Selasa, 29 Maret 2011

Tanfoglio "Force" and "Force 99"


Tanfoglio

Tanfoglio "Force"

Tanfoglio
Tanfoglio "Force 99" with optional slide shown below with slide mounted safety/decocker

Tanfoglio "Force 99 Carry" - compact version of the Force 99


Type: Double Action 
Chamber: 9x19mm Luger/Para, 9x21mm IMI, .40SW, .38Super, 10mm auto and .45ACP in "Force" models; 9mm and .40SW in "Force 99" models
Weight unloaded: 850 - 880 gramms, depending on caliber 
Length: 205 mm 
Barrel length: 115 mm 
Capacity: 17 (.38super), 16 (9mm), 12 (.40sw), 11 (10mm) or 10 (.45acp) rounds 

Tanfoglio pistols are manufactured by Fratelli Tanfoglio SpA. company, Italy. Basically, Force and Force 99 models are polymer frame versions of the Tanfoglio T95 Combat models, that, in turn, are clones of the famous CZ-75 design. The Force model was introduced in 1997, while the Force 99 model appeared two years later, in 1999.
Tanfoglio Force and Force 99 pistols are similar in design except for the new, redesigned frame of the Force 99. Both pistols are blowback operated, locked breech semi-auto pistols, that use browning hi-power style linkless system. Both models feature DA triggers with frame mounted ambidextrous safety that allows "cocked and locked" carry mode, as well as internal firing pin block safety. New slide with slide-mounted safety/decocker lever (similar to T95 Standart) is available for Force 99 as a factory option. Both have fixed sights with three dots for increased viosibility.
The Tanfoglio company also developed compact versions of the both Force and Force 99 pistols, that featured shortened to the 92 mm barrels and shorter grips.
Tanfoglio polymer framed Force pistols are popular defensive and sporting firearms across the Europe. They also are imported into USA by EAA Corp. under the name "Witness Polymer" (Force) and "Witness Polymer P" (Force 99).

Tanfoglio T95 "Standart" and "Combat" / EAA Witness pistol


Tanfoglio

Tanfoglio "Standart" (shown here with EAA Corp, USA import marks)

Tanfoglio
Tanfoglio "Combat"

Tanfoglio
Tanfoglio "Compact"

Tanfoglio
Tanfoglio "Custom Hybrid"


Type: Double Action 
Chamber: 9x19mm Luger/Para, 9x21mm IMI, .40SW; also .38Super, 10mm auto and .45ACP in "Combat" models
Weight unloaded: 930 - 1000 gramms, depending on caliber 
Length: 205 mm 
Barrel length: 115 mm 
Capacity: 17 (.38super), 16 (9mm), 12 (.40sw), 11 (10mm) or 10 (.45acp) rounds 

Tanfoglio pistols are manufactured by Fratelli Tanfoglio SpA. company, Italy. Basically, all standart, combat and compact models are all-steel clones of the famous CZ-75 design.
All Tanfoglio Standart and Combat pistols (also known as T95-series) are blowback operated, locked breech semi-auto pistols, that use browning hi-power style linkless system. All T95 pistols feature DA triggers. The "Standart" models feature slide mounted hammer drop safety/decocker lever (ambidextrous as an option), while "Combat" featured frame mounted ambidextrous safety that allows "cocked and locked" carry mode, as well as internal firing pin block safety. Both "Standart" and "Combat" models feature all-steel design. Both have fixed sights with three dots for increased viosibility.
Other than basic models described above, Tanfoglio also manufactured compact models with shortened barrels (down to 92mm) and grips, as well as "Factory Custom" guns for self defence, service carry and competition. The custom features may include extended ambidextrous controls (slide stop lever and safety lever), match triggers and hammers, different compensators and sights.
Tanfoglio pistols are popular defensive and sporting firearms across the Europe. They also are imported into USA by EAA Corp. under the name "Witness".

Bernardelli P-018


Bernardelli P-018 pistol

Bernardelli P-018 pistol

P-018 field-stripped
P-018 field-stripped


Type: Double Action 
Chamber: 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum; 7.65mm Luger/Parabellum; 
Weight unloaded: 998 g 
Length: 213 mm 
Barrel length: 122 mm 
Capacity: 16 rounds 

The Bernardelli P-018 pistol appeared on the market in the mid-1980s, as a police and civilian side-arm. The 9mm version was intended mostly for the police use, while 7.65mm version ws intended for European civilian market, where in some countries such as Italy or France, civilians are prohibited to own guns in "military" calibers. P-018 was used by some European police forces.
Technically, P-018 is a quite straightforward design, with Browning-type, linkless short recoil system of automatic and double-action trigger, The asfety is frame-mounted, and the sights are dovetailed into slide.

Beretta PX4 Storm pistol


Beretta PX4 pistol
Beretta PX4 pistol

PX4 pistol partially disassembled
PX4 pistol partially disassembled

The grip of PX4 pistol features removable backstraps of various sizes and shapes
The grip of PX4 pistol features removable backstraps of various sizes and shapes

Type: Double Action 
Calibers: 9x19 mm Luger/Para and .40S&W 
Weight unloaded: 780-800 g 
Length: 193 mm 
Barrel length: 102 mm 
Capacity: 17 (9mm) or 14 (.40) rounds

The PX4 Storm pistol is the latest addition to Beretta's line of semiautomatic pistols. The PX4 is designed using most modern concepts in combat handguns, such as maximum flexibility, most modern polymer materials, and most popular calibers. Available in the USA since late 2004, this pistol is an obvious attempt of the famous Italian company to regain its position on the US market. We yet shall see, if this attempt will succeed.
Technically, the PX4 pistol is a further development of the Beretta 8000 Cougar series pistols. PX4 pistol uses same recoil operated, locked breech system with rotating barrel. Much like the Cougar, the PX4 has a special frame insert with top- projecting stud, which causes the barrel to rotate on recoil to unlock from the slide. This insert is mounted on the recoil spring guide rod, and is spring-buffered to reduce peak recoil, which is transferred from barrel to frame. The frame is made from high strength polymer, with dual disassembly buttons, located on both sides of the frame, ahead of the trigger guard. To remove the slide and barrel, one must unload the pistol, then push both buttons inward and then pull the slide forward and off the frame. The slide stop levers are situated on both sides of the frame and are ergonomically shaped. Modular trigger system of PX4 Storm pistol is available in four basic models: Type F - conventional double action with manual safety/decocker; Type D - double action only, less safety or decocker, with spurless hammer; Type G - conventional double action with manual decocker and no safety; and Type C - with so called "constant action" and spurless hammer (sort of DAO system with less trigger pull weight). In the F and D modifications, safety / decocker levers are located on both sides of the slide. The grip of the PX4 has removable backstraps; each gun is supplied with three backstraps of different sizes, so the actual grip can be adapted to most shooters. The frame also features a standard Picatinny-type accessory rail as a standard. Magazine capacity is 17 rounds of 9mm ammo or 14 rounds of .40SW ammo. With optional extended capacity magazine baseplates (also available from Beretta), capacity is increased to impressive 20 rounds of 9mm or 17 rounds of .40SW.

Beretta 9000S


Beretta 9000S (Italy)

Type: Double Action (9000S type F) or Double-Action Only (9000S type D)
Chamber: 9x19mm, 9x21 IMI, 40 S&W
Weight unloaded: 730-780 g
Length: 168mm
Barrel length: 88mm
Capacity: 12 rounds (9mm versions) or 10 rounds (.40SW versions) 

This is first polymer frame Beretta handgun ever made. Compact but very potent, this handguns looks pretty good for me, except for front sight blade that may snatch in your pocket. Model 9000S developed in tvo versions - F (single & double action, with manual safety lever that also works as decocker) and D (double action only, without manual safety). Both versions feature an automatic firing pin block that prevents the gun from firing in case of inadvertent drops or strikes against hard surfaces. It is de-activated only when the trigger is pulled back. All 9000S models feature also a chamber-loaded indicator.

Beretta Cougar mod.8000/8040/8045 pistol


Beretta Cougar 8045 in .45ACP
Beretta Cougar 8045 in .45ACP

Beretta Cougar 8040 mini in .40S&W
Beretta Cougar 8040 mini in .40S&W

Caliber: 9x19mm Luger (mod 8000D, also .40SW in 8040F and 9x21 in mini 8000F; .45ACP in 8045)
Overall Length: 179 mm 
Barrel Length: 92 mm 
Weight Unloaded: 770 g
Magazine capacity: 15 rounds (9mm), 11 rounds (.357 and .40) and 8 rounds (.45)

Beretta 8000 series pistols, also known under the Cougar name, first appeared on the market in 1994 as a more compact alternative to bulky, full-sized Beretta M92F service pistols. Cougar pistols were originally developed for the then new .40S&W cartridge, and latter were adopted to other calibers, such as 9x19mm Para. .357 SIG and .45ACP. These pistols offer good compromise between concealability, ease of carry, accuracy and firepower. These pistols are well suited for both police duty and for civilian self-defense. These pistols are no longer manufactured in Italy; its production has been moved to Stoeger factory in Turkey, which is also owned by Beretta group.
Cougar 8000 series pistols are recoil operated, locked breech semiautomatic pistols. These pistols use relatively rare rotating barrel locking system, in which the barrel rotates on recoil to unlock itself from the slide. The rotating motion of the barrel is controlled by the stud on its bottom, which follows the cam track in the steel frame insert. To decrease peak recoil and stress to the frame, the insert is mounted on the recoil spring and is buffered. The frame is made from lightweight aluminum alloy. The basic version of the Cougar pistol is the F model, with double action trigger with exposed hammer, and ambidextrous safety/decocker levers, located on the slide. Alternative is D version, which is double action only, and thus have spurless hammer and no safety/decocker levers. Cougar pistols use double-stack magazines in 9mm, .357 and .40 caliber models, and single stack magazines in .45 caliber models.

Beretta 93R automatic pistol


Beretta 93R pistol, left side, with front grip unfolded.
Beretta 93R pistol, left side, with front grip unfolded.
image source: www.autoweapons.com 

Beretta 93R pistol, right side view, with front grip folded.
Beretta 93R pistol, right side view, with front grip folded.
image source: www.autoweapons.com

Beretta 93R pistol, with front grip unfolded and shoulder stock attached.
Beretta 93R pistol, with front grip unfolded and shoulder stock attached.
image source: www.autoweapons.com  

Promotional image from Beretta catalogue (possible 1980's vintage), showing the burst fire from Beretta 93R pistol; note three spent cartridges flying in the air.
Promotional image from Beretta catalogue (possible 1980's vintage), showing the burst fire from Beretta 93R pistol; 
note three spent cartridges flying in the air.

Characteristics

Type: Single Action automatic (machine) pistol 
Calibers: 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum/NATO 
Weight unloaded: 1170 g 
Length: 240 mm 
Barrel length: 156 mm (with compensator) 
Magazine capacity: 20 rounds standard

Beretta 93R automatic (or machine) pistol has been in development during the second half of the 1970s, and first appeared circa 1977. The index 93 stands for "9mm, 3rd model", and the suffix "R" means "Raffica" - burst[-firing] in Italian language. This special purpose sidearm was intended for police and military forces who may require improved firepower in compact weapon during the close-quarter combat, such as room-to-room search or VIP protection. Because the compact size and relatively powerful 9mm Parabellum ammunition necessary resulted in high cyclic rate of fire, Beretta designers decided do limit the practical rate of fire by introducing a burst limiter, which allowed only for three shot bursts, in addition to the standard semi-automatic fire. To further improve the control during the burst fire, the pistol was fitted with folding forward grip, and the detachable folding shoulder stock. Early production pistols also featured a ported barrel to decrease barrel climb, but later this feature was dropped. The Beretta 93R is no longer listed in Beretta military & law enforcement catalogs, but it is used by some Italian police and anti-terrorist forces, such as Carabineri's GIS and NOCS, and by some other paramilitary forces. The burs fire mode is of dubious value for anybody but the most professional shooters, who need the improved effectiveness at very short to short ranges; the folding shoulder stock probably can help for long range single shot accuracy.

The basic design of the Beretta 93R machine pistol is based on the famous Beretta 92 pistol; The 93R uses the same short recoil operated, locked breech system with vertically cammed lock. The slide retains typical Beretta-style open-top design. The trigger mechanism, however, is somewhat different from Beretta 92, as it is a single action only, with non-ambidextrous frame mounted safety and additional fire mode selector (both mounted on the same axis, with the selector lever pointing forward and safety lever pointing backward). The mechanism which controls the length of the bursts is located behind the right grip panel. Beretta 93R pistol is supplied with proprietary 20-rounds magazines but also can use standard Beretta 92 type magazines. 

Beretta 92 96 and 90two pistol


Beretta 92 - basic model with frame mounted safety.

Beretta 92 - basic model with frame mounted safety.

Beretta 92S - model with early style slide mounted safety and magazine release. Pachmayr grips.
Beretta 92S - model with early style slide mounted safety and magazine release. Pachmayr grips.

Beretta 92SB-C - compact model .
Beretta 92SB-C - compact model .

Beretta 92SB - with slide mounted safety and plastic grip panels.
Beretta 92SB - with slide mounted safety and plastic grip panels.

Beretta 92FS Inox (stainless steel).
Beretta 92FS Inox (stainless steel).

Beretta 92FS Brigadier - with heavy slide.
Beretta 92FS Brigadier - with heavy slide.

Beretta 92FS Elite - with heavy but slightly shortened slide.
Beretta 92FS Elite - with heavy but slightly shortened slide.

Beretta 92FS-C - Compact.
Beretta 92FS-C - Compact.

Beretta 92 Vertec with modified grip and integral accessory rail under the barrel.
Beretta 92 Vertec with modified grip and integral accessory rail under the barrel.

Beretta 90two - latest variant with restyled slide, interchangeable modular grip panels, and protective cover installed over integral accessory rail under the barrel.
Beretta 90two - latest variant with restyled slide, interchangeable modular grip panels, and protective cover installed over integral accessory rail under the barrel.

Beretta 92FS fieldstripped into major parts.
Beretta 92FS fieldstripped into major parts.

Characteristics
Caliber: 9x19mm Luger/Para; also .40SW in Mod.96 and 9x21mm IMI in mod.98
Action: Double action
Overall Length: 217 mm (197 mm Compact versions)
Barrel Length: 125 mm (109 mm Compact versions) 
Weight Unloaded: 950-975 grams, depending on model
Capacity: 15 rounds (all 92 and 98 models except compact); 13 rounds (92 Compact); 11 rounds (mod.96 in .40SW); 8 rounds (92 Compact type M)

Originally designed for the Italian army and police, the Model 92 pistols earned most of their fame (both good and bad) as the standard sidearm of the US military. It was developed between 1970 and 1975 as a possible replacement for ageing Beretta M951 pistol, and entered production in Italy in 1976. 
First adopted by the Brazilian army in 1977, this pistol was later adopted in Italy in its Model 92S, “SB”, and finally “F” modifications. The US military adopted the Model 92SB-F (later renamed to model 92F) in 1985, as a result of the highly controversial XM9 trials. In the late 1980s and 1990s, these pistols were also adopted in France. It must be noted that, while being entirely adequate as a combat pistol, the Beretta 92 is somewhat bulky for its caliber and magazine capacity, thus less suitable for users with average or smaller hands. Other than the basic 9mm, Beretta also makes these pistols in other calibers, such as .40 S&W (model 96) and 9x21 IMI (Model 98, available for civilian users in certain European countries, including Italy). Beretta also makes a wide variety of models based on the same design; these include not only variations in finishes and sights, but also different trigger types (DA/SA, DA/SA with decock only, DAO, DAO with manual safety).
Beretta 92 pistols are short-recoil operated, locked-breech weapons with an aluminium frame. The locking system is of the Walther type, with a vertically-tilting locking piece located below the breech area of the barrel. The trigger is double-action, with an exposed hammer. Original Model 92 pistols had a frame-mounted safety which was applied only when hammer was cocked; all subsequent pistols (except for some limited production civilian-only sporting models) either had a slide-mounted safety lever or no safety lever at all. On some pistols, such as the Model 92G adopted in France, the levers do not lock themselves in the lowered position but return to the “fire” position once released – their function is limited only to safe decocking of the hammer. Some other models, such as the Model 92D, are double-action-only pistols with no manual safety or decocker. All pistols of current production are fitted with an automatic firing pin block safety. Magazines are double stack, with the magazine release button located in the base of the trigger-guard on all 92-series pistols made since 1981. Sights on service models are of fixed type, with a dovetailed rear blade, usually with high-contrast inserts.
With the introduction of the Model 92FS in the late 1980s, another unusual safety feature was fitted in the form of an enlarged head to the hammer pin. The purpose of this safety is to prevent the rear of the slide from flying back into the firer’s face in the case of the slide failure. This happened several times during the earlier years of Model 92F service in US military, apparently because of metallurgical problems, combined with the “built-in” weak points in the slide where the locking block cuts are made. Recognizing these weak points, the US INS (Immigration and Naturalization Service) requested Beretta to make their model 96 (.40 S&W caliber version of Model 92) with reinforced slides. This resulted in appearance of the Model 96 Brigadier pistols, and, later on, the same modification was applied to 9mm pistols, available as Model 92 Brigadier. Beretta also produced a number of compact versions of their basic, full-size Model 92 variations. These compact versions had shortened grips, slides and barrels; Compact Type M versions also featured single-stack magazines with appropriately thinned grips. At the present time, Beretta no longer makes Compact versions of the Model 92; in the firm's product line these were replaced by the entirely different Model 8000 Cougar pistols.
Below is a brief list of most important modifications and versions produced in the 92-series over last 30 years.
Beretta 92S (1976) – first modification of the basic model 92, with non-ambidextrous slide-mounted safety/decocker and magazine release button set low in the left grip panel. It was replaced in production by the Model 92SB.
Beretta 92SB (1981) – further evolution of model 92S, initially designated Model 92S-1, later designated 92SB with the introduction of the firing pin block. The manual safety is ambidextrous, the magazine release relocated to the base of the trigger-guard. Discontinued since 1991.
Beretta 92SB-C (1981) – Compact version of the model 92SB. Overall length was 197 mm, barrel length 103 mm, magazine capacity 13 rounds (also accepted standard 15-round magazines). 
Beretta 92SB-C type M (1983) – slimmer version of the model 92SB-C, with a single-stack magazine which held only 8 rounds. 
Beretta 92F (1984) – initially designated 92SB-F, later renamed 92F. Evolved from the Model 92SB during American XM9 trials, with a slightly reshaped grip and trigger-guard, also a different finish. The barrel bore and chamber are chrome-plated. 
Beretta 92G (1989)- the so called "Gendarmerie" version, created at the request of the Gendarmerie Nationale de France. Also manufactured under licence in France by GIAT Industries as the PA MAS G1. The pistol is the same as the model 92F except for the operations of the lever, which lost its safety lock function and is used only to safely decock the hammer. 
Beretta 92FS (1989) – a minor modification of the Model 92F, with an enlarged hammer pin head which prevents the slide from flying back in the case of breakage. Presently, all US M9 pistols are modified to 92FS standard.
Beretta 92FS-C (1989) – compact version of the Model 92FS, similar in dimensions to earlier model 92SB-C. No longer made.
Beretta 92FS-C type M (1989) – single-stack version of Model 92FS-C, magazine capacity 8 rounds. No longer made.
Beretta 92DS (1990) – Double Action Only version of the Model 92FS, with spurless hammer and manual safety. 
Beretta 92D (1990) Double Action Only version of the Model 92FS, with spurless hammer and no manual safety levers. 
Beretta 92FS Brigadier (1996) – version of the Model 92FS with a reinforced, thickened slide; another change is that the front sight is not integral to the slide, but is dovetailed into it
Beretta 92FS Centurion (1996) – version of the Model 92FS with a shortened barrel and slide, the frame is the same as on the Model 92FS. Overall length is 197 mm, barrel length is 103 mm, magazine capacity 15 rounds. 
Beretta 92 Vertec (2003) – version of the Model 92FS that addressed constant complaints about the excessive grip width of Model 92 pistols. The backstrap of the grip on Vertec models is made more linear; another change is the addition of an integral Picatinny rail to the frame.
Beretta 90two (2006) - a most recent face-lift version of the basic Model 92 design. Key changes are modular one-piece grip panels (available in various shapes), integral Picatinny rail under the barrel (with cover), restyled slide and integral recoil buffer built into action. 

How to field-strip (disassemble) Beretta 92 pistol: 1) remove the magazine by pressing the magazine release button; 2) check that the chamber is empty; 3) pull the slide all the way back and lock it with the slide stop lever; 4) depress the takedown lever stop, which is the small button located of the left frame above the trigger guard; 5) while holding the button down, rotate the takedown lever (located at the right side of the frame) downward about 90o ; 6) pull the slide slightly back to disengage the slide stop, then carefully push it all the way forward and out of the frame; 7) remove the return spring by pushing its head slightly forward and then pulling it out of the detent in the barrel; 8) push the locking lever pin (protrudes backwards from below the barrel breech area), then lift up the barrel from the slide.
Reassemble in reverse order.
 
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