KelTec PMR-30
semi-automatic pistol
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.
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