Tula gun P-96 is the first of a new generation of Russian guns. In contrast to the "viper", calculated under its own chuck and in its present form does not possess reliable means of security, P-96, looks like, made entirely in the spirit of modern pistols construction development trends, but before final conclusions will have to wait until, until you have the opportunity to experience a new gun at shooting range. Currently, construction is at the stage of prototypes or pre-production preparation.
1 - frame; 2 - prison; 3 - trunk; 4 - return mechanism; 5 - trigger; 6 - trigger a rod and sear; 7 - drummer with the mainspring; 8 - score
Trigger P-96 is similar to, that is used in the Austrian "Glock": he striker type, drummer is constantly on the preliminary cocked and fully retracted only when you press the trigger. The safety device is mounted on the trigger and fires automatically. Mechanism with an adherent gate, acting for the recoil barrel with his short course, is like so, that are used in the "Colt 2000", developed by Stoner, and the latest models of "Beretta". Locking the trunk by its rotation. the gun body is made of polymeric materials with embedded steel runners, on which slides the shutter casing. Latch shop is located in a place, where it is easy to get left thumb. Notably, the gun P-96 is produced only under the cartridge 9 × 19 mm "Parabellum".
Samples P-96, I've seen the photographs, They have good surface finish; the gun body is made of matt-black polymeric material, and the shutter cover is made of stainless steel or nickel-treated. All surfaces are rounded, not to cling to the clothes. Looks like, P-96 - the first Russian system of small arms, originally designed with an eye on the international market, instead of adapting existing military or police models. Also of note, from the start gun was developed under the cartridge 9 × 19 mm, and even now not available in modification under the cartridge 9 × 18 mm.
Caliber 9 mm
Used cartridge 9h17K
Weight unloaded weapons 0,56 kg
Length 188 mm
Sighting range 25 m
magazine capacity 18 rounds
P-96M / P-96S
Caliber 9 mm
Patron 9 × 18 mm PM / 9 × 17 mm Browning
Empty weight 0,450 kg
Length 151 mm
magazine capacity 15,10 rounds
author: Charlie katsoi
