Kel-Tec RFB

[JeremySS]

Hi all. My first post, just found this place and like what I see. So about the guns, has anyone here in Indiana seen or handled one of the RFB's? What did you think? Where did you see it? Any shops around here have one to sell?

 

[shooter521]

Hi all. My first post, just found this place and like what I see. So about the guns, has anyone here in Indiana seen or handled one of the RFB's? What did you think? Where did you see it? Any shops around here have one to sell?

The RFB is not yet available; the only way folks could've handled one is if they saw the prototypes that have been at the SHOT Show the past couple years.

 

[diverdown219]

There's been a couple on gunbroker.....this one didn't sell
Kel Tec KELTEC RFB 308 18" Bullpup JUST IN SN#33 : Semi-auto at GunBroker.com

 

[bRAD]

KelTec released the RFB's a couple weeks ago. However they are extremely scarce and selling for over Suggested Retail.

 

[Richard]

It's an interesting concept however I predict alot of problems will plague it.

I hope I am wrong but ..

 

[nighthawk80]

Here is some good info on the RFB:
KTOG Forum - RFB High Efficiency Rifle

Several guys on that board has had a chance to shoot the prototype version. From the way it sounds, its going to be an excellant gun.

 

[indyjoe]

I really love how small the 18\" barrel design is. There are some real advantages with a bullpup style. I like that you can have a long barrel version that is about the length of a carbine, with longer rifle ballistics. Only time and quantity released will tell how the production speed machining turns out.

 

[shooter521]

There's been a couple on gunbroker

KelTec released the RFB's a couple weeks ago. However they are extremely scarce and selling for over Suggested Retail.

I stand corrected; thanks guys!

 

[tyler34]

Kel-Tec RFB: Like the Concept, But ...

 

[Armed_Scientist]

I got to play with one at the SHOT show last year. I was actually very impressed, the quality seemed very high. Also the configuration of the fire control group gets around having the long linkage between trigger and hammer so you don't get the characteristic bullpup mushiness.

I'm waiting until a few more get the door and into the field but I'm definitely considering one.

 

[paddling_man]

I'm waiting until a few more get the door and into the field but I'm definitely considering one.

I've owned KTs, still own KTs, will more than likely buy more KTs. I will not, however, buy one of their first several hundred (or thousand) examples of one of their first generation firearms. They ALWAYS get it right, just not always the first time. My opinion only... YMMV.

Paddling-whostillwantsaPLR22SUB9RFB-man

 

[indyjoe]

I've owned KTs, still own KTs, will more than likely buy more KTs. I will not, however, buy one of their first several hundred (or thousand) examples of one of their first generation firearms. They ALWAYS get it right, just not always the first time. My opinion only... YMMV.

I agree with that in the past. Hopefully, their idea of testing the RFB to failure and fixing then continue will eliminate it with this rifle. This product has the capability to reinforce or change people's perception of Kel-Tec. Only time will see.

 

[techres]

Anyone else concerned about having a .308 round that close to their cheek on a partially polymer receiver?

I would also like to see a free float barrel so that a sling could be mounted far forward.

 

[indyjoe]

Anyone else concerned about having a .308 round that close to their cheek on a partially polymer receiver?

I would also like to see a free float barrel so that a sling could be mounted far forward.

I have definitely thought about it. There are two layers of steel between the round and your face. I would assume they designed to keep a kaboom going in the other direction. There are .50 BMG bullpups. That would concern me more. But it would be nice to see what happens when they load up a double charge and touch it off in a controlled environment.