Kel-Tec is a myth

[I do not know]

I've been wanting to get a KSG since I saw a video of them a few years back being introduced at shot show... I can find them, but they are way over priced. I've got a friend who has the RFB and loves it.

 

[240 towles]

why doesn't kel tec expand their production line, so they can have more product to sell? It seems they are trying to hard with their R+D to keep on the cover of every gun magazine than to make enough product to sell. Same can be said for Center Balanced systems stocks, SG works, and Bullpup unlimited. Great products, that everyone wants to buy, but they can't make enough of them before starting something new. This is where companies like ATI and [hate to say it] promag really shine. They ride the wave of their new product line until it's done, then they move onto a new wave while continueing to sell their older products. whereas kel-tec is always trying to be at the top of the very next wave and are missing out on a lot of sales.

 

[AssMan]

I have 2:

sub2K .40 Glock
SU-22

Cool designs, but their attention to detail is not great. Specifically, I've had to replace the safety on the S2K and I've ordered 2 OEM accessories from them (which are harder to get than the guns themselves) and both were machined incorrectly and wouldn't fit properly. I wanted an SU-16 to go with my SU-22, but I'll spend my money elsewhere.

My $0.02

 

[Mark75H]

why doesn't kel tec expand their production line, so they can have more product to sell? It seems they are trying to hard with their R+D to keep on the cover of every gun magazine than to make enough product to sell. Same can be said for Center Balanced systems stocks, SG works, and Bullpup unlimited. Great products, that everyone wants to buy, but they can't make enough of them before starting something new. This is where companies like ATI and [hate to say it] promag really shine. They ride the wave of their new product line until it's done, then they move onto a new wave while continueing to sell their older products. whereas kel-tec is always trying to be at the top of the very next wave and are missing out on a lot of sales.

A 6 or 12 month burst in sales doesn't justify investment in machinery or building leases ... if their current machinery is running at capacity, its about as much as they can hope for.

How long will the current boom run and how certain are you? That's what the man fronting the money wants to know.

 

[smdub]

I just LOL at the title of this thread.

The cake Kel-Tec is a lie

and this too!

 

[240 towles]

A 6 or 12 month burst in sales doesn't justify investment in machinery or building leases ... if their current machinery is running at capacity, its about as much as they can hope for.

How long will the current boom run and how certain are you? That's what the man fronting the money wants to know.

But aren't the majority of kel tec parts injection molded plastic? If that is the case, then they would still be able to use much of their machinery for the next product they come out with, and be able to meet demand better. Just change the molds. I can't comprehend current American business practices. If there is demand for your product that is not being met, never turn off the machines. run them around the clock until they need maintenance or your orders are caught up. It works for Wal-Mart and the electric company. Hire a graveyard shift. I would take a hundred KSGs at dealer price right now because they are selling at 1450.00 when msrp is 627.99. i'm pretty sure there are a lot of dealers that would be very interested in having a couple for sale as they will remain a hot ticket for a while.

 

[Mark75H]

I agree, if you have the machines and there is demand, you should be running the heck out of them.

If the machines are busy all the time, the machines are busy all the time and you are making money.

We don't know that they aren't.

 

[newq]

I just bought a keltec pf9 to plink some 9mm. I picked up two 8 round mags to be able lengthen the grip a bit. It shoots just fine and is as accurate as you would expect from a pistol so small. Only had 25 rounds out of mine.

In retrospect it was a terrible purchase for plinking. I should have bought a full size for plinking as its easier to handle. Hey who knows perhaps someday I will find someone willing to trade me a full size 9mm for it. Great features and size for ccw if you are one of the chosen.

Heres a pic of it (extended grip molded mags not shown):

 

[chooks9]

I used to have a Sub 2K .40 with Glock mags. It was cool and went bang every time, but I wasn't to impressed with the sights and I thought some of the parts (trigger and front sight assembly) were pretty shoddy. I thought it was a bit small for me and hated shooting it for long sessions. I sold it but kind of miss it. I would say it's worth the MSRP but no more.

 

[wynnstudio]

I have a sub2k in 9mm and a PLR-22. Paid below MSRP on both but that was 2011. Several of the IP's here will sell them at MSRP when they get them. The Gun Shop will put you on a waiting list for one.

wynnstudio

 

[jimbobborg]

A 6 or 12 month burst in sales doesn't justify investment in machinery or building leases ... if their current machinery is running at capacity, its about as much as they can hope for.

How long will the current boom run and how certain are you? That's what the man fronting the money wants to know.

The problem is their stuff is always behind. Even between the two recent buying binges I have never seen a new Keltec rifle in a shop. I bought my Sub2k used.

 

[Mark75H]

The problem is their stuff is always behind.

That just means they are working conservatively and not taking any big risks ... some people like steady money over feast or famine.