Browning BDA-380 Pistol

The BDA-380 Pistol was introduced in 1977 (and discontinued in 1997) as a compact and lightweight pistol for police and civilian use. The gun was manufactured in Italy under contract from FN Herstal (Belgium) and marketed as FN model 140DA (in Europe) or Browning BDA 380 (in USA). Some sources said that BDA 380 is a copy of Beretta 84, but close inspection shows some differences (i.e. Beretta 84 has frame mounted safety while BDA 380 has slide mounted safety). The manufacture of the BDA 380 was ceased circa 1997. It was adopted by Belgian police.

The BDA 380 is a blowback operated, double action semi automatic pistol. It has aluminium alloy frame and steel slide. Ambidextrous slide mounted safety switch disconnects the trigger from the hammer when engaged. The pistol featured low profile fixed sightst and was available in either polished steel or blued finish, with wooden grip panels.

The gun deserved good reputation as reliable and comfortable to fire.

Specifications: Calibre: 9x17 mm (.380 ACP, 9mm Browning, 9mm Short, 9mm Kurz, 9mm Corto)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 13
Barrel length: 89 mm
Overall dimensions: 173x109x26mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,67 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: SA/DA

Other calibre: 7,65 mm

Source: World guns, Browning

SIG SAUER P220

The SIG P220 was developed for the Swiss Army as a replacement for the SIG P210, which had been developed during World War II; in service it is known as "pistol Model 75". For development of the P220, SIG collaborated with J.P. Sauer of Germany, thus, the P220 and all subsequent pistols from SIG are properly known as SIG-Sauer pistols. The P220 operates by the locked breech short-recoil method pioneered by John Browning.

The SIG-Sauer P220 is short-recoil operated, locked-breech pistol. The locking is of modified Browning type, where the barrel engages the slide with single large lug entering the ejection window. The unlocking is controlled by a cam-shaped lug under the barrel, which interacts with the steel insert set into the aluminium frame. The slide is made from sheet steel by stamping and forming processes, with the separate breechblock pinned into the rear of the slide (machined slides are available on some current production .45 caliber models). The standard trigger is the double-action type, with an automatic firing pin block safety and a frame-mounted decocking lever.

Specifications: Calibre: .45 Auto
Magazine capacity, rounds: 10
Barrel length: 112mm
Overall dimensions: 198x140x36mm
Weight, unloaded: 1,1 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: SA

Other calibre: 9x19mm


Source: Wikipedia

HECKLER & KOCH USP COMPACT

H&K pistol based on the full-size USP models, these handy pistols combine compact size with optimum effective shooting performance. USP Compacts are smaller and lighter than large frame USPs. The reduction in trigger reach and grip circumference increases concealability and enhances shooting ergonomics. Unlike some subcompact semiautomatic pistols that use a difficult to shoot “ two-finger grip” frame, the USP Compact uses a narrow, full-hand grip frame with a choice of interchangeable extended or flush-fitting magazine floorplates. This makes the pistol easy to shoot without sacrificing concealability.

Thanks to the use of an improved Browning locking system with a patented buffer system, the USP recoil behaviour is unobtrusive even during the use of the highest powered ammunition. The buffer system reduces recoil forces and increases both service life of the pistol as well as improves recoil behaviour.

To reduce the length of the slide and barrel on the USP Compact, the mechanical recoil reduction system found on large frame USPs has been replaced by a specially designed flat compression spring contained in the captive recoil spring assembly by a polymer absorber bushing. Service life is still engineered to exceed 20,000 rounds.

Specifications: Calibre: .45 Auto
Magazine capacity, rounds: 12
Barrel length: 112mm
Overall dimensions: 200x141x38mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,89 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: SA/DA

Other calibre: 9x19mm, .40S&W


Source: Heckler & Koch

Walther P99

Pistol was presented in 1996. The main target was to develop new, modern style police and self-defence handgun that incorporates all latest developments and will cost less than its predescessor - Wapther P88, that did not achieve any significant commercial cussess, mainly due to high prices.
Walther P99 is a recoil operated, locked breech gun, that used modified Browning style locking via extraction port in the slide. It is striker fired, and has no manual safeties and three automatic safeties: Striker safety, Trigger safety and Out of battery safety. Also, it has manual decocking button in the rear upper part of the slide. Also Walther developed QA action, which has partially pre-charged stricer that must be manually charget to full stroke via each trigger pull (somewhat similar in appearance to Glocks' "safe action").
P99 has polymer frame with removable backctrap of the handle, to provide to shooters better fit in the hands (3 sizes are standart). Also P99 incorporates recoil compensator.
"Military" version of the P99 differs only in the color - frame is in "military green" color instead of standart black.
Licensed wersion of the P99 is manufactured in the USA by Smith&Wesson under designation of the Smith&Wesson 99. This guns has USA-made slides, the frame and mechanism are Germany-made.
This guns is reported as extremely reliable and very accurate, especially in 9mm version.

Specifications: Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 15
Barrel length: 102mm
Overall dimensions: 181x137x32mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,65 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: DAO

Other calibre: .40S&W


Source: Walther, Modern firearms

Springfield XD9

Historically, the XD-9 began life as the HS-2000, which itself was an improved version of I.M. Metalworks (Karlovac, Croatia) HS-95 of 1995. But it actually first appeared as the PHP in 1991, though that particular pistol was fraught with a few quality control problems due to the ongoing Croatian civil war. Vukovic's design team continually refined the PHP and HS-95, correcting its design and metallurgical weaknesses, the final version being designated as the HS-2000 (evidently inspirated by Glock). At this point, I'll forego further historic commentary because it would be redundant, since the HS-2000 was covered in detail in a previous issue of COMBAT HANDGUNS. Shortly thereafter, Springfield Armory acquired importation rights and re-designated the weapon as the XD-9.

The XD pistol features three safety mechanisms. The first is called a 'trigger safety', similar to that found on Glock handguns. The trigger safety requires the shooter to depress a secondary embedded trigger while pulling the primary trigger. This ensures that the gun cannot be fired unless the trigger is depressed. The second safety is called a 'grip safety', most often associated with the many variants on the market.

Specifications: Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 15
Barrel length: 103mm
Overall dimensions: 178x138x33 mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,71 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: ATS (Action Trigger System)

Other calibre: .357SIG, .40S&W, .45ACP, .45GAP


Source: Springfield Armory, Wikipedia

Beretta 92

Beretta 92 originated for the Italian army and police, the Model 92 pistols earned most of their fame (both good and bad) as the standard sidearm of the US military. The Beretta 92 first appeared in 1976 and was designed by Carlo Beretta, Giuseppe Mazzetti and Vittorio Valle, all experienced firearms designers on the Beretta design team.

Later model 92F employs U.S. Military in designation of M9.
The 92F would have to be revised to 92F/S standard after US servicemembers were injured by defective slides from Berretta. Winning a military contract is usually a lucrative enterprise and every leading handgun manufacturer is looking forward to participate. The trials and the whole adoption process caused much controversy, due to the exclusion of some manufacturers and the numerous trials, as well as the nature of price bids. The M9 was intended to replace the M1911A1 and .38 caliber revolvers and pistols. Over 500,000 M9 pistols were made and adopted; the switch-over was largely achieved. However, some branches and groups continued to use the former pistols or adopted different designs, but they were not a part of the program in the first place).

Beretta 92 pistols are short-recoil operated, locked-breech weapons with an aluminium frame. The locking system is of the Walther type, with a vertically-tilting locking piece located below the breech area of the barrel. The trigger is double-action, with an exposed hammer. Original Model 92 pistols had a frame-mounted safety which was applied only when hammer was cocked all subsequent pistols (except for some limited production civilian-only sporting models) either had a slide-mounted safety lever or no safety lever at all.

Specifications: Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 15
Barrel length: 125 mm
Overall dimensions: 217x140x38 mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,97 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: SA/DA

Other calibre: 9x21(Beretta 98) , .40 S&W (Beretta 96)


Source: Berreta Italy, WaffenHQ

CZ TT9

CZ TT are selfloading pistols with plastic frame and locking system to ejection port.
CZ TT made ČESKÁ ZBROJOVKA STRAKONICE company, plastic frame for TT supplies Tangfolio armory and triger mechanism Metalor company (Izrael). Pistol have engeneered constructor Martin Tůma. Gun have supplied with short and long variation. On long variation can be mounted tactical lamp or laser rail.
Interested on TT pistol is can used ammunition 3 caliber, because supplement which is supplied with pistol is conversion suit. Conversion suit assure modification on other caliber without necessity garet.

Specifications: Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 15
Barrel length: 96mm
Overall dimensions: 194x149x35 mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,8 kg
Trigger mechanism: SA/DA

Other calibre: 40 S&W, 45ACP (TT40, TT45)

Source: Česká zbrojovka Strakonice

Desert Eagle

The Desert Eagle Pistol is a gas-operated, semi-automatic pistol with a rotating bolt for positive lock-up. The barrel is locked in place, assuring a high degree of accuracy. Maximum effective range with the standard 6-inch barrel is 200 meters (650 ft.). The polygonal rifling reduces barrel wear and enhances the obturation between the bullet and the bore, thus increasing accuracy.

Anatomically formed grip, ideal hand seating angle and comfortable grip dimensions permit rapid, accurate, instinctive shooting. The combat-type trigger guard is designed for two-handed shooting. When the last round in the magazine is fired, the slide remains in its maximum recoil position, permitting rapid change of magazine and immediate chambering of a round for instant resumption of firing.

In action film is Desert Eagle mabybe best known gun. Becaouse have striking shape and mainly: is realy huge.

casting in films: Harley Davidson and Marllborro Man, Last Action Hero, Matrix, Desperado ...

Specifications: Calibre: .50 AE (Action Express)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 7
Barrel length: 152,5 mm
Overall dimensions: 270x151x45 mm
Weight, unloaded: 2,18 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: SA - Single action

Other calibre: 50 GL, .38 Super Automatic, 9x19 mm, .40 S&W, 10 mm

Source: Israeli-weapons

Colt 1911

The M1911 is a single action, semi-automatic handgun, chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge. It was designed by John Browning, produced in COLT Hartford USA company. Pistol was the standard-issue handgun for the United States Armed Forces from 1911 to 1985.

US Army used this firearm in World War II., Korean War, Vietnam War and Gulf War.

New model M1911A1 is still popular by police SWAT number, DELTA FORCE and other.

Specifications: Calibre: .45 ACP
Magazine capacity, rounds: 7
Barrel length: 127 mm
Overall dimensions: 219x135x35 mm
Weight, unloaded: 1,14 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: SA - Single action

Other calibre: 50 GL, .38 Super Automatic, 9x19 mm, .40 S&W, 10 mm

Source: Zbraně, Wikipedia

Steyer M9

Steyer M9 pistol is product of STEYR MANNLICHER company.
Company originated in the city of Steyr, Austria, in 1864.

Steyer pistols originated like clone Glock pistol, projector of Steyer pistols is W. Bulits.
W. Bulits was work laik customs officer, after laik test shooter by Glock company.
From his idea about ideal service pistol come into existence Steyer pistols.

Armory made this pistols: long/short version
M9, S9 (9mm luger)
M40, S40 (.40 S&W)
M357, S357 (.357 SIG)
M-A1 (9x19 mm, 9x21mm, .40 S&W, .357 SIG)

Specifications: Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 15
Barrel length: 102 mm
Overall dimensions: 183x130x30 mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,78 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: RAS - Reset action system, (similar DAO - double action only)


Source: STEYR MANNLICHER

GLOCK 17

First pistol of the Glock company was the Glock 17, a 9 mm Luger Parabellum handgun with a 17 round capacity (unusually large at the time), introduced in the early 1980s as a response to the Austrian army asking for a new sidearm. Glock pistols are popular with law enforcement agencies, Military, Security, Armored Vehicle Guards, and defense-minded private citizens. Glock was the first manufacturer to offer models chambered in the cartridge 40 S&W (Glock 22 & Glock 23 - 1990), beating Smith & Wesson to the marketplace with their own cartridge. The Glock 22 is currently (as of mid-2005) the single most popular police sidearm in use in the United States, second only to its predecesor the Glock 17; because of their ease of use, reliability, and low price, Glock pistols in general are in use by over 60% of the police officers in the US. Glock also offers pistols chambered in 357 SIG, .380 ACP, 10 mm Auto, .45 ACP, and the new .45 GAP (Glock Automatic Pistol). A very rare run of 9x21mm Glock 17 pistols were made [1]. Glock .380 pistols are not currently available in the USA due to the BATFE's point system.

"Safe Action" System
The GLOCK pistol's Safe Action trigger system offers you several very distinct benefits over conventional trigger systems. First, you can choose from several trigger pulls. Second, the trigger is the one and only operative control. Third, is the smooth and consistent pull you feel every time you squeeze the trigger. It makes training much easier because each and every shot feels exactly the same. It also makes a firearm safe.

High-Impact Resistant Polymer
The frame on a GLOCK handgun is made out of a synthetic that is actually stronger than steel, yet 86% lighter. It's virtually indestructible. A GLOCK pistol can withstand temperatures ranging from -40°C (-40 F) to +70°C (+158 F) and still come out firing.

Specifications: Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 17
Barrel length: 114 mm
Overall dimensions: 186x138x30 mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,73 kg (with empty magazine)
Trigger mechanism: SAS - Safe action system, (similar DAO - double action only)

Other calibre: 40 S&W, .357 SIG, .380 ACP, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, .45GAP

Source: Glock, Wikipedia

CZ 75 B

Large capacity double-column magazine, comfortable grip in either hand, good results at instinctive shooting (without aiming), low trigger pull weight, high accuracy of fire, long service life and outstanding reliability - even when using various types of cartridges. The slide stays open after the last cartridge has been fired, the sights are outfitted with a three-dot illuminating system for better aiming in poor visibility conditions, suitable for COMBAT shooting.

Versions differ in their caliber, size, weight, magazine capacity, trigger mechanism operation, safety elements, surface finish, grip panel types and other specific modifications.The pistols of the CZ 75 line are semi-automatic handguns with a locked breech principle.

Specifications: Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 16/16/10
Barrel length: 112 mm
Overall dimensions: 206x138x35 mm
Weight, unloaded: 1 kg
Trigger mechanism: SA/DA

Other calibre: 9x21, 40 S&W, .45ACP (CZ 97 B)

Source: Česká Zbrojovka

Jericho 941

The Jericho 941 is a double action, high capacity pistol developed by Israeli Military Industries, and introduced in 1990. Its design is based on the CZ-75 pistol produced by Česká zbrojovka (CZ) of the Czech Republic.

The pistol is assembled and finished in Israel from parts from Italy's Tanfoglio. Compared to the CZ pistol the 941 is rather heavier, with a shallower slide that can be harder to pull for some shooters. There is also a polymer framed version available.
The introduction of the Jericho 941 also introduced a new caliber to the market, the .41 Action Express (or .41 AE), which was developed in 1986. The .41 AE was a unique rebated rim cartridge designed to use .410 inch (10.25 mm) bullets and duplicate a reduced power police loading of the .41 Magnum.

The Jericho originally shipped with two barrels, one for 9 mm Luger and the other for .41 AE. The magazine was designed to feed either round, and since the .41 AE was designed with a rebated rim the same dimensions as that of the 9 mm, the extractor and ejector worked equally well for either cartridge. Soon after its commercial introduction, the .40 S&W was introduced to the market. Ballistically, the .40 S&W was nearly identical to moderate .41 AE loads, although commercial loadings of .41 AE were somewhat more powerful than the .40 S&W. With the stronger backing of major American firearms and ammunition manufacturers, the .40 S&W quickly pushed the .41 AE out of the market.

The Jericho 941 was only on the market for 1 year before the dual 9 mm/.41 AE chambering was dropped, and the pistol was sold as either 9 mm or .40 S&W. A later compact version, the Jericho 945, was chambered in .45 ACP or 9 mm. IMI eventually dropped the "Jericho" name in the American marketplace, and renamed the line of pistols "Baby Eagle", to capitalize on the cosmetic resemblance to IMI's more popular Desert Eagle pistol line.

Specifications:

Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 16
Barrel length: 112 mm
Overall dimensions: 207x140x35 mm
Weight, unloaded: 1 kg

Other calibre: 40 S&W, 45 ACP (model FS/RS)

Source: Wikipedia

MP-446 VIKING

The basic design of МР-446 "VIKING" is similar to 9 mm Yarygin pistol, which has been added to Russian army arsenal in 2003.

The new weapon combines the latest achievements in technology and material engineering: pistol frame is made of high-strength polyamide. Steel base of the frame comprises the slide guides, and also accommodates the trigger group.

Recoil-operated. Propped-breech locking system.

Exposed hammer firing mechanism allows firing single shots in SA or DA mode.

Safe handling is ensured by non-automatic ambidextrous safety lever that blocks sear, hammer and slide. The hammer can be locked either cocked or decocked.
Reversible magazine release allows right or left-hand operation. Double-column block steel magazine.

Chamber-loaded indicator allows visual or touch control.

On order available with adjustable sight.

Specifications:

Calibre: 9х19 mm (9 mm Luger)
Magazine capacity, rounds: 18
Barrel length: 112,8 mm
Overall dimensions: 196x142x38 mm
Weight, unloaded: 0,83 kg

Source: Ижевский механический завод