KelTec PMR-30
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| PMR-30 | |
|---|---|
 A new generation PMR-30 with a Burris FastFire II red-dot sight, tactical light, and 5-inch threaded barrel with cone style flash reducer. | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 2010 |
| Manufacturer | KelTec |
| Produced | 2011–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass |
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| Length | 7.9 in (201 mm) |
| Barrel length | 4.3 in (109 mm) |
| Width | 1.3 in (33 mm) |
| Height | 5.8 in (147 mm) |
| Cartridge | .22 WMR |
| Caliber | .224 |
| Action | Unlocked Short-recoil, Single Action Only |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,351 feet per second (412 m/s) |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed sights; 6.9 in (175 mm) sight radius |
The KelTec PMR-30 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol manufactured by KelTec of the United States made available in 2011.
It is a direct competitor to other .22 Magnum semi-automatic handguns on the market, including the Walther WMP and the Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum.
Design
Since its initial market introduction, the PMR-30 has undergone several improvements due to problems with the early available design.
Barrel
The twist rate on the barrel rifling was increased to 1:11 to better stabilize bullets and reduce key-holing.
KelTec also offers an extended 5" threaded barrel for the PMR-30 with an aluminum flash-hider to reduce the high amount of muzzle flash produced by escaping gases.
Polymer
Much polymer is used in the firearm to save on weight and cost, with a steel slide and barrel and aluminum internal grip frame.
A stronger, lightly textured polymer is used for the frame.
This eliminates drooping of the frame that created a large gap previously seen between the front of the frame and the barrel.
This also gives the frame a less shiny appearance, and a less slick feel in the hand.
More metal was added as reinforcement at the breech to completely cover the rim of a loaded cartridge, presumably for increased user safety in the event of a cartridge case head separation.
Trigger
It has a single action trigger pull of 3.5 to 5 lbf (16 to 22 N) and a manual safety device.
Ammunition
It is chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire and the special, factory-shipped, double-stack magazine has a capacity of 30+1(chamber) rounds. It has a European-style magazine release.
Sights
The PMR-30 uses fixed fiber optic open sights.
The slide is also pre-drilled to allow for the mounting of various red-dot sights with the purchase of appropriate mounting plates from the manufacturer.
Variants
A rifle variant, the CMR-30, is also available.
Ballistics
In gun tests the KelTec PMR30 .22 WMR pistol gave an average velocity of 1,351 feet per second (412 m/s) from its 4.3 inch barrel.
See also
References
- 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 "Kel Tec PMR-30 Pistol". Kel-Tec. Archived from the original on August 20, 2010. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
- ↑ "An Official Journal of the NRA | Review: Kel-Tec PMR-30 Pistol".
- ↑ "Kel-tec PMR-30". 22 October 2010.
- 1 2 Joe Wooley, "KelTec PMR30 PMR30BBLK 22 wmr", Gun Tests, 22 Sep 2020
- ↑ "Kel-Tec To Unveil PMR-30 22 WMR Handgun". Gun Reports. November 23, 2009. Retrieved August 15, 2010.
- ↑ "PMR-30 Status Update V". Archived from the original on 29 June 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- ↑ "PMR-30 Threaded Barrel". Archived from the original on 22 August 2012. Retrieved 19 August 2012.
- 1 2 "StackPath". 13 May 2011.
- ↑ "CMR30". Retrieved 8 October 2021.