Mendoza RM-22
Productos Mendoza S.A. · Rifle · In Production
Also known as: RM22, Mendoza Puma, Mendoza Venado
Overview
The Mendoza RM-22 is a Mexican semi-automatic sporting rifle chambered in .22 Long Rifle, manufactured by Productos Mendoza S.A. It operates on a simple blowback action and feeds from a 17-round tubular magazine. The rifle features a German beech wood stock, a rubber forend, an anodized finish, and a manual safety, and is sold as an affordable plinking and small-game rifle across several trim levels (RM22-1000, -3000 and -6000).
Specifications
| Overall Length | 1040 mm (40.94") |
| Barrel Length | 540 mm (21.26") |
| Height | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Width | 45 mm (1.77") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Hammer Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 11 N (2.5 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 17 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Tube |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Wood |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .22 Long Rifle · primary — also known as .22 LR, 22 LR, 5.6x15mmR
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic
- Feed systems: Tubular Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Tubular Magazine, German Beech Stock, Rubber Forend, Bolt Hold Open
Variants
- Mendoza RM22-1000 - Standard
- Mendoza RM22-3000 - Upgraded
- Mendoza RM22-6000 - Upgraded
Origin
Country of origin: Mexico
Notes
Marketed as an entry-level .22 LR rifle. Manufacturer lists roughly 1.4 in groups at ~50 m and a trigger pull of about 2.55 lb. Empty weight is not published by the manufacturer.
Background
Productos Mendoza, founded in 1911, is best known for Rafael Mendoza's light machine guns for the Mexican Army, but today the family firm mostly builds affordable .22 rimfire sporting rifles like the RM-22 for civilian shooters.