The Kel-Tec CMR-30 And PMR-30 Combo
BY Herschel Smith
6 years, 4 months ago
I am a big fan of compact carbines and a companion pistol that can share the same caliber of ammo and magazine. What a great approach for a survival/hunting package. Some folks may not realize that Kel-Tec offers what I consider to be a great duo of guns in the 22 WMR (Winchester Magnum Rimfire); the CMR-30 and its companion the Kel-Tec PMR-30 pistol also in 22 Magnum. Aside from survival and hunting applications either of these two guns have practicality in defensive and target shooting uses. Additionally the 22 magnum cartridge has been time tested for hunting small to medium size game (there has also been more than just a few deer taken with the 22 magnum). Most outdoorsmen are acutely aware of the 22 WMR and its inherent accuracy. When you consider this compact carbine and a its companion pistol has magazine capacities of 30 rounds each and total weight for the two combined is about 5 lbs., well its makes any survivalist sit up and take notice.
Yea, I’m a fan of that concept too. But given my review of the PMR-30, which problems have not yet been remedied by a new magazine design based on Aluminum rather than polymer (among other possible fixes), I’d think a better combination would be the FN 5.7 and the CMMG Mk57.
On August 15, 2018 at 10:16 am, Steve said:
The .357 magnum in 16”carbine and 6” revolver makes the ideal combo,
sez me
On August 17, 2018 at 9:08 am, Ned said:
44 mag in the same combo is pretty good too, Steve.
On August 19, 2018 at 1:08 pm, OldProf49 said:
I’m holding out for a Ruger PC carbine and companion pistol in 9 mm. Same magazines, Ruger quality and reasonable price.