The Kel-Tec PMR-30 is a semi-automatic pistol in .22 WMR with a 30-round magazine, 4.3-inch barrel, and 14 oz weight. The frame is aluminum alloy in OD Green; the slide is blued steel. Grips are polymer with a textured finish. Sights are a fiber optic front with adjustable rear. 
 

Key Specifications 

• Manufacturer: Kel-Tec 
• Model: PMR-30 
• Caliber: .22 WMR (22 Magnum) 
• Action: Semi-Automatic 
• Capacity: 30 Rounds 
• Barrel Length: 4.3 inches 
• Frame Material: Aluminum Alloy 
• Weight: 14 oz (0.85 lbs) 
• Finish Color: OD Green Frame with Blued Slide 
• Grips Material: Polymer with Textured Finish 
• Sights Style: Adjustable Rear Sight with Fiber Optic Front Sight 
   

Features 

The 30-round .22 WMR magazine is the defining feature here — that capacity in a 14 oz pistol is unusual and part of why the PMR-30 has a following. At 14 oz it's light even loaded. The fiber optic front sight picks up well in varying light. The ambidextrous manual safety works for both right- and left-handed shooters. 
 
.22 WMR recoil is minimal, which makes the PMR-30 easy to run for extended range sessions. It's also a workable option for small varmints where range and shot count matter. Reliability is ammunition-sensitive — some loads feed cleanly, others cause issues. Testing your chosen ammo before relying on it is worth the effort. 
 

Typical Uses 

Target shooting and varmint control are the main practical applications. The 30-round capacity and low recoil suit high-volume range days. Home defense use is possible but the .22 WMR caliber is a trade-off compared to centerfire options.

The PMR-30 in OD Green draws a consistent response from owners: the 30-round .22 WMR capacity and 14 oz weight are the main reasons people buy it, and those features generally deliver as advertised. High-volume range sessions are where this pistol shines — minimal recoil, no hand fatigue, and you spend more time shooting than reloading. The OD Green finish gets attention and is generally liked.

Reliability is the main recurring issue. Ammunition sensitivity comes up frequently — certain loads feed and eject cleanly, while others cause jams. Most owners work around this by finding a compatible load and sticking with it, but it's a real limitation if you need to run whatever's available.

The trigger pull runs heavier than many shooters expect, which shows up in group sizes during faster shooting. The factory sights draw some criticism at longer distances, and a few owners have upgraded them. Aftermarket support is more limited than for larger-production pistols, so options are narrower.

Overall it occupies a specific niche: a fun, light, high-capacity .22 Magnum pistol that rewards finding the right ammunition. People who go in understanding that tend to be satisfied; those expecting centerfire reliability may be disappointed.