Kel-Tec SU-16 vs. Colt AR-15

rugermarksman · 06-04-2006, 10:58 AM

I have a Colt AR-15 that I shoot competitively with the CT state Rifle Assoc., and I also use it to hunt coyote and other various pests. I am now looking at the Kel-Tec SU-16 series. I am wondering how they compare as far as accuracy, reliability, and quality. What model is good for what, and if you like yours.
(Mind you I'm never letting go of my AR!!!)

wolverine · 06-06-2006, 11:02 PM

I always thought the kel tec was kind of gimmicky. I like my AR-180B better.

SW

Big Dog · 06-07-2006, 05:29 AM

Do a search and you'll find we have reviewed the SU-16 before. It's in a totally different class than the AR-15. Like an economy car compared to a sportscar. Both will shoot - the AR-15 does it better.
The SU-16 is an okay plinker and truckgun.

jellydonut · 06-08-2006, 07:33 PM

Sks!

utahvarminter · 06-14-2006, 03:16 PM

Colt vs Kel-Tec????? PFFFFFFFTTTTTTT... You're kidding right?
COLT! Colt is far better in all areas. Not putting down Kel-Tec, but Colt is far better.

at4rxj · 06-25-2006, 12:32 PM

I was very impresed with the Kel-Tec when I first saw it. It looked like they did an awesome job of incorporating everything into a lightweight unit.

Then I held one at a gun show...

It felt so cheap it was disgusting. I wanted one badly up to that point.

Just my $.02

06-04-2006, 10:58 AM	#1
rugermarksman Member Join Date: Aug 2005 Location: Southeastern CT Posts: 57	Kel-Tec SU-16 vs. Colt AR-15 I have a Colt AR-15 that I shoot competitively with the CT state Rifle Assoc., and I also use it to hunt coyote and other various pests. I am now looking at the Kel-Tec SU-16 series. I am wondering how they compare as far as accuracy, reliability, and quality. What model is good for what, and if you like yours. (Mind you I'm never letting go of my AR!!!)

06-07-2006, 05:29 AM	#3
Big Dog Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2002 Location: Tallahassee, Florida Posts: 12,906	Do a search and you'll find we have reviewed the SU-16 before. It's in a totally different class than the AR-15. Like an economy car compared to a sportscar. Both will shoot - the AR-15 does it better. The SU-16 is an okay plinker and truckgun. __________________ "A bold spirit embiggens the smallest man!" Jebediah Springfield

06-14-2006, 03:16 PM	#5
utahvarminter Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Location: Utah Posts: 492	Colt vs Kel-Tec????? PFFFFFFFTTTTTTT... You're kidding right? COLT! Colt is far better in all areas. Not putting down Kel-Tec, but Colt is far better. __________________ When you argue with forum trolls, they win.

06-06-2006, 11:02 PM	#2
wolverine Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 132	I always thought the kel tec was kind of gimmicky. I like my AR-180B better. SW

06-08-2006, 07:33 PM	#4
jellydonut Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2006 Posts: 234	Sks!

06-25-2006, 12:32 PM	#6
at4rxj Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Houston, TX Posts: 1,109 Images: 10	I was very impresed with the Kel-Tec when I first saw it. It looked like they did an awesome job of incorporating everything into a lightweight unit. Then I held one at a gun show... It felt so cheap it was disgusting. I wanted one badly up to that point. Just my $.02