Kel-Tec PMR30 .22 Magnum Pistol, 4.3" Black

The Kel-Tec PMR30: Capacity Meets Practicality

The PMR30 represents a thoughtful approach to .22 Magnum pistol design. This full-size, lightweight firearm chambers the flat-shooting .22 Magnum cartridge and delivers an impressive 30-round capacity without sacrificing ergonomics or reliability.

Operating System

The PMR30 employs a hybrid blowback/locked-breech system that automatically adjusts based on cartridge pressure. This design allows the pistol to function reliably with a wide variety of ammunition, from standard to high-velocity loads.

Key Features

• Capacity: 30+1 rounds using double-stack Zytel magazine with round count ports
• Sights: Fiber optic front and rear sights for excellent target acquisition
• Safety: Thumb-activated ambidextrous safety lever (up for safe, down for fire)
• Trigger: Crisp single-action trigger with over-travel stop
• Slide Lock: Automatic slide lock after last round; manual slide lock lever also provided
• Accessories: Picatinny rail under barrel for lights or lasers
• Reliability: Dual opposing extractors and heel magazine release

Construction

The slide and barrel are 4140 steel, while the frame is 7075 aluminum. Grip panels, slide cover, trigger, magazine release, and safety levers are glass-reinforced Nylon (Zytel). This combination keeps the pistol light—just 13.6 ounces unloaded—while maintaining durability.

Practical Specifications

• Length: 7.9 inches
• Height: 5.8 inches
• Width: 1.3 inches
• Barrel: 4.3 inches
• Sight Radius: 6.9 inches
• Trigger Pull: 4-6 pounds
• Energy (40gr): 138 foot-pounds

Maintenance

The PMR30 disassembles for cleaning with removal of a single pin, making routine maintenance straightforward.

Ideal Uses

This pistol excels at target shooting, small game hunting, backpacking, and camping. The light recoil, high capacity, and excellent sights make it accessible to shooters of all experience levels while remaining effective for its intended purposes.