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The HK P9 is a semi-automatic pistol from Heckler & Koch in 9×19mm Parabellum, .45 ACP, and 7.65×21mm Parabellum and the first to use a variation of H&K's roller delayed blowback system in a pistol format and polygonal rifling [1] now common in H&K designs.
The Kimel AP-9 is a semiautomatic pistol that was manufactured by A. A. Arms and distributed by Kimel Industries, Inc. of Indian Trail, North Carolina. A. A. Arms began manufacturing the AP-9 in 1988 until 1994. [1] The AP-9 resembles the TEC-9.
The Pistol, Browning FN 9mm, HP No. 2 MK.1/1 Canadian Lightweight Pattern was a series of experimental aluminum/aluminum alloy framed Browning Hi-Power pistols by the Canadian Inglis Company that reduced the weight by as much as 25% from 8.5 to 25.5 oz (240 to 720 g). [36]
The 9×19mm Parabellum (also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO or simply 9mm) is a rimless, centerfire, tapered firearms cartridge. Originally designed by Austrian firearm designer Georg Luger in 1901, [ 6 ] it is widely considered the most popular handgun and submachine gun cartridge due to its low cost, adequate stopping power and extensive ...
The gun's name is an initialism for "Fuck Gun Control", where the "9" refers to its 9mm cartridge. [9] Released with accompanying documentation to aid its production and assembly, as well as the production of suitable ammunition, the FGC-9 is premised on the idea of undermining worldwide gun control.
The decision to develop a new pistol was made in 1987 to replace the Type 54/64/77. [4] Research and development started in 1992. [4] Development of the QSZ-92 pistol began in 1994 and was adopted by the People's Liberation Army's forces in 1998. The export variants (9×19mm versions) include the CF-98 (barrel life c. 8,000 rds) and the NP-42 ...
The pistol uses a pre-tensioned striker firing system, and is chambered in 9mm Luger and .45 ACP. [3] The pistol uses a Browning-type locked-breech short recoil action, with a barrel cam system that is designed to reduce felt recoil. [4] The serialized part of the pistol is a steel chassis, which is fit to a glass-filled nylon frame.
The unique and ergonomic grip of this pistol was designed by the renowned Swiss match pistol grip designer, Cesare Morini. Much like the P99, the pistol comes with three varying rear grip inserts designed to accommodate various hand shapes and sizes; this feature permits most shooters a comfortable and efficient grip on the firearm.