Yes its a niner.
I have more interesting conversations with LLM’s (e.g. AI) than 90% of my Msc and Phd science and engineering colleagues, so I would tend to agree that most people tend to significantly underestimate what has been accomplished, and where these will be in ten years (if we build the nuke plants to power them).
The Kel-tec 22 mag PMR-30 with its 30 round magazine would be great for laying down suppressive fire.
22 WRM?
Is that anything like 22 WMR?
What was the model?
My SIG 322 has a double stack mag with 20 round capacity.
Reliability is a problem in full or semi-auto .22 Magnums. It would be OK in a revolver.
But the general concept has already been tried , with some success, with the 5.7 X 28 FNs Rimfire .22 Mag ammo might be a little less expensive, although by the time you make it ‘mil-spec’ with a quality projectile, I doubt the savings would be significant
My deep backup is a Smith 351 in .22 WMR, seven shots, 11 ounces loaded. Hornady Critical Defense is a surprisingly good load.
Why? There is already the 5.7x28, which is far superior. The small caliber cartridge that I would like to see in a modern pistol ,with a staggered magazine, is the 7.62x25.
First of all there is and has been a commercially available 22 WRM double stack semi-automatic pistol around for a long time. It is called the KelTec PMR 30.
https://www.keltecweapons.com/firearm/pistols/pmr30/
“......In 2008, our Chief Design Engineer, Tobias Obermeit had a vision to build a semi-auto .22WMR pistol that holds 30 rounds in a flush-fit magazine. Roughly based on an early, futuristic looking George Kellgren design, the PMR30 was released in 2010 with high praise and stands out as one of the most innovative handguns in the world today.......”
“.....This is a factory Kel-Tec PMR-30 30-round magazine in .22 WMR.....Featuring a double-stack magazine design, it holds up to 30 rounds of ammunition and is made from lightweight, durable polymer. The magazine has a unique shape and design which allows it to fit flush with the pistol grip, making it more ergonomic and comfortable to use. It also features witness holes that allow you to quickly see how many rounds you have left in the magazine......”
What is WRM?