Jennings Firearms · Pistol · Out Of Production · 1978
| Weight (empty) | 340 g (12.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 127 mm (5.00") |
| Barrel Length | 64 mm (2.52") |
| Magazine Capacity | 6 rounds |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Effective Range | 7 m (8 yd) |
| Frame Material | Zinc Alloy |
Primary Caliber: .22 Long Rifle
The Jennings J-22 is a small, inexpensive .22 LR semi-automatic pocket pistol designed by George Jennings and produced by Jennings Firearms beginning in 1978. With a 2.5-inch barrel, six-round magazine, and zinc-alloy (Zamak) construction, the J-22 became one of the archetypal Saturday Night Special pistols of late-20th-century America — cheap, light, easily concealed, and infamous for its modest reliability. The design and tooling were eventually inherited by Bryco Arms and later Jimenez Arms, ...
Country of Origin: United States
Designer: George Jennings