Tricking out an RFB

Posted: 9/14/2009 7:23:39 AM EDT

Those few who are running one, what is available and from whom are you getting accessories. Mine is in transit and I want to start researching additions. Thanks.

Posted: 9/14/2009 8:31:45 AM EDT

[#1]

KTOG is a good place to start: http://www.ktog.org/cgi-bin/yabb2/YaBB.pl?board=499

On my RFB #T0029, I've added a few items:

-6x ACOG from Bear Basin
-LaserMax UniMax green LASER from Natchez
-LAPUA subsonic, Winchester Q3130, etc. ammo from MIDWAY USA
-Cheekrest (stick-on) from Caldwell Shooting Supplies
-Bayonet from Kel-Tec CNC
-Bayonet lug adapter (in R&D with a prototype)
-KYDEX adjustable cheekrest (in R&D)
-Discrete Case (COFFIN Case for electric guitar) from Musician's Friend
-QD pushbutton sling mounts from Daniel Defense
-Singlepoint sling from Blue Force Gear
-Custom flat ground wrenches (for FH/jamnut removal) from Hooper LE Supply
-SILENCER (CYCLONE) from AAC (pending)
-FN FAL Herstal 20rd metric magazines (10 packs, nos, niw) from STURMGEWEHR etc.

-Pickup some pure white Lithium grease, Permatex Anti-Seize, EEZOX etc. to keep things running smoothly.

Some of the other owners of RFBs have installed different muzzle brakes, FHs, GripPods, bipods, accessory rails, BORS, a wide variety of scopes & reflex dot sights, BUIS, special coatings/finishes, flashlights...

The RFB is a pretty special weapon & extremely well designed for ambidextrous shooting. That's a lot of .308 punch in a very compact package. Kel-Tec has a virtual monopoly on this niche market & has thoroughly debugged the weapon prior to release.

Posted: 9/14/2009 11:15:17 PM EDT

[#2]

I have an FSC30 brake on mine which works really well. If you want to mount a light you will need an offset mount (mounted to to rail), but I am thinking of making a drop in handguard that supports an integrated light.

Quad rails are coming from kel-tec but not out yet. KT rep told me that the would be here by the end of the year.

Posted: 9/15/2009 3:39:10 AM EDT

[#3]

Post pictures please.

Posted: 9/15/2009 11:20:52 AM EDT

[#4]

Quoted:
I have an FSC30 brake on mine which works really well. If you want to mount a light you will need an offset mount (mounted to to rail), but I am thinking of making a drop in handguard that supports an integrated light.

Quad rails are coming from kel-tec but not out yet. KT rep told me that the would be here by the end of the year.

Yup, about 3 years earlier than any significant quantity of rifles.

Posted: 9/15/2009 7:21:06 PM EDT

[#5]

tapco????

Posted: 9/15/2009 8:14:31 PM EDT

[#6]

I don't have one YET, but here's the setup I want:

RFB Carbine
7.62 Suppressor (TBD)
Aimpoint Comp M4s w/ LaRue Tactical QD Mount 500-014-659
Aimpoint 3X Magnifier 11324 With LaRue Tactical QD Pivot Mount LT649
(The ELCAN SpecterDR w/7.62 reticle would also be a cool optic for an RFB)

Posted: 9/16/2009 4:45:21 AM EDT

[#7]

Where can I get metric mags now.

Posted: 9/16/2009 5:08:23 AM EDT

[#8]

Quoted:
Where can I get metric mags now.

Where can i get an RFB now?!?!?

Posted: 9/16/2009 8:49:52 AM EDT

[#9]

Watch Gunbroker and be prepared to pay a premium or wait until they ramp up production. I chose the former. I have seen SRP ranging from 1250.00 and change to 1899.00 on KEL TEC's site.

Posted: 9/16/2009 12:23:18 PM EDT

[#10]

Quoted:
Watch Gunbroker and be prepared to pay a premium or wait until they ramp up production. I chose the former. I have seen SRP ranging from 1250.00 and change to 1899.00 on KEL TEC's site.

Ouch!

Posted: 9/16/2009 4:35:05 PM EDT

[#11]

Quoted:
Where can I get metric mags now.

Gunbroker

Posted: 9/16/2009 6:20:23 PM EDT

[#12]

Quoted:
Watch Gunbroker and be prepared to pay a premium or wait until they ramp up production. I chose the former. I have seen SRP ranging from 1250.00 and change to 1899.00 on KEL TEC's site.

MSRP has never been $1250, ever.

$1250 has been what some distributors have listed as their dealer pricing (some have been a bit lower actually, that number is on the higher end for dealer pricing).

It's always been $1880.

Posted: 9/16/2009 7:47:25 PM EDT

[#13]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Watch Gunbroker and be prepared to pay a premium or wait until they ramp up production. I chose the former. I have seen SRP ranging from 1250.00 and change to 1899.00 on KEL TEC's site.

MSRP has never been $1250, ever.

$1250 has been what some distributors have listed as their dealer pricing (some have been a bit lower actually, that number is on the higher end for dealer pricing).

It's always been $1880.

Exactly correct. This is where the intranet can bite us in the ass. I work part time for a small gun store, guy calls wants an RFB (I recommended getting a different rifle like I did since he said he wanted it quick) and the owner tells him it will be 1,500+tax/background check. That seemed like a pretty fair price to me, the guy stated "go fu@k yourself, that gun is only $1,200". I don't mind if you want to be a dick, just be a well informed dick.

Posted: 9/16/2009 8:44:29 PM EDT

[#14]

From Reds Trading Post.

RFB Carbine 7.62 NATO 18 Inch Chrome-Lined Barrel 10 Round
$1,299.99

Like I said, before I was interrupted. SRP is a wide spread. Who knows what the price will be when they are dumped on the market.

Posted: 9/16/2009 8:46:46 PM EDT

[#15]

Misfire

Posted: 9/17/2009 12:52:21 PM EDT

[#16]

It will be at least a year before I "pull the trigger" on one.

Posted: 9/17/2009 5:40:35 PM EDT

[#17]

Quoted:
From Reds Trading Post.

RFB Carbine 7.62 NATO 18 Inch Chrome-Lined Barrel 10 Round
$1,299.99

Like I said, before I was interrupted. SRP is a wide spread. Who knows what the price will be when they are dumped on the market.

That's a single dealer's price, and it should be noted that Kel-Tec does NOT have Minimum Advertised Pricing policies in effect.

I can go post up on my website that I'm selling RFBs for $27.95 plus S&H, but who cares if I can't and won't deliver the product? At $1299 they're going to be making under $100, if even that much (depending on their distributor), and I can almost guarantee that you won't see the rifle for at least another 6 months, if not closer to a year. Maybe.

Posted: 9/18/2009 7:27:19 PM EDT

[#18]

Got mine yesterday and it was not 1299.00. Folks are reporting prices from 1500.00 on up, so who knows what they will settle in at.

Posted: 9/20/2009 4:34:16 PM EDT

[#19]

Quoted:
Where can I get metric mags now.

DSA has just started shipping brand new Made In The USA 20 rounders. 25 & 30 round to follow. Right now they are delivering to folks that pre-ordered. I've read somewhere that DSA was testing their new mags for use with the RFB in addition to the FAL.

Posted: 9/20/2009 9:15:50 PM EDT

[#20]

Quoted:

Quoted:
Where can I get metric mags now.

DSA has just started shipping brand new Made In The USA 20 rounders. 25 & 30 round to follow. Right now they are delivering to folks that pre-ordered. I've read somewhere that DSA was testing their new mags for use with the RFB in addition to the FAL.

Yep, I just got my 20 rounders yesterday. Very nice mags, I haven't tried them out yet but I will soon.