KelTec P50
type of semi-automatic pistol
The KelTec P50 is a 5.7×28mm semi-automatic pistol designed in the United States by KelTec in 2021.
History
In December 2020, an image of a magazine cover showcasing the P50 was leaked on KTOG, an online forum dedicated to KelTec.
The image advertised the pistol's ability to feed from 50 round 5.7×28mm magazines, and it is described as the "most unique KelTec yet".
The image subsequently spread to the rest of the Internet, which coincided with a trademark of the name P50, registered by KelTec in February 2020.
In January 2021, KelTec's official website revealed details about the P50, saying that the weapon was going to begin shipping in March 2021, with an MSRP of $995.
Design
The P50 is a straight blowback semi-automatic pistol that feeds from FN P90 magazines.
Like the P90, the rounds are rotated at a 90-degree angle from the magazine into the chamber. A Picatinny rail is located on the upper receiver, and a second rail is located below the magazine. The trigger pull is 5 lb (22N). The barrel and moving parts are made from steel, with a polymer frame and lower receiver to reduce weight.
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