Kel Tec PMR30 22 WMR 301 4 30 IN Fluted Barrel
About this product
The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is one of the highest-capacity .22 WMR (.22 Magnum) pistols on the market, holding 30 rounds in a lightweight aluminum-and-polymer frame. This listing pairs the PMR-30 with a fluted barrel option, which some early production runs featured for reduced weight and heat dissipation.
What makes the PMR-30's capacity and caliber combination unusual?
Most semi-auto pistols chambered in .22 WMR are limited to single-digit or low-teens capacity, but the PMR-30 uses a proprietary double-stack, single-feed magazine design to fit a full 30 rounds of .22 Magnum into a grip that's still comfortable to hold. .22 WMR generates significantly more velocity and energy than standard .22 LR out of a pistol-length barrel, which has made the PMR-30 popular both as a high-round-count plinker and as a lightweight option for shooters who want more power than .22 LR without stepping up to a centerfire caliber.
What are the PMR-30's specs?
The pistol uses a 4.3-inch barrel, an aluminum frame (with only the slide and barrel made from steel), and weighs a remarkably light 13.6 to 14 ounces unloaded — far lighter than most centerfire compacts despite the 30-round capacity. Overall length is about 7.9 inches, width 1.1 inches, and height 5.5 inches. Sights are fiber-optic.
What should buyers know about the fluted-barrel variant specifically?
Kel-Tec's fluted-barrel PMR-30 variant was intended to shave additional weight and improve heat dissipation over the standard round barrel, though it was reportedly discontinued from regular production not long after launch due to manufacturing time and cost. If you're specifically after the fluted-barrel look and function, confirm with your FFL or the seller that the physical pistol matches that configuration, since fluted and non-fluted PMR-30 barrels have circulated at varying price points over the years.
Who is the PMR-30 best suited for?
The PMR-30's light weight and high capacity make it a favorite for recreational shooting, small-game and pest control, and as a lightweight kit-bag pistol. It is not widely marketed or recommended as a primary defensive pistol, since .22 WMR terminal performance and reliability considerations differ from established defensive centerfire calibers — most owners run it as a range and utility gun.
Is this pistol legal in California, and how does it ship?
Because the PMR-30's 30-round fixed magazine and configuration may raise California magazine-capacity and roster considerations, confirm current California compliance for this exact pistol with your FFL before ordering. As a firearm, it ships only to a licensed FFL dealer for transfer, background check, and any required waiting period.
What accessories or magazines should I plan for?
Because the PMR-30's magazine holds a full 30 rounds in a double-stack, single-feed design, some shooters find the top few rounds take extra thumb pressure to seat by hand and prefer a magazine loading tool to speed up the process and reduce strain during range sessions. Spare factory magazines and a proper holster sized for the PMR-30's slim polymer/aluminum frame are worth budgeting for separately, since this listing covers the pistol only, and its unusual dimensions mean generic .22-pistol holsters may not fit correctly, so look specifically for gear molded or built for the PMR-30's exact shape.
For shooters who want an ultra-light, high-capacity .22 Magnum pistol for the range or property use, the PMR-30 remains one of the most distinctive options available — just verify the exact barrel configuration and California compliance before you buy.
FFL transfer required
This item is a firearm and ships only to a licensed FFL dealer, never to a home address. At checkout, enter your preferred dealer as the shipping address, or leave it blank and we will assign a licensed dealer near you at no extra cost. You complete the background check and paperwork with the dealer when you pick up.
California buyers: handguns must be on the California roster for delivery to a California FFL, a Firearm Safety Certificate (FSC) and DROS are handled at the dealer, and the 10-day waiting period applies. Out-of-state buyers receive the firearm through their own local FFL under their state's rules.
Specs at a glance
Pros & cons
What works
- Exceptional 30-round capacity for a .22 WMR pistol
- Very light unloaded weight versus comparable pistols
- More power than standard .22 LR out of a pistol barrel
- Low-cost range and plinking ammunition option
Trade-offs
- Not widely recommended as a primary defensive pistol
- Fluted-barrel variant availability and pricing has varied over time
- California magazine-capacity compliance must be confirmed before ordering
Key attributes
| Transfer | Ships to your FFL dealer |
| Caliber | .22 WMR (.22 Magnum) |
| Capacity | 30+1 |
| Barrel Length | 4.3 in (fluted) |
| Action | Semi-automatic, blowback |
| Finish | Black polymer/aluminum frame |
Frequently asked questions
- How many rounds does the PMR-30 hold?
- 30 rounds of .22 WMR (.22 Magnum) per magazine.
- What is the barrel length?
- 4.3 inches.
- How much does it weigh?
- Around 13.6 to 14 ounces unloaded — very light for its capacity.
- Is the fluted barrel still in current production?
- The fluted-barrel variant was reportedly discontinued not long after launch; confirm the exact configuration with your FFL before ordering.
- Is the 30-round magazine legal in California?
- Confirm current California magazine-capacity and roster compliance for this exact model with your FFL before ordering.