Knuckle66
One of the 365
Does anyone have this gun and can you tell me what you think of it?
Kel Tec RFB
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Nemesis
Russian Grizzly Adams
I wanted one...until i read that theres no heat shielding over the action, so after about 100 rounds the arra where you place your cheek becomes quite hot. Other than that, their pretty cool
Nemesis
Russian Grizzly Adams
Yea, pretty much...its was the only kel that i would have added to my collection, really not a fan of anything else they have...but the rfb is such a nice looking gun.
boatbiologist
Active Member
I bought into Kel Tec R&D for the RFB.
I had to ship it back after the first 10 rounds detonated the gas block and sent the piston flying.
Though I included 20 rounds of ammo for the broken gas block repair, no function test was preformed because-
It FTE upon return. I shipped the bolt back for repair.
Next, the bolt carrier reinforcement tab that the piston strikes had it's two tack welds sheared off
after fewer than 200 rounds- all factory ammo, as I do not reload. This is my first and only Keltec product. I was hoping to attach a suppressor to the RFB to take advantage of it's short OAL but it's so far been a disappointment.
Pushed 800 rounds thru it when I got it back the third time (sorry Myrtle Grove guys). It now sports a gen 2 gas system. FTF increased as round count grew. Jams are not a quick clear. Some require disassembly.
Lack of heat shield not a big deal with shooting 800 rounds at one sitting but black guns get hot in direct sunlight.
I trust it enough to take it deer hunting. Zombies get the FAL.
I had to ship it back after the first 10 rounds detonated the gas block and sent the piston flying.
It FTE upon return. I shipped the bolt back for repair.
Next, the bolt carrier reinforcement tab that the piston strikes had it's two tack welds sheared off
after fewer than 200 rounds- all factory ammo, as I do not reload. This is my first and only Keltec product. I was hoping to attach a suppressor to the RFB to take advantage of it's short OAL but it's so far been a disappointment.
Pushed 800 rounds thru it when I got it back the third time (sorry Myrtle Grove guys). It now sports a gen 2 gas system. FTF increased as round count grew. Jams are not a quick clear. Some require disassembly.
Lack of heat shield not a big deal with shooting 800 rounds at one sitting but black guns get hot in direct sunlight.
I trust it enough to take it deer hunting. Zombies get the FAL.
Knuckle66
One of the 365
so basically you don't find it that reliable then huh. That sucks, I was really hoping it was going to be a good gun. Are there any other bullpup style rifles out there that would be of better quality?
boatbiologist
Active Member
PS90 is a well thought out and built rifle. 5.7x28 is not a .308. Lots of 5.7 cartridge haters.
I love mine
The AUG looks totally bad ass. The trigger is terrible. Maybe someone has figured a way to improve it?
I love mine
The AUG looks totally bad ass. The trigger is terrible. Maybe someone has figured a way to improve it?
Knuckle66
One of the 365
I'm not against 5.7 but I wanted something chambered in a NATO round in case the zombie apocalypse happens.
StantonCree
Watch your beer
- Jan 23, 2011
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It's called a fal, the dsa para trooper is sort of compact and BAD ASS
Knuckle66
One of the 365
FAL = light automatic rifle correct? I'm guessing that's made in something that is semi auto.
boatbiologist
Active Member
The FAL is the rifle next to my RFB in the bottom pic in my first post. Is shares mags with the RFB. Big reason I got the RFB in the first place.
My Imbel FAL hasn't failed to empty a mag. It's eaten at least 15k.
My Imbel FAL hasn't failed to empty a mag. It's eaten at least 15k.
Knuckle66
One of the 365
I'm still looking for a FAL. I'm leaning to Stage Firearms because the make left handed guns, this was another reason I liked the idea of the RFB. http://www.stagarms.com/index.php?cPath=13_44 There is just something about this gun I just love.
If you want a semi auto FN made FAL you can get them for less than that. The relatively few NFA FAL's can reach the extreme price ranges.
Yea, pretty much...its was the only kel that i would have added to my collection, really not a fan of anything else they have...but the rfb is such a nice looking gun.
I hate to say it, as sexy as it is $1600 is far to much for keltec plastic. Dont get me wrong the Sub2000 is an awesome gun for what it is, the KSG looks good if pricing ever stabilizes.
StantonCree
Watch your beer
- Jan 23, 2011
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Knuckle66
One of the 365
so really what's the difference between the RFB and a FAL? I would put them both in the same class.
Please explain. The FAL had been adopted by over 90 countries for military use. How many have adopted the Kel-Tec?
Yea, pretty much...its was the only kel that i would have added to my collection, really not a fan of anything else they have...but the rfb is such a nice looking gun.
Does anyone know if this is an Oleg Volk photo? It reminds me of his work.
