Kel-Tec P50

In December 2020, an image of a magazine cover showcasing the P50 was leaked on KTOG, an online forum dedicated to Kel-Tec. The image advertised the pistol's ability to feed from 50 round 5.7×28mm magazines, and it is described as the "most unique Kel-Tec yet."[1] The image subsequently spread to the rest of the Internet, which coincided with a trademark of the name P50, registered by Kel-Tec in February 2020.[2]

In January 2021, Kel-Tec's official website revealed details about the P50, saying that the weapon was going to beginning shipping in March 2021, with an MSRP of $995.[3]

The P50 is a straight blowback semi-automatic pistol that feeds from FN P90 magazines. Like the P90, the rounds are rotated at a 90 degree angle from the magazine into the chamber. A Picatinny rail is located on the upper receiver,[4] and a second rail is located below the magazine.[5] The trigger pull is 5 lb (22N).[6] The barrel and moving parts are made from steel, with a polymer frame and lower receiver to reduce weight.[7][8] The barrel, at 9 inches, is unusually long for a handgun, making it over double the length of a FN Five-seven, and only one inch less than a P90.[9]

Kel-Tec has stated that they have no intention of creating any braces or other accessories for the P50, leaving the aftermarket to "do their thing". With a sling attached, the P50 can consistently hit accurate shots from ranges up to 100 yards (91 m).[10]