KelTec CMR30 - The Perfect Packable Carbine?

[@TheLegoblockstudios]

Good old keltec actually not being scared to try new things

[@stiltskino4009]

Old idea look up Grendel 22mag carbine.....

[@MadHatterOfMetal]

@@stiltskino4009 dude that owns keltec is the same dude that designed the gun you're talking about.

[@EclecticBuddha]

People bash them but they make fun guns that get copied for higher prices by other manufacturers. I own a pmr 30 and really enjoy it. I'm glad kel tec is out there trying things.

[@stiltskino4009]

@@MadHatterOfMetal George Kellgren a master....

[@bwofficial1776]

Kel-Tec: great design company, not so great at actually producing their designs. It's telling how good their designs are by how many times they've been ripped off. Ruger, Sig, S&W...

[@CivilianTactical]

Whoa, you were NOT supposed to leak the next S&W gun yet! ;)

[@kyleshearer5722]

I have no doubt Smith and Wesson will drop the folder carbine in .22 wmr if the pistol does well.

[@herbderbler1585]

@@kyleshearer5722 My guess is 5.7x28 will be next. They've already made the matching pistol.

[@Joncenalol235]

What S&W is gonna make a perfect .75 scale AR chambered in 5.7x28mm.

[@herbderbler1585]

@@Joncenalol235 that's basically the Diamondback DBX.

[@tenxkeaton]

@@Joncenalol235i hope so. That’ll be my dream come true lol

[@joshm3484]

I love Kel-Tec. They always come up with great ideas, and then a few years later, a better manufacturer will make ones that work.

[@Daves_Not_Here_Man_76]

Keltech R&D department is fueled by coke and wild ideas. Sometimes they even work

[@EnostheChimp92]

I bought a RFB. It wouldn’t extract or feed, so I sent it in. They called me all mad and were like, “Did you fire it? There’s a break-in period”. / “I literally can’t break it in because all the bullets get jammed and stuck in the rifle”. / Them - “Oh..” conclusion - The repair list when it came back had 12-14 fixes and adjustments.

[@patrickholland6848]

I have a Kel-Tec PF9 and it works beautifully.

[@pbase36]

My two Kel-Tecs operate with never a problem.

[@repealthepatriotact]

@@pbase36 Have you tried firing them instead of using them as hammers?

[@traphimawari7760]

KelTecs solution to the lack of an MP7 on the market

[@pewpewTN]

I'm one of the rare people that says the P90 stomps the crap out of the MP7, so I'm already happy.

[@Mister-sm1hs]

Think the cp33 cheekweld is better and no need to SBR @demonstratedconcepts

[@jjg1052]

@@pewpewTN💀

[@pricelessppp]

Look at ruger made something similar early this year.

[@Thoroughly_Wet]

Mp7 at home

[@AllAboutSurvival]

The KelTec CMR30 is definitely a unique firearm, and I appreciate your honest and straightforward approach to testing its functionality.

[@vipe650r]

Agreed. Seeing something like that I want to believe it's good and reliable, because it'd be so much fun and cheap to run. I need the sobering transparency that, no, it's not yet. Great for plinking and for non-life-threatening uses like varmint or coyote duty, perhaps, but not for serious use.

[@whatareyoudoing363]

I love my CMR30. For the past 5 years, it was my squirrel gun. Ridiculously accurate for a stock semi-auto rimfire. I love the trigger. Definitely not my pick for a self-defense gun due to the reliability; but, crazy fun to shoot and pleasant to carry around in the woods. What you've described in your review pretty much mirrors my experience.

[@jsin8731]

​@@travisp11he didn't say anything at all about 22mag ammo or ballistics or self defense

[@whereswaldo5740]

I have to agree I have a Magnum Research and a Savage bolt action but the CMR is more accurate than them. No joke. Keep it clean and lubed and mine works well with no problems. They are dirty and a lot of aluminum so light grease. Or heavy oil is recommended on wear areas. Other than that it’s super light and love the collapsible stock and actuator location. Mags are tricky to load. So buy lots and preload. Enjoy.

[@whatareyoudoing363]

@@jsin8731 Seems trav deleted his comment. He said, "I think 30 rounds of CCI 22mag heading my way might not be the most pleasant experience." I was thinking to respond to him that I have never personally had my CMR30 successfully make it through a whole 30 round magazine without some form of failure. :) LOL! To be clear, I don't want ANY number of rounds of ANY caliber coming at me!

[@prestonwolff1141]

​@@whatareyoudoing363I got a cmr30 a few weekends ago and had problems feeding at least once or twice PER mag. I put the MCARBO feed ramp and mag release in and haven't had a malfunction since!

[@PolymerLad]

For the stoppages, check the firing pin. Mine started acting up similarly and found that it had actually broken in half.

[@LuckyGunner]

Thanks for the tip. I know that's been an issue for CMR30s and I already have a spare firing pin on order just in case, but mine seems to be fine for now. Keeping the bolt face and chamber face squeaky clean has kept most of the failures at bay.

[@AjackLee4]

​@@LuckyGunnerI have the MCARBO mag release in mine, was yours causing nosedives when you had issues? May switch back to OEM if that's the case.

[@DM-CW]

Wish it was in 9

[@largol33t12]

That's shoddy quality. Maybe that's why I have NEVER seen a Kel Tec at all the ranges I've been to...

[@W1ldSm1le]

​@@largol33t12they're cheap goofy guns. No one is going to tell you they're reliable

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

.22 WMR is a seriously underrated round. As a side note, I am waiting for Smith & Wesson to introduce a carbine version chambered in 22 magnum that is based off of their new 22 magnum handgun.

[@b1646717]

I have a Winchester 9422m, and it is by far my favorite gun.

[@macriggland6526]

Shame rimfire is so dirty. Relegates it to bolt guns for me.

[@jeremymcauliff8485]

​@@macriggland6526 .22 WMR is quite filthy to shoot. Lots of yellow kernels of unburned powder in both of my .22 magnums. Does not seem to matter of who made the ammo or the weight of the bullet.

[@DinoNucci]

THIS

[@DinoNucci]

​@@macriggland6526no

[@BehindTheGoldenCurtain]

This is how good Chris and Lucky Gunner are; I have less than zero interest in this gun and I watched the entire video, hanging on every word. LOL

[@dothedewinme]

Same brother. Lol it it was reliable and literally ANYTHING bigger than 22mag and smaller than 556 I’d be interested

[@coreyghayes]

Chris -- thank you for your transparent and truthful reviews. Please keep telling it like it is.

[@ld8151]

Keltec: You can have innovation or you can have quality but you can't have both.

[@Scout339th]

Imagine if Keltec made this idea in 5.7. Not like the strange P50 (that I still enjoy) but a more traditional grip-mag-fed design like this one. It would be an even more capable 'MP7 at home' sub gun and I would be all for it. Actually, you should try this idea with an SBR'd Ruger LC Carbine! That's what I'm thinking of!

[@gundamned4879]

5.7 sucks, 22tcm baller

[@nonamegiven]

Ruger makes the LC Charger with a 10.3" barrel.

[@The_PotionSeller]

​@@gundamned4879great idea, let me go the store and buy some...oh wait, it's relegated to meme status. Nobody uses 22tcm

[@JimYeats]

@@The_PotionSellerIronically I was just at my LGS and they had a lot of it. Performance and reliability wise I would prefer 22TCM to 5.7.

[@haldorasgirson9463]

I am looking at the Ruger LC Carbine. 5.7 is ballistically similar to 22 mag, but uses much more reliable center fired ammo. I have a Ruger 57 pistol so magazine compatibility is a great advantage. My PS90 is way to heavy for this application.

[@BananaMagsinPyjamas]

22wmr is my favourite cartridge, I grew up shooting it and I’m alway blown away by what it can achieve with such a small bullet

[@KBP18]

The way you set this up from a purely aesthetic point of view is gorgeous 😍

[@TheSquizzlet]

Hey Chris, when I first picked up my CMR-30 a few years ago I managed to develop a reload technique for it that I think significantly helps speed things up, and it's incredibly quick and seamless despite the unusual heel push release. Essentially you use your shooting grip hand to reload (Sacrilege I know) in one fluid motion by dropping your hand, pushing the heel of your palm into the release paddle, catching the mag as it drops, and then either simply dropping it or stowing it as you reach for your new mag, and then seat the fresh mag snugly into the grip with your pinkey as your other fingers find their place on the grip again. This technique lends itself very well to tactical reloads where you retain your magazine since the action of reaching down for the magazine is one in the same with the action of removing the old one. With your support hand keeping the rifle steady shouldered and on target you can get very rapid reloads very reliably without spending too much time reacquiring your target. Give it a try next time you take your "MP7 at home" out to play!

[@M.M.83-U]

KelTec is, by far, the best R&D firm on the market, they just need some proper manufacturer to do the actual production.

[@Amiga3000D]

I think the way you have outfitted this CMR-30 looks great. Nicely done. Regarding the tests you are going to do with the 5.7x28 round, I hope one of the other test subjects will be 327 Fed Mag. Why? Because it would be cool and it is another under appreciated round like the 5.7.

[@benholtvoigt8135]

My CMR30 blew up in my hands. I sent it to KelTec for repairs and then immediately sold it. Stay safe and don't cheap out on firearms. That being said one of my favorite guns is my KelTec P17.

[@semibreve]

Your setup is so clean!!! Always love what Keltec is doing

[@agentq1980]

Great review. I think you should look at the Ruger LC Charger. It's about the same form factor as the SBR you created but with a more reliable gun and a better round.

[@nateosborne5162]

I really like this concept, I’ve been curious how the Ruger charger in 5.7 might fill a similar role with greater reliability, with the added advantage of being the correct barrel length from the factory, and the ability to add a number of different stock options based on personal preference.

[@revolverDOOMGUY]

Yes that's exactly what i was about to say. Mostly because 5.7 sounds better than 22 mag. Also kel-tec, not what you want to bet your life on.

[@xBoaBoa]

@@revolverDOOMGUY Is 5.7 that much more powerful than 22 mag?or is it just realiability?

[@Dominik189]

​@@xBoaBoareliability. In terms of power they're fairly close.

[@revolverDOOMGUY]

@@xBoaBoa in terms of power and mass, very similar, but the 5.7 profile gives it a different role, closer to self defence and it is more stable. If I had to choose between the two in a fight I'd take 5.7

[@Dominik189]

@@CentralTexasCarSpotter do me a favor and calculate how much energy 22 mag actually has on target. 79% of very little isn't a whole lot, even added onto that very little.

[@The_Conspiracy_Analyst]

Reminds me of a Feather Industries AT-22 I had back in the 90s. As my first gunsmithing project, I modified it to .22WMR. Reamed the chamber, added a picatinny to the receiver, threaded the barrel, and modified the magazine well to accept Marlin 25MN magazines (some extended aftermarket versions and some my own customized hicaps). Sweet little shooter. So yeah, I already did this YEARS AGO. Wish I hadn't sold it, but my friend kept BEGGING me for it.

[@davidmadison5582]

I just love keltec. Everything they make is like it was made for me

[@birdmanoo0]

Love KelTec. Not afraid to do something interesting and send it out. Reminds me of what car manufactures use to do. If they put more polish and QA into the stuff they sold I would actually buy their stuff.

[@Tennessee_est1983]

I’ve had one for a few years now and it always goes to the range with me! It a fun little gun and runs great the only problems I’ve had have been magazine related but the maglula loader helps a lot!

[@MatthewThornhillTheDoctor]

much love for you folks from nashville

[@yokedmonster]

I used to have one they are really good. I know a lot of people had jamming issues, but mine didn't really have those problems. Had to sell it, unfortunately. I sold it because I figured it was the gun I could replace relatively easy.

[@2a0wen]

Haga Defense makes some neat-o goodies for the CMR-30. The forend extension brings the rail out to the muzzle and hides the wonky-looking 16' barrel.

[@milesmanges]

We need a taticool, packable, stackable, straight up laughable carbine! Keltec: *"HOLD MY METH"*

[@chunkafunk81]

🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@s_t_r_a_y_e_d]

im just here to say that is a GENIUS way to photograph something for the thumbnail without needing a stand, will keep that idea in mind!

[@agoogleaccount2861]

Got to admit it has nice design aesthetics and lightweight

[@Sbomb16]

I had one of these a few years ago, and a lot of the things you said here rang true. When it's clean, and the mags are loaded properly, this thing was one of my favorites to shoot, with fast follow-up shots and pretty high accuracy to boot. But, that's only when those are met, and if even one of those things are not true, it turns into a jamming machine. I even had to send mine back to Kel-Tec when the bolt blew up on me one time. Maybe it was an older model, or I hadn't cleaned it properly, but that was still an issue that was rather annoying. I sold it after about a year of owning it as I wasn't using it as much, but had the reliability been improved, or the tolerances been loosened, I probably would still have it to the day. It all worked out, as I used the money from selling it to make a fun 10/22, but maybe someday I'll return to it, and give it another try. Chances are I'd probably get an SU-16 beforehand though lol. Great video btw!

[@FMDad-dm5qo]

Really cool build. Too bad about the reliability but that is a sweet concept and I’d love to get some trigger time on a gun like that. Adding the Holosun 3x magnifier was a clever touch. Good piece of budget gear. I was fairly pleased at the velocities you got.

[@TheAnnoyingBoss]

I trust a ruger before a kel tec but damn they try some innovative things a pistol with this big ass magazine. The p17 how it works yiu say damn thats kinda unlike anything youve ever seen nothing quite like it but at the same time i dont trust it with my life

[@wyattmason3902]

This was going to be my solution to mp7 at home for a while, but then ruger went and dropped there line of 57's and now it makes more sense to get the 57 charger and get a folding/collapsing stock on it, don't have to worry about replacing /cutting down the barrel

[@michaelmendoza1818]

Yes, I’m hoping S&W does a CMR clone as well. I have wanted both for a while and seeing S&W make a 30 round 22mag made me want to ditch the idea of getting a PMR, it’s also much better looking.

[@johnnybarfield4402]

A 22 long rifle & magnum both in one from S& W.

[@DMurray-cn6hp]

Wow, the presentation of your videos with facts, analytical break down and cross comparison/evaluation fills one with education perspective.👍

[@IntelGoons]

Great breakdown, Chris! I have been wanting one of these so badly since they came out, hoping to make an "MP7 at home" type build so I can pretend to be a seal. Figured a barrel chop, suppressor, and a PEQ and we're rolling.

[@AjackLee4]

Just wait for tommybuilt to drop his TP7s (MP7 semi auto)

[@IntelGoons]

@@AjackLee4 any idea what the MSRP is gonna be?

[@AjackLee4]

@@IntelGoons 3.7k I think

[@IntelGoons]

@@AjackLee4 ooooof little steep...I'll wait for reviews haha

[@AjackLee4]

@@IntelGoons That's literally 1/10th of what just a KIT for an original costs lmao. They'll be good, Tom does a nice job.

[@butchie2752]

Have both the pmr 30 and the Cmr 30. Only fired a 100 or so from the Cmr 30. Zero problems so far. I see no special reason to modify it even though the one you did is way cool. 22mag is my favorite caliber. Not the only caliber I’ll ever shoot but it’s fun and effective for civilian use. My pmr 30 required factory repair. Works fine now. Great vid.

[@WearilyCorrect]

"legislative dumpster fire" is quite accurate

[@actionjackson1stIDF]

I have both the PMR and CMR. They have proven reliable and extremely fun to shoot. I even customized a violin case to hold both along with seven magazines. Compartment in the case where rosin is stored I can use to store a small optic or two boxes of ammo. I'll admit it is a bit odd to use a violin case for this but it works fine and neighbors just think I am a musician. Besides it goes perfectly with my coffin shaped guitar case that holds my Colt SP1 Commando and accessories.

[@Quality_Guru]

Kel-Tec is the Rodney Dangerfield of the firearms industry. I don’t dislike Kel-Tec, but I just don’t trust any of their Firearms for self defense. For most of us, what they produce is considered a range toy. And that is ok. I just wish that they would produce the P32 in an all metal version with the MCarbo upgrades. Perhaps they could garner some respect from the Firearms community. That would be an Awesome pocket pistol!

[@gpowell511]

My CMR has ran flawlessly for like 5 years. Its my favorite varmint/coyote truck gun.

[@Tadicuslegion78]

"Can we get an MP7?" "We have the MP7 at home."

[@GTFBITK]

Mom always crushing out dreams.

[@19Raven66]

Beautiful job on the editing and all the info. Thanks for your hard work.

[@wasntmeXYZ]

Interesting, I’ve had very few issues with mine suppressed or otherwise, but you’re right about when it gets dirty and it does begin to malfunction some. I also experience gas blow back when suppressed but it’s not to bad. It’s an excellent light weight alternative to a 9mm carbine. The 22 magnum is often overlooked as a defense option.

[@KevinCGleason]

I'm an "early adopter" of all thngs Keltec. I never expect my Keltecs to go the distance of milspec. I doubt I've fired more than 100 rounds through any Keltec (after break-in), so reliability (after break-in) has not been a problem. They always go boom when I pull the trigger. The 3AT is my daily carry gun with a belt clip. The only danger in it is that I forget it is there. Not sure if you've reviewed the PMR 30, but now that you've fallen for the CMR 30, time to give us your take on the "little brother" to the CMR 30. Chris, great review as always.

[@mgs.915]

I’ve always loved kel tec for their unique guns. Have a few myself and love the ones I have! This cmr30 is one that’s been on the list for a long time! Edit: I also had interest with a cp33 for a cheek pistol but I’m still lacking a suppressor to make these have the cool factor I want!

[@zellway]

Mcarbo makes great parts. I run the stainless feed ramp and the upgrade magazine latch and it made a massive improvement in reliability. Also a little lube in the magazine helped feeding problems

[@MrDmthomp32]

I’ve often thought the CMR-30 would make a great truck gun. Something capable of taking out a pest or predator. Also looks menacing enough if defense is required, while still having decent firepower for such a small lightweight package. That reliability though just creates to big of an issue for serious consideration.

[@thefrogking481]

What does menacing looks have to do with self defense? That's an asinine thing to say.

[@MrDmthomp32]

@@thefrogking481 people are scared of firearms? People are more afraid of tactical looking firearms? Draw a marlin 60 in a crowd versus the CMR-30? Which do you think would have a stronger reaction?

[@moorepower13]

Magazine assistant loaders work wonders for the reliability on this and the PMR30, if you've got to get to the magic 30 round count.

[@williamturner8852]

Now I'm hoping that Ruger or S&W will copy Kel Tec's homework and make an improved pistol version of this.

[@skippylippy547]

Same here William. Would be great to have improved version. I'd buy it. 👍

[@YourBodyGodsChoice]

I kind of like the long barrel. The extra velocity is certainly welcome.

[@fester239]

Absolutely cool, Chris! I dig small PDW/carbines, too. Have you checked out the new Ruger LC Charger in 5.7? 10in barrel, pic rail on the back, and not made by KelTec!

[@interstellarsurfer]

🥱

[@justsnuggle]

Hell yes I enjoyed this review. It was about Kel-Tec. Kel-Tech is just one of those where it's like a child you have to love it with all of its flaws.

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

The CMR30 is just a PMR30 with extra steps

[@LuckyGunner]

Maybe a little? But you can't run the PMR30 suppressed. Even with the threaded barrel, KelTec advises against it

[@HawaiiFoodAndFun]

@@LuckyGunner can't? Hold my 🍺 😁

[@jetsonexpensivekoi7526]

Finally took mine out to the range, out 233 rounds, i had two issues, both of which I believe are at the fault of how I loaded the mags. Just failure to feed. I do have the MCARBO ramp and mag release. I love this gun.

[@Mberry297]

If they would chamber this is 5.7x28 it would be the most sold gun Kel-Tec has ever had….. I don’t know why they don’t do that.

[@FluckinA]

The manual mentions something about holding the grip firmly and I have noticed significantly less failures on mine after ensuring a firm grip around magazine / grip.

[@freeman_fundamentals]

We have MP7 at home

[@DTuner86]

I use 550 cord and a Magpul MS sling on my WASR. I looped the ends to fashion into a cheap ASAP-like attachment for the sling and a single loop up front. Good for having the sling in its intended purpose

[@cdhrtsc]

Prefer CP 33, myself.

[@randalljeffs7272]

Please compare 22mag, 22tcm and 5.7x28. That would be very interesting.

[@BERZERKERSV4]

Kel Tec = KMart…

[@stretch130MFE]

Maybe. But nobody else makes what they make. I have a sub-2k, 2nd gen. That thing is reliable after mods and clean-up, and more fun than a barrel of monkeys… or something else that’s a really fun anecdote

[@gifthorse3675]

I love mine but the magazine is a little tricky to get the hang of at first because it’s unique. Now if someone could make a binary trigger for the cmr30.

[@AjackLee4]

They bump fire easy enough hehe

[@pjsmitty83]

This needs to also be chambered 9n 9mm and 40s&w

[@wslrichards]

Nah, .300 win mag!

[@milesmanges]

Surprised it wasn't in 5.7

[@Scout339th]

I think it should be in 5.7x28 honestly.

[@CarolinaRimfire]

I'd rather get punched in the stomach than fire a Kel-Tec chambered in .40

[@GTFBITK]

​@CarolinaRimfire I'll shoot it if someone else is paying for tye ammo.

[@TheWarriorsFromHell]

@3:18, that's because the ammo for the mp7 is outlawed in most places, 4.6x30mm is designed for one purpose, anti-kevlar vest

[@bmstylee]

22 mag is a good cartridge. I just wish they make match ammunition for it like you can get for 22LR. It could make long range rimfire shooting even more fun than it already is. This with a short barrel and an attachment for a single point sling(with provisions for a brace/stock)like an mp5k would be a cool setup.

[@BugsyNY]

Thanks for always keeping your reviews real.

[@ronaldwells4427]

I have kept mine in 16" and never had issues other than accidentally hitting the mag release occasionally. M carbo's mag catch fixed that, and their feed ramp is great, too. We've probably gone around 100 magazines worth of shooting over the years, 6 or 7 magazines at a time, then cleaning. Only a handful of misfeeds, no ejection issues. I guess I got a good one.🎉

[@EntryLevelLuxury]

I love how they always have this super 80's looking grip texture

[@FrankLadd]

I so hope you are right. Smith's FPC is a really wonderful take on the Keltec Sub 2000 so the potential is there for an S&W 22 WMR carbine.

[@markadkins9290]

Wow what a great review! I was severely drooling over the toys! Thanks!😎🇺🇸

[@johnjanoscrat8000]

Hi Chris, apperciate the video. Quirks not withstanding, I've loved my CMR 30 for over 3 years now. Only mods was adding a muzzle break that directs the blast forward and a 3-9X variable short scope. I usually shoot the Federal Game Shok 50 grain offerings, with few issues. Also have a vertical forearm grip. All the best! "The JJ" SW Penna.

[@Dark0neone]

I'm planning on getting one for livestock defense. Thanks for the review!

[@762Super]

I have this and the PMR. Both run great but you have to have a loader for the mags. That takes care of 90% of any issues.

[@JohnQuincy1776]

That looks really fun. The only PMR30 I have been exposed to fired out of battery and severely damaged the gun. As a lefty, I am not sure I want that ejection port near my face. Setting up a gun to not fire out of battery should be pretty basic by now.

[@markprice6911]

I had one of the earlier PMR 30's that you could quad tap all day. All the problems with that gun came down to two things: the polymer magazines lack of rigidity (causing rim lock) and the small and shallow feed ramp. All this could be solved with metal reinforcement of the mag; and, changing the caliber to 4.6 mm or 5.7 mm.

[@gifthorse3675]

No one would buy it in those overpriced uncommon calibers

[@visamedic]

I’ve found most ammo over 40grn works good. CCI is the best. The 50grn work great. Mine is pretty much stock. Getting ready to do some actual parts upgrades. I use that WD-40 dry lube. I cleaned out the mags, light sanded (600 grit) any sharp edges, and given it a wipe with the dry lube. Cleaned the heck out of the gun and used a light coating of the same lube. When I used regular CLP or WD it seemed to gunk up, foul out quicker and malfunction. Trying out the “Stuff and Things” mag extension, hopefully this week if I can get out to the range. Great video. Thank you.

[@FlemNmzzzz]

Awesome review, I've owned a vanilla CMR-30 for about 2yrs and put about 3000rds of various ammo (all 40GR) and it has fired reliably with only 3 notable ftf. Loading the magazines with absurd consistency and accuracy is key. I feel that all of the breakages within the firearm come from massively irregular handling of the cartridges due to mag load anomalies.

[@danielgawelczyk4695]

The KelTec Bullpup 12 gauge is bad ass. I know a guy who had one and I absolutely love it….

[@AhHereWeGo]

I’ve wanted the CMR30 since it came out, they’re so damn cool. I don’t care that it’s kel tec, i need it

[@gifthorse3675]

Get one but make sure you get a speed loader because the mags are unique and difficult to load.

[@emiliohernandez2790]

22WMR is a strong round!Stronger than expected...heck even a tube fed semi auto...Is a good defense gun....Nice video!I really like that kel tech...in close varmint gun....or shoot at everything gun...just for fun...surprised it doesn't have 2 barrels...Maybe 3 barrels it would jam less!...Thanks for the.video...never heard of this gun...until now!

[@paulx2777]

I never thought I'd buy a .22 WMR gun, but then I picked up a Savage B22Mag rifle. Not sure why I bought it, with the lame plastic stock, but it is great fun, much more than any .22LR gun, very accurate, nice and light, now one of my favorites. I have been drooling over the CMR30 too.

[@Wastelandman7000]

Of what you did, the only part I'd switch out is the feed ramp. I'd also disassemble the magazines and make sure they're de-burred. Then try only putting 25 rounds in and see if that solves the problem. The longer barrel isn't that much of a problem for me. Gun isn't heavy enough for that.

[@Rusty_Spiggle-Smith]

my pmr30 has always been really reliable. I have always wanted to get a cmr30 for the perfect pair but haven't gotten around to it. the only thing i don't like is the plastic mags and the heel mag release..

[@Rusty_Spiggle-Smith]

@@melissasmess2773 how do you know?

[@PewLand]

Mcarbo will be coming out with stainless steel magazines for this platform I'll be interested to see how it helps the reliability

[@WrongTimeWatch]

Maybe ruger will offer the LC Carbine in .22 magnum?

[@jm6696]

Ty very informative. Been considering one of these for pest control around the farm

[@bofeity]

Perhaps a CMMG 5.7 with LWRC Uciw Stock Kit might be a better choice. Especially since that would take an already SBR'd AR lower?

[@stevenvertnum3708]

If it goes up in price now I'm going to be so mad. I've been looking at them specifically for packing the past 4 months 😂 Great video

[@dallasmore6703]

I take it back, after adding the all in 1 upgrade kit from Mr. Carbo to my PMR-30 I ran 3 full 30 round magazines thru it with no malfunctions! Yay!

[@michaelatkin9649]

My pmr 30 issues were the mags. Once i left them loaded for awhile haven't had issues

[@davesimmons8640]

Talk about damning with faint praise! Thanks for the heads-up!

[@obiwankenobi2749]

Its kinda funny, that sight setup is exactly what i run too. Romeo 5, and a holosun 3x. My only gripe is that the dot teardrops really bad with the magnifier

[@marlinreese1285]

Had trouble with FTF's in FTEs. Wound up trading mine at a gun show. Love the 22 magnum round though and now I have the Smith and Wesson pistol. Much better option then either the PMR or the CMR. I am hoping they will come out with a foldable MNP version like they just did the 9 mm.

[@chrissewell1608]

Never wanted one before I saw this tan version! Ans you SBR'rd it! Kudos! Very nice! Yes, Please!

[@Muvaphafa]

Got one about 3 years ago. Must have put 2000 rounds through it with no problems and I got to be honest, I never noticed the extra weight from the stock barrel. Still got the stock feed ramp. Got a red dot on it. This lucky gunner must be a bit wimpy.

[@randallupton3622]

I’m liking my CMR 30. Like you I wonder if Smith will make a carbine that takes their 30 round mag.

[@95dodgev10]

If i had a bigger chunk of property with a small critter problem then this could be a nice option based on weight and size. However, i feel there's a lot of higher quality options who's caliber would be sufficient for a wider range of critters. I like my ksg, can't say I'm interested in this one.

[@mistaajones]

i like the 5.7 version they made a little while ago that takes p90 mags