The Kel-Tec Range

PX15 · Posted: Fri Feb 18, 2005 8:59 am Post subject: Firestorm FS22 Test

I've had my Firestorm FS22 now for a couple of weeks, and I'm still amazed at what a nice little pistol it is.

I have run approximately 750 rounds thru it and with any modern ammunition I've tried it has been 100% reliable. The first week I had it I shot up all of the "old" 22 ammo I had laying around,and a few rounds of the older stuff (10+years old) didn't have the necessary "umph", but everything modern has been perfect.

The little pistol fits perfectly in the hand, d/a trigger is very good, excellent,in s/a mode. Very accurate, windage adjustable. I can't understand why this pistol is almost never found in the gun shops, while it's big brother the Bersa Thunder 380 is everywhere? This size pistol is perfect for small/medium hands, or perhaps the little lady. It's a Walther pp/ppk size, but won't "bite" like the Walther is prone to do. I had to special order my FS22 but it was well worth it.

For anyone looking for a great little trail gun, or plinker please give this pistol a look.. You can read a test at www.GunBlast.com. (Go to "archived articles" -Nov 4, 2004) It's such a pleasure to have a little 22 that is not ammo sensitive, and is small enough to double as a concealed weapon if need be.

Everyone always knocks the 22cal round for self-defense, but in the absence of a larger caliber pistol I should think 11 stingers would be a pretty good deterrent..

It's not a target "Hamden" High Standard Trophy, but I've had both and the FS22 is much more fun, and infinitely more practical.

Thanks. Very Happy

9x19 · Junior Member Joined: 11 Jan 2004 Posts: 79

PX15,

I couldn't agree more... I have a pair of the FS22s, and they are great little pistols.

cloak · Posted: Sat Feb 19, 2005 11:42 pm Post subject:

a .22 in your pocket is better than no gun on you.

strider72 · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 4:06 pm Post subject: Re:

Gun_Nut_2k1 · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 9:42 pm Post subject:

How accurate is it say at 15 yards? Sounds like I may have to add one to my collection. (translation for Norf "I want one" Very Happy

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markster · Posted: Sun Feb 20, 2005 10:31 pm Post subject:

I've got a predecessor to the Firestorm, the Bersa 644 in .22 caliber. At 15 yards it is deadly, a great little gun!

michael t · Posted: Mon Feb 21, 2005 12:41 am Post subject:

For all you Bersa owners their is a new Board only 33 members at present come and join. Iam not smart enough to do the link but this is it bersatalk.com