.22 magnum semi-auto pistol?

[grtday]

Does anyone know of a semi-auto pistol chambered for .22 magnum's?
All I know of is the Grendel and it seems really cheap.
Thanks to all in advance!

[jamesjo]

grtday,
There are 2, 22 WMRF pistols currently in production. At least that is all I know of.
First is the High Standard built AMT Automag II
$ 695, Stainless steel construction, 6" barrel, Factory Pachmayr grips, 9 shot magazine.
Had alot of feed/ejection problems when I first got mine, sent it back a couple times. Finally after about 500 rounds, it seemed to get broken in, and became much more reliable, and less picky about the ammo I fed it.
Very nice looking piece. Had to order mine from thre factory. Had a very long wait time 3 months. Was about to demand my money back when I finally got the pistol. So watch out for that.
After all the problems, I am now pretty happy with the pistol.
Not a target shooter by any means, but , accuracy is okay.
Here's a pic.


The other is made by Excel Arms, MP-22
About $ 400
Stainless Steel, 8" barrel (yes, it's a handful )
9 shot magazine.
Very happy with it. Eats any ammo I feed it without complaint, After about 200 rounds, I haven't had any failures to eject or feed.
Lifetime warranty.
I bought mine from the vice president of the company. It was his personal piece that he took to shows as a demonstrator. I don't know if they all come with it, but, he gave me 2 extra mags with mine, for a total of 3 magazines!
You can also purchase an extra 17 HMR barrel.
Accuracy was excellent. I have now put a Leupold VX-III scope on it and it's a varmint's worst nightmare!!
Here's a pic

[jack404]

old thread i know but how many other folks have or used .22 mag semi's , this is steel at least .. the kel tec , .. hmmm


jamesjo nice looking weapon !!!

[BETH]

nice looking pistols

[mr.t7024]

Beth said it for me!

[jack404]

any got first hand experience with them ? these i like a lot ..

[old semperfi]

i would double think the 22 mag in semi auto pistol.i know of very few people that hasnt had one problem or another as far as dependability,will you bet your life on it.as far as the kel tec simply loading the mag fully is a hassel. old semperfi

[jack404]

and why i'm working on my own design ..

but gotta wait til i get to the US to make it eh ..

cheers OSF

[Ledslnger]

Originally Posted by jack404

old thread i know but how many other folks have or used .22 mag semi's , this is steel at least .. the kel tec , .. hmmm


jamesjo nice looking weapon !!!

I have heard quite a bit of negative stuff about the kel tecs. Stuff like it jams up if you fully load the clip and other odd little stuff. I am not sure if they have worked out all of their manufacturing bugs. Someday I think it could be a nice gun. Kind of like cars. Have been told to stay away from the first 2 years of a new model....time to work out bugs.

[jack404]

i've seen two here at the range .. not impressed at all , but i've not fired or handled one myself ..

[Big Shrek]

I've got Grendels...waiting on the KelTecPMR-30...bloody long wait...
Grendel made the P-30 pistol, the P-31 hunting pistol, and the R-31 carbine, all off the same action/lower.
Here's a pic of the P-30 & R-31


Reliable as long as you follow the GoldenLoki.com instructions for Kel-Tec action polishing...after that, runs like a dream
http://goldenloki.com/gunsmith/keltec/fullrp.htm
Yeah, I know it shows a P3AT or PF9...but the rules of optimization are pretty much the same for any semi-auto pistol.
Even a 1911 can benefit. It also says "Reasonably Skilled"...meaning, try not to Bubba it up & use yer head.

Then its just clean after every range visit/hunting trip.

I'm thinking I'll have to use the GoldenLoki.com advise for the PMR-30 as well.

30-rds per mag pretty much eclipses all other 10-round California-sale pistols like the AMT & Excel.

[bigbluetruck]

I had an AMT automag II. I never had any problems with it, but didnt really like the cost of the ammo. the thing was LOUD though! Mine had the 6" barrel and would run through a clip without a hiccup. But i did hear that the older they get the worse they get with the feed and ejection problems


Overall i liked mine but YMMV if i already had a 22mag id still have mine. But i traded it for a ruger mkIII with the fluted barrel

[jack404]

Cheers BBT !

[fleetwood1976]

I have the amt automag II and love it. my buddy got a new keltec but only loads 25 per magazine and has had no problems whatsoever yet. the keltec is kind of futuristic, but I am a steel man. I will pobably end up with a keltec too. Like any other semi auto, sometimes you have to find the ammo it likes.

[jack404]

if you ever wish to get rid of the AMT keep me in mind