KelTec PMR-30

The KelTec PMR-30 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol manufactured by KelTec of the United States^[1] made available in 2011.^[5]

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	0.851 lb (386 g) empty [1] 1.226 lb (556 g) loaded [1]
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 WMR[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]

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.^[6]

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.^[7]

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.^[8]

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 lb_f (16 to 22 N) and a manual safety device.^[1]

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.^[1] It has a European-style magazine release.^[1]

Sights

The PMR-30 uses fixed fiber optic open sights.^[8]

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.^[9]

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.^[4]

See also

• Grendel P30
• Walther WMP
• Smith & Wesson M&P 22 Magnum