New: KelTec KP50 and MP50 5.7 Platform with 100 Rounds of 5.7 On-Gun

February 24, 2026
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KelTec just dropped a bombshell at Enforce Tac in Nuremberg, Germany, unveiling the KP50 pistol and MP50 pistol-caliber carbine—both chambered in 5.7x28mm NATO and packing twin 50-round jungle clip magazines that mount on-gun for a staggering 100 rounds of high-velocity firepower without reloading. These downward-ejecting beauties are pure KelTec innovation: compact, bullpup-inspired designs with ambidextrous ergonomics that scream tactical versatility. Picture this: a pistol that's basically a pocket-sized FN Five-seveN on steroids, or an MP5-style carbine that ditches the top-eject drama for reliable, lefty-friendly operation in the muddiest environments. It's the kind of wild engineering that reminds us why KelTec has been the mad scientists of the firearms world since the SUB-2000. For the 2A community, this isn't just another range toy—it's a direct shot at the pistol brace bans, high-cap mag restrictions, and the endless ATF letter-ruling circus. The 5.7mm platform has always been a freedom fighter's dream: armor-piercing potential (hello, SS190) in a low-recoil package that shreds barriers without overpenetrating like 9mm. Twin 50-rounders mean sustained fire for home defense or competitive shoots, sidestepping those 10-round state limits with sheer capacity genius. In a post-Bruen world where SCOTUS is slapping down mag bans left and right, KelTec's move signals manufacturers are doubling down on innovation to future-proof against regulatory whack-a-mole. Expect civilian versions to hit U.S. shores soon, priced disruptively (think sub-$1,000), forcing Big Gun incumbents like FN and Sig to sweat. The implications? This floods the market with affordable 5.7 platforms just as ammo prices stabilize post-pandemic, democratizing a round once reserved for spec-ops budgets. Pair it with cheap steel-cased 5.7 from the Czechs, and you've got a suppressor-ready, red-dot paradise for SHTF preppers and USPSA gamers alike. Critics will cry assault weapon, but 2A warriors know this is peak American ingenuity—compact power that empowers the everyman against tyranny or threats. KelTec didn't just show up; they reloaded the revolution. Keep eyes peeled for imports; your next holy grail is inbound.

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For the 2A community, this isn’t just another range toy—it’s a direct shot at the pistol brace bans, high-cap mag restrictions, and the endless ATF letter-ruling circus. The 5.7mm platform has always been a freedom fighter’s dream: armor-piercing potential (hello, SS190) in a low-recoil package that shreds barriers without overpenetrating like 9mm. Twin 50-rounders mean sustained fire for home defense or competitive shoots, sidestepping those 10-round state limits with sheer capacity genius. In a post-Bruen world where SCOTUS is slapping down mag bans left and right, KelTec’s move signals manufacturers are doubling down on innovation to future-proof against regulatory whack-a-mole. Expect civilian versions to hit U.S. shores soon, priced disruptively (think sub-$1,000), forcing Big Gun incumbents like FN and Sig to sweat.

The implications? This floods the market with affordable 5.7 platforms just as ammo prices stabilize post-pandemic, democratizing a round once reserved for spec-ops budgets. Pair it with cheap steel-cased 5.7 from the Czechs, and you’ve got a suppressor-ready, red-dot paradise for SHTF preppers and USPSA gamers alike. Critics will cry assault weapon, but 2A warriors know this is peak American ingenuity—compact power that empowers the everyman against tyranny or threats. KelTec didn’t just show up; they reloaded the revolution. Keep eyes peeled for imports; your next holy grail is inbound.

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