Kel-Tec RDB Defender 5.56 NATO Bullpup Rifle
Kel-Tec's RDB Defender is a lightweight 5.56 NATO bullpup featuring a 16-inch barrel, M-LOK handguard, collapsible stock, and 20-round magazine capacity. Compact and tactically versatile for home defense and sport shooting.
Kel-Tec RDB Defender: Compact Bullpup Excellence
The RDB Defender represents Kel-Tec's refined approach to modern bullpup rifle design, combining the best features of their RDB platform into a purpose-built defensive rifle. This is a firearm engineered for those who value compact handling without sacrificing capability.
Key Features
- Caliber: 5.56 NATO (.223 Remington)
- Barrel: 16.1-inch pencil profile, 1:7 twist rate
- Magazine: 20-round capacity; accepts standard AR-15 magazines
- Handguard: Aluminum M-LOK for modern accessory mounting
- Stock: Collapsible synthetic design for adjustable length of pull
- Ejection: Downward ejection system—ideal for left and right-handed shooters
- Weight: 6.7 pounds unloaded
- Overall Length: 27 inches
- Trigger: 4.5 to 5.5-pound pull
Why Choose the RDB Defender
Bullpup rifles offer distinct advantages: a shorter overall profile than traditional rifles while maintaining full barrel length and velocity. The RDB Defender's downward ejection eliminates the typical left-side brass spray, making it genuinely ambidextrous. The aluminum M-LOK handguard accepts industry-standard accessories, from lights to optics.
At 6.7 pounds, this rifle handles like a modern sporting carbine while delivering the ballistic performance of a 16-inch 5.56 platform. Whether you're defending your home, training at the range, or exploring tactical shooting sports, the RDB Defender delivers reliability and versatility in a compact package.
Specifications at a Glance: 5.56 NATO | 16.1" Barrel | 20-Round Magazine | 6.7 lbs | 27" Overall Length
Features
- 1:7 twist 16.1" barrel
- colapsable stock
- ar-15 magazine compatibility
- bullpup design
- picatinny rail on top of receiver
- aluminum, m-lok handguard
- aluminum m-lok forend
