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The Colt Officer's ACP is a compact version of the M1911 pistol introduced in 1985. It has a 3.5-inch barrel, a 6- or 7-round magazine, and a lightweight aluminum frame option.
Recoil operation is a mechanism for autoloading firearms that uses the energy of recoil to cycle the action. Learn about the different types of recoil operation (long and short), their history, and how they work with cartridges and springs.
The Taurus PT92 is a semi-automatic pistol derived from the Beretta 92 design, manufactured by Taurus in Brazil since 1983. It is available in 9mm, .32 ACP, .380 ACP and .40 S&W calibers, and has various variants such as the PT99, PT92C, PT100 and PT101.
The Star Model BM is a Spanish-made 9mm semi-automatic pistol that resembles the M1911 but has some design differences. It was produced from 1972 to 1992 and used by various police agencies and importers.
The Beretta 92 is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy since 1976. It has many variants in different calibers and features, such as the M9 used by the US military, the 92S with a slide-mounted safety, and the 92F with a squared trigger guard.
The Hi-Point C-9 is a polymer-framed, semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum. It has a 3.5-inch barrel, a 6.75-inch length, and a weight of 25-29 ounces. It also has a compensator, a Picatinny rail, and a new safety design.
The Beretta M9 is a 9mm semi-automatic pistol used by the U.S. military since 1985. It is based on the Beretta 92FS design and has several variants, such as the M9A1 with a rail for accessories.
The Colt 2000 or All American 2000 is a 9 mm semiautomatic pistol with a 15-round magazine. It was designed by Reed Knight and Eugene Stoner and produced by Colt from 1992 to 1994, but it was a failure due to inaccuracy and unreliability.