Kel-Tec PMR-30
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.
Kel-Tec PMR-30
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- PMR-30
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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.
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• Name — PMR-30 • Origin — United States • Type — Semi-automatic pistol • Is Ranged — yes • Design Date — 2010 • Manufacturer — KelTec • Production Date — 2011–present • Weight — * 386 g empty • 556 g loaded • Length — 201 mm • Width — 33 mm • Height — 147 mm • Part Length — 109 mm • Cartridge —.22 WMR • Caliber —.224 • Action — Unlocked Short-recoil, Single Action Only • Rate — Semi-automatic • Velocity — 1351 ft/s • Feed — 30-round detachable box magazine • Sights — Fixed sights; 175 mm sight radius
Design
Design
Since its initial market introduction, the PMR-30 has undergone several improvements due to problems with the early available design.
Barrel
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
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
Trigger
It has a single action trigger pull of 3.5 to and a manual safety device.
Ammunition
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
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
Variants
A rifle variant, the CMR-30, is also available.
Ballistics
Ballistics
In gun tests the KelTec PMR30.22 WMR pistol gave an average velocity of 1351 ft/s from its 4.3 inch barrel.
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