Kel Tec PMR-30 upgrades

[coloradoan]

Interested in the PMR-30. I know several folks here use them Are people running them stock or are you guys adding the MCARBO upgrades (metal feed ramp, improved plastic buffer, etc).

I like the idea of the Kel Tec. The light weight makes me think it would be just about perfect for most outdoor stuff. The M&W 22 magnum also looks nice but is heavier. It is a little concerning when MCARBO sells like $200 worth of "fixes" to Kel Tec "known issues," but maybe that's just MCARBO marketing.

 

[Mike D Texas]

Mine is bone stock with about 500 trouble free rounds through it so far.


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[Drenalin]

Mine is bone stock with about 500 trouble free rounds through it so far.


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Same

 

[mtnwrunner]

^^^^^^^^^^^ This.
No issues with mine whatsoever and thats with multiple brands of ammo.
That being said it is the gen 2.
And its my go to backpacking weapon.
Just waiting for that cantankerous grizzly bear...............

Randy

 

[ElPollo]

I’m at about 1500 rounds through mine with no upgrades. About every 200-400 rounds, I pull off the slide and spray it all down with brake cleaner and then lube. Have never run a brush through the bore. Works fine as long as use at least 40 gr bullets. Don’t worry about upgrades, just buy one and shoot it.

 

[vladkgb]

I also carry mine in the field, it's super light and can hold 30 rounds, and fun to shoot, only issues I've had was because I didn't clean it for a while. I am waiting for an aftermarket upgrade though: a FRT.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

Had one since they came out...its my farm carry gun...lost a few front sites, holster issue. Had to replace the buffer.
No idea on round count over 2k. I have used it to kill probably a dozen hogs off the tractor. Still carry it every day.

Wish you could put a can on it.

 

[ElPollo]

Had one since they came out...its my farm carry gun...lost a few front sites, holster issue. Had to replace the buffer.
No idea on round count over 2k. I have used it to kill probably a dozen hogs off the tractor. Still carry it every day.

Wish you could put a can on it.

I love my cans but not so much on handguns. That said, if there ever was a handgun that could use a can, it’s that one. It definitely barks. Also agree on replacing the buffer. I am getting close to exhausting my first 2k round purchase and am going to order a few buffers to keep around. Have not replaced one yet though. The PMR 30 is just a dandy thing to carry around and is low recoil. I tore a wrist ligament about a year ago that is not really reparable and have to get steroid shots for it every couple of months. So this little ugly KelTec is now more than 90% of my handgun shooting.

 

[Sccritterkiller]

I love my cans but not so much on handguns. That said, if there ever was a handgun that could use a can, it’s that one. It definitely barks. Also agree on replacing the buffer. I am getting close to exhausting my first 2k round purchase and am going to order a few buffers to keep around. Have not replaced one yet though. The PMR 30 is just a dandy thing to carry around and is low recoil. I tore a wrist ligament about a year ago that is not really reparable and have to get steroid shots for it every couple of months. So this little ugly KelTec is now more than 90% of my handgun shooting.

Shooting it a night is the only reason I want to put a can on it.

 

[ElPollo]

Shooting it a night is the only reason I want to put a can on it.

Understand that.