Volquartsen’s Compact FDE Mini Mamba-TF Rimfire Pistol

Eric B
by Eric B

Volquartsen Firearms has partnered with Davidson’s to release an exclusive FDE Mini Mamba-TF, a lightweight .22 LR pistol built around the company’s compact Mamba platform. Designed as a purpose-ready suppressor host, the Mini Mamba-TF measures just over 8 inches overall and weighs approximately 1 pound 12 ounces. The result is a strange-looking pistol, but my urge to get one and suppress it isn’t small.

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The pistol is equipped with a 3-inch LLV-4 Competition Upper, featuring a stainless steel barrel and laser-hardened breech contained within an aluminum shroud. The configuration is said to offer match-grade accuracy while keeping weight to a minimum. An integral Picatinny rail is included for mounting optics. This FDE Mini Mamba-TF is available only through Davidson’s Gallery of Guns, with an MSRP of $1,575.99.

This exclusive model comes finished in FDE Cerakote and includes Earth Camo Slash & Burn G10 grips. The push-button takedown follows the established Black Mamba design approach, providing quick disassembly for maintenance or configuration changes.

In the press release, Volquartsen’s President Scott Volquartsen noted the company’s long-standing relationship with Davidson’s, saying the project reflects nearly three decades of cooperation. The Mini Mamba-TF is positioned for shooters interested in a lighter rimfire option for range use, competition, or suppressed shooting.

The FDE Mini Mamba-TF features include:

  • A ½ x 28 threaded stainless steel 3” barrel with stainless steel laser-hardened breech within a type III hard anodized aluminum shroud
  • Volquartsen Accurizing Kit for a 2.25 lb trigger pull
  • DLC coated Volquartsen Competition Bolt
  • Volquartsen Thread Protector
  • Utilizes the Volquartsen Mamba LLV 3” Upper
  • Utilizes a Ruger ® MK IV™ standard aluminum frame for push-button takedown capability

For more information, check here.

Eric B
Eric B

Ex-Arctic Ranger. Competitive practical shooter and hunter with a European focus. Always ready to increase my collection of modern semi-automatics, optics, thermals and suppressors. TCCC Certified. Occasionaly seen in a 6x6 Bug Out Vehicle, always with a big smile.

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  • Whodunit Whodunit 2 days ago

    1600?? lmao

    • Bmstylee Bmstylee Yesterday

      Yeah it's steep. if you didn't have a base mk4 and had to buy it, the parts, and had to pay a smith to do the internals (assuming you aren't mechanically inclined) you would spend that much or more. I want to cam swap my Silverado. I can afford the parts. What I don't have is the skill to install and tune it. I've done suspension and other things no problems. I've never torn into an engine. So I have to pay someone for that part.



  • Pb_fan59 Pb_fan59 Yesterday

    Bmstylee, there is no vehicle easier to do a cam swap on than an LS stuffed in a chevy pickup - pick up a Lunati Voodoo LL cam and a manifold gasket set, and you have all you need to bolt in around 60 to 70 hp using common hand tools - it really IS a simple task, with videos online to help along the way. Set aside a long weekend, save the beer for AFTER the job is done, and spend the 2 grand on ammo or that new toy you wanted to fill that empty corner in the gun safe.

    • Pb_fan59 Pb_fan59 Yesterday

      ... forgot to mention that the above cam is designed to use your stock lifters, valvesprings, pushrods, and works with your existing torque converter. It has lobe profiles that are actually easier on valvetrain than the stock cam. I have installed them in vehicles that are now approaching 250,000 miles without any problems ( all of them get oil and filter changes at 4000 mile intervals.)



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