Kel-Tec CP33
Highest capacity .22 LR pistol (33+1), quad-stack magazine, dual Picatinny rails, threaded barrel
- Price
- $495
- Weight
- 1 lb 8 oz
- Calibers
- .22 LR
- Rail
- picatinny
- Best For
- plinkingrange trainingfun
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Key Highlights
- •33+1 capacity from quad-stack magazine (double any competitor)
- •Top and bottom Picatinny rails for optics and accessories
- •Factory threaded barrel for suppressor use
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Overview
The Kel-Tec CP33 holds 33 rounds of .22 LR in a single flush-fit magazine, double the capacity of any competitor. The quad-stack magazine design is unique in the handgun market and feeds reliably once the user learns the loading technique (a speed loader is recommended). Top and bottom Picatinny rails accept optics and accessories.
The 5.5-inch threaded barrel makes the CP33 a viable suppressor host, and 33 rounds of suppressed .22 LR is as close to a movie experience as civilian shooting gets. The single-action trigger breaks at approximately 3 lbs. The polymer frame keeps weight at 24 oz despite the large magazine capacity.
The CP33's unconventional ergonomics are polarizing. The wide grip to accommodate the quad-stack magazine does not feel like a traditional pistol. Quality control has been inconsistent across production runs, with some units requiring a break-in period longer than competitors. Holster and aftermarket options are limited compared to established platforms.
Key Features
- 33+1 capacity from quad-stack magazine
- Top and bottom Picatinny rails
- Factory threaded barrel (1/2x28)
- Fiber optic front sight
- Ambidextrous magazine release and safety
- 24 oz unloaded weight
Capability Profile
0-10 Scale Across 8 Axes
Pros
- +33+1 capacity is double any competitor
- +Top and bottom Picatinny rails
- +Lightweight at 24 oz despite capacity
- +Threaded barrel for suppressor use
Cons
- −Quad-stack magazine requires practice to load efficiently
- −Unconventional ergonomics (not a traditional pistol feel)
- −QC has been inconsistent across production runs
- −Limited holster and aftermarket options
Detailed Specifications
- caliber
- .22 LR
- Barrel Length
- 5.5 inches (threaded)
- Overall Length
- 10.6 inches
- width
- 1.5 inches
- weight
- 24 oz
- capacity
- 33+1
- trigger
- Single action, ~3 lb pull
- barrel
- Steel, 1/2x28 threaded
- msrp
- $495
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