Kel-Tec P50

**cruzans** · September 16th, 2022, 06:40 PM

They are giving them away pretty much - several sellers at cost - $686-$699. Anyone own one? Any thoughts. I thought about one a while back but then figured just a novelty and for $1,000+. But at $686?????

**raxar** · September 16th, 2022, 06:52 PM

Closer to 5 I'd probably jump on one. I suspect the high price of 5.7 ammo and the lack of an easy way to put on a brace are what's hurting it, plus having to basically take it apart to change mags.

**cruzans** · September 16th, 2022, 07:12 PM

I was thinking of waiting to go lower but they are selling fast. Don't think they'll last. But is it worth it. I have a few 5.7x28's and some ammo but..................we shall see. Thanks!

Originally Posted by raxar

Closer to 5 I'd probably jump on one. I suspect the high price of 5.7 ammo and the lack of an easy way to put on a brace are what's hurting it, plus having to basically take it apart to change mags.

**cruzans** · September 16th, 2022, 07:16 PM

There you go, $800 with brace - lol.

**cruzans** · September 16th, 2022, 07:30 PM

I have one w/o brace in my cart at final step of "purchase now". $715 total out the door. Someone stop me!!! Call my wife!!!! Intervention!!!!!

**Ronin** · September 16th, 2022, 11:01 PM

I have one. Only paid a little less than the one you have in your cart. Had to send it back to Kel Tec because it was tearing the case necks off brass and jamming them into the chamber. And because someone at KT decided it would be a good idea to let the gun fire without the bolt being completely closed, I had an out of battery detonation that damaged the bolt and charging handle. Kel Tec replaced the innards of the upper with all new parts - 2nd gen parts - parts that should have been in the gun from day one. The gun has been reliable since. But, where I was originally planning to SBR it, I've decided to run another 1k rounds through it before I decide if I want to keep it or sell it. Without a stock or brace it's a fun range toy and nothing more. But with ammo being what it is price-wise, I'd rather put that through one of my other, more trustworthy, 5.7x28 guns. So it will be a while before the P50 sees more rounds.

Oh, and before you think that my issue was a one off, the P50 groups are rife with people having the same issue. Some even had their guns blow up because of it.

**mmi** · September 17th, 2022, 12:42 AM

fiocchi is rumored to start to making 5.7
looks like a knight mare for car jacker to run into if it is reliable

**JaySmith** · September 17th, 2022, 01:58 AM

Originally Posted by mmi

fiocchi is rumored to start to making 5.7
looks like a knight mare for car jacker to run into if it is reliable

You mean PSA. Fiocchi already makes ALL the FN branded 5.7 as well as the AE 5.7.

**Ronin** · September 17th, 2022, 12:26 PM

Originally Posted by mmi

fiocchi is rumored to start to making 5.7
looks like a knight mare for car jacker to run into if it is reliable

Originally Posted by JaySmith

You mean PSA. Fiocchi already makes ALL the FN branded 5.7 as well as the AE 5.7.

Not sure what an armored horse has to do with the P50, but PSA has confirmed that their 5.7x28 ammo will be hitting the market in November.

**cruzans** · September 17th, 2022, 01:03 PM

I was ready to buy but I am so hesitant due to Kel-Tec quality issues overall. So, I went to my shop today and they said the same thing and suggested the new Ruger LC carbine. I did not even know Ruger came out with this! Just a little larger, folding stock, threaded, 5.7 and Ruger vs Kel-Tec. Think it might be next - and only slightly higher than the reduced Keltec at $779!