Kel tec RDB

[Natew]

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Manufacturer

Kel-Tec

Caliber

5.56x45mm NATO

City

Milwaukie

State

Oregon

Looking for a Kel Tec RDB. 2nd gen.

Thanks

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[lefty2guns]

Is there an official "gen 2"? I've got an RDB I've been thinking about selling (don't shoot much 5.56 these days). It has the newer bolt design as I recall but is an earlier rifle (as far as the serial number goes). I never had any issues with the original bolt (there was a pin that would walk on some people I think) so I did the swap as "preventative medicine" if you will.

Probably still have the original box etc. Think I have about 1k rounds through it. No issues once the gas dial is adjusted (otherwise you'll get short stroking and/or double feeds).

What are used RDBs going for these days?

 

[Natew]

Sound like you have fixed the common problems. As far as the price, tough to find any used ones. Will yours shoot both the 5.56 and the 2.23?

 

[Natew]

Any pics?

 

[lefty2guns]

Older pic. Honestly it's been sitting in the safe except for 2 or 3 outings over the years. Doesn't have the optic or handstops on it anymore.

And no, I didn't let any of that rain sit on it very long .

I'm having trouble finding even new prices for these things. I paid too close to MSRP admittedly, don't expect to get my money back, but make me an offer if interested. Worst I can say is no.

I'm no longer in PDX like my profile says, btw. Need to update that. Not too far out of town now though (Columbia County).

 

[Natew]

Does it shoot 223 as well? What else would be included?

 

[lefty2guns]

Yup, .223 and 5.56. Never shot any steel cased stuff through it, only brass. I'm pretty sure I have the original box and accessories (came with 20rd magpul mag), manual etc. I'd have to check the box to see what all is/was there. As mentioned the handstops and optic are no longer on the rifle. It would come essentially as it did from the factory.

Edit to add: The original bolt (again, I never had issues, but better safe than sorry I guess) would be included as well for parts/backup.

 

[Natew]

New she's are about $725. Is $475 fair?

 

[Natew]

Damn auto correct. New rdbs are $725

 

[lefty2guns]

Well I said the worst I could say is no. So ... no.

Realistically, $475 would be pretty far from fair even without the current panic/sellers market we're in.

Real world examples: recent asking prices for used RDBs on Armslist are all $850+, admittedly asking prices don't necessarily = actual sold prices, so looking at recent (June) completed auctions for used RDBs with original box and accessories on gunbroker, they are actually selling for $850+.

If you can find a new one these days for $725, don't even think twice before smashing that "add to cart" button, because that's a deal and a half! Good luck.

 

[Natew]

Ok thanks. It's hard to find any used rdbs. I'll look there. This place is out of stock but I can wait. KEL-TEC CNC INDUSTRIES KEL RDBBLK 5.56 RDB17 BULLPUP 17IN BLK - 640832005943 29867 - Anthony's Firearm Warehouse Thanks again

 

[Sheffet0607]

Well I said the worst I could say is no. So ... no.

Realistically, $475 would be pretty far from fair even without the current panic/sellers market we're in.

Real world examples: recent asking prices for used RDBs on Armslist are all $850+, admittedly asking prices don't necessarily = actual sold prices, so looking at recent (June) completed auctions for used RDBs with original box and accessories on gunbroker, they are actually selling for $850+.

If you can find a new one these days for $725, don't even think twice before smashing that "add to cart" button, because that's a deal and a half! Good luck.

What's your asking price brother?

 

[lefty2guns]

What's your asking price brother?

Honestly, not sure. I only just started thinking about selling it when I saw this post and realized it's been pretty much a safe queen.

Sorry to potentially disappoint, but currently I think I'm going to ask some of the bigger gun shops in the area what they think they could get for it if I consigned it, and then go from there. I'll keep you in mind if I end up back on here.