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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 25, 2009 20:44:42 GMT -5
Kel-Tec Announces New .22WMR Handgun, the PMR-30
Expected Availability: Quarter 2, 2010
Expected MSRP: $415
Caliber: .22 Magnum (.22WMR)
Barrel length 4.3”
Length: 7.9”
Height: 5.8”
Grip Width: 1.1”
Max width, across safety levers: 1.3”
Magazine capacity: 30 rounds
Trigger pull: 3.5 to 5 lbs
Weight (no mag): 13.6 oz.
Muzzle Velocity (40 gr): 1230 fps
Made in USA
More info will be available at the SHOT show 2010 Kel-Tec Booth (#2825)
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Post by MLB on Nov 26, 2009 20:01:22 GMT -5
Interesting plinker, but the .22WMR is an expensive round to plink with. I was hoping for a 3AT chambered in .22wmr. 30 rounds sounds like fun though.
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Post by 5ontarget on Nov 27, 2009 12:11:08 GMT -5
as you said MLB, that is expensive plinking for .22. I have to get the .22lr mentality out of my head and think of the .22WMR more like .380, 9mm etc, then it isn't so bad on a relative scale.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 28, 2009 2:52:28 GMT -5
I was also thinking about Kel-Tec PMR-30 / .22WMR in applications for self defense.
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Post by MLB on Nov 28, 2009 13:06:24 GMT -5
There's a big upside to being able to carry 30 rounds in a carry gun, but I don't think I can get over carrying a full size gun chambered in .22WMR for self defense.
If it were 3AT sized, and could carry 10 rounds or so. That would be something.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 28, 2009 18:40:29 GMT -5
I have seen the gang bangers carrying .22 rimfire pistols.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 28, 2009 20:08:15 GMT -5
Perhaps the Kel-Tec PMR-30 is better suited as a offensive weapon, than a defensive weapon.
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Nov 29, 2009 21:29:38 GMT -5
When I think of a .22 as a defensive weapon, my first thoughts is of this piece. Specifications
Type Revolver
Action Single
Caliber 22 Winchester Mag
Barrel Length 1 5/8"
Capacity 5 rd
Safety Notched Cylinder
Grips Rosewood
Sights Blade Front; Fixed Rear
Weight 6.2 oz
Finish Stainless
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Post by Callahan on Dec 3, 2009 9:29:40 GMT -5
I've seen the .22 Winchester Magnum cartridge compared ballistically to the FN 5.7x28 cartridge that was used at Fort Hood. The former has got to be cheaper than the latter. So, we have Kel-Tec making a pistol, the PMR-30, comparable to FN's Five-seveN pistol. Kel-Tec also makes a .223 "pistol" that looks like it would appeal to those wanting to use it for offensive purposes. I don't see much of a sporting or target applicaton to their PLR-16. www.kel-tec-cnc.com/plr16.htmWorrisome. (Edited for typo and to add link.) |
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Post by "DoubleAction" on Dec 3, 2009 19:16:50 GMT -5
I have always thought of the .22WMR as being a varmint cartridge, rather than a cartridge applied to self defense.
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