[akitainu]

So, when these were announced I was mostly shrugs. But like mold...it grew on me. I finally found one at a not completely stupid price. Stars aligned and all that crap.

I've never gone down the Kel-tec road before, so I hope this wasn't a big mistake. But the reviews I've read/watched have been pretty positive, so here we go.

Plus I figured with ammo cost and availability it was a good time to add another 5.7 mouth to feed. That is, of course, a joke. But what the hell, I make dumb decisions all the time...what's one more?

For size comparison to my ultra reliable PS90:

I'll get to shooting next week sometime. It's light. The sights are tiny, but I have an Aimpoint knock-off that I can throw on there. Dry firing the trigger doesn't feel all that bad. It came with Pro-Mags...so I can finally say I own one now, two, actually. I have plenty of real FN mags to fall back on, so no worries there.

 

[LESTER]

Congrats! on your new Kel-tec P50
Keep us posted on how she runs and let us know if it's worth buying! lol!

 

[hillbillyjim]

Congrats. I prob would have waited for gen 3-5 but it’s hard sometimes lol.

 

[akitainu]

Congrats. I prob would have waited for gen 3-5 but it’s hard sometimes lol.

Yeah, that would have been the smart move. I'm trusting that the reviews I saw on it weren't paid ads in disguise. That may have been a foolish move on my part.
On the grand scale of blind faith moves that I've done, I give this a solid "4".
I started the Form 1 process on it already. Got it its own can also. When I'll actually have it in hand...who the fudge knows.

 

[fatjay]

I am jealous. I really want someone to make a folding stock/brace for it.

 

[akitainu]

I am jealous. I really want someone to make a folding stock/brace for it.

There are a couple of different picatinny adapters out there for it. That's the SBR route I'm going, but it would work for a brace too.

 

[Buffman]

Congrats. I prob would have waited for gen 3-5 but it’s hard sometimes lol.

Check for a feed ramp on the barrel. If it doesn't have one, and it has polished guide rods it's likely already gen 2-3. Mine has been repaired 2 times from KT :O This gun's MAJOR drawback is that it's direct blowback. It's hard on brass. Originally the cases were being stretched with NO shoulder movement. Primers were flatter than my coffee table. I am not sure what they've done, but shoulders are now moving, and primers are better shape. I wonder if the guide rods added mass to the system. I think they need a heavier hammer to delay it somewhat.
Brass pics: 5.7x28mm, Brass from Keltec P50 T&E

 

[hillbillyjim]

Check for a feed ramp on the barrel. If it doesn't have one, and it has polished guide rods it's likely already gen 2-3. Mine has been repaired 2 times from KT :O This gun's MAJOR drawback is that it's direct blowback. It's hard on brass. Originally the cases were being stretched with NO shoulder movement. Primers were flatter than my coffee table. I am not sure what they've done, but shoulders are now moving, and primers are better shape. I wonder if the guide rods added mass to the system. I think they need a heavier hammer to delay it somewhat.
Brass pics: 5.7x28mm, Brass from Keltec P50 T&E

I wish they would work on these issues before releasing to the public but I guess at least they have come up with fixes quick. They def have a rep they are good to go with their firearms once you get a gen 3+ model lol lol

 

[hillbillyjim]

Yeah, that would have been the smart move. I'm trusting that the reviews I saw on it weren't paid ads in disguise. That may have been a foolish move on my part.
On the grand scale of blind faith moves that I've done, I give this a solid "4".
I started the Form 1 process on it already. Got it its own can also. When I'll actually have it in hand...who the fudge knows.

I hope it works out I prob would have tortured it first before the nfa route. That’s what I wish I did with my pos kriss vector

 

[akitainu]

Check for a feed ramp on the barrel. If it doesn't have one, and it has polished guide rods it's likely already gen 2-3.

I don't reload, so I'm not too worried about the brass. But still, now I have that "what have I done" feeling.

I hope it works out I prob would have tortured it first before the nfa route. That’s what I wish I did with my pos kriss vector

I'm getting old and impatient. But you're right. Live and learn...although I never seem to get that last part right.

 

[hillbillyjim]

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I don't reload, so I'm not too worried about the brass. But still, now I have that "what have I done" feeling.


I'm getting old and impatient. But you're right. Live and learn...although I never seem to get that last part right.

i dodged a huge bullet with the mdr group buy and was lucky to get my deposit money refunded. Trust me you’re not the only impatient one lol. I felt like Ihit the lottery when I got out of that mess

 

[Buffman]

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I don't reload, so I'm not too worried about the brass. But still, now I have that "what have I done" feeling.


I'm getting old and impatient. But you're right. Live and learn...although I never seem to get that last part right.

I would definitely keep an eye on the brass, as it's a potential SAFETY issue firing the gun. IE KB if you break a neck off and the next round gets loaded, and the hammer drops

If the cases are elongated but the shoulder isn't moving, that's a potential for a brass failure. Make sure you check the primers. If they are flat and the cases ae being stretched, definitely contact them. Those are the original rods. Mine were replaced/updated with machined and polished versions. Is the rear barrel support on yours a 3 screw or 4 screw unit?

5.7x28mm, SS197SR, 40gr VMAX, Failure by Buffman RANGE, on Flickr

First 200 rounds primers were on the right :O

5.7x28mm Brass from P50 T&E by Buffman RANGE, on Flickr

 

[akitainu]

Is the rear barrel support on yours a 3 screw or 4 screw unit?

If it's this...four.

I'll keep an eye on the brass. Hopefully it'll all be good. I've sent more guns back to manufactures in 2021 than the previous decade combined.

 

[akitainu]

Man, when I was filling out my 4473, some dude offered me $200 more than I paid. I should have taken it and bought that M70 I've been eyeing.

 

[fatjay]

Check for a feed ramp on the barrel. If it doesn't have one, and it has polished guide rods it's likely already gen 2-3. Mine has been repaired 2 times from KT :O This gun's MAJOR drawback is that it's direct blowback. It's hard on brass. Originally the cases were being stretched with NO shoulder movement. Primers were flatter than my coffee table. I am not sure what they've done, but shoulders are now moving, and primers are better shape. I wonder if the guide rods added mass to the system. I think they need a heavier hammer to delay it somewhat.
Brass pics: 5.7x28mm, Brass from Keltec P50 T&E

What brace does he have on that? I want to know more. Where can I buy it?

 

[Buffman]

What brace does he have on that? I want to know more. Where can I buy it?

SB1913 > SB Tactical Folding Pistol Stabilizing Brace, Black - FS1913-01-SB
Custom Smith Adapter: https://customsmithmfg.com/shop/ols/products/csm-p50-rear-pic-rail-adapter

 

[fatjay]

I don't know about that adapter made out of nylon. I would really want aluminum for a weapon used in the field.

 

[Milspec]

It's an interesting blaster, very intriguing. Something about that front swinging hing makes me cringe a little. It doesn't give me the impression of durability.

I wouldn't rule one out though. It's a small package with a lot of potential.

 

[akitainu]

Something about that front swinging hing makes me cringe a little. It doesn't give me the impression of durability.

If it can be broken, I'm the one to do it. I have a weird, ape-like strength that always materializes exactly when I don't need it.

 

[anthoneyjaworski]

I have been looking at these since they were announced ... sucker for 5.7 anything it would seem. How has it performed shooting? How is the balance with a fully loaded mag?
Thanks for sharing!