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 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 from its 4.3 inch barrel.Joe Wooley, "KelTec PMR30 PMR30BBLK 22 wmr", Gun Tests, 22 Sep 2020
See also
Walther WMP Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum
References
External links
User Manual