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Armalite AR-7 " Explorer" survival r ifle (USA)

Type / action blowback operated, semi-automatic carbine

Caliber(s) 5,6x16R / .22LR

Weight unloaded 1,13 kg

Length 889 mm

Bar rel length 406 mm

Magazine capacity 8, 10, 15 or 25 rounds

Ar-7 survival rifle was developed at American company Armalite (division of Fairchild

Aircraft) during late 1950s, with intent to provide suitable weapon for crash-landed or

parachuted aircrew members and others who might find themselves in a wildernesssurvival situation. The basic idea was to design a lightweight weapon, suitable for

hunting a small game, which will be insensitive to elements and easily stored in acompact package. It seems that Armalite team succeed in this task, as the Ar-7 rifle is still

in production after almost 50 years since its introduction, although now by differentcompany. During 1970s, manufacturing rights for Ar-7 rifle were purchased by Charter

Arms Co (USA), which produced Ar-7 until about 1990. Between 1990 and 1997 Ar-7

rifles were made by Survival Arms (USA), and today same rifles are produced in USA

by Henry Repeating Arms Co.

Original AR-7 "Explorer" survival rifle, manufactured by Armalite

Current production AR-7 r ifle with optional telescope sight, as manufactured by Henry Repeating arms in

USA

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Ar-7 rifles are good wilderness companion guns, if you do not plan to face dangerous

animals such as wolves or bears. The key niche for Ar-7 is to bring a food to the table of

a backpacker or survivalist, through small game hunting. And while low-powered .22LRammunition is not the best choice for self-defense against human beings (criminals, etc),

it is still much better than a pocket knife, stone or bare knuckles - small .22Lr bullet iscertainly capable of doing lethal damage to human body. Ar-7 also is a good gun for

practice or recreactional shooting, as it is inexpensive, fires inexpensive ammunition andcan be carried in a compact package to a safe place to shoot withouth getting unnecessary

attention.

Original AR-7 "Explorer" survival rifle, disassembled to major components

Origina l AR-7 "Explorer" survival r ifle, with par ts partially inserted into the polymer stock. For compact

storage and transportation parts a re fully inserted into appropriate compar tments in the stock and then

closed by detachable rubber buttplate

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Ar-7 survival rifle is blowback operated, semi-automatic weapon which fires from closed

bolt. Its majost components, including receiver, barrel, bolt group and trigger unit are

made from stainless steel. Shoulder stock is made from polymer. Rifle is designed forquick take-down: once gun is unloaded, barrel nut is unscrewed and barrel removed.

Receiver is then detached from stock by unscrewing the take-down screw located in thebase of the semi-pistol grip. Once major parts are separated, barrel, receiver and a spare

magazine can be stored inside the hollow buttstock, protected by removable rubberbuttplate. Feed is using detachable box magazines. Standard magazine capacity is 8

rounds, although magazines of large capacities are available as after-market options.

Standard sights include front blade, installed on the barrel, and diopter-type rear on

receiver. Current production models can be fitted with telescope sights using special

mount.

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Armalon pistol carbine (Gr eat Br itain)

Type / action bolt action repeating carbine

Caliber(s)9mm, .38 Super, .40 S&W, 10mm Auto, .45

ACP; also .357 Mag, .44 Mag, .50 AE

Weight unloaded 3,7 kg / 7,6 lbs

Length mm

Bar rel length 406 mm / 16"

Magazine capacity 7 - 15 rounds, depending on caliber

Armalon PC carbine, developed in around 1997 by British company Armalon Ltd,

follows the general idea of the Spanish "Destroyer" carbine, which was developedbetween two World wars for use by Spanish Guarda Civil. Basically, it was a shortened

and lightened conversion of the standard bolt-action rifle to significantly less powerful

pistol ammunition, which resulted in much shorter effective (and dangerous) range, aswell as in decreased recoil and noise. Armalon carbines also produced with idea of short-

range weapon which can be fired accurately at ranges beyond capabilities of most pistols.these carbines are suitable for security, training and self-defense purposes. Being

manually operated, such weapons are more tolerant to variations in power of ammunitionused, but practical rate of fire will be of cause slower, compared to semi-automatic

carbines in same caliber, such as Ruger PC9 or others like that. On the other hand, insome countries civilian ownership of semi-automatic weapons can be limited by law, and

bolt-operated pistol caliber carbine might be a good choice there.

Armalon PC carbine with iron sights

Armalon PC carbine is based on famous Short, Magazine, Lee-Enfield No.4 (SMLE

No.4) rifle action, with manually operated rotary bolt. The basic action and bolt are

highly redesigned for better work with short pistol cartridges. Original barrel is replacedwith shorter one, in appropriate caliber. Original magazine is also discarded and a

magazine adapter is installed, which will then accept pistol magazines in appropriate

caliber. In "semiautomatic pistol" calibers, such as 9mm, 10mm or .45ACP, Armalon

carbines use Tanfoglio pistol magazines in respective calibers. In "revolver" calibers(.357, .44) and in .50AE, these carbines use modified IMI Desert Eagle pistol magazines.

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Armalon carbines are produced in two basic versions, with adjustable iron sights or withno iron sights and with proprietary scope rail, which is removably attached to the top of

receiver. Standard stock is three-part walnut, although an alternative polymer stock is

also available.

Armalon PC carbine with polymer stock and optical sights

Image: Armalon Ltd

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Austr alian International Arms M10 r ifles (Austr alia)

M10A1 M10A2 M10B1 M10B2

Type / action manually operated bolt cation

Caliber 7.62x39 mm Russian 7.62x51 / .308 Win

Weight unloaded 3.8 kg 3.5 kg 4.1 kg 4.97 kg

Length 1048 mm 950 mm 1125 mm 1200 mm

Bar rel length 508 mm 410 mm 560 mm 640 mm

Magazine capacity 10 rounds 10 rounds 10 rounds 10 rounds

The M10 line of bolt action rifles was developed in Australia by Australian InternationalArms Pty, a small company dedicated to produce quality rifles for civilian use. Initial

intent was to produce bolt-action rifle with high capacity, detachable magazines. Starting

with time-proven design of the famous SMLE No.4 Mk.2 rifles of British origin, AIA

engineers developed new and improved version of the venerable "Rifle, Short, Magazine,Lee-Enfield". The AIA rifles feature all-new components machined from modern steel

and quality wood. First prototypes of the AIA improved No.4 mk.2 rifles appeared in

1998-99, and since then company has produced several versions of the basic design, of

which most notable are M10 rifles and carbines, chambered for popular 7.62x39 M43

Russian and 7.62x51 NATO / .308 Win ammunition. The 5.56x45mm / .223 Rem version

of the same design was planned but apparently is still not in production at this time.

AIA M10A1 rifle, 7.62x39 caliber

AIA M10A2 rifle, 7.62x39 caliber

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AIA M10 rifles are manually operated, bolt action rifles with rotary bolt of Lee-Enfield

type. Bolt design is improved by utilizing only one size of non-rotating bolt head (as

opposed to original design that relied on several sizes of bolt heads to maintain properheadspace on different rifles). Bolt is locked into newly manufactured receiver using dual

locking lugs at the rear of the bolt. Feed is from detachable box magazines, and, in7.62x39 version, M10A1 / M10A2 rifles will accept high capacity AK / AKM type

magazines holding 20, 30 or even 40 (RPK-type) rounds. Manual safety is of lee-Enfieldtype, located on the left side of the receiver. Standard sights include L-shaped flip-up

diopter rear sight, adjustable for windage and set for 100 / 300 (M10A 7.62x39) or 200 /

400 (M10B 7.62x51) meters range. Receivers are pre-machined to accept Picatinny type

rail which is used to install various telescope sights. Stocks are made from teak timber, in

variety of shapes and sizes.

AIA M10B1 rifle, 7.62x51 / .308 Win caliber

AIA M10B2 rifle, 7.62x51 / .308 Win caliber with optional bipod and Picatinny rail

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Benelli MR1 / Beretta RX4 Storm r ifle (Ita ly)

Type / action gas operated, semi-automatic rifle

Caliber(s) 5,56x45mm / .223 Remington

Weight unloaded 3,18 kg / 7 lbs

Length 942 mm / 37,1"

Bar rel length 406 mm / 16" (also 317 mm / 12,5")

Magazine capacity 10, 20 or 30 rounds

Beretta RX4 rifle, which was first announced in 2006, is quite unusual in that it is an

adaptation of a medium-caliber hunting rifle (Benelli R1 ARGO) to smaller-caliber

"home defense" weapon. The close relationships between Benelli and Beretta companiesmust not surprise the reader, as Beretta holding owns the Benelli company, and thus has

direct access to all Benelli projects. Beretta RX4 looks like it was assembled from partsof different guns, and actually it is. The receiver and gas system are based on Benelli R1

rifles, but with alternate polymer magazine housing attached below, which will acceptM16 / Ar-15 type magazines. Buttstock is apparently borrowed from Benelli's combat

shotguns such as M4 Super 90. Nevertheless it appears to be a practical weapon, suitable

for home defense, practical shooting, and security / police work.

For a variety of reasons, Beretta decided to change the brand name on this design, and

now it is manufactured and marketed under the "Benelli" brand, as Benelli MR1 semi-

automatic-rifle.

Beretta RX4 Storm rifle (pre-production version) with 10-round magazine, right side. Retractable butt

extended

Benelli R1 hunting rifle, a parent design for Beretta RX4.

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Beretta RX4 / Benelli MR1 rifle is gas operated, semi-automatic rifle. Benelli's patentedauto-regulating gas system (ARGO) consists of a gas block with dual short-stroke gas

pistons, located below the barrel and concealed under the forearm. Barrel is locked by

rotating bolt with three lugs. Gun is fed using any M16 / Ar-15 compatible magazines,which is a plus. Since the return spring is located in the butt, Benelli MR1 cannot beeasily adapted for side-folding buttstock. As issued, Benelli MR1 rifle is equipped with

adjustable open sights, and a Piactinny type rail on the top of receiver. Additionalaccessory rails can be installed by user on 3-, 6- and 9-o'clock positions of forearm.

Benelli MR1 rifle (previously known as Beretta RX-4) with 30-round magazine, right side

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Beretta CX4 Storm carbine (Italy)

Type / action semi-automatic, blowback operated carbine

Caliber(s)9x19 Luger / Parabellum, 9x21 IMI, .40SW

and .45ACP


Length 755 mm / 29,7"

Bar rel length 423 mm / 16,6"

Magazine capacity 10 -20 rounds, depending on caliber

Beretta CX4 Storm carbine is the first in the new line of Beretta's "xX4 Storm" firearms,

which now also include PX4 pistol and RX4 semi-automatic rifle in 5,56mm/.223 caliber.CX4 carbine first appeared in 200x, with intent to provide civilian shooters with compact

and handy sporting and defensive weapon in all major pistol calibers. In developing thisweapon, Beretta's designers paid a great attention to both aesthetical and practical aspects

of weapon. CX4 Storm carbine has elegant appearance and is comfortable to use; it canbe easily adapted for right- or left-hand use (requires a disassembly and probably a visit

to gunsmith - at least it is recommended so by manufacturer). Beretta also provides a

number of useful accessories for this weapon, such as user-installable Picatinny rails,

stock extension pads, etc. Like any other pistol-caliber carbine, it can be fired accurately

to ranges of up to 100-150 meters, especially if fitted with low-magnification telescope or

red-dot sight. All in all, it is a versatile short-range carbine, with minimal recoil and

excellent handling characeristics.

Beretta CX4 Storm carbine in basic configuration, right side

Beretta CX4 Storm carbine is blowback-operated, semi-automatic weapon which fires

from closed bolt. Bolt is of wrap-around type, with most of its weight being located in

front of he beech face, around the barrel. Cocking handle can be installed on either sideof the gun and extractor and ejector can be set up for left- or right-side ejection (gun has

ejection ports on either side). Receiver halves (upper / front and lower / rear) are madefrom impact-resistant polymer and assembled using one cross-pin, located in front of the

trigger guard. Trigger is of single action type, with internal hammer and a number ofintegral automatic safeties which prevent firing if gun is bumped or otherwise handledroughly. Manual safety is of cross-bolt, push button type, located above the trigger and

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can be set up for left- or right-side operation by any competent gunsmith. Gun is providedwith bolt hold-open device which can be engaged or disengaged manually through the

lever above the grip. Magazines are inserted into pistol grip, and magazine release button

also can be set up on either side of the weapon. Beretta CX4 Storm carbine uses Berettapistol magazines, either of Beretta 92 / 96 type (in 9mm and .40SW respectively) orBeretta 8000 / 8040 / 8045 type (in 9mm, .40SW and .45ACP respectively). Type of

magazine used is determined by special grip inserts. Standard sights include front sight,adjustable for elevation and windage (for zeroing) and flip-up rear sight of diopter type.

If user desires to install a telescope or red-dot sight, an optional Picatinny rail shall beattached to the top of receiver. Up to three optional short accessory rails also can be

installed at the front of receiver, at 3, 6 and 9-o'clock positions. CX4 Storm carbine alsois provided with sling swivel studs.

Beretta CX4 Storm carbine in basic configura tion, left side

Beretta CX4 Storm carbine accessorized with optional Picatinny rails, forward grip, red-dot sight and

tactical light

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Heckler -Koch SL-6 SL-7 r ifles (Germany)

HK SL-6 HK SL-7

Type / action roller-delayed blowback

Caliber(s) 5.56x45 / .223 Rem 7.62x51 / .308 Win

Weight unloaded 3.6 kg 3.8 kg

Length 1010 mm 1010 mm

Bar rel length 450 mm 450 mm

Magazine capacity 3 or 10 rounds 3 or 10 rounds

The SL-6 and SL-7 rifles were developed by German company Heckler & Koch duringearly 1980s as a para-military weapons for training reservists and possibly arming police.

Those rifles, which differed only in calibers / ammunition used (5.56mm for SL-6 and7.62mm for SL-7) were based on hunting rifles from the same company, the HK 660 and

HK 770 respectively, sharing same roller-delayed blowback action and general layout,but featuring shorter barrels and military-type sights and furniture (sling swivels, steel

buttplates etc). Due to high price and German gun laws limitations, overall production of

SL-6 and SL-7 rifles was limited and now those weapons are collector's items.

7.62mm / .308 Heckler-Koch Model 770 hunting rifle

5.56mm / .223 Heckler-Koch SL-6 rifle with 10-round magazine

The HK SL-6 and SL-7 rifles use roller-delayed blowback action, similar to that used in

HK G3 rifle. Chamber is fluted to assist extraction. The cocking handle is located on the

right side of the receiver (as opposed to HK G3), and folds forward when not in use.Manual safety is located on the left side of the stock, above and in the front of the trigger.

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Feed is from proprietary detachable box magazines, holding 3 (flush-fit) or 10 (extended)rounds. Stock is made of wood, with additional wooden handguard (ventilated on SL-7)

and steel buttplate. Standard sights include hooded front post on the barrel and drum-type

diopter sight (similar to that used on HK G3), with settings from 100 to 400 meters in100-meter increments. Receiver is fitted with mounting points for proprietary HK scopemounts.

7.62mm / .308 Heckler-Koch SL-7 rifle with 3-round magazine

7.62mm / .308 Heckler-Koch SL-7 rifle with 10-round magazine and telescope sight

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Heckler -Koch HK SL-8 r ifle (Germany)

Type / action semi-automatic, gas operated rifle

Caliber(s) 5,56x45mm / .223 Remington

Weight unloaded 4,1 kg / 9 lbs

Length 980 - 1030 mm / 38,6-40,5"


Magazine capacity 10 or 30 rounds

The SL-8 rifle was first presented to the public at IWA-98 show, and manufacturing

commenced late in 1998. This rifle was designed by famous German arms-making

company Heckler und Koch GmbH on the basis of its 5,56mm NATO G36 assault rifle,which is a standard issue rifle of German and Spanish armies. SL stands for (Self-

Loading in English or Selbst-Lade in German), 8 is the consecutive index of civilian

rifles made by HK. HK SL-8 rifle can be used for hunting small game, but it is alsosuitable for para-military training, security and self-defense use, and practical sport

shooting. Because of modular design, SL-8 can be modified to a number of variations,which will accept reduced 10-round capacity or standard 30-round capacity magazines,

various handguards, sighs etc. This rifle is accurate, comfortable to use and very reliable,but also somewhat expensive, like most other products of Heckler und Koch.

HK SL-8 rifle with white stock and standard sight rail

Heckler-Koch SL-8 rifle is gas operated, semi-automatic weapon. It uses patented short-stroke gas piston system, located above the barrel, which is very reliable and requires

minimal maintenance. Barrel locking is achieved by rotary bolt with seven radial lugs,

which engages barrel extension and thus relieves polymer receiver from most of thefiring stress. Cocking handle design is copied from G36 assault rifle, and when not in use,

folding cocking handle lies in line with the gun at the top of receiver. For cocking, it canbe swung to either side, and once released, it will straighten itself back automatically.

Feed system has bolt hold-open device. Polymer stock is of modular design, and forearmand magazine housing can be easily replaced; basic disassembly requires no special tools.

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Manual safety is ambidextrous and is conveniently located above the grip. Shoulder stockis of thumb-hole design, has adjustable cheek rest and can be adjusted for length of pull

using special rubber pads. Standard sighting equipment includes a detachable sight rail,

attached to the top of receiver. In basic configuration, this rail hosts protected front sightand fully adjustable flip-up rear sight. A variety of optional optical sights can be installedon the rail between front and rear open sights. Alternatively, a raised Picatinny-type rail

or G36 / G36E carrying handle with integral sights (red-dot, low-magnification telescopeor both) can be installed in place of standard sight rail. Feed is using detachable box

magazines. Because magazine housing is detachable, rifle can be easily adapted for avariety of magazine types - proprietary 10-round magazines, G36-type 30-round

magazines or Ar-15 / M16 type 30-round magazines.

HK SL-8 rifle with black stock and ra ised sight rail

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Heckler -Koch HK USC car bine (Germany)


Caliber(s) .45 ACP


Length 900 mm / 35,4"

Bar rel length 406 mm / 16"

Magazine capacity 10 rounds

Heckler-Koch HK USC carbine is a civilian adaptation of HK UMP-45 submachine gun,

developed by famous German company Heckler und Koch GmbH. USC stands for

Universal Self-loading Carbine. HK USC was designed mostly for American civilianmarket, and thus it fires very popular "man-stopping" .45 ACP ammunition. Indeed, HK

USC is best suited for self- and home defense, as well as training and recreational

shooting. The main issue with this reliable weapon of high quality is that it is quiteexpensive for such a simple design.

Heckler-Koch HK USC carbine, left side

Heckler-Koch HK USC carbine, right side

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HK USC carbine is semi-automatic weapon which uses simple blowback action and firesfrom closed bolt. Receiver and stock are made from impact-resistant polymer. Gun is

fitted with magazine hold-open device, which can be manually disengaged through the

button on the left side of receiver, just behind magazine housing. Additionally, bolt canbe manually locked back for inspection or maintenance by its cocking handle, which islocated on the left side of the gun, above the forend. Manual safety is ambidextrous and

located above the pistol grip. Housing for polymer magazines of proprietary design islocated in front of trigger guard. Standard sights include open-type front and rear.

Additional scope rail (Picatinny type) can be installed on the top of receiver, and threemore accessory rails can be installed on forend at 3-, 6- and 9-o'clock positions.

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Hi-Point Model 995 carbine (USA)


Caliber(s) 9x19 Luger / Parabellum and .40SW


Length 825 mm / 32,5"

Barr el length 420 mm / 16,5"

Magazine capacity 10 rounds

Hi-Point model 995 carbine is one of the least expensive pistol carbines produced in

USA. Still, it is sufficiently reliable for purposes of training, plinking and self-defense,

and can be fired with reasonable accuracy out to 100-150 meters, especially if optical orred-dot sight is used. Its appearance in standard configuration is somewhat ungainly, butit can be improved with after-market polymer stock manufactured by ATI in USA.

Hi-Point model 995 carbine, with optional muzzle bra ke and laser aiming module

Hi-Point model 995 carbine with ATI stock, which is designed to mimic Beretta CX4 carbine

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Hi-Point model 995 carbine is blowback-operated weapon which fires from closed bolt.Receiver is made from aluminum alloy, with stock (pistol grip, butt and forearm) being

made from polymer. Bolt is of wrap-around type, with most of its weight being placed

around the breech of the barrel. Cocking handle is located on the left side of the gun,ejection is to the right side only. There is no bolt hold-open device, but bolt can bemanually locked back by pushing the cocking handle inwards once it is pulled all the way

to the rear. Manual safety is located on the left side of the gun, above the grip. Magazinesare inserted into pistol grip; only proprietary Hi-Point magazines (compatible with Hi-

Point pistols in respective calibers) can be used. Magazine release button is located at thebase of the trigger guard. Standard sights are of open type, adjustable for range and

windage. Optional Picatinny rail can be installed instead of the rear sight base; this willaccept any compatible sighting device (a red-dot sight is a preferred type for pistol-

caliber carbines).

Hi-Point model 995 ca rbine, with camo-painted stock and optional red-dot sight

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Kel-tec SU-16 rifle (USA)

Kel-tec SU-16A Kel-tec SU-16B Kel-tec SU-16CKel-tec SU-

16D

Type / action semi-automatic, gas operated

Caliber(s) 5,56x45 mm / .223 Remington

Weight

unloaded 2,3 kg / 5 lbs 2,0 kg / 4,5 lbs 2,1 kg / 4,7 lbs 1,7 kg / 3,7 lbs

Length

950 mm / 37,4"

ready670 mm / 26,4"

folded

912 mm / 35,9"

ready632 mm / 24,9"

folded

901 mm / 35,5"

ready

648 mm / 25,5"

folded

823 mm ready569 mm folded

Bar rel length 467 mm / 18,4" 406 mm / 16" 406 mm / 16"297 mm / 12"

(also 234 mm /

9,2")

Magazine

capacity10, 20 or 30 rounds

The SU-16 rifle (SU stands for Sport Utility) was introduced by American company Kel-

Tec CNC Industries Inc in 2003, and today is available in several versions. From the start

this weapon was designed as all-around carbine for civilians who might need a compact

yet relatively powerful weapon for small game hunting and self-defense. This rifle /carbine also can be used as a survival weapon for tourists, backpackers, pilots and

anybody else who might find himself or herself in a variety of 'unfriendly' situation. It

also can be used for practice, plinking or even as police weapon. SU-16 rifle has twomajor features which distinguish it from other 5,56mm / .223 semiautomatic rifles - its

folding capability and light weight. A full-size Kel-tec SU-16A rifle can be easily foldedto package only 67 cm long, which will fit easily into backpack or automobile trunk. SU-

16A and more compact SU-16B rifles also have special storage compartments inbuttstock which will hold two spare 10-round magazines or one 20- or 30-round

magazine, which is a good feature for bug-out / survival weapon. SU-16C and SU-16Drifles are oriented more toward "active" defense or police use, as those can be fired with

the stock folded; furthermore, SU-16D has very short barrels (2 versions available),which makes it good CQB / urban weapon for police or security forces. It must be noted

that civilian circulation of such short-barreled weapons can be limited by laws; forexample, in USA rifles with barrels shorter than 16 inches / 406 mm are subject to special

registration and approval for purchase under the BATF regulation (Class III weapon -

Short Barreled Rifle)

According to available information, Kel-tec SU-16 rifles provide adequate accuracy at allpractical ranges (up to 200-300 meters), and the most limiting factor in accuracy is that

factory sights are very basic in design. However, each SU-16 rifle is provided withintegral Picatinny style rail on the top of receiver, and thus it may benefit from the

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Kel-tec SU-16A rifle in various configurations

Kel-tec SU-16C rifle in various configurations; note tha t unlike predecessors it can be fired with butt

folded

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Kel-tec SU-16D short-barreled rifles with 10- and 16-inch bar rels

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Kel-tec SUB 2000 car bine (USA)

Type / action semi-automatic carbine

Caliber(s) 9x19 Luger / Parabellum or .40S&W


Length749 mm / 29,5" ready to use

406 mm / 16" folded


Magazine capacity 10 - 17+ rounds, depending on grip version

Kel-tec SUB 2000 carbine was designed in around 2000 by George Kellgren, chief

designer and president of Kel-Tec CNC Inductries Inc, USA. This handy carbine wasbased on earlier Kel-tec design, known as SUB9 carbine. Kel-tec SUB9 appeared in

around 1997 but turned out to be somewhat expensive to manufacture, so it wascompletely redesigned to become SUB2000, which is currently in production. Kel-tec

SUB2000 carbine is a compact and simple weapon, which can provide accurate semi-automatic fire out to 100-150 meters, using any standard pistol ammunition in respective

caliber. With minimal recoil and simple operation, as well as affordable price, it can be

used for firearms training, plinking, and home defense. To add to these features, Kel-tec

SUB2000 has some more to recommend it. First, it can be easily folded into a small

package about 476mm/180mm (16"x7") in size, so it can be carried and stored in a

briefcase, backpack or car trunk. When folded, it can be locked with integral lock,

providing for safe storage and access control. Once unlocked, it can be rapidly unfoldedand brought into action. Another useful feature is that Kel-tec SUB2000 carbine is

designed to use widely available pistol magazines, and can be had in several versions,

which will accept Glock 17, Glock 19, SIG-Sauer P226, Beretta 92 or S&W 59 / 659 /

5906 magazines in 9mm caliber or Glock 22, S&W 4006, Beretta 96, SIG-Sauer P226 in

.40SW. If you own one of these pistols, it is reasonable to buy a Kel-tec SUB2000

carbine that will use compatible magazines, for obvious purposes.

Kel-tec SUB2000 carbine, top in r eady to fire position, bottom in folded (storage / tra nsportation) position

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Kel-tec SUB 2000 carbine is blowback operated, semi-automatic carbine which firespistol ammunition. It fires from closed bolt and has a separate hammer, which operates

the firing pin once trigger is pressed. Receiver of Kel-tec SUB 2000 carbine is made from

Zytel polymer. Barrel is hinged to the receiver at the base of the rear sight, and can bepivoted up and backwards for compact storage. In working position barrel is held in linewith the action by the positive lock, which is controlled by the pivoting trigger guard. To

disengage the barrel and fold it, you must first clear the gun (unload magazine and checkthat chamber is empty), then pull the trigger guard down and fold the barrel up. It then

can be locked by the integral lock, located at the top edge of the buttstock. Gun controlsinclude cocking handle, that is located below the stock tube, the conventional single

action trigger, cross-bolt push-button type safety, and a magazine release. Magazines areloaded into the pistol grip, and it is possible to use extended magazines compatible with

any particular version, i.e. 17-round Glock 17 or 33-round Glock 18 magazines in Kel-tec

SUB 2000 carbine with "Glock 19" grip. There is no automatic bolt catch feature in SUB

2000, but bolt can be manually locked back by pulling the cocking handle all the wayback and then turning it to the left. Standard sights include diopter-type non-adjustablerear sight and fully adjustable front sight. Front sight is installed in well-protected base

on the barrel, and the rear sight folds and unfolds automatically if entire gun is folded or

unfolded. As issued, Kel-tec SUB 2000 carbine is zeroed for 100 yards (91 meters) range

but actual point of impact may vary with various types of ammunition.

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housing, located in front of the pistol grip. KRISS Vector CRB/SO semi-automaticcarbine is fitted with two Picatinny type rails, one above the receiver and another below

the barrel, and two additional rails can be installed on either side of the lower receiver,

providing ample mounting space for all necessary accessories, such as laser-aimingmodules or tactical flashlights. The upper rail can accept a variety of sighting devices,such as open or red-dot sights; lower rail is usually fitted with vertical foregrip. The front

of the upper receiver / trigger housing above the barrel is hollow and shaped as toaccept tactical flashlight. A side-folding polymer buttstock is provided for more accurate

shooting.

KRISS Vector CRB/SO self-loading ca rbine, left side. Long ba rrel is encased into jacket that simulates a

sound moderator (silencer).

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