I know someone with one and have shot it. The toggle action was a bit strange at first. I ran the action gingerly not really knowing much about it and occasionally got it jammed up resulting in a damaged round due to a failure to feed. Once I figured out that it wanted to be flipped quickly...
I guess what I see is an effort to make a fundamental change from lead rimfire to lead-free. It might not gain traction. I know I'm not jumping in, but I guess I see value in trying. Some stuff sticks, some doesn't.
My first thought too....
Considering the push on many places for lead free ammunition, this may be an effort to get in front of regulations that will prohibit traditional 22lr shooting.
Just saw this. Winchester released a new rimfire cartridge. OAL of a 22lr but with a non heeled bullet.
https://winchester.com/Blog/2024/09/Please-Welcome-the-21-Sharp
https://bulletcentral.com/ammunition/rimfire/?page=1
https://www.champchoice.com/mc-ammo-pellets/rimfire-ammunition/
https://www.whiddengunworks.com/ammunition/
Have ordered from all above. I primarily shoot sk lines and they can be difficult to find lately but the sites above seem to have...
I've considered this before and where I landed was this..."they" aren't nearly as concerned with what you have, rather that you are a person that would have it. In other words not what guns you have, but that you are a gun owner. If you've ever bought a hunting license or a carry permit or a...
Full disclosure, I don't have one. But I was sure their chambered in 9 x 19 (regular 9mm). Have you inspected it? Those are surplus and should be assumed to need a thorough inspection and cleaning before use. Disassemble, clean, inspect the bore, and get back to us.
I've heard they're...