled slugs. The RFB is a new one for me and I haven't had a chance to put it through its paces. I've put about 40 rounds through it, but I would like to test it out with a good 1-4x scope rather than the 2 MOA red dot I have on it right now. I'll be loading up some match kings for it next week. Picked up a box of Fiocci FMJ ammo as well to give a shot.
IMO, the KSG and RFB are about the only 2 firearms that Kel Tec really have going for it. Maybe that's also because they are the only guys (or at least among the few) really doing good bullpup designs.
I can say I have and never will buy a Keltec. They seem mostly gimmicky , I have heard more bad things as I have good, But lots about them breaking, I think one thing that kept me from buying an SU-16(I really wanted one, was not only the poor reviews, even the stock not holding mags in it(Falling out a lot) But the fact that the only add ons for their products are made by them, or red lion or whatever, I wanted a sub-2000 , but again, some bad reviews and very specific after market parts that are costly. The after market rail system for the SU-16 is plastic for crying out loud
KelTec makes hobby guns, that's it.
the Su-16 is plagued with problems and the KSG is not much better IMO, Now the RFB on the other had is plagued with user error from my experience. From bad gas adjustment to people modifying inch mags to work in a metric gun and even swapping ammo and blaming the gun because they didnt adjust the gas for the new ammo thinking that the same Gr ammo in a different brand should cycle.
My RFB has been 100% reliable since day one other than from my own error, I know thermold and DSA mags work perfectly.
I have a KSG when one became available after supplying back orders. An RFB is on my list but they either get committed to back orders or are sold as soon as they hit the shelf. An Su-16 will probably end up in my safe one day. Other than a few early problems, we have had very little problem with Keltec guns. Phil.
Its is unlikely I would be out shooting at -30 however my issued Glock (plastic gun) model 22 and 27 worked fine when we trained back in my young and foolish days. Phil.
No but it would be for deer season and maiby coyote in the winter. It might be my lack of knowledge but I am more comfortable with a glock 9mm then a polymer receiver shooting 223 in the winter. My concern might be unfounded . I might pick one up in the future as a plinker....
There not to many good choice in the unrestricted semi auto 223 categories.
I got a mini, it got a casse of turrets of FTE (brought it from you guys a couple year back; could you order a bolt for it)
Su16: good price but polymer recever
T97: optically handicap
Mr1: too awkward and labor intensive to strip
Vz58 in 223 : I want a gun that won't break every other time. Plus too complicated to have reliable optics for hunting.
Acr, swiss, famae, tavor and xcr: too expensive for what I need it for.
I guess il need to fix my mini ejection problem or pony up money for a nice expansive rifle. Acr looks nice, how heavy is it?
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Well if any RFB owner wants a couple C1 mags drop me a line and we'll work something out.
