KelTec PMR-30
The KelTec PMR-30 is a full-size semi-automatic pistol manufactured by KelTec of the United States made available in 2011.
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.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.
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.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 and a manual safety device.Ammunition
It is chambered in.22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire and the special, factory-shipped, double-stack magazine has a capacity of 30+1 rounds. It has a European-style magazine release.Sights
The PMR-30 uses fixed fiber optic open sights.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.