Designed for recreational target shooting and small game hunting, the PLR-16 is durable and lightweight semi-automatic pistol manufactured in Cocoa, Florida by Kel-Tec.

The receiver and grip are made of an impact resistant glass reinforced Zytel. The receiver has an aluminum insert molded into the front to accept the barrel and the serial number. A MIL-STD-1913 picatinny rail is integrated into the top of the receiver to allow for attachments.