The arms market is expanding every year. In the conditions of constant scientific and technological progress, more and more modifications of pistols appear. However, there are models that have been tested by time and in a variety of conditions, and their popularity only increases over the years. We would like to draw your attention to the "seven" of the most famous pistols, which are not able to displace the new items on the market.
1. Glock 17
The brainchild of the Austrian company Glock GmbH has been one of the most recognizable hand-held weapons on the planet for three decades. Distinctive features of the Glock 17 model are the absence of a fuse flag and high-strength plastic as a material. Despite the fact that the pistol was originally produced for the needs of the Austrian Armed Forces, today it are actively used by both law enforcement officers and civilians as a means of personal protection.
2. Beretta 92FS
This "member of the family" of Beretta 92 pistols from the famous Italian arms company is perhaps the most famous and recognizable model in the world. The distinctive features of the Beretta 92FS - compared to the Beretta 92F - are a small disc on the trigger pin head and a groove along the lower left edge of the bolt.
The scope of application of this model is simply huge: it is equally favored by soldiers of the armed forces, and special forces, and civilians. The production volumes of the mega-popular Beretta 92FS were also consistent. So, according to Novate.ru, the release of this series in Italy and other countries under an official license totals about one hundred thousand copies annually.
3. Walther P99
The history of this pistol is rather unusual. The brainchild of the famous German arms company "Carl Walther Sportwaffen GmbH" was developed in the mid-nineties of the last century for the local police and army... Finland. However, after the establishment of mass production of the model in 1999, in various modifications, it began to be adopted for service in a number of other European states. Walther P99 was equally actively used by both police officers and army special forces.
According to popular belief, this model replaced the previous Walther P88 when it was found that it was too expensive to be put into mass production. However, both modifications were adjusted to the most common cartridge - 9 × 19 mm Parabellum. The pistol was small and could even be called compact. However, this does not affect its power. Another advantage of the Walther P99 was the polymer frame.
4. H&K Mark 23
Another German model, which, in turn, is very popular in the American market. In addition, the H&K Mark 23 is in service with the US special forces.
Pistol users note its lightness and compactness, but at the same time it is quite powerful. It also has light recoil and soft descent. The presence of a laser designator and a silencer works only in the plus model. At the same time, this upgrade does not prevent the H&K Mark 23 from sitting comfortably in the hand.
5. HS 2000
The semi-automatic pistol with a polymer frame and a double-acting trigger mechanism is the brainchild of HS Produkt (IM Metal), which is located in the Croatian city of Karlovac - where it has been produced since 1999 of the year. Among the advantages of this model are four automatic fuses, one of which is grip, located at the rear of the pistol grip.
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Adopted by the Croatian army and designed for the standard 9 × 19 mm Parabellum cartridge, the HS 2000 quickly entered the foreign market, mainly in the United States. In total, the pistol is used in ten countries around the world, including Iraq, Ukraine, Georgia and even Indonesia.
Interesting fact: the authors did not have any problems with the name of the model - it immediately points to the homeland of the pistol. The abbreviation HS stands for Hrvatski Samokres, which means "Croatian Pistol".
6. Smith & Wesson .500 S&W Magnum
When it comes to the most famous revolvers, gun lovers will immediately think of the Smith & Wesson .500. S&W Magnum, which is the brainchild of one of the famous American companies for the production of this type weapons. The revolver is quite powerful, and therefore has sufficient recoil force.
A double-action drum-type revolver with a mechanical sight was developed in 2003 as a weapon for hunting big game, as well as shooting sports. However, Smith & Wesson .500 S&W Magnum is often used for personal self-defense.
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7. Colt M1911
This Colt model has become legendary for a long time in its long history. After all, the number 1911 reflects the year of the start of production of this semi-automatic pistol for supply to the army, and production continued until 1985. In total, the US government alone purchased 2.7 million Colt M1911 units. However, the stop of production did not stop the huge popularity of the model - it is still in great demand today, still holding the title of a classic pistol in the arms market.
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