When Will the Kel tec Su22e Su22 Rifle Be Available Again
By Miguel C. Gil
We are certain that our readers volition appreciate another firearms feature equally a respite from our continuing coverage of the Philippine ballot gun ban.
Anticipating limited opportunities to evaluate firearms during the 5-month ballot period, we decided to test several guns right earlier the ban took effect terminal January xiii.
The bailiwick of this article is the Kel-Tec SU-22—a modernistic .22LR carbine with a distinctly "tactical" pedigree. This will also be Home Defense Journal's (HDJ) first evaluation of a firearm made outside the Philippines.
Those up-to-engagement with developments in the firearms scene know that Florida-based Kel-Tec has carved a huge name for itself manufacturing sub-compact pistols aimed at the U.s. concealed comport market. More recently, the house has also targeted the American survivalist as well as police enforcement markets with rather off-beat carbines. Kel-Tec liberally utilizes synthetic materials in all its offerings.
Gun details
At beginning glance, the SU-22 does non look like a .22 rimfire carbine at all! Instead, it bears more than than simply a passing resemblance to the latest generation of tactical carbines. Truthful enough, Kel-Tec does indeed manufacture 5.56mm tactical carbines with virtually the same silhouette, merely we can become to that in some time to come report.
Picking upwards the SU-22, yous will find that almost all the surfaces your paw volition come up in contact with are constructed of polymer (except the barrel). This is because the carbine's steel activity is encased in what is contemporarily known as a polymer "chassis." The use of lightweight materials allows an empty weight of just four pounds.
With its 16-inch barrel, the carbine's overall length is a handy 34 inches. A novel feature of Kel-Tec carbines, including the SU-22, is that they can exist completely folded (reminds us of a folding bed!) for transport or storage. This, naturally, renders the gun inoperable. Our host did not demonstrate this for us merely nosotros are told that it is a relatively simple process.
The picatinny rail located at 12 o'clock of the upper receiver allows the attachment of various optics besides every bit the rudimentary rear sights supplied with the carbine. Likewise, rails may be found at 6 o'clock of the fore cease for clamping-on lights, bipods, fore grips and other useful (or just aesthetically pleasing) accessories.
Further reinforcing its tactical advent is the SU-22's 26-round run into-through polymer mag—with external dimensions similar to M-xvi/AR-fifteen magazines.
Range Fourth dimension
Our range appointment with the SU-22 took place last January 10. Nosotros proceeded on foot to the Jethro Firing Range at the Makati Movie house Square Mall (Makati Urban center) right after wrapping up an episode of our talk testify Practical Business at the nearby studio of Global News Network (GNN).
The prove's guest that day happened to be Dino Rodriguez, who co-owns Defensive Armaments Resource Corporation or DARC, the firm that imports Kel-Tec products to the Philippines. Dino was invited to discuss the projected bear upon of a 5-month long gun ban on the local firearms industry.
Dino brought with him a brand new SU-22 that had but been released past the customs agency and 3 boxes of Armscor loftier velocity .22LR ammunition.
All the SU-22's controls were pretty much traditionally located, and so it was piece of cake for us to effigy out how to load and fire the weapon with no didactics. Using the utilitarian sights supplied with the carbine, nosotros ran through the first 50-round box of high-velocity hollow points. No malfunctions any were experienced using Armscor'southward generic ammo.
Our companions ran through the next 100 rounds of the aforementioned ammunition with similar results. Literally just out of the box, the SU-22 gulped down and then spat out 150 rounds with no stoppages or any other hang-ups. Reliability is Always our commencement consideration in whatever gun.
Since Jethro's indoor range was designed primarily for pistols, the distance at which we could test the carbine was rather limited. And then, instead of shooting at the Blastoff Zone of the cardboard target, we aimed for an imaginary dot located at the center of what was supposedly information technology'due south head! We managed to bunch upward our hits rather nicely. Thus, nosotros concluded that the carbine was sufficiently accurate for recreational plinking and even minor game hunting.
For home defence?
Because HDJ caters mainly to security-minded readers, information technology must be asked if the SU-22 has whatever practical use as a serious home defense carbine?
PLAY: Writer found out first paw that the SU-22 has few peers as a recreational "plinker." Just he is convinced that this handy carbine can also serve in more than serious applications. (Video by IGG)
Intimidation. As was said earlier, the SU-22 has an outward appearance of an "assault burglarize" of sorts. The sight of a determined home possessor with this carbine in hand will probably be enough to cause most (but not all) trespassers to abscond! Remember, nearly intruders are motivated past fiscal proceeds, and thus, information technology makes bad "business organisation sense" to appoint a "heavily armed" home owner.
A puny .22? Still, there are undeniably some criminal elements out there who will requite the otherwise peaceful habitation owner no option merely to shoot! And absolutely, the .22LR is far from being an ideal option as a defensive calibre. But when fired from a carbine-length barrel and loaded with modern loftier-functioning ammunition, its chapters to exercise harm to flesh should non be underestimated either!
For example, CCI's pop 32 grain Stinger hyper velocity ammo has a published muzzle velocity of some i,640 fps, presumably from a long barrel. Concurrently, Remington'south 33 grain Xanthous Jacket hyper velocity ammo volition reportedly achieve 1,500 fps from a similar butt. Both products, every bit well equally like products from competitive makers, volition surely optimize the stopping power of any .22LR carbine.
Make certain, however, that your gun volition reliably chamber whatever ammunition y'all stop up selecting!
Handling characteristics. The SU-22 is meaty enough to be easily maneuvered around residential hallways and corridors, provided the user takes the fourth dimension to get truly acquainted with it. Property it close and tight to the trunk feels very natural, in this writer's subjective view.
The ease by which red dot optics and lights can be attached to the carbine likewise reinforces its viability as a house gun. Better still, its high capacity (26-rounds) magazine and the speed by which an empty magazine can be replaced, promises to further endear the SU-22 to many defence force-oriented shooters.
Lastly, the almost absenteeism of felt recoil ensures that slightly-built people and those who are non "into guns" tin easily employ the SU-22 to protect life and limb.
*SRP of Kel-Tec SU-22: Php forty,000 (gun merely)
Source: https://homedefensejournal.com/2013/02/09/kel-tec-su-22-more-than-just-a-fun-gun/
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