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Nkomo-Lindqvist NL-22 'Peacemaker'

The Nkomo-Lindqvist NL-22 is a semi-automatic pistol chambered in .22 LR, designed as a training weapon and low-threat personal defense option. The frame is lightweight polymer with a full-size grip designed to approximate the dimensions of common duty pistols, allowing new shooters to build muscle memory that transfers to larger weapons. The recoil is negligible, and the report is mild enough to shoot without ear protection in open environments.

Nkomo-Lindqvist is a small South African-Scandinavian partnership that specializes in the training and recreational market — a niche that larger manufacturers consider beneath their attention. The NL-22 is their flagship product, sold in bulk to shooting ranges, security training academies, and civilian firearms education programs throughout the Mids.

The Peacemaker's name is slightly ironic — the .22 LR round is the least threatening caliber available in a semi-automatic pistol, and carrying one for self-defense is generally regarded as only marginally better than carrying nothing. Nonetheless, the NL-22 has a small but devoted following among people who believe that any gun you can shoot accurately is better than a powerful gun you can't.

name

Nkomo-Lindqvist NL-22 'Peacemaker'

aliases

Peacemaker
NL-22
The Twenty-Two

category

pistol

manufacturer

NKOMO-LINDQVIST

tier availability

Tier 1+

legality

Legal — minimal registration required

base technologies

Lightweight polymer frame
Training-profile grip
Low-recoil design

specifications

caliber: .22 LR
effective_range: 25 meters
rate_of_fire: Semi-automatic
magazine_capacity: 12 rounds
weight: 0.38 kg

tactical use

A training and light personal defense weapon with minimal recoil and report. Not effective against armored or augmented targets. Useful for firearms familiarization and basic marksmanship training. In a defensive scenario, effectiveness depends entirely on shot placement, as the .22 LR round lacks inherent stopping power.

cultural context

The NL-22 is the first gun many GLMZ residents ever fire. Shooting ranges in the Mids stock them by the dozen. There's a certain nostalgic affection for the weapon among experienced shooters who remember learning on one. As a carry weapon, it draws polite skepticism at best.

known users

Shooting range clients
Security training academies
Civilian firearms education students
Elderly residents who find larger calibers unmanageable

story hooks

A fatal shooting with a .22 LR round that penetrated military-grade body armor — impossible with standard ammunition. Someone has developed a .22 caliber round that shouldn't exist.
A training academy's entire stock of NL-22s is stolen overnight. The weapons are nearly worthless — so what does someone need fifty training pistols for?

ammunition type

.22 LR

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physical description

visual profile	A sleek, almost toy-like semi-automatic pistol with clean lines and a deliberately approachable aesthetic. The silhouette is classic and unadorned—a full-size training platform that looks more like precision sporting equipment than a weapon. Its proportions feel intentionally friendly, lacking the aggressive cant or tactical protrusions of duty weapons.
dimensions	19 cm overall length, 12 cm grip height, 3.2 cm slide width. Barrel length: 10.2 cm.
weight description	Remarkably light in hand—0.38 kg feels almost insubstantial, almost plastic-toy-light. Perfectly balanced for extended training sessions, with no muzzle-heavy feel. Recoil impulse is barely perceptible.
primary material	Lightweight reinforced polymer frame with steel slide and barrel. Internal components are hardened steel.
finish	Matte charcoal-gray polymer with brushed stainless steel slide. Deliberately unmarred and clean, giving it a medical or educational device appearance rather than combat aesthetic.
color scheme	Gunmetal gray frame with brushed silver slide. Minimal accent colors—perhaps muted teal or navy safety indicators.
grip texture	Lightly textured polymer grip with gentle stippling pattern. Ergonomic finger grooves. Not aggressive or tactical—more like high-end sporting equipment. Slightly warm to the touch.
distinctive features	Minimal control levers—simplified safety and slide release for new shooters Magazine well with subtle witness holes showing round count Crisp, easy-to-read sights—three-dot tritium setup in muted colors Lightening cuts in frame visible through semi-translucent polymer Recessed serial plate on left frame, deliberately small and unobtrusive Extremely short trigger reset and take-up for accuracy training Very slight forward serrations on slide—more aesthetic than functional
manufacturer markings	Small 'NKOMO-LINDQVIST' text embossed on left frame in clean sans-serif font. 'NL-22 PEACEMAKER' engraved on right side of slide in italics. Serial number plate is recessed and modest. South African and Scandinavian small-print compliance markings on grip.
condition typical	Pristine or near-pristine—maintained like training equipment rather than field gear. Occasional use scratches on frame from range bag contact, but generally unblemished. The weapon looks educational, not battle-tested.

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Product photography of the Nkomo-Lindqvist NL-22 'Peacemaker' .22 LR training pistol lying on matte black surface, slightly angled to show both profile and three-quarter view. Dramatic side-lighting from left reveals brushed steel slide and matte polymer frame contrast. Gloved hand (tactical synthetic material) gently resting on grip to show scale and ergonomics. Clean, educational aesthetic—the weapon appears almost like precision sporting equipment or training tool rather than combat firearm. Minimal neo-noir augmentation visible on hand. Dark Studio backdrop with cool-toned side-light creating sharp shadows. High-resolution detail capturing the texture of polymer and steel finish. GLMZ aesthetic with training-grade, accessible design language. --ar 3:2 --v 6

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