description Kel-Tec PMR-30 Overview
The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a semiautomatic rimfire pistol chambered for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, also called .22 WMR. It is distinguished by its lightweight construction and a standard magazine capacity of 30 cartridges, an unusually large capacity for a pistol using this rimfire cartridge. The design is intended for recreational shooters and other lawful users seeking a light, high-capacity rimfire handgun. [Kel-Tec user manual](https://media.keltecweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PMR-30-Manual-Complete-Optimized-1-1.pdf)
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What ammunition does the Kel-Tec PMR-30 use?
The PMR-30 is chambered for .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, usually written as .22 WMR. Kel-Tec's manual says it should only be used with the specified commercially manufactured ammunition. [Kel-Tec PMR-30 Manual](https://www.keltecweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/PMR-30-Manual-Complete-Optimized-1-1.pdf)
How many cartridges does the Kel-Tec PMR-30 magazine hold?
Its standard proprietary magazine holds 30 cartridges, which is the source of the PMR-30 name. Kel-Tec also lists 10-round magazine variants for export markets, where local law requires them. [Kel-Tec 2025 Catalog](https://media.keltecweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/KelTec-2025-Catalog.pdf)
How light and compact is the Kel-Tec PMR-30?
Kel-Tec lists an unloaded weight of 14 ounces, an overall length of 7.9 inches, and a 4.3-inch barrel. Those dimensions are unusually light for a .22 WMR pistol with a 30-round magazine. [Kel-Tec 2021 Catalog](https://www.keltecweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/KelTec-2021-Catalog.pdf)
When did the Kel-Tec PMR-30 reach the market?
Kel-Tec's catalog says the design idea dates to 2008 and that the PMR-30 was released in 2010. Its related CMR-30 carbine later used the same general .22 WMR and 30-round magazine concept. [Kel-Tec 2021 Catalog](https://www.keltecweapons.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/KelTec-2021-Catalog.pdf)
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