Kel-Tec PMR - 30 Comparison

Published on February 10, 2012
Duration: 21:57

This video compares the Kel-Tec PMR-30 in .22 Magnum against the Smith & Wesson Model 41 in .22 LR, focusing on ballistic performance differences. The .22 Magnum demonstrates significantly greater impact energy, penetration, and hydrostatic shock on various targets, from water containers to steel and concrete. The PMR-30 is noted for its light weight and high capacity, though a minor ergonomic quirk is mentioned.

Quick Summary

The .22 Magnum cartridge, like CCI Maxi-Mags at 1,875 FPS, offers over 600 FPS more velocity than .22 LR CCI Mini-Mags at 1,235 FPS. This leads to greater impact energy, penetration on hard targets, and more explosive hydrostatic shock in water.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: PMR-30 vs Model 41
  2. 02:03Ammunition Specs: .22 LR vs .22 Magnum
  3. 02:56Impact Test: Water Containers
  4. 07:01Hard Target Penetration Test
  5. 08:59Steel Plate & Cast Iron Test
  6. 11:18PMR-30 Final Assessment

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key ballistic differences between .22 Magnum and .22 LR?

The .22 Magnum cartridge offers significantly higher velocity, with CCI Maxi-Mags reaching 1,875 FPS compared to CCI Mini-Mags in .22 LR at 1,235 FPS. This results in greater impact energy, penetration, and hydrostatic shock for the .22 Magnum.

How does the Kel-Tec PMR-30 perform in terms of weight and capacity?

The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is noted for its extremely light weight, weighing only 13.6 ounces unloaded. It boasts a high magazine capacity of 30 rounds, making it a lightweight yet high-capacity firearm.

What kind of targets were used to test the .22 Magnum and .22 LR pistols?

The test utilized various targets to demonstrate ballistic differences, including water-filled containers, 2-liter bottles, a metal ammo can, a concrete cinder block, swinging steel plates, and a cast iron skillet.

Are there any notable ergonomic quirks with the Kel-Tec PMR-30?

One specific quirk mentioned by the reviewer is that their grip occasionally causes the magazine to release when engaging the safety mechanism on the Kel-Tec PMR-30.

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