KelTec SU-16C Sport Utility Carbine 5.56 16″ 10rd

The KelTec SU-16C is a compact, semi-automatic sport-utility carbine chambered for .223 Rem/5.56 NATO that blends portability with practical features for field use. It is built around a 16" medium-weight, chrome-lined barrel with 1/2x28 muzzle threads and an integrated Picatinny rail for optics. The design includes an underfolding polymer stock with internal magazine storage and an integrated bipod formed by the forend.

Key Specifications

• The caliber is .223 Rem/5.56 NATO.
• The barrel measures 16 inches and features a chrome-lined bore.
• The twist rate is 1:7".
• The action is Semi-Auto.
• The unloaded weight is 4.7 lbs.
• The overall length is 35.5 inches (open) and folded length is 25.5 inches (closed).
• The magazine capacity is 10 rounds.
• The stock is an underfolding polymer stock with storage compartment.
• The muzzle is threaded 1/2x28 TPI.
• Additional features include an integrated Picatinny rail and bipod, reciprocating dust cover, and case-deflecting operating handle.

Purpose-built for utility and travel, the SU-16C pairs a lightweight polymer design with practical field features—threaded barrel, folding stock with storage, and an integrated rail/bipod—for a straightforward, adaptable carbine suitable for a wide range of sporting and general-purpose uses.