Today, we’re diving into one of the most talked-about — and let’s be honest — most polarizing new guns announced for 2025: the Kel-Tec PR57.

The headline?
A compact 5.7x28mm pistol... that's clip-fed, not magazine-fed.
You heard that right — no traditional mag. Instead, you load it from the top using a stripper clip, old-school style.

Main Themes:
Innovation is the Name of the Game.
Kel-Tec built the PR57 around a rotating barrel design, which keeps the gun compact, lightweight, and surprisingly soft-shooting for the hot 5.7 cartridge.
At 13 ounces unloaded and $399 MSRP, it’s designed to be an affordable, everyday carry option that's extremely concealable — from the boardroom to the backcountry.

Clip vs Magazine — A Real Debate.
Some folks are losing their minds over the clip-fed system, calling it a step backward. But others argue reloads are so rare in real civilian gunfights that it doesn't matter.
As one expert put it: after watching over 4,000 gunfight videos, reloads happened maybe once.

Field Stripping Made Stupid Easy.
The PR57 also impresses with a simple takedown — you just push the trigger forward, and the slide pops off the frame for easy cleaning. No tiny pins, no frustration.

Realistic Concerns?
Look, it’s Kel-Tec. Their reputation for innovative but hard-to-find guns is well-earned.
Yeah, they say shipping will start first quarter 2025... but if history’s any guide, you might not see one in stores for a while.

Other Interesting Notes:

• Some speculate the clip system could help skirt magazine restrictions in gun-control states like California.

• Production is happening at Kel-Tec’s new facility in Wyoming, part of their big expansion.

• Kel-Tec's design legend, George Kellgren, once again proves that while everyone else is making the same AR-15 clones, they’re out here swinging for the fences.

General Sentiment:
The PR57 has people genuinely excited, despite some healthy skepticism.
It’s one of those guns where you have to admire Kel-Tec’s crazy diamond shine — whether or not you ever buy one.