The .22 Winchester Magnum Rimfire, commonly known as the “Twenty-Two Win Mag,” was hatched back in 1959. At the time, “Gunsmoke,” “Bonanza,” “The Rifleman,” and dozens of Western films were ...

unloaded. The PMR30 is one of only a handful of .22 WMR pistols to make it to the market. But historically speaking, there hasn't been much in the way of .22 WMR semi-automatic pistols.

Whether or not a handgun in .22 WMR is suitable for personal protection is a question you must determine on your own. What it does bring to the table is controllable recoil and minimal muzzle ...