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Self-loading Pistol "Smith & Wesson" "Sigma"

Model Sigma 380 Sigma 9 Sigma 40 Caliber 9 mm 9 mm 10 mm

Cartridge 9 x 17 mm

(Shot/.380

ACP) 9 x 19 mm

(Para)

10 x 22 mm

(.40 Auto)

Dimensions and weight

Total weight (with empty magazine) 690 g Overall length ? ? 184 (197)

mm Barrel length 115 (101) mm

Fire characteristics Bullets initial speed 270 m/s 400 m/s 309 m/s Practical rate of fire 30 rpm Magazine capacity 16 rounds 16 rounds 15 rounds

Range of effective fire 50 m 50 m 50 - 100 m The "Smith

& Wesson" isa well known"double-action" pistolfamilyproducer since1955. Earliermodelsrecommendeditself as aperfectcombatpistols. New

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Pistol has anopened fixedsight.

In 1999

"Smith &Wesson""Sigma"pistols wereimproved. Themaindifference is ashortenedbarrel andlock in 13mm. Otherimprovements include more comfortable grip, enlarged extractionopening and underbarrel accessory rail intended for tacticalsearchlights or laser pointers.

Advantages Comfortable handling and good balance. Large magazine

capacity. Low weight. "Double-action" type hammer mechanismallows to fire without any preparation. Compatible withaccessories.

Disadvantages Unsuccessful position of a safety-lock. Pistol fires in "double-action" mode only. This feature significantly decreases hit

probability from the first shot.

Self-loading Pistol CZ - G 2000

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Caliber 9 mm

Cartridge

9 x 19 mm (Para)Dimensions and weight

Total weight (with empty magazine) 780 g Overall length 185 mm Barrel length 102 mm

Fire characteristics Bullet initial speed 350 m/s Magazine capacity 10, 15, 19 rounds

Range of effective fire 50 m The CZ-G 2000 Self-loading Pistol was designed in 1999 by

Czech Republic "Arms Moravia" company. It is intended for lawenforcement force. This pistol is well made and performs itselfwonderfully. It is some kind of hybrid between the CZ-75 with it'sinternal mechanics and the Walther P99 with polymer frame andslide.

Although the pistol is named CZ-G 2000 it was not designed bya famous Czech arms producer - the "Czeska Zbrojovka" (CZ)company. Pistol's producer is "Arms Moravia" commercial companybased near Prague. This company since recently specialized in anancient rifle replicas production. However this company possessingthe most modern polymer production equipment decided to

develop a modern self-loading pistol on it's own risk. Pistol wasnamed CZ in fact that these initials aren't a trademark.

The CZ G 2000 Pistol was designed in two variants: chamberedfor 9 x 19 mm (Para) and 10 x 21 mm (.40 S&W) and in May 1999the CZ - G 2000 was shown on IDEX-99 international militaryequipment exhibition where it attempted interest of a number ofmilitary specialists. The first governmental order for this pistolcame from the Near East.

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It'sautomaticsworks onlock's recoilwith a shortbarrels turnprinciple. Thisprinciple wasdesigned byJ.Browningand is oftenused inmodernpistols.Hammermechanism isused in"single-action" and "double-action" modes both. Trigger has a

push power in 2.4 kg with a "single-action" mode and 4.9 with"double-action" accordingly. These specifications fit requirementsfor service and self-defense weapons. Furthermore push itself isquiet soft and gradual in both firing modes. Furthermore it can beslightly adjusted.

Pistol has an automatic safety-lock mounted in a firing pin. Itblocks hammer and releases it with only properly pushed trigger.Such safety-lock locks back after each shot. This feature preventsself-fire when pistol is dropped. Additionally CZ-G 2000 isequipped with decocker switch. Pistol has no more manual safetiesexcept this firing pin.

It has a barrel load indication switch, mounted from the left sideonly. There is a small disadvantage connected with it as thisswitch has small dimensions and it is hard to sense it at night or inextreme situation also finger can easily slip from it.

Pistol has a polymer body and slide. However it's mechanics isall steel. The G 2000 is very flat. This feature allows to draw itfaster from a holster and provides comfortable carrying both. It'sdimensions are 185 x 135 x 33 millimeters. It's shape does notprevent from usage wearing gloves. Also the trigger guard allowsto hold pistol from the both hands and it fits any kind of hand

sizes. There is one interesting detail as the frame has 27 grovesgrouped by three alongside the slide. This feature simplifiesunordinary reloading in extreme situation.

Magazines for G 2000 are manufactured by Italian company MECGAR. The 9 x 19 mm (Para) chambered model is fed from 15 and19 round capacity magazines and 10 x 21 (.40 S&W) model - 11and 15 (?) round magazines accordingly. Also there is ability touse a 10 round magazine that are mostly intended for self-defense.

The CZ-G 2000 has been tested under increased temperatures

and in temperatures below -40°C. It has been also tested in dirtyand wet conditions and without lubrication. During all the tests it

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showed no troubles except some trigger returning failures under -40°C temperature. However this feature cannot be considered as aserious disadvantage.

Pistol chambered for .40S&W cartridge is intended for USA

market as this cartridge is very popular in the Police Forces of theUSA as it'sman-stoppingandpenetrationeffect which iseven higherthan 11.43 х 23 (.45 ACP)cartridge's.

Pistol has anopened fixedsight fittedwith ahighlightpoints forquick aiming.However the efficiency of these three dots has not been provenyet. In addition the small size of the sights is uncomfortable foraccuracy shooting. By chance, the manufacturer did realize it andproposes to sportive shooters a target rear sight as an option witha higher front sight better appropriate.

Pistol has an underbarrel accessory rail for laser pointer ortactical flashlight. It is also proposed with a longer barrel to installsilencer. Unfortunately connected sound suppressor covers frontand rear sights.

This pistol is quiet cheap comparing with famous companiesanalogues. This feature attracted worldwide attention to it as theCZ-G 2000 price is only $600. It is sold in Germany under theCUG-200 export name.

Advantages

Pistol is well made and has good fire accuracy and is reliable.

Low price, simple design. Light weight and ergonomic shapes. Italso features high magazine capacity. Ability to use accessoriesand manual safeties.

Disadvantages

Using "double-action" mechanism first shot is usually notaccurate and is suitable only for preparing pistol to fire as triggerrequires too hard power to be pushed. Magazine release buttonand barrel load indication switch have a too small dimensions.

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Self-loading Pistol CZ 110

Caliber 9 mm Cartridge 9 x 19 mm (Para)


Total weight (with empty magazine) 670 g Overall length 180 mm

Barrels length 98 mm

Fire characteristics Bullets initial speed 400 m/s Magazine capacity 13 rounds

Range of effective fire 50 m The CZ 110 Self-loading Pistol is a further development of the

CZ 100 Self-loading pistol. The new pistol was developed at theend of 1990 in Czech Republic by "Czechska Zbrojovka" company.It's development was caused by unsuccessful "double-action" onlyhammer mode design with the CZ 100. The new pistol ischambered for 9 x 19 mm (Para), 9 x 21 mm (IMI), and 10 x 21mm (.40S&W) cartridges. It is one of the first polymer framepistols made in Czech Republic.

The CZ 110 automatic is based on a barrel short recoil principle.Barrels locking principle is similar to the Browning "High Power" Self-loading Pistol. The only safety-lock is an automatic firing pin.

Pistol is mostly intended for "double-action" usage. However thereis ability to use a "single-action" mode if required to make an

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accurate first shot. It makes able to carry pistol with a cartridgeloaded in the barrel's channel. The CZ 110 has a barrel's channelload indicator. It is also fitted with a frame mounted decocker.

Pistol has a polymer frame and handle, however slide is made

from steel. Trigger guard allows to execute fire from both hands.Between the sights and over the extraction opening there is devicewhich is used to reload weapon using one hand by hooking it onthe harder surface as a belt and pushing the gun forward.

The CZ 110 Self-loading Pistol is fed from two line magazines.Basic model, chambered in 9 x 19 mm (Para) cartridges has a 13rounds capacity magazines, as well as the model chambered in 9 x21 (IMI). Pistol chambered in .40 S&W cartridges has a 10 roundcapacity magazines.

It is completed with a fixed sight. There is ability to adjust it in

horizontal plane only. It is an advantage, cause other pistols don'thave even this option. Advantages

Ability to use in "single-" or "double-action" modes both. Abilityto reload weapon comfortably using one hand only. Absence ofmanual safeties. Sights horizontal adjustment ability.

Disadvantages Uncomfortable pistol handle caused by two line magazine.

Self-loading Pistol "Para Ordnance" P14-45

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Caliber 11.43 mm Cartridge 11.43 x 23 mm (.45 ACP)


Total weight (with empty magazine) 1 100 g Overall length 216 mm Barrel length 127 mm

Fire characteristics Bullet initial speed 250 m/s Practical rate of fire 30 - 40 rpm Magazine capacity 14 rounds

Sighting range 50 m Range of effective fire over 100 m

The "Para Ordnance" P14-45 pistols are one of the mostsuccessful and the most famous clones of the "Colt" Model 1911A1 even outperforming their predecessor. However these Canadian

pistols have a number of different technical decisions comparingwith the M1911A1. It is one of the best combat pistols ever built.

It is a classic "single-action" pistol. Like it's predecessor's pistolautomatic is based on barrel short recoil principle. It executes onlysingle fire. One of the differences comparing with the "Colt"M1911A1 is a barrel fixed with frame. This feature significantlyincreases fire accuracy. It has automatic safety built-in in the gripand manual safety. Furthermore it is fitted with firing pin safety.

The "Para Ordnance" P14-45 distinguishes high reliability. Thesepistols are widely used in target shooting competitions of their

high fire accuracy. Pistol has a larger grip. This feature was caused by a high

capacity two row magazines and great dimension cartridge.However P14-45 has surprisingly comfortable handling.

It is fitted with fixed opened sight. The "Para Ordnance" Pistols are produced in later models: - The P14-45 is a base model.

- The P14-45LDA is a "double-action" modification of the basemodel.- The P12-45 is a compact model of the P14-45, chambered in

.45 ACP. Pistol has a shortened barrel, slide and grip. It has amagazine capacity in 12 rounds. This model is the most suitablefor self-defense among other "Para Ordnance" pistols as itcombines compact dimensions with powerful cartridge and goodfire accuracy and additionally enough magazine capacity as well.

- The P10-45 is a subcompact model chambered in .45 ACP with10 rounds holding magazine.

- The P16-40 is a version of the base model chambered in .40S&W. It has 16 rounds capacity magazine.

- The P10-40 is a subcompact version of the P16-40. It has a

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magazine capacity in 10 rounds. All models of "Para Ordnance" have a simple model marking

where the first number shows magazine capacity and the other -caliber. For example P10-40 is a model with 10 rounds holding

magazine and is chambered in .40 S&W.

All "Para Ordnance" pistols are available with carbon steel orstainless steel frames. Additionally models chambered in .45 ACPare completed with aluminum alloy frames.

Advantages Great fire accuracy and high reliability. High penetration and

man-stopping effect. Comfortable handling. Disadvantages

Great weight and dimensions.

Self-loading Pistol FN Browning "High Power"

Caliber 9 mm Cartridge 9 x 19 mm Para


Total weight (with empty magazine) 882 g

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Overall length 200 mm

Barrels length 118 mm

Fire characteristics Bullets initial speed 350 m/s

Muzzle energy 500 J Practical rate of fire 30 rpm Magazine capacity 13 rounds

Sighting range 200 m Range of effective fire 50 - 100 m

The FN HI-Power Self-loading pistol is one of the best 9-mm"single-action" combat pistols of the world. It was designed by J.Browning in 1925. It's serial production began in 1935 in Belgiumnational weapon factory "Fabrique Nationale" (FN).

It is still produced under various names and is in service with

Belgian Army and Police, United Kingdom Army, Israel Police and anumber of other countries with military and law enforcementagencies. It is one of the longest living pistols alongside with theColt M1911, TT and Walther PP.

The "High Power" passed Belgian Army trials in 1935 and wasadopted as Model 1935. Soon after that it was also adopted byBelgian Police and many other countries. This pistol is also knownas Browning HP 35, GP 35, FN HP, HI-Power and under otherdesignations.

Pistols automatic works on barrels short recoil principle with a

locked barrel to slide. "High Power" executes only single fire andonly in "single-action" mode. Pistol has mechanic safety-lock.Originally it was placed from the left side only. However in modernversions since Mark II it is placed from the both sides of the slide.

Newer versions such as Mark II and recent Mark III featuremore modern fixed sights and polymer grips. The last mentionedmodel is also known as HP-SA model.

The "High Power" was the first military pistol with a largecapacity magazine. 13 rounds were arranged in two rows.



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Pistol is quiet expensive and requires precise manufacturing tokeep reliability. To run behind I must mention that during thelatest years it's production and mechanics were simplified.

Alongside with the 9 x 19 mm (Para) model there was produced

model chambered for 7.65 mm pistol cartridge. Recently FN "HighPower" is produced in 10 x 21 mm (.40 S&W) model for civilmarket. Later mentioned model has a 10 round capacity magazineintended for self-defense.

Pistol has an opened fixed sight. Although some models areproduced with adjustable rear sight and enlarged front one formore accurate shooting. Some WW2 period weapons werecompleted with wooden holsters serving as removable stocks.Pistols were (and still are) available with wooden grips and lanyardrings.

A number of clones and copies of "High Power" weremanufactured since it's appearance on weapons market tillrecently. Such are the Hungarian FEG 9, Bulgarian "Arcus" and lotsof others.

In 1980-ties FN developed version of the "High Power" with a"double-action" trigger. This model was named HP-DA. This pistolis recently produced by FN.

To sum it up FN "High Power" is a really perfect weapon.However threw years it became morally old and is slightly replacedby modern self-loading pistols.

It's well designed and recommended internal design is usedtoday developing modern combat pistols.

Advantages

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Good fire accuracy. Safety-lock placed from the each side of theslide.

Disadvantages Quiet uncomfortable handling for person with a large hand. Noabilities to connect accessories. Not enough reliability in extreme

cnditions.

Self-loading Pistol "Glock - 17"

Caliber 9 mm Cartridge 9 x 19 mm (Para)


Total weight (with loaded magazine) 902 g Total weight (without magazine) 620 g

Overall length 186 mm

Barrel length 115 mm

Fire characteristics Bullets initial speed 360 m/s

Muzzle energy 500 Joules Practical rate of fire 40 rpm Magazine capacity 17 rounds

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Sighting range 50 m The "Glock-17" Self-loading Pistol was developed by Austrian

designer Gaston Glock. In the year 1980 "Glock's" prototype wonthe Austrian Armed Forces held combat pistol competition to equipAustrian Army and was adopted by Austrian Army and Police.

Pistol mass production began in 1980 by "Glock" Gmbh. The"Glock-17" and it's modifications are in service with 30 - 50countries and are used by the special forces, police and securityservices and for self-defense.

There are a number of "Glock-17" modifications (Glock-18, 19,20, 22 and others) which have only some differences from thebasic modification. Currently "Glocks" are chambered in all majorpistol calibers. Pistol is available in standard, compact,subcompact, competition and other models.

"Glock" pistol family distinguishes small weight and simple

design features. For example "Glock-17" consists from only 33partsincludingmagazine.Pistol canbedismantledin aminuteusing justpin or nail.Barrel box

is fullymade frompolymermaterialswhatmakesmorefluent andlesspowerfulframerecoil.More than80% ofpistol aremade from polymer materials the only metal parts are barrel andtrigger mechanism. Such plastic serves well in temperaturesamong - 40 to + 200°C.

"Glock-17" automatic works on barrel short recoil principle.Trigger mechanism is "safe action" (or usual "double-action" astrigger is always reclined). Trigger is hidden in the lock's framewhat prevents it's damage or failure if pistol falls down on theground. Trigger push power can be adjusted from 2 to 5.5 kgs.

Weapon has automatic safety-lock placed on the triggerpreventing self-action or incidental shots. It blocks trigger as well.

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Fire can be executed only with a properly pushed trigger. Afterevery shot safety-lock automatically turns on and blocks triggeruntil it is push once more. This mechanism was patented by the"Glock" Gmbh. Pistol has no automatic safety-lock as a separatepart. Pistol is safe enough to carry loaded cartridge in the barrelschannel.

It is supposed that a good modern pistol's barrel andmechanisms must serve not less than 40 000 shots. The "Glock"Gmbh specialists claim that the "Glock-17" and other models serveapproximately 360 000 shots what is a really impressive number.

"Glock-17" has quiet high muzzle energy (485 - 490 Joules) andprovides good penetration effect fed by standard 9 x 19 mm(Para) cartridges.

It's advantages are reliability, ease of maintenance and use,

smallweight,highmagazinecapacity, longrangeofeffective fireand anumber ofotherfeatures."Glock-

17" has a very similar dimensions to Soviet/Russian PM Self-loading Pistol but has 10% less weight, is 25% more powerful andhas more than twice increased magazine capacity. Amount ofseparate safety-lock and "double-action" type mechanism makesit always prepared to execute fire making it ideal for self-defense.Blocked trigger, turning on only correctly pushing it provides safebehavior with weapon and prevents accidental self-fire.

It' polymer body cannot be affected by corrosion. Metal partsare covered with a rustproof coating which has even better rustresistance comparing with a stainless steel. Pistol is easydismantled to clean metal parts: it is enough to turn back in 4 mmlock's frame and to push fixation release button. Weapon is easyto hold and to fire from the each hand.

Pistol has an opened fixed sight. The latest models instead of the

earlier ones feature an underbarrel accessory rail, more ergonomichandle intended to fire from the each hand.

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modern attack and defense weapon surpassing a great number ofanalogues in it's ease and effectivity.

Since it's appearance pistol became very popular among militaryand law enforcement firearms. In the USA every second sold pistol

is "Glock" or one of it's modifications.

The "Glock 17" became the base model for a full family ofhandguns.Themaindifferencebetween themaresizeandcaliber.Theseare:

- The"Glock17L" isa target model intended for a sport shooting. It has a longer barreland adjustable sight. Pistol is chambered for 9 x 19 mm (Para)cartridges.

- The "Glock 18" is an automatic pistol chambered for 9 x 19mm (Para) cartridges. It has the same dimensions and weight, butadditionally allows to execute three shot burst fire and can befitted with a 31 round magazine and folding stock.

- The "Glock 19" is a compact model of the "Glock 17"chambered for 9 x 19 mm (Para) cartridges. This pistol has asmaller dimensions and magazine capacity in 15 rounds instead ofthe 17. It has a sighting range in 50 meters.

- The "Glock 20" is a version of the "Glock 17" chambered for 10mm Auto cartridges.

- The "Glock 21" is a version of the "Glock 17" chambered for.45 ACP.

- The "Glock 22" is a version of the "Glock 17" chambered for

.40 Auto (.40 S&W).- The "Glock 23" is a version of the "Glock 19" chambered for

.40 Auto (.40 S&W).- The "Glock 24" is a target model intended for a sport shooting.

It has a longer barrel and adjustable sight. Pistol is chambered for.40 Auto (.40 S&W).

- The "Glock 25" is a version of the "Glock 19" chambered for 9x 17 mm (Short / .380 ACP). This model features one moredifference. It's automatic is based on a free lock recoil principleunlike the other "Glocks" based on a locking barrel. This pistol isintended for civilian market for self-defense.

- The "Glock 26" is a subcompact version of the "Glock 17"

chambered for 9 x 19 mm (Para) cartridges. It's mass productionbegan in 1995. It has a sighting range in 25 meters and 10 round

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magazine capacity. It is hard to imagine something better thanthis pistol intended for stealth carrying and effective use.

- The "Glock 27" is a version of the "Glock 26" chambered for.40 Auto (.40 S&W). It has a 9 round magazine capacity.

- The "Glock 28" is a version of the "Glock 26" chambered for 9x 17 mm (Short / .380 ACP). It's automatic is based on a free lockrecoil principle unlike the other "Glocks" based on a locking barreland similar to the "Glock 25". This pistol is intended for civilianmarket for self-defense.

- The "Glock 29" is a version of the "Glock 26" chambered for 10mm Auto cartridges.

- The "Glock 30" is a version of the "Glock 26" chambered for.45 ACP cartridges.

- The "Glock 31" is a version of the "Glock 17" chambered for.357 SIG cartridges.

- The "Glock 32" is a version of the "Glock 19" chambered for.357 SIG.

- The "Glock 33" is a version of the "Glock 26" chambered for

.357 SIG.- The "Glock 34" and "Glock 35" are tactical versions of the

"Glock 17" chambered for 9 x 19 mm (Para) and .40 Auto (.40S&W) cartridges accordingly.

Such pistol popularity raised a number of it's copy's and clones.One of them is a "Smith & Wesson" "Sigma" Self-loading Pistol.

Advantages Comfortable handling and aiming. Can be dismantled without

special. Ease of maintenance. There are only automatic safety-locks. Rustproof. Rear failures. Light weight and large magazinecapacity. Ability to make first shot without any preparation. Goodweapons balance.

Disadvantages Double-action only type trigger group. Not enough plastic body

tightness as after a long pistol maintenance there appearsmicroscopic fractures. Dirty conditions or lack of cleaning lead tomechanism failures.

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