Pistols of the world. Modern small arms of the world

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Short-hand weapons called a gun. Modern pistols of the world a variety of different models. Each country has adopted its law-enforcement bodies the weapon most suited to its needs. In the world there is a constant struggle for markets in small arms. Does not stop work on its improvement. Reliable, convenient weapon for melee is in constant demand and as a weapons for the government and security departments and personal defence for the civilian population.

History

The first samples were made in the fifteenth century. Wick castle with a short barrel was fixed on a wood deck. Colectomy castle (start key) for the pistol was invented by Leonardo da Vinci.

A couple of centuries, it was supplanted by the percussion-flint lock. Though he did misfire, but was easier when charging weapons, not afraid of dirt and was worth a lot less krestsovogo. In the first half of the nineteenth century there was a cap and ball (percussion) lock.

This gave the opportunity to abandon single-shot pistols. In the late nineteenth century, they completely replaced revolvers. But this needed repeating and automatic weapons. Guns of mark Roth-Krnka M. 7 (Austria) were first adopted by the state troops. It was used by the Austrian cavalry on the battlefields of the First world war. Makarov pistol combat

Up To 40-ies of the twentieth century fully automatic weapons replaced revolvers in the force structures in almost all countries of the world. Revolvers remain in the use of the civilian population (where permitted by law) for personal self-defense.

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Almost all modern guns are semi-automatic in the world. From them it is possible to control in full auto or shoot bursts with constant length. In practice, since firing is rare, because a small weight of the arms causes a wide dispersion of bullets. Models of pistols with larger mass and size are related to the submachine gun.

Austria: Glock 17 and Glock 19

A Distinctive feature of this weapon-it shoots under water. Another important indicator - light weight weapons (620 grams). Specialists of the Austrian company Glock was able to develop and apply in the design of a gun part from a polymeric material. Brief characteristics of the Glock 17.

  • Overall length-186 mm;
  • Barrel – 149 mm;
  • Bullets for the pistol-9 x 19 mm Parabellum;
  • Shop with modifications in 10,15 or 17 rounds;
  • Range – 50 meters.pistols of the world

The Model was created in 1980 and replaced outdated at the time the Walther P38. The popularity of Glock 17 confirms the fact that its used by the military, intelligence agencies, security agencies, the police in nearly 60 countries around the world.

Glock Model 19 even easier – only 595 grams. Its characteristics are:

  • Overall length-177 mm;
  • Barrel – 102 mm;
  • Ammunition– 9 x 19 mm Parabellum;
  • Store at 15 (maybe 17, 19 or 33 of the cartridge).

The reliability of the pistol provides simplicity of design: all kinds of pistols Glock firms consist of just 34 parts.

It is used in the gendarmerie of France, in the Israeli General security service, the police of Hong Kong, New Zealand.

America: Colt M1911

It is Impossible to describe the guns in the world without mentioning the legendary American colts. Their story began in the nineteenth century. A countless number of westerns filmed and written about the conquest of America books did colt known around the world.

Auto Colt M-1911 .45 - it was called the colt-Browning (in the model development were applied to the design discoveries of John Browning) was adopted by the US army in the early twentieth century and used for more than 80 years.

Features Colt M191

  • Weight – 1075 grams;
  • Overall length-216 mm;
  • Barrel – 127 mm;
  • Magazine will hold 7 rounds;
  • Caliber – 45;
  • Range – 50 meters.

Reliability, stopping power, convenience, and ease of maintenance still attract lovers of the legend of weapons. For Americans, the colt remains a cult weapon.

Belgium: Five-seveN USG

To ensure military personnel, not taking direct part in combat operations, required easy, reliable and powerful gun. In 1996, the Belgian firm FN offered to the market FN Five-seveN IOM (personal officer model), and later there was a model specifically for the United States with the designation of the USG (United States government).

Characteristics of the Five-seveN USG:

  • Weight – 590 grams;
  • Overall length-208 mm;
  • Barrel – 123 mm;
  • Width – 31 mm;
  • Height – 144 mm;
  • Caliber – 5.7 x 28 FN;
  • A magazine of 20 rounds;
  • Range battlefield - up to 200 meters.

Adopted in the special forces of Poland, France, USA.

Germany: USP (P8)

German gunsmiths has always been famous for the quality of their products. At the beginning of the two thousandth firm Heckler & Koch became the arms supplier of the brand of Universal Selbstlade Pistole (USP) – universal self-loading pistol.guns specifications

A Distinctive feature is the store made of translucent plastic. It makes it easier to control the flow of ammunition. Initially, USP (P8) was conceived under a cartridge of caliber .40 S&W. Therefore, to adopt a USP (P8) with 9-gauge proved to be very reliable guns. Features USP (P8):

  • Weight – 770 grams;
  • Weight infected gun – 985 grams;
  • Overall length-194 mm;
  • Barrel – 108 mm;
  • Width of 32 mm;
  • Height-136 mm;
  • Cartridge – 9 x 19 mm Parabellum;
  • Magazine will hold 15 rounds of transparent polyamide with steel frame;
  • Range – 50 meters.

The company is expected to enter the American market. At this time with the Beretta 92S there was the next problem, was the question of his replacement. But the American military were limited to the transition to a more advanced model. USP (P8) is in service only in Germany. Army modification was marked "P8".

Israel: UZI

The Israeli company Israel Military Industries in the late twentieth century has developed a powerful and cheap weapon for security forces. They needed a small melee weapon with a fairly capacious store.pistol bullets

Israeli Law it is forbidden to use the machine pistols. Model UZI has the following characteristics:

  • Weight – 1700 grams;
  • Caliber-9 x 19 mm Parabellum/ Luger;
  • Overall length-240 mm;
  • Barrel – 115 mm;
  • Store at 20, 25 or 32 rounds.

In addition to Israel to the list of countries that have purchased the UZI, are Haiti, Guatemala, Germany, Estonia, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Honduras.

Italy: Beretta 92S

types of guns

When the U.S. military decided to abandon the Colt M1911 pistol 45-caliber pistol, were armed with more than 80 years, was a competition among arms manufacturers for the supply. The reason was the introduction in all armies of NATO single standard. The principal was recognized as the cartridge 9x19 mm Parabellum. Proceeding from these parameters and selected the gun.

The Competition was won by Italians, offering the weapon. Pistols Beretta model 92S in a fierce competition to determine the Sig-Sauer P226 Swiss-German company.

Features Beretta 92S:

  • Weight – 950 grams;
  • Cartridge – 9 x 19 mm Parabellum;
  • Overall length-217 mm;
  • Barrel – 125 mm;
  • Sighting range-50 meters.

U.S. army units supplying weapons made in America and marked "M9". In recent years, despite some problems with the weapons (failed security), the Americans have not changed the brand of Beretta, and switched to the upgraded options.

Today, these weapons are in service with the United States, Spain, Italy, South Africa, France, Algeria, Peru.

China: QSZ-92-9

Pistols continue the brand of Chinese weapons QSZ-92-9. Corporation Norinco manufactures two types of this gun. One chambered for 9 x 19 mm Parabellum, second – 5.8 x 21 mm. He developed in the late last century specially for arming the Chinese army.review pistols

The Frame is made of tough, impact-resistant plastic. The divalent store can fire 15 rounds. On the frame under the barrel has a rail for mounting laser sight or flashlight. It is possible to equip the gun equipment for silent-flameless shooting.

From the weapon comfortable to shoot and the left and right hand, and with both hands. The small size runs small, by European standards, the average Chinese soldier hand.

Features QSZ-92-9

  • Weight – 760 grams;
  • Caliber 9 x 19 mm Parabellum;
  • Overall length-190 mm;
  • Barrel – 111 mm;
  • Width-35 mm;
  • Height – 135 mm;
  • Magazine will hold 15 rounds.

Adopted by the in China to police.

Russia: Makarov pistol

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Perhaps the most famous Russian model small personal weapon is the gun. Makarov military semi-automatic pistol was developed in 1948. He has replaced standing on the arms of the Soviet army TT.

Over the years the production was created, several modifications of the PM. The robust design and great value "price - quality" to this day provide the demand for the model Makarov.

It is popular not only in the post-Soviet countries, but throughout the world. High reliability, simplicity of design and choice of a suitable model allows the PM to compete with more modern and powerful weapons.

Tactical and technical, the weight and linear characteristics of the Makarov pistol:

  • Weight:

with the unloaded magazine – 730 grams;

- with eight rounds of 9 mm – 810 grams

  • Overall length-161 mm;
  • Barrel – 93 mm;
  • Height – 127 mm;
  • Width –30.5 mm;
  • Caliber – 9 x 18 mm;
  • Rate – 30 rounds per minute;
  • Muzzle velocity – 315 m/s;
  • Effective distance 50 meters but lethal force is maintained up to 350 meters;
  • Shop for 8 rounds;
  • The gun can only fire single shots.

To date, the manufacturing RM established not only in Russia but also in Bulgaria and Germany. Weapons manufactured up to 1990, the Izhevsk plant, is considered to be collectible.

Ukraine: "Fort-17"

One of the latest developments of Ukrainian specialists - "Fort-17" - created on the basis of the construction of the "Fort-12". Its main advantages are light weight, power, ease of maintenance, accuracy, security outstanding.

Features of "Fort-17"

  • Weight – 680 mm;
  • Caliber – 9 x 18 PM (9 mm Short);
  • Overall length-180 mm;
  • Barrel – 95 mm;
  • Height-130 mm;
  • Width – 32 mm;
  • Shop for13 of ammunition.

Used in the security agencies of Ukraine, SBU, Ministry of internal Affairs.

All the guns in the world, no matter how perfect they may be, in the end become obsolete. A constant struggle (forced) between the small arms manufacturers and developers of protection from this weapon does not stop. Increasingly sophisticated and standardized the types of pistols that meet the requirements of the time.

Progress does not stand still, and in the development of modern weapons for melee use the latest technology. This is true both for guns and ammunition.


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