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In the UK, .410 shot-pistols are used around pheasant pens to kill rats where a full-length shotgun would be inappropriate. Contender in .45 Colt/.410 with ventilated rib. The Thompson Center Arms Contender pistols are commonly encountered with a special .45 Colt/.410 bore barrel. The barrel is rifled for the .45 Colt but has a special choke ...
Later, round barrels were added in a wider variety of lengths, including 10, 12 and 14 inches (250, 300 and 360 mm). Likewise, round barrels in heavier (bull) barrel configurations, known as Super 14 pistol and Super 16 pistol barrels, respectively, were added. Carbine barrels in 16 and 21 in (410 and 530 mm) were added for the Contenders. [7]
Possession of a Thompson/Center Arms .45/.410 pistol barrel is illegal in California, for both dealers and individuals, and such a barrel may not legally be shipped into the state, or even taken into California for a hunting trip, by reason of it being classified as a short barreled shotgun (SBSG) when used with a Contender receiver. [11]
The pistol has been designed for purpose as a military-issue sidearm to replace 9×18mm Makarov pistol. The pistol has successfully passed official trial in January 2019, getting approved for adoption by the Russian Army. [3] The 9x19mm variant of the pistol called Poloz is intended for use of law enforcement and its magazine can hold 15-rounds ...
The Ruger SR-Series is a line of semi-automatic pistols manufactured by Sturm, Ruger & Company. At 1.18 in (30.0 mm) thick through the grip, it is touted by Ruger as one of the thinnest double-stack pistols available. The SR-series has been marketed as a backup/concealment weapon for law enforcement as well as for civilian concealed carry.
In 2008 Taurus introduced the Judge Magnum which can fire either standard 2 1 ⁄ 2" or 3" .410 shotshells which contain five 000 buckshot and are more effective as personal defense rounds. [3] Several ammunition companies offer .410 ammo specifically designed for the Judge with propellant optimized for shorter barrels.
The over and under barrels are 20" long. The top barrel fires .22 LR or .22 WMR rimfire ammunition, while the bottom barrel fires .410 bore shotgun shells. The lower barrel is chambered for 3" shells, allowing the use of both 3" and 2.5" birdshot, buckshot, slugs, and self-defense rounds. The rifle barrel on top has open sights. [30]
Conversions for rifles and carbines of larger caliber, such as the AK-47 or Thompson submachine gun include a rifled insert barrel extending beyond the length of the chamber. [ 9 ] [ 10 ] One exception to the use of a special lightweight bolt was the Colt Service Ace , offered as a complete pistol or as a conversion kit for the M1911.