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Hi-Point's handguns use a blowback design similar to that used in the Walther PPK and Russian Makarov PM. In blowback weapons the mass of the slide and bolt absorbs the rearward force generated by the propulsion of the bullet. As the pressure drops to a safe level, the slide moves back (along with the bolt), an extractor hooks the empty casing ...
The Hi-Point carbine is a series of pistol-caliber carbines manufactured by Hi-Point Firearms chambered for 9×19mm Parabellum, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP and .380 ACP.They are very inexpensive, constructed using polymers and alloyed metals as much as possible, resulting in a reduction of production costs and sale price.
As such, their guns were frequently referred to as Saturday night specials, and Lorcin was noted by the U.S. Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives as one of the Ring of Fire companies, a series of companies established around Los Angeles, California, all of which manufactured inexpensive handguns of similar design [2] and all of ...
9mm Winchester Magnum United States: 1992-2001 AMT AutoMag IV: Arcadia Machine & Tool.45 Winchester Magnum United States: 1992-2001 AMT AutoMag V: Arcadia Machine & Tool.50 Action Express United States: 1993-1995 AMT Backup: Arcadia Machine & Tool.22 Long Rifle 380 ACP.38 Super 9×19mm Parabellum.357 SIG.40 S&W.400 Corbon.45 ACP United States ...
The MP-25 was made by Raven Arms, which has been referred to as the first of the "Ring of Fire" companies, those known for producing inexpensive handguns. The term "Saturday night special" refers to cheap guns used in poor neighborhoods. They are usually small, of small caliber, and often unreliable or inaccurate.
The Walther PPX and the Walther Creed semi-automatic pistols were developed by the German company Carl Walther GmbH Sportwaffen of Ulm as low-cost duty handguns. The PPX was available in 9×19mm Parabellum and .40 S&W. [2] Its successor, the Creed, was available only in 9mm. The guns were intended to appeal to the "budget" handgun market.
The Pistol Auto 9mm 1A, [4] also known as IOF 9mm pistol, is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Rifle Factory Ishapore. [3] [4] It is a licensed copy of the Browning Hi-Power, made using tooling acquired from John Inglis and Company. [5] [6] It is the main service pistol of Indian military and police units.
At the time, it was claimed that 40% of the guns used in crime in New York City could be traced back to the state of Virginia. [citation needed] [4] The Virginia one-handgun-a-month law was effectively resurrected in 2020 when the Virginia General Assembly enacted SB69. The legislation exempted Concealed Handgun Permit holders from this ...