So why did Kel-Tec produce a . 22 WMR handgun with a factory magazine capacity of 30 rounds ? To answer that we need to look at one of the most well-known and expensive handguns on the market : the FN 57 , a high capacity , high velocity 5.7x28mm handgun adopted by NATO and law enforcement all over the world .

So , why would Kel-Tec want to reproduce a handgun that ’ s already ahead of the curve and widely adopted as a self-defense weapon in law enforcement and the military ? Because the price tag on that handgun is around $ 1,349 MSRP .

Kel-Tec wanted to provide a high-capacity handgun that fired a fast , light bullet capable of high velocity … at a price point that would make the gun affordable to a wider range of shooters . The Kel-Tec PMR30 has all the hallmarks that made the FN 57 such a hit — high capacity factory mags , high velocity and a design built to withstand abuse — there ’ s not much metal in the gun , which means less chance for rust , plus normal wear-and-tear scratches won ’ t impact its functionality .

So , who ’ s the PMR30 for ? Well , let ’ s look at our customers who own the handgun here in the Northwest to get a better grip on that question .

Who Should buy the PMR30 Handgun ?

The positives of this weapon and . 22 WMR are numerous . First , the fiber optics sights are well made and enhance shooting the gun and its accuracy .

Next , the . 22 WMR round has so little recoil that you can retain or regain your sight picture with no

effort . That means you can lay rounds on a target much faster , and in a much tighter area than you could with a bigger caliber — say the . 45 ACP or . 40 S & W where muzzle rise becomes a real factor in accuracy .

As we said above , the PMR30 has a factory capacity of 30 rounds , with one in the chamber , and comes with an extra magazine . It ’ s one of the lightest handguns at that capacity , and comes with potentially 61 rounds of ready-to-fire ammunition . Another benefit of the gun ? The PMR30 has an ambidextrous design , which means you can shoot the gun from either hand .

Those factors mean this is a great gun for the Northwest .

Things to Consider before Buying the PMR30 Handgun

The PMR30 is built almost exclusively of polymer , which means there is less potential for the gun to rust and you can get extensive use out of the weapon with little worry .

However , relating his experience as an owner of this gun since 2012 and having worked with many people at the gun counter who own this gun , Tanner VanPelt ( see image above ), at North 40 in Ponderay , has this to say :

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