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The Calico M950 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Calico Light Weapons Systems in the United States. Its main feature, along with all the other guns of the Calico system, is that it feeds from a proprietary helical magazine mounted on top, available in a 50 or 100-round capacity. [1]
The grip uses a custom texture, which makes acquisition of the red dot easier, and improves handling of the pistol in adverse weather conditions. [ 8 ] The slide on the PDP is milled , [ 9 ] allowing it to accept red dot sights without prior modification, [ 10 ] and the slide contains serrations above the surface, making it easier to operate. [ 7 ]
When they were first introduced in 2017, the Security-9 model was offered with 15 or 10 round magazines, and certain models came from the factory with a Viridian E-Series Red Laser on the accessory rail. The pistol is also available with a pre-installed Hogue wraparound rubber grip. In 2019, Ruger introduced the Security-9 Compact.
At 820 g (28.9 oz) unloaded, the weapon is lighter than most metal framed pistols of the time. It has a double-stack, double-feed magazine; double-feed magazines are uncommon for pistols even today. These magazines hold 18 rounds, a rather high capacity for its original production time.
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 ...
As part of the XM17 Modular Handgun System competition (MHS) initiated in September 2015, FN Herstal entered a polymer-framed, striker-fired pistol, derived from the FN FNS. [3] After SIG Sauer won the competition in January 2017 with a modified version of the P320 , [ 4 ] [ 5 ] FN America brought a version of their entry, now known as the FN ...
The Technical Specifications (TR) of the German Police (Technische Richtlinie Pistolen im Kaliber 9mm x 19, Revision January 2008) for obtaining a German Police duty pistol certification require a first shot trigger pull of ≥30 N (6.7 lb f), a trigger travel of ≥10 mm (0.4 in) and a trigger reset of ≥4 mm (0.2 in).
A recent production MP7A1 (note the safety trigger) with a Zeiss RSA reflex red dot sight on display as part of Germany's IdZ program. [16] PDW: The first prototype was shown in 1999 through the 1999 SHOT SHOW and was designated as the 'PDW' (Personal Defense Weapon). [17] It had a short Picatinny rail on the top and a smooth pistol grip surface.