Customer Reviews for KelTec RDB 17.3" 223 Remington/5.56 NATO Semi Auto Rifle

Shoots great I’ve had no problems with it. I love the rbd gun! Compact and low recoil.

This is a really nice gun, I struggle with spending a lot of money on guns so dropping almost $1000 on this gun was a big deal for me. I really enjoyed taking it to the range. It is a little heaver than I expected but I don't really do marathon range days so it is not a big deal. I ran several different types of ammo through it with no issues. I would definitely recommend it.

Very fun rifle to shoot. Wanted something different than another AR, and liked the RDB better than the Tavor or Hellion. For the price, it’s a great Bullpup!

Great service and fast shipping as always from Buds’s. This is an awesome rifle. I have about 750 rounds through it and not a single issue!

Excellent all around gun, A+++!

The Kel-Tec RDB, is AMAZING to shoot!!! It's also GREAT for CQB and Long Distance. You get a Full Length Barrel in a Short Package. I have SEVERAL Firearms, from MID to HIGH Range, and this is one of my FAVORITES to shoot!!!

This is a very fun gun to shoot. My grandson has already claimed this as his gun. At the range it is just a pleasure to shoot and the rear drop of shells into an attached bag is a real nice touch, it will hold two 30 round mags, just open the bottom and dump the spent shells into a container, no picking up the brass.

Fast shipping great tracking quality product. Overall excellent experience thank you

Very nice gun for home defense. Has a few accessories now for that purpose. Haven’t had any failures to feed, jams, or any problems with the Pmag magazines. Insanely easy to control, low recoil, and just a hoot to shoot. Watch out for that hot brass discharging downward. Failure to protect skin properly, including you feet, could get a bit uncomfortable and a nasty burn. Finding a nice brass catcher would help there.

Definitely a one of a kind rifle. The rifle feels half plastic and half steel, all together in a well placed, tight package. Is lighter and shorter than it looks and comfortable while shooting, with light recoil. Everything works surprisingly good. It does take a bit to get used to considering that most of us are used to the AR platforms. So far it has fired various rounds flawlessly, cheap, expensive, low and high grains. I did notice the the plastic that covers the barrel gets noticeably hot rather quickly, also where your support hand holds the rifle while shooting. It would be a good idea to replace it with a metal piece. Also, I wish Kelt-Tec used a better system to package the firearm. The rifle comes naked within a cardboard box. Not even in a plastic wrap. As a result, is covered in small cardboard particles upon opening. Not a big deal but not a trusting first impression. Nevertheless, the rifle is innovative, well built (so far), fun and inexpensive. Sounds like a winner to me.

I bought the Keltec RDB for the Bullpup size and the ability to shoot .223/5.56 ammo. the AR mags are a I did not want another AR or the hassle of an SBR.
When I received stripped it for inspection, cleaning and lubrication as/manual instructions, I noticed there was no firing pin return spring so I sent an, email to Keltec customer service. Got a reply early next morning was told not to worry as the new bolt design used a free floating firing pin with no spring so all is well. I mounted A cheap Bushnell 4x fixed power scope and out to my make shift range 100 rounds of PMC bronze 55 gr fmj And after Zeroing she scope @ 75 yds. proceeded burn up 60 rounds [2 30 round Hex mags] with 0 FTF Shooting from a wobbly folding table and a cheap optic was shooting 4 in. 5 shot groups. This is one sweet bullpup a little heavy but balanced well, one of the few rifles that my 79 year old body can shoot off hand.
Pros, size, balance, ease of field strip and cleaning And while it digested the ammo I had with no problem it has an adjustable gas valve, price
Cons, several Sharp protrusions [Sling mount's] Trigger is not the best nor the worst but could use a little work, Keltec has had some "iffy" offers in the past but I do believe they have there act together with this one. Time and round count will tell.

best bull-pup works grate so good i sold my $1500 AR. Buds best place to get your guns'

I've always had great service from Bud's, this was not any different. thank you for easy transaction and a great firearm

1st time rifle buyer here, I bought this while looking through the market for a rifle that wasn't an AR15 and didn't cost an arm and a leg. The rifle itself is extremely easy to disassemble and reassemble. Built to be ambidextrous, the safety can be switched from either side of the grip and the charging handle can be swapped to either side of the rifle to best suit your needs. With the spent casings being ejected downward out of the back of the rifle, you do not have to worry about spitting brass far and wide then hunting down those casing. It makes a pile beneath you.
NOTE: This rifle does NOT come with any sights.
I've only had two issues with the rifle while firing it, specifically it failed to fire with the firing pin barely pricking the bullet. I'm not sure what the cause is but since it has only happened twice as of writing this review.

Buds is always great to order from. I appreciate the fantastic price match and the quick transfer! Thanks guys. The RDB is amazing!

Neat little gun. Very simple operating design. Gas system was spot on from the factory. Only hitch is it won't use gi mags. But pmags and Troy's work great. The mag catch is longer than the slot in the gi mags so it doesn't lock in right. If you measure the slot in a pmag it is quite a bit longer. I'm sure you could fix the mags with a dremel but why bother. Pmags work great. I knew that was a potential issue before buying but it really is a non issue. I have never played with a bull pup before. I'm amazed how easy this gun points. It handles like a dream.

Overall a great gun. The front forend has a little play in it but that's it. No issue at the range, very little recoil. Compact rifle like it was designed.