RIA 22 TCM vs Kel-Tec PMR-30

Published on May 16, 2019
Duration: 30:58

This review compares the RIA 22 TCM and Kel-Tec PMR-30, highlighting their distinct cartridge types, build materials, and performance. The RIA 22 TCM, a heavier all-steel 1911 variant, demonstrated 100% reliability with significant muzzle flash and low recoil. The lightweight polymer PMR-30, chambered in .22 WMR, experienced feeding failures when loaded beyond 15 rounds, despite its higher capacity and lower price point.

Quick Summary

The RIA 22 TCM offers superior reliability with 100% performance and a potent 22 TCM cartridge, featuring a 9mm conversion kit. The Kel-Tec PMR-30, while lightweight and high-capacity, suffers from significant feeding failures when loaded beyond 15 rounds, making it frustrating and unreliable.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: RIA 22 TCM vs Kel-Tec PMR-30
  2. 00:42Loading & Ammunition: PMR-30 vs 22 TCM
  3. 03:03Cartridge & Build Comparison
  4. 05:53Range Testing: RIA 22 TCM Performance
  5. 09:54Range Testing: Kel-Tec PMR-30 Reliability Issues
  6. 11:29Accuracy & Muzzle Flash Comparison
  7. 15:14Specs & Conclusion: Which Pistol Wins?

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the main differences between the RIA 22 TCM and the Kel-Tec PMR-30?

The RIA 22 TCM is an all-steel 1911 variant chambered in a bottlenecked centerfire cartridge, known for its 100% reliability and significant muzzle flash. The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a lightweight polymer pistol using the .22 WMR rimfire cartridge, but it suffers from reliability issues, particularly with magazine capacity.

How reliable is the Kel-Tec PMR-30 compared to the RIA 22 TCM?

The RIA 22 TCM demonstrated 100% reliability throughout the testing. In contrast, the Kel-Tec PMR-30 experienced immediate feeding failures when loaded beyond 15 rounds, making it significantly less reliable for the reviewer.

Which pistol has more muzzle flash, the RIA 22 TCM or the Kel-Tec PMR-30?

The RIA 22 TCM produces a massive muzzle flash, described as a 'sensory contradiction' due to the lack of felt recoil. The PMR-30 also has muzzle flash, but the 22 TCM is the clear winner in terms of intensity.

What are the pros and cons of the Kel-Tec PMR-30?

Pros include its lightweight design and high magazine capacity (30 rounds). Cons are its unreliability, especially when loaded beyond 15 rounds, difficulty in loading, and potential for 'rim lock'.

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