The Crickett KSA796 is a single-shot bolt action pistol chambered in .22 WMR with a 9-inch threaded stainless steel barrel and a black polymer frame. It holds 1 round and is built on an adult frame. The threaded barrel allows attachment of muzzle devices. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Crickett 
• Model: KSA796 
• Caliber: .22 WMR 
• Action: Bolt Action 
• Capacity: 1 round 
• Barrel Length: 9 inches 
• Color/Finish: Black 
   

Detailed Features 

• 9-inch threaded stainless steel barrel 
• Black polymer frame 
• Adult frame sizing 
• Single-shot bolt action design 
• 1-round capacity

Owners of the Crickett KSA796 tend to pick it as a compact, low-recoil option for rimfire pistol shooting or as an entry into the .22 WMR pistol category. The adult frame sizing and the longer 9-inch barrel get positive remarks for the handling balance they provide compared to shorter-barreled rimfire pistols. The threaded barrel is a feature that owners specifically mention as a purchase driver.

The single-shot format is both the pistol's defining characteristic and its main limitation depending on who you ask. Target shooters who enjoy deliberate, methodical shooting appreciate the simplicity and the discipline the design encourages. Owners looking for a faster-firing pistol find the manual bolt cycle a poor fit for anything but slow-fire work.

Build quality feedback is generally positive. The stainless steel barrel and polymer frame combination is seen as practical for outdoor use, and owners report the action is smooth and reliable for a budget-segment single-shot. Trigger feel divides opinion slightly; some find it adequate for the price, others replace or tune it early.