Kel-Tec 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 | |
| Manufacturer | Kel-Tec |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | |
| Length | 7.9 in (201 mm) [1] |
| Barrel length | 4.3 in (109 mm) [1] |
| Width | 1.3 in (33 mm) [1] |
| Height | 5.8 in (147 mm) [1] |
| Cartridge | .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire[1] |
| Caliber | .224 |
| Action | Unlocked Short-recoil,[2] Single Action Only[3] |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic[1] |
| Muzzle velocity | 1,351 feet per second (412 m/s) [4] |
| Feed system | 30-round detachable box magazine[1] |
| Sights | Fixed sights; 6.9 in (175 mm) sight radius [1] |
The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Kel-Tec of the United States.[1] It was made available in 2011.[5] It has a single action trigger pull of 3.5 to 5 lbf (16 to 22 N) and a manual safety device.[1] It is chambered in .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire and the special, factory-shipped, double-stack magazine has a capacity of 30 rounds.[1] The PMR-30 uses fixed fiber optic open sights.[6] 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. It has a European-style magazine release.[1]
Much polymer is used in the firearm to save on weight and cost, with a steel slide and barrel and aluminum internal grip frame.[6]
Design[edit]
Since its initial market introduction, the PMR-30 has undergone several improvements due to problems with the early available design. The twist rate on the barrel rifling was increased to 1:11 to better stabilize bullets and reduce key-holing.[7] A stronger, lightly textured polymer is now 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.
Kel-Tec 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.[8] A rifle variant, the CMR-30, is also available.[9]
Ballistics[edit]
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. [4]
See also[edit]
- Grendel P30 – 30 round .22 magnum pistol.
References[edit]
- ^ a b c d e f g h i j k l m n "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.
- ^ a b 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.
- ^ a b "StackPath". 13 May 2011.
- ^ "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.
- ^ "CMR30". Retrieved 8 October 2021.