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Kel-Tec PLR-22

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MSRP:

$311.20

Used Price:

$311.20

Sale Price:

$330.65

Kel-Tec PLR-22 Gun Stats

Kel-Tec PLR-22

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The PLR-22 and SU-22 will accept many of the same accessories as the PLR-16 and SU-16 including the slings, stocks, and compact forend. The rear sight is adjustable for windage and the front sight is adjustable for elevation. An integrated picatinny rail on top will accept a multitude of sighting options. The muzzle end of the barrel is threaded "-28 to accept standard attachments such as a muzzle brake. A 26 round semi-transparent magazine is included and it will accept magazines designed for the Atchison M-16 conversion.

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Kel-Tec PLR-22 Specs

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Handguns

Technical Data

Caliber

.22 LR

Action

Gas Piston Operation

Capacity

26 1

Finish

Black

Sights

Adjustable

Gun Type

Pistol

Weight

44 oz

Length

19.1"

Barrel Length

10.5"

Grip

Black

Kel-Tec PLR-22 Features

The Kel-Tec PLR-22 is a .22 caliber pistol version of the PLR-16 series .223 caliber rifles made by the same acid-fueled design team that brought you the KSG-12.  The PLR-22 operates on a direct-blowback action and is built with a 10.2 inch barrel that offers a decent muzzle velocity for a pistol.  The gun is topped with windage-adjustable iron sights as well as an integral Picatinny rail in case you want to mount a red dot sight.


Kel-Tec PLR-22 Ballistics

.22 LR Ballistic Data
Range (Yards) Drop (inches) Velocity Energy Wind drift (inches) Time (milliseconds)
0 0 0 0 0 0
50 0 0 0 0 0
100 0 0 0 0 0
150 0 0 0 0 0
200 0 0 0 0 0
250 0 0 0 0 0
300 0 0 0 0 0
350 0 0 0 0 0
400 0 0 0 0 0
450 0 0 0 0 0
500 0 0 0 0 0

Kel-Tec PLR-22 Capacity

The PLR-22 is chambered in .22LR and feeds from a proprietary 26 round AR15-esque magazine.  10 round mags do exist, but they’re incredibly rare and are completely counterintuitive to the point of the gun.  This pistol has no trouble feeding every bullet type available in .22LR, but it runs most reliably with 40gr standard velocity rounds.


Kel-Tec PLR-22 Ergonomics

Ergonomics
The PLR-22 has the same control layout as its intermediate-caliber brothers including a cross-bar safety, an AR15 inspired magazine release, a pistol grip that is surprisingly thin, and a reciprocating charging handle.  There is no designated spot to hold the gun with a support hand, so it might be smart to learn to shoot this thing as if it were a standard pistol with both hands wrapped around the pistol grip.


Kel-Tec PLR-22 Fit & Finish

The PLR-22 is made largely out of recycled beach plastic and has a trigger that feels like they didn’t shake the sand out.  This plastic is surprisingly durable, though.  Disassembly is simple like the rifle versions of this gun which is a nice change of pace over a lot of other .22 caliber pistols on the market.  It’s easy to design something complex, but it’s hard to design something simple.
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Kel-Tec PLR-22 Parts & Upgrades

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How much is a Kel-Tec PLR-22 worth?

In 2024 a new or used Kel-Tec PLR-22 value varies depending on supply and demand. In the last 12 months there is great demand for a Kel-Tec PLR-22 and most handguns. The Price for a Kel-Tec PLR-22 has increased in cost by $0.00 in 2024 compared to 2023.

Estimated New and Used Values for a Kel-Tec PLR-22 Values are based on a basic model with no options or colors.

Condition Trade-In Private Party Dealer
New In box $248.47 $324.92 $382.26
Excellent $229.36 $305.81 $344.03
Very Good $210.24 $305.81 $344.03
Good $191.13 $286.70 $324.92
Fair $133.79 $248.47 $305.81
Poor $95.57 $191.13 N/A

Gun Value Conditions explained:

New in box - 100% condition in unopened box. Excellent - 95%+ condition with or without box.

Very Good - 90% - 95% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Good - 80-90% condition (all parts/finish should be original).

Fair - 30% - 80% condition, parts, and finish may or may not be original. Must function properly and shoot.

Poor - under 30% condition. Firearm has severe wear and tear, does not function, or is damaged.

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