The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 Magnum (WMR) with a 4.3-inch fluted barrel, 30+1 capacity, gray polymer grip, and Hi-Viz three-dot fiber optic sights. It weighs 14 oz (0.9 lbs) and measures 7.9 inches overall. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Brand: Kel-Tec 
• Model Name: PMR-30 
• Caliber: .22 Magnum (WMR) 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 30+1 rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.3 inches 
• Overall Length: 7.9 inches 
• Weight: 14 oz (0.9 lbs) 
• Sights: Hi-Viz three-dot fiber optic 
• Grip Material: Gray Polymer 
• Safety Feature: Manual Thumb Safety 
   

Features: 

At 14 oz the PMR-30 is one of the lightest 30-round pistols available. The fluted barrel reduces weight and helps with heat dissipation. The Hi-Viz fiber optic sights are bright in daylight. The manual thumb safety is ambidextrous. The hybrid aluminum/polymer frame construction is what allows the low weight. The .22 WMR chambering produces more muzzle energy than .22 LR while maintaining a higher round count than most centerfire pistols.

The PMR-30 has a loyal following for its unique combination of 30-round capacity and 14 oz carry weight. For plinking and range use, those specs are genuinely hard to match. The fiber optic sights are bright and easy to pick up in daylight.

Reliability is the main caveat in nearly every discussion. The PMR-30 has documented sensitivity to ammunition -- it tends to run best with full-power .22 WMR loads and can struggle with certain budget or lower-velocity options. Some owners also report ejection issues. The gray finish draws mixed reactions. .22 WMR as a self-defense caliber gets debated, with most users landing on this as a range and plinking pistol rather than a primary carry option. For buyers who understand the ammo requirements and use case, it fills a niche nothing else quite matches.