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Kel-Tec Introduces New 30 Round .22 Mag Pistol
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I can overlook the cheap-looking Kel-Tec signature waffle grip for something this flippin' cool.
Did a quick big of Googling. CCI MaxiMags claim about 320 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, while .380 is a bit under 200 and 9mm Luger is around 410. Even accounting for the .22WMR being higher on account of being rated from a rifle barrel, that's still not shabby. Wouldn't be a bad choice if you were limited to a handgun when entering multiple-zombie territory....
Did a quick big of Googling. CCI MaxiMags claim about 320 ft-lbs of muzzle energy, while .380 is a bit under 200 and 9mm Luger is around 410. Even accounting for the .22WMR being higher on account of being rated from a rifle barrel, that's still not shabby. Wouldn't be a bad choice if you were limited to a handgun when entering multiple-zombie territory....
Bronsonbull
Expert
Oh she's gonna sell. I bet Kel-tec sells way more of these than FN and the FN57s.
Innovative, Kel-tec (reputable company), fairly low cost ammo that's available, high capacity, probably fun as hell to shoot and probably a street price under $400.
Oh yeah, it's gonna sell and I'll be one of the buyers
Bronsonbull
Expert
I'd better start buying 6 boxes of .22WMR at WallyMart now....
Good point cause those 30 round mags are gonna make you go through it quick
Good point cause those 30 round mags are gonna make you go through it quick
I'd really start doing it, but who know's what it will "like" to feed, or when it will really be availible. My wife wanted to get it for me for Christmas!
notasccrmom
Sharpshooter
It needs a few more button head cap screws holding it together...
rex soldier
Marksman
oh , snap i'm so gonna freackin buy one , p-22 was a blast but this , this is like pie and cake all at the same time .
WOW!
I've been hunting all week and missed out on this thread.
I am a Kel Tec fan.
This is cool.
I agree with some previous posters that a 22lr would just be the ultimate, but that doesn't take away from this at all.
I also want to say how refreshing it is to see the 5.7 hoopla winding down. I have never really understood what the attraction was. If a handgun costs around a thousand dollars it needs to be better than a 22 magnum. IMHO.
I remember when the 5.7's were selling for more(like 1200 to 1500) when they first showed up on the market.
I've been hunting all week and missed out on this thread.
I am a Kel Tec fan.
This is cool.
I agree with some previous posters that a 22lr would just be the ultimate, but that doesn't take away from this at all.
I also want to say how refreshing it is to see the 5.7 hoopla winding down. I have never really understood what the attraction was. If a handgun costs around a thousand dollars it needs to be better than a 22 magnum. IMHO.
I remember when the 5.7's were selling for more(like 1200 to 1500) when they first showed up on the market.
ChalupaCabras
Expert
The hilarious thing is, you could buy a PAIR of these PMR-30s and still come out significantly less than a 5-7.
Aaronhome27
Sharpshooter
I love rimfire guns. This will probably will be one of my next buys. The only thing that may hold me back is the "look" it has. Gotta go see one in person.
theweakerbrother
Grandmaster
I hope they make one without a safety.
What purpose, if any would this gun serve?
I am not talking cool, fun, plinker or such reasons for buying it. What application would the gun serve best?
Anything I really need to shoot for defensive purposes, like a feral dog or human, I am not thrilled with it in a handgun. It seems like it may be good with a scope compared to 22lr. The weight of the gun is light compared to say a Ruger MKII.
So when comparing it to a .22lr handgun for hunting it starts to add up. Someone mentioned it could make a good pack gun. I see that. Game getter and varmint popper.
Anything else?
I remember shooting .22 Remington Jet and .22 Hornet in handguns decades ago HUGE fireballs. Same goes for .221 fireball.
I am not talking cool, fun, plinker or such reasons for buying it. What application would the gun serve best?
Anything I really need to shoot for defensive purposes, like a feral dog or human, I am not thrilled with it in a handgun. It seems like it may be good with a scope compared to 22lr. The weight of the gun is light compared to say a Ruger MKII.
So when comparing it to a .22lr handgun for hunting it starts to add up. Someone mentioned it could make a good pack gun. I see that. Game getter and varmint popper.
Anything else?
I remember shooting .22 Remington Jet and .22 Hornet in handguns decades ago HUGE fireballs. Same goes for .221 fireball.
ChalupaCabras
Expert
Provided this gun feeds reliably, I would carry it in a heartbeat. I would take it hunting, I would carry it hiking or camping, and I would leave it on my night stand. This gun packs a hair more power than a .22 rifle, with three times the capacity, in the form of a light weight handgun. Your asking what purpose it would serve? If it performs as advertised, the PMR-30 could be one of the best general purpose gun on the market.
Your comparing the .22 magnum to centerfire cartridges with generate more than twice the muzzle energy, and have a significantly higher case capacity. (800ft-lbs for the hornet Vs. 300 for the 22 magnum)
