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voila un topic sur les armes de poing il n'y en avait pas voila qui est fait

et je commence par cette petite vidéo

Bonjour Compagnons,

autant vous le dire tout de suite, je ne suis pas un spécialiste des armes de poing. Formé aux maniements du pistolet Sig P220

et plus fidèle à mon arme qu'en amour, je ne peux donc parler que de cela.
Je vais travailler un peu le sujet... patience... vous verrez bien ce qui en résulte

IMI Desert Eagle

trés belle arme ce d. eagle !
tue sais pas si il y a une copie chinoise équivalente ?

Sig Sauer P 220 (1975)



Données techniques:

Calibre: 9mm
Longueur du canon: 112 mm
Nombre de rayeures: 6
Longueur du pas des rayeures: 250mm
Distance hausse-guidon: 160mm
Poids de l'arme sans magasin: 750g
Poids du magasin vide: 80g
Pression nécessaire sur la détente pour dégager le chien armé: 2,0kg
Pression nécessaire sur la détente pour dégager le chien désarmé: 5,3kg
Longueur de la ligne de visée:160 mm

La munition:

Poids de la cartouche: 12,6g
Poids de la balle: 8,0g
Vitesse initiale: 323 m/s
Pression des gaz: 2600 bar

Les quatre règles élémentaires d'éducation à la sécurité:

1.- Toutes les armes sont toujours considérées chargées.
2.- Ne jamais laisser pointer le canon de son arme sur quelque chose qu'on ne veut pas détruire.
3.- Garder l'index hors de la détente tant que le dispositif de visée n'est pas sur le but.
4.- Etre sûr de son but.

Juste manière de viser (Schéma A)



(B= tir trop haut, C= tir trop à droite, D= tir trop bas, E= tir à gauche en bas et F= tir à droite en haut)

Viser consiste à amener sur une même ligne l'oeil, le dispositif de visée et le but. Notre sens de la symétrie est telle que le guidon est automatiquement centré dans la hausse. Nous n'avons donc pas besoin de nous concentrer spécialement sur le centrage exact du guidon dans la hausse. Une position non symétrique des bandes de lumière de part et d'autre du guidon indique que notre position n'est pas correcte. Lorsque nous sommes parfaitement aligné, le coup doit partir dans un délais de 4 à 6 secondes, faute de quoi notre acuité visuelle baissera fortement.



Manière juste d'aligner le but, le guidon étant net!



Tout aligner d'une manière nette est impossible pour l'oeil humain

IWI Barak

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Type: Double Action
Calibers: 9x19mm Luger, .40SW, .45ACP
Weight unloaded: 730 gram (760 gram for .45ACP)
Length: 188 mm
Barrel length: 99 mm
Capacity: 10 rounds for US market in all calibers; 15 rounds in 9mm original
The "Barak" ("Lightning" in Hebrew) pistol was developed by famous IMI (Israel Military Industries, now IWI - Israeli Weapon Industries Ltd) company by the 2002. Originally intended as a military pistol for Israeli Defense Forces (IDF), the "Barak" was apparently supposed to replace in Israeli service the older Jericho pistols of domestic origins, as well as Glock pistols, quite popular in Israel. So far the future of "Barak" as an IDF service pistol is uncertain, and in the meanwhile IMI decided to bring this pistol to international market. It became available in Europe early in 2003, and in USA by the late 2003. In Europe it is still known as "Barak", and in USA it is known as Magnum Research SP-21 (Magnum Research Inc is currently a sole importer of IMI / IWI firearms in the USA).

"Barak" SP-21 pistol is not the best looking handgun, but it is definitely a practical and business-like pistol, available in most popular calibers: 9mm Luger, .40S&W and .45ACP. It is also flexible in functioning, because of double action trigger, separated ambidextrous safety which allowed for "cocked & locked" carry, and a separate decocker button, located at the top of the slide, just ahead of the rear sight. Additional "modern" features are polymer frame and accessory rail under the barrel. As a result, this gun is, at least for all practical purposes, a strong rival to such pistols as a Glock or Walther P99. However, it is still to be seen if this gun will succeed both in Israel or on international market.

The "Barak" SP-21 pistol is a short recoil operated, locked breech pistol. While the rounded shape of the slide can suggest the rotating barrel lockup, in fact the SP-21 features a Browning High Power type tilting barrel locking. The pistol is hammer fired, with true double action trigger, ambidextrous frame-mounted safety lever and separate slide-mounted decocker button (at the top of the slide). Civilian models, offered in USA, also feature an internal key lock as an additional safety feature. While the slide itself is made of steel, the rear part with cocking serrations and fixed rear sights, is made from polymer. The frame is also made from polymer. For improved accuracy and durability, the barrels on all SP-21 pistols have polygonal rifling. Front sight is dovetailed into the slide, rear sight is integral to the polymer slide "hump".

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Les armuriers russes testent le pistolet Strij modernisé

Les concepteurs russes du pistolet Strij ("martinet") ont présenté une nouvelle version de cette arme qui a de fait été reconvertie en pistolet-mitrailleur.

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Comparing Strizh and Makarov Pistols

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The TT-30 (Russian: 7,62-мм самозарядный пистолет Токарева образца 1930 года, 7,62 mm Samozaryadnyj Pistolet Tokareva obraztsa 1930 goda, "7.62 mm Tokarev self-loading pistol model 1930") is a Russian semi-automatic pistol. It was developed in the early 1930s by Fedor Tokarev as a service pistol for the Soviet military to replace the Nagant M1895 revolver that had been in use since Tsarist times, though it never fully replaced the M1895.

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H&K USP Expert .45 and Cold Steel OSS knife.

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The Type 54 (simplified Chinese: 54式手枪; traditional Chinese: 54式手槍) and its variants (Type 51, M20, TU-90 and Model 213 pistols) are Chinese copies of the Soviet type Tokarev TT-33

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The Beretta 92 (also Beretta 96 and Beretta 98) is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and manufactured by Beretta of Italy. The model 92 was designed in 1972 and production of many variants in different calibers continues today. The United States armed forces replaced the Model 1911A1 .45 ACP pistol in 1985 with the military spec Beretta 92F, the M9.
Although only 5,000 copies of the original design were manufactured from 1975 to 1976, the design is currently produced in four different configurations (FS, G, D and DS) and four calibers:
92 series in 9×19mm Parabellum
96 series in .40 S&W
98 series in 9×21mm IMI
98 and 99 series in 7.65mm Luger

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The P7 is a German 9mm semi-automatic pistol designed by Helmut Weldle and produced by Heckler & Koch GmbH (H&K) of Oberndorf am Neckar. It was revealed to the public for the first time in 1976 as the PSP

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The Jericho 941 is a double action/single action semi-automatic pistol developed by Israel Weapon Industries and introduced to the market in 1990 as the Jericho 941. It was first imported into the US in 1990 by K.B.I., Inc. of Harrisburg, PA. It was later imported by O.F. Mossberg & Sons and named the Uzi Eagle and by Magnum Research, Inc. as the Baby Eagle until the end of 2008. Some pistols from Magnum Research are marked Desert Eagle Pistol. Despite these names being used in the US market, the Jericho 941 is not related to the IMI Desert Eagle, and bears only a slight cosmetic resemblance to the larger pistol. Beginning January 1, 2009 until they ceased business on January 29, 2010, K.B.I., Inc. (which also imported Charles Daly firearms) resumed importation of the handgun as the Jericho. Magnum Research, now a division of Kahr Arms, announced a renewed importation of the Jericho.

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The Daewoo Precision Industries K5 is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol produced by S&T Daewoo of South Korea.
K5 was produced in 1989. It is recoil operated and uses a conventional Browning-type locking system. It is mostly carried by Commissioned Officers in the Republic of Korea Armed Forces. K5 is a compact, lightweight pistol with an unconventional trigger mechanism called "fast action". The frame is composed of an aluminum alloy with a matte finish, while the slide is of blued steel.
The "fast action" trigger mechanism allows the hammer to be decocked while still keeping the mainspring compressed. A light pull on the trigger causes the hammer to flick back, after which the pistol would behave in conventional single-action (SA) mode.
The pistol can also be fired in conventional single- and double-action (DA) modes. The "fast action" mode allows the trigger travel of DA mode and the trigger weight of SA mode. This allows a more accurate first shot due to the lighter weight of the trigger. It is also safer due to the longer trigger travel required to fire the pistol. The factory magazines hold 13-rounds. Smith & Wesson 59-series magazines are compatible with the DP51 but will protrude slightly.
The pistol also has an ambidextrous safety and 3-dot sights. It is also equipped with a firing pin block which (as its name implies) blocks the firing pin from moving forward unless the trigger is pulled.

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The Steyr M is a series of semi-automatic pistols developed by Steyr Mannlicher GmbH & Co KG of Austria for police services and the civilian shooting market. Design work on the new pistol began in the early 1990s and the final product known as the M9 (adapted to fire the 9x19mm Parabellum cartridge) was officially unveiled in the spring of 1999.[1] The M40 version chambered in .40 S&W was developed shortly after the M9, followed later by the M357 (caliber .357 SIG or 9x22mm) and two compact variants of the M9 and M40 designated the S9 and S40 respectively. These pistols were developed primarily for concealed carry and have a shortened barrel, slide, smaller frame and a reduced magazine capacity.

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The 6P35 Pistolet Yarygina (PYa) (Russian: Пистолет Ярыгина (ПЯ), "Yarygin Pistol" or "PYa"), or MP-443 Grach (Russian: Грач, "Rook"), is the latest Russian standard military-issue side arm. It was developed in response to Russian military trials, which began in 1993. In 2003, it was adopted as a standard sidearm for all branches of Russian military and law enforcement, alongside GSh-18 and SPS

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The Heckler & Koch HK45 (Heckler & Koch, .45 ACP) is a semi-automatic pistol designed by the German arms manufacturer Heckler & Koch. The HK45 was designed to meet requirements set forth in the U.S. Military Joint Combat Pistol program which had the purpose of arming the U.S. Military with a .45 ACP semi-automatic pistol instead of the 9mm M9 pistol. The Joint Combat Pistol program was suspended indefinitely in 2006, and the M9 pistol remains the standard issue handgun for the U.S. Military. Even though the Joint Combat Pistol program had ended, HK decided to make the HK45 available on the commercial market as well as to law enforcement and military groups. Heckler & Koch, along with Larry Vickers, an ex-Delta Force operator, and Ken Hackathorn led the development of the HK45 to meet Joint Combat Pistol program requirements which was canceled due to the price of re-arming the entire military

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Glock 34 with a GTL 22 attachment

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The GSh-18 (Cyrillic: ГШ-18)is a 9 mm semi-automatic pistol developed in the early 1990s at the KBP Instrument Design Bureau in Tula. The pistol's name is derived from its designers—Gryazev and Shipunov, and the number 18 denotes the magazine capacity. It is also designed to fire the new Russian 9x19mm 7N21 and 7N31 (Cyrillic: 7Н21 and 7Н31) +P+ armor-piercing rounds. The GSh-18 is a short recoil-operated, locked breech pistol. The weapon has an unusual cam-rotated barrel with 10 locking lugs. The GSh-18 is striker-fired and features a pre-set trigger that pre-cocks the pistol when the slide recoils after firing a shot. The striker firing pin is then fully cocked by pulling the trigger back to the rear. With the standard bullets, GSh-18 punches all known bullet-proof vests (including army). With the armor-piercing bullets 7N31 the gun punches 8 mm of steel (15-20 meters of distance) [1] [2]. GSh-18 contains only 17 parts (for example the Glock 17 contains 34 parts

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Heckler & Koch MP-5 K-PDW Galaxy with + Eotech 551

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IDEX 2015: Beretta takes the wraps off its striker-fired APX

Beretta unveiled its first striker-fired pistol at the IDEX 2015 show in Abu Dhabi, saying it incorporates the latest developments in tactical handguns and will have an "aggressive price vs performance ratio".

The APX is currently in the pre-series testing phase and the company aims to complete full qualification early in the second quarter of 2015.

It will be available in 9x19 mm, .40 S&W and 9x21 mm IMI calibres with respective magazine capacities of 17, 15 and 15 rounds.

The design is modular with all of the components used in the different calibre weapons identical apart from the barrel, slide and magazine well. The APX is built around a serialised stainless steel chassis that hosts all the mechanical components. To minimise weight, the chassis is encapsulated in a polymer frame reinforced with fibreglass. Its 108 mm-long barrel is cold-hammer forged and all of its steel parts feature a nitriding surface treatment.

The APX is 192 mm long, 33 mm wide and 142 mm high. With an empty magazine loaded, it weighs 760 g in the 9 mm versions and 780 g in the .40 S&W one. Beretta kept the distance between the barrel axis and the top of the grip to a minimum - just 21 mm - to reduce muzzle climb.

Ergonomics were also a top priority for Beretta. Interchangeable grips and backstraps are available in three sizes to tailor the pistol to the user's hand, while a new type of serration on the slide enables improved and faster cocking. The rear sight can also be used for emergency unconventional cocking.

The trigger has a pull weight of 2.8 kg and has a travel distance of 6 mm, but resets after a pull of less than 3 mm.

The standard sight on the weapon will be a three-dot system that is adjustable for windage, but this will be removable and tritium illuminated sights will be provided as an option. The weapon will have a sight radius of 160 mm.

The APX features an automatic firing pin safety, while trigger safety and ambidextrous thumb safeties are offered as options.

It is also fitted with a disconnector pin located under the breech on the rear right side of the pistol, allowing the APX to be disassembled without pulling the trigger: a feature that increases safety compared to other striker-fired handguns.
http://www.janes.com/article/49203/idex-2015-beretta-takes-the-wraps-off-its-striker-fired-apx

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Le célèbre fabricant de pistolets Glock cartonne


Par latribune.fr | 08/08/2016, 18:31

Le leader mondial des pistolets a vu son chiffre d'affaires progresser de plus de 50% en 2015 à la faveur du lancement de petits modèles destinés aux particuliers. Un succès aux États-Unis...


Ce n'est qu'un signe de plus d'un besoin (trop?) de sécurité dans le monde. Mais ce n'est pas le fabricant autrichien Glock, qui va s'en plaindre. Ainsi le leader mondial des pistolets a vu son chiffre d'affaires progresser de plus de 50% en 2015 à la faveur notamment du lancement de petits modèles destinés aux particuliers, selon des chiffres révélés lundi par le quotidien économique allemand Wirtschaftsblatt.

Société familiale fondée en 1963 par l'ingénieur Gaston Glock, qui la dirige toujours à 87 ans, l'entreprise, qui est non cotée, a enregistré une hausse de 55% de son chiffre d'affaires à 501 millions d'euros, et a plus que doublé son bénéfice net à 96,7 millions contre 46,5 millions un an auparavant, selon le registre des sociétés consulté par le journal. Des résultats que l'entreprise doit notamment au lancement réussi de deux nouveaux modèles de petite taille à l'usage des particuliers, notamment aux États-Unis, le premier marché de Glock, selon le Wirtschaftsblatt.

Le Glock-17, le pistolet le plus utilisé au monde

Glock, qui ne communique jamais avec les médias, vend son produit phare, le pistolet automatique 9 mm Glock-17, fabriqué en matériaux composites, comme des petits pains. Il est "le plus utilisé au monde par les forces de l'ordre", selon l'entreprise. Il équipe entre autres la majorité des forces de police américaines ainsi que les armées autrichienne, norvégienne, irakienne et américaine. Il est également prisé des forces spéciales françaises et allemandes notamment.
Bref, tout va pour le mieux pour Glock, basée à Deutsch-Wagram, près de Vienne, et qui emploie 1.325 personnes. L'entreprise se dit dans le registre des sociétés "très confiante" concernant l'exercice 2016, en raison notamment de la hausse de la demande aux États-Unis et d'un cours du dollar favorable. Régulièrement évoquée par l'administration Obama, la régulation du port d'armes aux États-Unis se heurte à l'opposition farouche du Congrès.

http://www.latribune.fr/entreprises-finance/industrie/aeronautique-defense/le-celebre-fabricant-de-pistolets-glock-cartonne-591483.html

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Une nouvelle arme signée Kalachnikov


Défense
23:52 06.09.2017(mis à jour 12:46 07.09.2017)

Le groupe russe Kalachnikov a présenté en vidéo son nouveau pistolet, le PL-15K, qui viendra remplacer le pistolet Makarov.

Kalachnikov, le célèbre groupe russe d'armements, a présenté une toute nouvelle arme, le PL-15K (pistolet compact Lebedev). La présentation vidéo du nouveau pistolet est publiée sur le site officiel du groupe qui précise que le PL-15K viendra remplacer le pistolet Makarov.

Le PL-15K a été conçu sur la base du PL-15. Les deux armes ont des mécanismes et des principes de fonctionnement similaires. Sans munitions, le pistolet pèse 720 grammes. La capacité du chargeur est de 14 cartouches. Les premiers tirs ont été effectués le 2 août dans le cadre du forum Armée 2017.



«Nos efforts étant actuellement focalisés sur la conception d'un nouveau véhicule, le pistolet a été mis au point pendant le peu de temps libre qu'il restait. Toutefois, malgré la vitesse et l'intensité des travaux, la nouvelle arme ne s'est vu formuler qu'un nombre minimum de remarques», a indiqué l'ingénieur constructeur du groupe Kalachnikov, Dmitri Lebedev.

https://fr.sputniknews.com/defense/201709061032944743-arme-kalachnikov-innovation/

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IDEX 2021 : Kalashnikov presents Lebedev PLC compact pistol for the first time abroad

IDEX 2021 News Official Online Show Daily Media Partner

POSTED ON TUESDAY, 02 MARCH 2021 12:29

Kalashnikov’s Lebedev pistol has successfully passed the program of state tests in the Russian Federation and has proved its reliability in difficult operating conditions, said Dmitry Tarasov, CEO of the group.


Lebedev PLC compact pistol (Picture source: Kalashnikov)

The Kalashnikov group of companies (GC) (part of the Rostec state corporation) for the first time demonstrates abroad the latest Lebedev PLC compact pistol at the IDEX 2021 international arms exhibition. "One of the new products that Kalashnikov Group of Companies is presenting at IDEX is the PLC - a compact Lebedev pistol - chambered for 9x19 mm. This sample has successfully passed the state test program in the Russian Federation and has already proven its reliability in difficult operating conditions", general director of Kalashnikov Dmitry Tarasov said.

As noted in the GC, all the necessary permits have already been obtained, allowing to start promoting the PLC on the international market, including in the Middle East.

The compact size allows the use of the PLC for concealed carry, which is necessary for operational police officers and special services, and the presence of a Picatinny rail ensures the effectiveness of the pistol's all-day use. "The competitive advantage of the weapon is its ergonomics. The slide stop, safety catch and magazine release button are located on both sides of the PLC and allow right-handers and left-handers to use the pistol equally effectively," Kalashnikov said

https://www.armyrecognition.com/idex_2021_news_official_online_show_daily_media_partner/idex_2021_kalashnikov_presents_lebedev_plc_compact_pistol_for_the_first_time_abroad.html

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FN America introduces its FN 509 Midsize Tactical 9mm semi-automatic pistol


weapons defence industry military technology UK


POSTED ON FRIDAY, 27 MAY 2022 11:47

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According to information published on May 26, 2022, FN America, LLC introduces the FN 509 Midsize Tactical. Joining the ranks alongside FN’s other successful Tactical pistols like the FN 509 Tactical and Compact Tactical, the FN 509 Midsize Tactical is the ideal combination of FN’s full size tactical slide. Equipped with the versatile Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System and midsize grip frame, the FN 509 Midsize Tactical is a perfectly balanced pistol that’s optics-ready, multi-role capable and optimized for shootability.

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FN America FN 509 Midsize Tactical 9mm semi-automatic pistol. (Picture source FN America)

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The FN 509 is a polymer frame striker-fired semi-automatic pistol manufactured in Columbia, South Carolina, by FN America, a division of FN Herstal. It is chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum featuring double-action operation and a Picatinny rail located forward of the trigger guard.

“Building on the success of both the FN 509 Tactical and the FN 509 Midsize, our team combined the best features of both pistols into the FN 509 Midsize Tactical,” said Chris Cole, Vice President of Sales and Marketing for FN America, LLC. “The 15-round grip frame with the optics-ready tactical slide assembly offers our customers another strong contender for concealed carry and personal protection in the FN 509 family.”

Weighing in at just under 850 gr unloaded, the FN 509 Midsize Tactical positions itself as an ideal option for concealed carry, home defense and duty use. It’s midsize frame, which enables users to get a full-hand purchase, plus the added mass of the 4.5-inch threaded barrel assembly and improved, duty-rated trigger provide unprecedented controllability and recoil management in a pistol that is easily concealed.

“FN is well known for setting the industry standard for tactical pistols starting with the FNX-45 Tactical. Features like a threaded barrel, suppressor-height night sights, extended capacity and most importantly, optics-ready,” said Chris Johnson, Senior Pistol Product Manager for FN America, LLC. “The FN 509 Midsize Tactical delivers all of those tactical features that FN customers expect in a package that is perfectly proportioned for everyday carry and much more.”

The Midsize Tactical frame features a 15-round standard magazine with an option to run the included 24-round FN 509 magazines, providing increased capacity while the 4.5-inch threaded barrel is cold hammer-forged and suppressor-ready with 1/2×28-inch (71 cm) thread pitch, all housed within a 4-inch (10 cm) slide. The slide is cut for FN’s patented Low-Profile Optics-Mounting System, compatible with more than ten miniature red dot optics. Three-dot Trijicon green Tritium night sights are suppressor-height to co-witness with any compatible optic.


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Belgian firm FN Herstal launches its new FN HiPer 9 mm pistol


Defense News May 2022 Global Security army industry

POSTED ON TUESDAY, 31 MAY 2022 16:31

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According to a press release published by FN Herstal on May 31, 2022, Belgium-based designer and manufacturer of small caliber weapons, associated weapon systems, and ammunition FN Herstal proudly announce the introduction of its brand-new 9x19mm handgun dedicated to both armed forces and law enforcement: FN HiPer.

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FN HiPer MRD pistol, black (Picture source: FN Herstal)

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Fully designed, developed, and manufactured in Belgium, the FN HiPer combines the best globally proven solutions with a large number of innovative patented FN features to deliver an ergonomic, reliable, and safe weapon dedicated to both armed forces and law enforcement.

Ergonomics pushed to its limits

Ergonomics was one of the most considered and improved aspects during preliminary studies and the design stage at FN Herstal as it is a vital
feature for any pistol and a determining factor for any armed forces and law enforcement operator.

The handgrip has been intensively studied to find the best compromise between static and dynamic comfort. The optimized grip angle, the balance of the pistol, and the low bore axis give the FN HiPer perfect controllability, especially for fast follow-up shots.

With its retention grooves, three interchangeable ergonomic grip covers, and numerous non-slip grip surfaces, the pistol has been designed to best suit the shape of any user’s hand while an optional tactical locking plate is available for even easier cocking.

The ambidextrous slide catch is uniquely located and prevents any accidental activation by the user. Also, the design of the ambidextrous, rotary operating magazine catch is revolutionary. The shooter can reliably change magazines in seconds without shifting grip while staying aligned on the target. The two levers act independently. When one lever is activated the other remains static, so it will not be blocked by the user’s hand.

The FN HiPer comes standard with a new trigger mechanism, the pressure, and travel which can be adjusted by an armorer. These adjustments allow the pistol to be adapted to the shooter and contribute to the perfect ergonomics of the pistol and exceptional comfort for the shooter.

Choosing the FN HiPer is opting for a handgun that offers optimum ergonomics, great comfort, and easy handling, including for people with small hands.

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FN HiPer MRD pistol, FDE (Picture source: FN Herstal)

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Reliability and safety were not ignored

Alongside a rigid metal chassis and a completely new firing mechanism, the FN HiPer also features unequaled sealing against ingress of dust and dirt, with all subassemblies perfectly assembled, with no gap between them. This makes the pistol extremely reliable in both normal and adverse conditions.

FN Herstal designed a fully polymer magazine using new, highly resistant materials for extreme reliability and durability compared to a traditional metal magazine. The magazine indicates the remaining number of rounds.

Thanks to its inherent innovative overall design, the FN HiPer offers increased safety as it includes all the standard safety systems, such as trigger safety, firing pin safety, and out-of-battery safety, and can be disassembled without pulling the trigger.

Finally, the FN HiPer pistol, in its MRD (mini red dot sight) version, features an FN patented interface which makes the pistol compatible with the most commonly used red dot sights for pistols.

FN HiPer is the pistol that will definitely make a difference for both armed forces and law enforcement.

To learn more about the all-new FN HiPer, visit the FN Herstal booth (Belgian pavilion, hall 6, booth F197) at the EUROSATORY 2022 show, from 13 to 17 June 2022.


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 Smith & Wesson unveils new M&P9 Metal M2.0 pistol in Spec Series

Defense News November 2023 Global Security army industry

POSTED ON WEDNESDAY, 29 NOVEMBER 2023 14:28

Smith & Wesson announced, on 28 November 2023, the launch of the latest addition to their Spec Series line, the M&P9 Metal M2.0. In this article,
we will delve into this new arrival in the Smith & Wesson range.


The new M&P9 Metal M2.0 pistol in Spec Series from Smith & Wesson. (Picture source: Smith & Wesson)

The M&P9 Metal M2.0 is equipped with a range of improved features designed to enhance performance. It includes a Faxon compensator, which effectively reduces felt recoil and muzzle rise, thereby improving shooting accuracy and comfort. Additionally, the pistol incorporates custom lightening cuts in the slide to reduce weight and improve reliability, especially when compensated. This feature is complemented by an improved sear, offering a lighter and crisper trigger pull, an advantage in precision shooting scenarios.

Aesthetic appeal is not overlooked, with the pistol sporting a sharp OD Green Cerakote finish, giving it a distinctive and robust appearance. This finish is more than just cosmetic; it contributes to the weapon's durability. The pistol's all-metal frame, made of aluminum, ensures it can withstand harsh elements while maintaining a well-balanced grip.

In terms of specifications, the M&P9 Metal M2.0 measures 21.6 cm in length, 3.3 cm in width, and 14 cm in height, weighing 850 grams. It is a full-sized, striker-fired 9mm caliber firearm with a 12.2 cm stainless steel barrel. The grip is made of aluminum, ensuring a firm and comfortable hold. It features night sights and is optics-ready, but does not include a thumb safety or laser. The firearm is equipped with a threaded barrel, allowing for the attachment of suppressors or other muzzle devices.

The package includes a custom hard case, two 23-round magazines, two 17-round magazines, a C.O.R.E plate system for mounting optics, a karambit style knife, and a custom M&P Spec Series Challenge Coin. The MSRP for this complete kit is set at $999.

Corey Beaudreau, Product Manager at Smith & Wesson, emphasized the importance of this new model. He stated that by merging the reliable attributes of their M&P polymer pistols with the robustness of the Metal M2.0 platform and integrating modern performance enhancements. This model is presented as a bridge between tradition and innovation, offering shooters a unique advantage in various shooting environments.

The M&P9 Metal M2.0 represents an advancement in the Smith & Wesson firearms range. It remains to be tested on the shooting ranges and to see the reception it will receive from the public.


https://www.armyrecognition.com/defense_news_november_2023_global_security_army_industry/smith_wesson_unveils_new_mp9_metal_m2.0_pistol_in_spec_series.html#google_vignette