Jennings Firearms J-22 .22 LR Compact Semi-Auto Pistol, 2.5 in Fixed Barrel, Black, 5+1
The Jennings J-22 is a compact .22 LR semi-automatic pistol built around a fixed 2.5 in steel barrel and a simple blowback, striker-fired action. This U.S.-made example features a black-finished zinc-alloy frame and receiver, fixed sights, and a 5+1 capacity. Notable details include rear diagonal cocking serrations, a right-side ejection port, and the right-side slide legend 'CALWESTCO IRVINE, CA U.S.A.' Factory literature advises against carrying with a chambered round.
Condition
Overall Condition: Good condition, showing some signs of prior use and handling.
Bore Overall Condition: Good - Clean, well-maintained, minor wear marks.
Bore Rifling: Good Rifling - Intact, well-defined lands and grooves.
Specific Condition Notes: This firearm is in solid shape. There are some scratches and blemishes present.
What’s Included
- Jennings Firearms J-22 .22 LR semi-automatic pistol
- One 5-round detachable single-stack steel magazine (factory pattern)
This J-22 uses a fixed steel barrel paired with a simple blowback, striker-fired system for straightforward operation in a compact footprint. The manual safety provides a positive on/off control, and the single-stack magazine delivers a 5+1 capacity in .22 LR.
Its sighting setup is practical and durable: a fixed integral ramped front blade and a square-notch rear. Rear diagonal cocking serrations on the slide aid manipulation, and the ejection port is on the right side.
The frame and receiver are zinc-alloy (Zamak) with a uniform black finish, matched to black molded grip panels that have vertical grooves for a consistent hold. The overall size is compact, ideal for easy handling.
Markings include the right-side slide legend 'CALWESTCO IRVINE, CA U.S.A.' and U.S. manufacture. The model’s design lineage is associated with the Southern California 'Ring of Fire' manufacturers. Factory literature advises against carrying with a chambered round.