The Kel-Tec P50 Defender transforms the proven P90 magazine system into a compact pistol platform, delivering 50 rounds of 5.7x28mm ammunition in a package shorter than most carbines. This unique design bridges the gap between pistol portability and rifle-like capacity for competitive shooters and tactical applications.
What Makes This Different
Unlike conventional pistols limited to 15-20 round magazines, the P50 Defender utilizes FN P90/PS90 magazines for unprecedented capacity in a pistol format. The downward-ejecting system and ambidextrous controls accommodate both left and right-handed shooters without modification. The 9.6-inch barrel length maximizes velocity from the 5.7x28mm cartridge while maintaining overall compactness.
Key Features
- 50+1 capacity using standard FN P90/PS90 magazines
- 9.6-inch barrel with 1:9 twist rate optimized for 5.7x28mm
- Strike Industries stabilizing brace for improved control
- Downward brass ejection prevents interference with optics
- Ambidextrous magazine release and safety controls
- Picatinny rail system for optics and accessories
- Blued steel construction with polymer frame components
The 5.7x28mm cartridge delivers flat trajectory and minimal recoil, making rapid follow-up shots achievable even with the extended capacity. Competition shooters benefit from reduced reload frequency during stages, while the lightweight projectile produces less felt recoil than comparable pistol cartridges. The brace system provides additional stability for precision shooting at extended ranges.
Technical Specs
- Caliber: 5.7x28mm
- Capacity: 50+1 rounds (uses FN P90/PS90 magazines)
- Barrel Length: 9.6 inches
- Overall Length: Approximately 16 inches
- Weight: Approximately 3.2 pounds (unloaded)
- Action: Semi-automatic, straight blowback
- Safety: Manual thumb safety
- Finish: Blued steel barrel and components
- Accessories: Strike Industries stabilizing brace included
- Country of Origin: USA
The P50 Defender addresses capacity limitations that restrict other pistol platforms while maintaining the maneuverability advantages over traditional rifle systems. Kel-Tec's engineering delivers a specialized solution for applications where standard capacity constraints become tactical disadvantages.