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Makarov PM/PMM 2007-07-05 08:07:03 Caliber 9×18mm PM; 9×18mm improved (PMM)
Type: Double action
Overall length 161mm (165mm PMM)
Weight unloaded 730g (760g PMM)
Barrel length 93,5 mm
Magazine capacity 8 rounds (12 rounds PMM)
Shortly after the WW2, the Soviet Defense Committee declared an open contest to develop a handgun that “would concentrate the best constructional and operational features of all the handguns of the [...]
Beretta PM 12S 2007-07-05 07:26:20 General description
The Beretta PM 12S sub-machine gun is a 9 mm Parabellum blowback weapon which has both semi-automatic and full-automatic fire capabilities.
The telescopic bolt, which encloses the barrel (200 mm long) for three quarters of its length, makes the weapon very compact and reduces to a minimum the upward movement of the muzzle during [...]
Walther PPK. Disassembly and cleaning. 2007-07-04 06:16:38 From: http://www.notpurfect.com/main/ppk.htm
Disassembly of the PPK is simplicity itself. After removing the magazine, and checking the chamber, you pull down the trigger guard, which doubles as a takedown lever.
With the trigger guard down, pull back on the slide.
With the slide all of the way back, simply pull up to remove.
The gun is now ready for cleaning [...]
GLOCK 21 .45 AUTO. Disassembly and Cleaning. 2007-07-04 05:39:40 From: http://www.notpurfect.com/main/glock.htm
Compare to most other models, cleaning the Glock is childishly simple. To begin disassembly, after magazine has been removed, and chamber has been cleared, push slide back slightly, and depress takedown lever, while allowing the slide to move forward.
The whole upper assembly may then be pulled off of the front of the frame.
The barrel [...] Read more:Cleaning
Steyr M & S Series Pistol Safety Features 2007-07-11 07:21:02 Safety Condition 1: Reset Action Safety System
Trigger-Drop-Firing Pin safeties. In this safety condition, the pistol is “safe” until the trigger is pulled.
Safety Condition 2: Manual Safety
Engaged manually - at the user’s option - this additional safety can be quickly deactivated by lifting the trigger finger.
Safety Condition 3: Integrated Limited Access Lock with Key
An integrated lock [...] Read more:Steyr
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Steyr M-Series Pistols 2007-07-11 07:02:58 Hold the future in your hand. The Steyr
M-Series pistol is what a handgun should be for the utmost in performance, safety and reliability. Revolutionary design and safety features - such as the world’s first integrated limited access key-lock safety in a semiautomatic pistol - set the Steyr M-Series light years ahead of the competition [...] Read more:Pistols
Colt Model 1911. Pistol History. 2007-07-10 05:48:32 From: http://www.m1911.org/full_history.htm
The Colt Model 1911 was the product of a very capable person, namely John Moses Browning, father of several modern firearms.
The pistol was designed to comply with the requirements of the U.S. Army, which, during its campaign against the Moros in Philippines, had seen its trusty .38 revolver to be incapable of stopping attackers. [...] Read more:Pistol
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Browning Baby 2007-07-08 11:49:49 Length: 114 mm (4,4″)
Weight: 0,350 kg
Barrel: 53,5 mm (2″)
Caliber: 6,35 mm (.25 ACP)
Rifling: 6 groove
Capacity: six
Date of birth: 1940
Constructor: J. M. Browning
Made in Belgium by the FN, and in Canada by the K.B.I
About the pistol:
- a simple blow-back action (no locked breech - recoil spring takes over the gas pressure);
- manual safety (on the left [...]
Browning M 1906 2007-07-08 07:56:16 Length: 114 mm (4,4″)
Weight: 0,350 kg
Barrel: 53,5 mm (2″)
Caliber: 6,35 mm (.25 ACP)
Rifling: 6 groove
Capacity: six
Date of birth: 1906
Constructor: J. M. Browning
Made in Belgium by the FN
note: it was made in various variants - with longer barrel, without manual safety, different grip marks, etc.
About the pistol:
- a simple blow-back action (no locked breech - recoil [...]
Pocket-size Protection (by Chuck Taylor) 2007-07-14 11:39:22 After all, though highly concealable and easy to carry, pocket pistols are usually quite small, making them difficult to hold and use, especially under stress. And it gets worse! As if this wasn’t enough, these small handguns have other problems including:
Sights that are either too small to see at the high speeds inherent to self-defense [...] Read more:Pocket
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GLOCK’S NEWEST (By Charles W. Karwan) 2007-07-14 11:27:27 Ever since the Glock company fielded the tremendously popular sub-compact G26 9mm and G27 .40, there’s been a call for smaller versions of the full-size Glock .45 and 10mm pistols, the G21 and G20. Well, they’re here now, and they’re worth the wait.
The new G29 in 10mm and G30 in .45 ACP are about the [...] Read more:Charles
New Glock Practical/Tactical 2007-07-14 08:16:06 by Walt Rauch
The new GLOCK Practical
/Tactical
(P/T) guns, Models 34 and 35, are a definite change of direction for GLOCK, which has been downsizing its guns for the past few years. Why now go upstream? Simple. There’s a need for a slightly longer version of the Model 17 (9×19mm) and the Model 22 (.40S&W), which [...]
SIG-Sauer P229 2007-07-14 07:49:38 Specifications
Operation
Semiautomatic, mechanically
locked, recoil operated
Trigger
Double-action/single-action
or double-action only
Safety
Patented automatic firing-pin lock
Caliber
9mm Luger
.357 SIG
.40 S&W
Length, overall
7.1″
7.1″
7.1″
Height, overall
5.4″
5.4″
5.4″
Width, overall
1.5″
1.5″
1.5″
Barrel length
3.8″
3.8″
3.8″
Rifling twist
1 in 10″
1 in 15″
1 in 16″
Rifling grooves
6
6
6
Sight radius
5.7″
5.7″
5.7″
Weight, w/o
magazine
27.5 oz.
27.5 oz.
27.5 oz.
Weight,
empty magazine
3.0 oz.
3.0 oz.
3.0 oz.
Trigger pull
DA 12 lbs.,
SA 4.5 lbs.
DA 12 lbs.,
SA 4.5 lbs.
DA 12 lbs.,
SA 4.5 lbs.
Magazine capacity
13 rounds
12 rounds
12 rounds
SIG P-229: A .40 S&W Well [...]
SIG-Sauer P228 2007-07-13 12:10:37 P228 Specifications
Operation Semiautomatic, mechanically
locked, recoil operated
Trigger Double-action/single-action
or double-action only
Safety Patented automatic firing-pin lock
Caliber 9mm Luger
Length, overall 7.1″
Height, overall 5.4″
Width, overall 1.5″
Barrel length 3.9″
Rifling twist 1 in 10″
Rifling grooves 6
Sight radius 5.7″
Weight, w/o magazine 26.1 oz.
Weight, empty magazine 3.0 oz.
Trigger pull DA 12 lbs., SA 4.5 lbs.
Magazine capacity 13 rounds
In Praise of the SIG P228 [...]
Walther P5 2007-07-13 12:00:24 Walther P5 Specifications
Action type Locked-breech, double action
Caliber 9×19mm
Capacity 8+1
Overall length 7 1/8 inches (180mm)
Barrel length 3 1/2 inches (90mm)
Weight 795 g
Finish Blue
Sights 3-dot, adjustable rear
Grips Black checkered plastic
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Walther P5 Compact 2007-07-13 11:53:49 Walther’s Compact Combat Autos
by David W. Arnold
The German Arms company of Carl Walther, which has been making auto pistols since 1908, has produced several classic designs. Two of the company’s most notable models are the PPK and the P.38, which are largely responsible for getting the concept of the double-action auto pistol accepted. Walther continues [...]
Arcus 94. Semi-Automatic Pistol, Cal. 9 x 19 mm. 2007-07-13 09:31:02 Technical data
Caliber: 9 x 19 mm (9 mm Parabellum)
Action: Single Action
Capacity: 13 rounds (optional 10 rounds)
Barrel length: 118.5 mm (4.66 “)
Overall length: 203 mm (7.99 “)
Height: 129 mm (5.08 “)
Weight: 970 g (34.2 oz)
Muzzle velocity: Not less than 340 m/s
Trigger pull range: 30 to 60 N (7.88 to 13.05 lbs.)
Finish: Blue or Duo-tone
Grips: Rubberized ergonomic, [...] Read more:Pistol
Browning BDA 380. Operation, and disassembly. 2007-07-13 09:15:12 From: http://www.notpurfect.com/main/BDA.html
After checking the chamber, and removing the magazine, depress the locking pin on the left hand side of the frame.
Depressing the locking pin will allow for the pivoting of the takedown lever, which is on the right side of the frame.
With the locking lever pushed fully downward, the slide will come forward off of [...] Read more:Operation
Beretta Cheetah 2007-07-17 12:13:41 Cheetahs with the Bite of a Lion.
These medium frame pistols deliver .380 (9mm short) and .32 ACP (7.65 mm) power in a personal-size package and maintain the reliability, safety and performance features of Beretta’s legendary 92FS.
The Cheetah pistols feature an open slide design that increases the reliability of the firearm. The frame is made from [...] Read more:Cheetah
Beretta 950 Jetfire 2007-07-17 11:56:41 950 Jetfire. Classic and Affordable.
It is an economical, single-action, semi-automatic with straight blow-back design. The Jetfire features a tip-up barrel , light alloy frame, V notch rear sight with a blade front sight. Chambered for .25ACP (6.35 mm) ammunition, the Jetfire is available in a Matte black finish.
Model
Caliber
Magazine
Capacity
Action
Total
Length
(mm/inch)
Barrel
Length
(mm/inch)
Total
Thickness
(mm/inch)
Total
Height
(mm/inch)
Sight
Radius
(mm/inch)
Weight
Unloaded
(gr/oz)
950 Jetfire
6.35
8
Single
120/4.7
60/2.3
23/0.9
87/3.4
85/3.3
280/9.9
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Beretta 21 Bobcat 2007-07-17 11:53:43 21 Bobcat. Trustworthy and Precise.
Chambered for .22LR or .25ACP (6.35 mm). This compact, rugged small frame measures just 4.9 inches (125 mm) overall and weighs only 11.5 ounces (325 grams). It features a lightweight, alloy frame, blued steel slide, tip-up barrel, and double/single action. The Bobcat comes with a 7-round magazine for .22LR ammunition, or [...]
Beretta 3032 Tomcat 2007-07-17 11:48:52 Quality Pocket Pistols.
The same dedication to advanced design, uncompromising quality and strict quality control that make the 92FS, Cougar and Cheetah such international standouts is found in all Beretta small caliber, pocket-size pistols. Simplicity, safety and practical use are their best qualities.
Practical and Simple.
The exclusive tip-up barrel allows the user to easily load a round [...] Read more:Tomcat
Beretta Px4 Storm Specifications 2007-07-17 08:27:47 Px4 Storm
F
Model
Caliber
Magazine
Capacity*
Action
Total
Length
(mm/inch)
Barrel
Length
(mm/inch)
Total
Thickness
(mm/inch)
Grip Width
(mm/inch)
Total
Height
(mm/inch)
Sight
Radius
(mm/inch)
Weight
Unloaded
(gr/oz)
Px4 Storm F
9mmx19
17
Single/Double
192/7.55
102/4
36/1.42
30/1.18
140/5,51
146/5.75
785/27.7
Px4 Storm G
9mmx19
17
Single/Double
192/7.55
102/4
36/1.42
30/1.18
140/5.51
146/5,75
785/27.7
Px4 Storm G
.40 S&W
14
Single/Double
192/7.55
102/4
36/1.42
30/1.18
140/5,51
146/5.75
785/27.7
Px4 Storm F
.40 S&W
14
Single/Double
192/7,55
102/4
36/1.42
30/1.18
140/5,51
146/5.75
785/27.7
Px4 Storm F
45 ACP
9 > 10
Single/Double
195/195
105/
36/1.42
30/1.18
140/5,51
149/
800/
Px4
Storm SD Type F*
45 ACP
9 > 10
Single/Double
210/
115/
36/1.42
30/1.18
140/
149/
810/
* Consult local authorities for magazine capacity restrictions that may apply in your locale
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Beretta PX4 Storm 2007-07-17 08:08:36 The new Beretta Px4 Storm
pistol is not only the best example of the semiautomatic sidearm concept, but it is also a perfect manifestation of advanced technology and aesthetics.
The Px4 Storm lines have been conceived to compliment the power, ease of handling, performance and reliability of the pistol matched with an original and sought-after design.
Manufactured [...]
Beretta 8000 Cougar 2007-07-16 07:12:07 8000 Cougar
L.
Manufactured in F and D configurations, this new pistol boasts more compact dimensions (lighter and beveled slide, lighter barrel, shorter grip) and a 13 round magazine capacity. The weight is approximately 800 grams.
New 8000 Cougar L Type P.
Manufactured in F and D configurations, this new pistol has lighter slide and barrel like [...]
Beretta 8000 Mini Cougar 2007-07-16 07:03:41 A Potent Compact Pistol NATO Qualified.
The Beretta Cougar
semi-auto has developed a formidable reputation as a reliable, potent pistol.
First designed primarily as an undercover gun, the Cougar is now carried by growing numbers of police officers as their official duty sidearm because of its superior ergonomic design, low recoil and inherent accuracy. NATO qualified, the [...]
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