KelTec CP33 - Magazine loading overview

Since uploading my initial CP33 video I have received several questions on if the magazine is difficult to load. The KelTec PMR30 magazines are known to be a little finicky on their loading procedure, resulting in failures to feed and function if not properly followed. I am happy to report that the CP33 Magazines are much easier to load.
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[@1996marioRH]

Thank you Craig! I was getting frustrated loading these magazines. I was loading the round too far forward.

[@josephmadonia5995]

I have a 50 round mag, and if you take a little time and have just a slight bit of sense, it really is easy to load.

[@hamegger6277]

Hey Craig I just got my CP33 ON 4/1/2020 pick it up for 450.00 out the door!!!! He also had a couple of extra mags paid 50.00 each but I figured I didn't have to order on line save shipping coast. Had no problem loading all four mag. It love CCI, FEDERAL 36&40 GRAIN MP22, REMINGTON, AND EVEN LOADED AGILA 60 GRAIN WITH 33 RDS IT SPIT EVERY ONE OUT. Have three Pmr30 They load easy just take your TIME and use good ammo 40 grain. I use mostly CCI & ARMSCORE they run great. My PMR are later versions 2018&2019. Like I said take YOUR TIME LOADING THE MAGS and you will a BLAST with this guns. Thanks Ham&egger

[@CraigsGunChannel]

That sounds great, I am glad you were able to find one. Also glad to here the Aguila 60 grain worked for you, I had a lot of issues with mine. I will have to try them again and see if it has gotten any better.

[@Last_Green_Man]

What's the word with Remington Golden Bullet?

[@Ondatra]

Can't watch the video at work, but I'm hoping you can tell me which ammo you've used that feed the first round reliably? CCI Standard velocity had no issue for me, but the white-box Winchester jam every first round. Have you tested Thunderbolt? Hoping to put a bulk order in if you have and it loads/feeds well. Thanks!

[@gunsaccessories8853]

Thunderbolt feeds in mine pretty reliably.

[@hunter6099]

40 Grain and up. Don't use any ammo that will roll. That's the ones that jam. Most gold.

[@jeffhollinhsworth1865]

I use Federal (BYOB) 36 grain hollow points with 0 malfunctions at 100 rds in

[@ronwissinger2678]

What brand of ammo have you run so far any it doesn't like what do you find works the best

[@CraigsGunChannel]

I have ran a lot of different brands and types, some were terrible. Winchester M-22 worked the best overall. I have a video on the ammo test I ran, link is: kzbin.info/www/bejne/paqykIqXfNdjm8k

[@offthewallhobbyman6978]

Great video, thank you

[@ozzymd1]

Say I load 2 bullets in magazine and 1 is in chamber , is it possible to eject that round from chamber without firing gun ?

[@shannonofarrell1241]

uh, no you have to aim it directly into your desk and discharge the round into your foot… but on a serious note, yes, every semi auto has featured simply cycling the slide a second time to eject the live round from the chamber. and of course, with common sense, please eject the magazine before doing so to prevent negligent discharges

[@Total46]

Check at the bottom of the magazines. See if your have broken... I have had mine 12 days and they have already cracked and broken down near the magazines base plate...

[@rybread5718]

Damn dude, I just loaded 2 mags and got them both messed up. I guess I'm just used to loading 9mm which is super easy to load. Thanks for the video, though.

[@CraigsGunChannel]

They are a lot harder to load than 9mm, and even with all 33 rounds, they sure don't last long.

[@Jason-bd5iq]

I wish I could empty the magazine faster than I could load it. The gun is trash and maybe fires 7 rounds out the 33 the rest wind up on the ground or bent by the bolt. Waiting to hear back from Kel Tec. Tried all sorts of ammunition, quality control has to be an issue because one of the magazines only allows a single round. Only gun I’ve ever regretted buying. When it does shoot it is very accurate and a 40 yard shot was no problem.

[@jeffhollinhsworth1865]

100 RDS through mine with no problems

[@Jason-bd5iq]

Honestly working the magazine, a little bit of sand paper and a nice coat of oil all over the magazine and not a single failure to feed. I think my magazines were just rough. I’ve heard people say the gun needs to break in but I think the magazines just need to break in. I had a couple failures to feed and then one and then none, shot 400+ rounds without a single failure to feed. I took the gun apart and cleaned and oiled it before I ever tried to shoot it but didn’t mess with the mags later.

[@jeffhollinhsworth1865]

@@Jason-bd5iq shot 30 more rounds without a problem. A total of 130 so far without any failures

[@Jason-bd5iq]

I think there’s just poor quality control on the magazines. I’ve talked to other people who had nothing but problems. Like I said spending time on the magazines resolved all my issues.

[@helmeteye]

@@Jason-bd5iq I've had nothing but problems with mine.

[@h2oecho]

Get the AMERICAN SPEEDLOADERS CP33 speed loader.

[@mikec082]

Smooth to load is a bold face lie, one of the most difficult clips yet

[@keffjordan4830]

If you load 66 rds the cp33 I have will not load the 1st Rd no matter what ammo I use or how I load it ALL I won't is my money back

[@keffjordan4830]

ALL these comments are false unless u got a good gun which I don't have I will not have a gun that doesn't shoot like it supposed to

[@rps714]

Horrendous to load lol 😂... just had customer come in wondering what the heck is up with magazine.

[@rustyshacleford5844]

It’s in no way shape or form easy to load, it’s a pain in the dick. There’s a speed loader for it that makes it easy and more reliable.