Jasonmackuk
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Hi has anyone got a CP33 ? Are they any good ?
Keltec Cp33 pistol thoughts
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I love mine. It is one of the most accurate 22 pistols I own. Granted I don't own any high end target pistols but the CP33 is more accurate than my Ruger MkII and S&W 22A. And it is so fun watching people''s faces while they wait to see when I am going to reload. I even have a few of the Kel-Tec 17 round extensions, nothing like 50 rounds per magazine in a pistol.
Pat Riot
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I own one. I like it very much. It is accurate pistol. Mine likes Federal AutoMatch and Aguila Super Extra 40 grain.
These pistol will not function properly with ammo that has less than a 40 grain bullet. You will see that in the manual if you buy one.
Loading the magazine must be done to ensure you do not get “rim lock”. It is also explained in the manual. The key I have found to loading the magazine is not to over think it. Press a round into the magazine and at the same time slide it fully rearward with your thumb then repeat.
Many people gripe about the magazine loading process. Personally I haven’t had any issues once I figured out my simple solution.
After purchasing mine I was doing some searches online and I discovered links to something called a “Cheek Gun”. I clicked the link and discovered that people are using CP33’s as “cheek guns”.
I figured “What the heck” and mounted an extra Sig Romeo 5 RDS that I had on my CP33 and it’s on there today.
In this photo the gun doesn’t have the rail cover on the Picatinny rail. You’d need that as your cheek goes against the rail.
Here is where I saw the article on the Cheek Pistol:https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/the-cheek-pistol-lets-get-weird/
Something else I have found on my gun. You need to keep the ramp on the magazine and the chamber are clean or you could get a first round jam when loading the gun with a full magazine. Also, instead of hitting the slide release it is best to pull the slide back then release to load the chamber. Otherwise you could also get a first round jam that way.
The gun is a lot of fun. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you get one.
These pistol will not function properly with ammo that has less than a 40 grain bullet. You will see that in the manual if you buy one.
Loading the magazine must be done to ensure you do not get “rim lock”. It is also explained in the manual. The key I have found to loading the magazine is not to over think it. Press a round into the magazine and at the same time slide it fully rearward with your thumb then repeat.
Many people gripe about the magazine loading process. Personally I haven’t had any issues once I figured out my simple solution.
After purchasing mine I was doing some searches online and I discovered links to something called a “Cheek Gun”. I clicked the link and discovered that people are using CP33’s as “cheek guns”.
I figured “What the heck” and mounted an extra Sig Romeo 5 RDS that I had on my CP33 and it’s on there today.
In this photo the gun doesn’t have the rail cover on the Picatinny rail. You’d need that as your cheek goes against the rail.
Here is where I saw the article on the Cheek Pistol:https://www.luckygunner.com/lounge/the-cheek-pistol-lets-get-weird/
Something else I have found on my gun. You need to keep the ramp on the magazine and the chamber are clean or you could get a first round jam when loading the gun with a full magazine. Also, instead of hitting the slide release it is best to pull the slide back then release to load the chamber. Otherwise you could also get a first round jam that way.
The gun is a lot of fun. I don’t think you’ll be disappointed if you get one.
Pat Riot
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One thing I forgot to mention regarding Cheek Pistols.
Be very careful where you put your support hand!
Perforating one’s fingers tends to put a damper on a range outing.
I haven’t done that, but I stopped my nephew before he made a boo-boo with my gun.
Be very careful where you put your support hand!
Perforating one’s fingers tends to put a damper on a range outing.
I haven’t done that, but I stopped my nephew before he made a boo-boo with my gun.
CraigC
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I had one. Really cool pistol as long as you loaded the magazine right.
Pat Riot
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Who makes the loader you commented on?
TTv2
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It's the kind of .22 pistol I had wanted for years before getting one because I had gotten so tired of all the .22 pistols that only held 10 rounds. Capacity aside, which is the main feature advertised, the CP33 is an exceptionally accurate pistol that sells for a similar price to the Ruger Mark or S&W Victory. Great trigger, full pic rail so adding optics is a breeze, there are brace kits available too.
There are downsides, I'm not enamored they took the PMR30 mag and basically adapted it for the .22 LR, but that may have been intentional as shrinking the dimensions of the mag could have been causing issues. I also don't like that the mags are all plastic and Kel Tec is demanding $40 for them. The large size of the mag means the grip is abnormally long for a .22 LR pistol and this does not make for the most comfortable grip, however I'm sure that textured adhesive grips can improve that. I'm not fond of how it bolt is operated with flimsy charging handle.
Those are my only complaints and the 33 rds of .22 make up for it. The CP33 is definitely meant to be a race and competition gun and with the right accessories could be capable of more.
There are downsides, I'm not enamored they took the PMR30 mag and basically adapted it for the .22 LR, but that may have been intentional as shrinking the dimensions of the mag could have been causing issues. I also don't like that the mags are all plastic and Kel Tec is demanding $40 for them. The large size of the mag means the grip is abnormally long for a .22 LR pistol and this does not make for the most comfortable grip, however I'm sure that textured adhesive grips can improve that. I'm not fond of how it bolt is operated with flimsy charging handle.
Those are my only complaints and the 33 rds of .22 make up for it. The CP33 is definitely meant to be a race and competition gun and with the right accessories could be capable of more.
The grip size of the CP33 and PMR30 is the same front to back as a 1911. The difference is the taper from front to back. And I have to agree that I wish Kel-Tec would have used a better material for the CP33 magazines. They could have used the same material as the CMR/PMR mags and still kept the window on the back side.
I have a micro dot sight with a Circle dot reticle and a Tandemkross Game Changer Pro comp on my CP33. That combo makes it quick to pickup and stay on target. I know that 22 pistols don't have much muzzle flip but was surprised on how much the Game Changer Pro actually helped reduce muzzle flip.
I have a micro dot sight with a Circle dot reticle and a Tandemkross Game Changer Pro comp on my CP33. That combo makes it quick to pickup and stay on target. I know that 22 pistols don't have much muzzle flip but was surprised on how much the Game Changer Pro actually helped reduce muzzle flip.
I got this for mine. It makes the gun so accurate. No one wants to shoot the other guns after shooting the CP33 with this optic.
Holosun HE507C-GR-X2 Pistol Green Dot Sight - ACSS® Vulcan™ Reticle
Holosun HE507C-GR-X2 Pistol Green Dot Sight - ACSS® Vulcan™ Reticle
Pat Riot
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I had to go look that up. I hadn’t heard of the Swampfox Kingslayer. Thanks. That is good to know. They are reasonably priced on Amazon.
I have at least one of each model of micro dot and tube type red dots that Swampfox makes along with at least one of their Arrowhead and Tomahawk LPVO scopes, one Patriot 6-24 scope, and a Blade prism scope. I've been using Swampfox Optics products for almost 5 years now. I have only had one issue with the Blade and Swampfox took good care of me and replaced it right away no questions asked. I can definitely recommend Swampfox optics for those on tighter budgets. They sell good products and have excellent customer service too.
Pat Riot
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Thank you. I will definitely keep them in mind.
I have had similar luck with Monstrum scopes. Good products with good customer service.
MachIVshooter
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Kinda neat, but unfortunately a crappy .22 LR suppressor host due to high port noise.
Wanted to like it, but it went down the road. For me these days, guns which can't be effectively suppressed have to be pretty phenomenal in other regards, and it just wasn't. 33 rounds was cool, but I enjoy my 8-12 round Berettas and S&Ws that do suppress well a lot more.
Wanted to like it, but it went down the road. For me these days, guns which can't be effectively suppressed have to be pretty phenomenal in other regards, and it just wasn't. 33 rounds was cool, but I enjoy my 8-12 round Berettas and S&Ws that do suppress well a lot more.
Pat Riot
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Is this noise from when the case leaves the chamber?
MachIVshooter
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Yessir. Guns with which the breech opens faster are louder.
TTv2
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Try CCI Quiet
MachIVshooter
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Yeah, they'll be quiet. And manual action. No thanks.
Pat Riot
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Thank you. I have learned a lot about silencers / suppressors this past month. Definitely a heck of a lot more to it than I realized.
someguy2800
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That's exactly what I was going to ask. I have been thinking of trying one with a brace to replace my 22 AR. Sounds like I should just keep what I've got.
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