(GunReports.com) — Gun Tests Magazine Publisher Timothy H. Cole recognized Kel-Tec’s PMR-30 22 WMR as the publication’s “Best in Class Pistol” for 2011 at the just-concluded SHOT Show in Las Vegas. Cole made a special award to Derek Kellgren, Kel-Tec CNC Industries’ Director of Marketing at the show. The pistol joins a Ruger LCR wheelgun, an AR-style 300 Whisper from SSK Industries, a 12-gauge autoloading shotgun from Legacy Sports International, and a laser/light combo accessory from Crimson Trace as the magazine’s “Best in Class” 2011 honorees. “Our accept-no-advertising policy gives us the freedom to choose guns that simply work well,” said Gun Tests Publisher Timothy H. Cole. “The ‘Best in Class’ winners exhibit the traits we prize — accuracy, reliability, tight fit and finish, handsome cosmetics, and value for the dollar.” The exact test model was the Kel-Tec PMR-30 No. 408320267 22 WMR, originally reviewed in the November 2011 issue of Gun Tests. The PMR-30 semiauto holds 30 rounds of 22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire cartridges in the magazine. The slide and barrel are made of 4140 steel housed in a 7075 aluminum frame. The grip, slide cover, trigger, mag release, and safety levers are glass-reinforced Zytel nylon, much like other Kel-Tec pistols. Other features include dual opposing extractors, heel magazine release, dovetailed aluminum front sight, Picatinny accessory rail under the barrel, urethane recoil buffer, captive coaxial recoil springs. The PMR-30 …
The one-of-a-kind Marlin 39AS .22 lever action is the oldest, continuously-produced shoulder firearm design in th world. It is milled from solid steel forgings and heat treated for ultimate strength. And that’s for a .22! It is the best made, most collectible, most accurate, coolest, and highest quality .22 lever action being sold. It is one of my top recommendations as heirloom quality rifle to give to your children and family members. But good luck finding one. Because like many of Marlin’s guns, they sell, sell, sell and their availability within the past few years has been scarce. Don’t fault Marlin as they have been cranking the production lines as best they can. Credit good designs that connect with guys, high value, outstanding workmanship, and excellent accuracy. That’s Marlin. I know because I’ve been shooting and testing Marlins ever since high school. In the swamps of Alabama in my many hunting adventures, I found their Model 60 .22 to be a reliable and cost effective performer that’s fun and deadly accurate. Its also lightweight (5.5 lbs), super affordable, and has been issued in some amazingly cool laminated and walnut stock editions (like the blue laminated version and the nice walnut-stocked 50th Anniversay Model 60 .22 shown!). Their Model 795 .22 and Model 70PSS Papoose (reviewed) semi-auto rifle are some of the best, highest value .22 autos out there. The 4.5 lb stainless steel, 10-shot Papoose is one of the best survival kit guns in the world and …
Another Nunfancy 2010 SHOT Show adventure! An in-depth hit on all things Smith and Wesson including summaries of the M&P 15-22 .22s (the MOE version is an improvement), M&P15 rifles (the M&P 15PSX with Troy Industries TRX low profile handguard is impressive), the brand new “Bodyguard 380″ (great design it seems) and “Bodyguard 38″ line, the Performance Center revolvers, the Walther line, the S&W 1911s (I dig that 1911PD), several of the Classic revolvers, the .22s (I want the 317 Airlite but so much $$), and the excellent M&P pistol lineup (rapidly becoming another Nutnfancy favorite in my tactical shooting…smooth and fast!). So many fine firearms in the expansive booth, it was all I could do to show you what I did…lots of work and very little time to do it. S&W prices many of their guns on the high side I say but their quality is indisputable as we see again here. Most S&Ws last several lifetimes, are accurate, have enduring, well-proven designs, and give great pride of ownership. Thanks to the reps here who stepped up to another no-notice TNP booth review! ////////////////////////////////////////////// Music: www.archive.org
