Sarsilmaz ST10

 

Type	Double Action semiautomatic
Caliber(s)	9x19 Luger / Parabellum / NATO
Weight unloaded	900 g
Length	200 mm
Barrel length	115 mm
Magazine capacity	15 rounds

Sarsilmaz ST10 pistol  is manufactured in Turkey by Sarsilmaz company. This is a service-type pistol which is suitable for military, police and security use, as well as for self-defense. It is designed according to the U.S. Military standards, specification code MIL-P-48655. As with other Sarsilmaz pistols, such as Kilinc 2000, ST10 pistols are made from quality materials (forged steel and aluminum alloy; manufacturer states service life for this pistol for at least 25,000 rounds) and with fine workmanship.

Sarsilmaz ST10 pistols are short-recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols that use modified Browning-type action with tilting barrel. The barrel is locked to the slide by a single lug, which engages the ejection port. The slide rides outside of the frame by means of the external rails machined on the steel made and patented Slide Rail Part that is mounted on the lightweight aluminum alloy frame. Frame of the pistol is manufactured from lightweight aluminum alloy, slide is manufactured from forged steel. Trigger is of traditional double action type, with exposed hammer and automatic firing pin block safety. Manual safety lever is conveniently located on the frame, above the pistol grip, and locks the hammer and sear in lowered or cocked positions. Additionally it features automated firing pin (drop) and hammer safeties. Sarsilmaz ST10 pistols use double stack, single-feed high capacity magazines which hold 15 rounds, magazine release button is located at the base of the trigger guard. ST10 pistols are produced with fixed front and adjustable rear sights which are dovetailed to the slide. Front part of the frame is shaped to provide integral Picatinny rail for accessories such as laser aiming modules or tactical flashlights. Depending on the customer preferences, ST10 pistols can be produced with standard or polygonal rifling in barrels.

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Sarsilmaz CM9

 

Type	Double Action semiautomatic
Caliber(s)	9x19 Luger / Parabellum / NATO
Weight unloaded	800 g
Length	187.5 mm
Barrel length	94.5 mm
Magazine capacity	15 rounds

Sarsilmaz CM9 pistol  is manufactured in Turkey by company Sarsilmaz. This is a service-type pistol which is most suitable for police and security use, as well as for self-defense. CM9 pistols are based on the Bernardelli / Sarsilmaz B6 pistols, and combine full-size grip (for large magazine capacity and comfortable hold) with shortened barrel and slide (for better concealment). As with other Sarsilmaz pistols, such as Kilinc 2000, CM9 pistols are made from quality materials (forged steel and polymers; manufacturer states service life for this pistol for at least 25,000 rounds) and with fine workmanship.

Sarsilmaz CM9 pistols are short-recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols that use modified Browning-type action with tilting barrel. The barrel is locked to the slide by a single lug, which engages the ejection port. Frame of the pistol is manufactured from durable, hight strength polymer, slide is manufactured from forged steel. Trigger is of traditional double action type, with exposed hammer and automatic firing pin block safety. Ambidextrous manual safety levers are conveniently located on the frame, above the pistol grip, and lock the hammer and sear in lowered or cocked positions. Sarsilmaz CM9 pistols use double stack, single-feed high capacity magazines which hold 15 rounds, magazine release button is located at the base of the trigger guard. CM9 pistols are produced with fixed or adjustable sights which are dovetailed to the slide. Front part of the frame is shaped to provide integral Picatinny rail for accessories such as laser aiming modules or tactical flashlights.

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Sarsilmaz K2-45

 

Type	Double Action semiautomatic
Caliber(s)	.45 ACP
Weight unloaded	1140 g
Length	210 mm
Barrel length	116.5 mm
Magazine capacity	14 rounds

Sarsilmaz K2-45 pistol is manufactured in Turkey by company Sarsilmaz. These pistols are broadly based on the famous and well-proven design of the Czechoslovak CZ-75 pistol, and are made from quality materials (mostly forged steel; manufacturer states service life for this pistol for at least 25,000 rounds) and with fine workmanship.  Sarsilmaz K2-45 pistols are full-size, service-type pistols which are most suitable for police and security use, self-defense (although the pistol is somewhat big and heavy for concealed carry) and other uses such as practical shooting.

Sarsilmaz K2-45 pistols are short-recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols that use modified Browning-type action with tilting barrel. The barrel is locked to the slide by a single lug, which engages the ejection port. Frame and slide are manufactured from forged steel, and available in a variety of finishes. Trigger is of traditional double action type, with exposed hammer and automatic firing pin block safety. Manual safety lever is conveniently located on the frame, above the pistol grip, and locks the hammer and sear in lowered or cocked positions. Sarsilmaz K2-45 pistols use double stack, single-feed high capacity magazines which hold 14 rounds, magazine release button is located at the base of the trigger guard. K2-45 pistols are usually produced with fixed front and adjustable rear sights which are dovetailed to the slide. Front part of the frame is shaped to provide integral Picatinny rail for accessories such as laser aiming modules or tactical flashlights.

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Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 / K10 / Armalite AR-24

 

Sarsilmaz K10 pistol

 

Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 Light pistol

 

Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 Mega pistol

 

Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 pistol, sold in the USA under brand Armalite model AR-24

 

Sarsilmaz K10C compact pistol

 

 

	K10	K10C	Kilinc 2000 Light	Kilinc 2000 Mega
Type	Double Action semiautomatic
Caliber	9x19 Luger / Parabellum / NATO
Weight unloaded	1190 g	950 g	990 g	990 g
Length	210 mm	190 mm	210 mm	205 mm
Barrel length	116.5 mm	96.5 mm	116.5 mm	114.5 mm
Magazine capacity	15 rounds	13 rounds	15 rounds	15 rounds

The Kilinc 2000 line of pistols is manufactured in Turkey by company Sarsilmaz. These pistols are based on the famous and well-proven design of the Czechoslovak CZ-75 pistol, and are made from quality materials (mostly forged steel; manufacturer states service life for this pistol for at least 25,000 rounds) and with fine workmanship. The line started as full-size K10 pistol, that later evolved into compact model K10C and several improved full-size Kilinc 2000 models with better ergonomics and aestetics. Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 pistols are officially adopted by Turkish Army (model Kilinc 2000 Light) and Turkish Police (model Kilinc 2000 Mega), and also widely exported throughout the world.Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 pistols are NATO-certified and have NATO stock numbers (NSN) assigned. In USA Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 handguns are sold under the Armalite trade name, as AR-24 model pistols, in both full-size and compact versions. 

Sarsilmaz Kilinc 2000 pistols are short-recoil operated, locked breech semi-automatic pistols that use modified Browning-type action with tilting barrel. Frame and slide are manufactured from forged steel, and available in a variety of finishes. Trigger is of traditional double action type, with exposed hammer and automatic firing pin block safety. Manual safety lever is conveniently located on the frame, above the pistol grip, and locks the hammer and sear in lowered or cocked positions. Kilinc 2000 pistols use double stack, single-feed magazines which hold 15 (full-size) or 13 (K10C compact model) rounds, magazine release button is located at the base of the trigger guard. Kilinc 2000 pistols are usually produced with fixed sights which are dovetailed to the slide.

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Akdal Ghost TR-01

 

Akdal Ghost TR-01 pistol

 

Akdal Ghost TR-01 pistol, partially disassembled

Type	Single Action pre-cocked, semiautomatic
Caliber(s)	9x19
Weight unloaded	825 g
Length	190 mm
Barrel length	113 mm
Magazine capacity	15 rounds

Akdal Ghost TR-01 pistol is a new product from Turkish company Ucyildiz Arms Ltd Inc. It is a compact semi-automatic pistol which is obviously intended for police, security and civilian (where permitted by law) use. It appears to be heavily influenced by Austrian Glock pistols in its design, although Akdal Ghost pistol has improved ergonomics, especially in the grip area.

Akdal Ghost TR-01 pistol is short recoil operated, locked breech pistol. It uses modified Browning-type locking, in which barrel engages the slide with single lug, entering the ejection window. Unlocking and locking (lowering and rise of the barrel) is controlled by cam-shaped projection below the chamber, which interacts with steel insert, removably set into the polymer frame. The pistol is striker-fired and utilizes pre-cocked striker, which is put to full cock by the pull on the trigger. In case of the misfire, user has no 'second strike' capability and must cycle the slide to re-cock the striker to its pre-set state. Pistol also has no manual safeties; instead, it has automatic trigger and firing pin safeties. Magazines are double stack, holding 15 rounds of ammunition, with magazine release button located at the base of the trigger guard. Sights are fixed, and dovetailed into the slide. The polymer frame features removable backstraps (of different sizes), and an integral accessory Picatinny rail below the barrel.

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Yavuz 16

Yavuz 16 Regard (full size) pistol

 

Yavuz 16 Bora (compact) pistol with fully enclosed slide

 

Yavuz 16 Compact pistol

 

 

	Yavuz 16 Regard	Yavuz 16 Bora	Yavuz 16 Compact
Type	Double Action semiautomatic
Caliber(s)	9x19mm
Weight unloaded	850 g	895 g	800 g
Length	217 mm	197 mm	200 mm
Barrel length	125 mm	106 mm	110 mm
Magazine capacity	15 rounds	15 rounds	15 rounds

Yavuz 16 pistol is a relatively recent development of Turkish Yavuz company. Its basic variant, Yavuz 16 Regard, is closely patterned after famous Italian Beretta 92FS pistol, although it is also available in several visually different versions. According to available information, Yavuz 16 pistol has passed official Turkish military trials and is in use with certain elements of Turkish armed forces and police.

Yavuz 16 pistol is short recoil operated, locked breech pistol that uses Walther P38-type vertically tilting locking piece to lock the barrel and slide. Models such as regard and Compact use Beretta-type open-top slide, while models such as Bora and Zirve used enclosed-top slide with small ejection window on the right. Internally these pistols are basically similar to each other. Trigger of Yavuz pistol is of double action type, with exposed hammer and ambidextrous, slide-mounted safety/decocker levers. Magazines are double stack, magazine release button is located at the base of triggerguard.

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Kanuni

 

Kanuni 16 pistol

Kanuni S pistol

 

 

	Kanuni 16	Kanuni S
Type	Double action
Caliber	9x19 mm Luger / Parabellum
Weight unloaded	880 g	860 g
Length	192 mm	191 mm
Barrel length	112 mm	112 mm
Capacity	15 or 17 rounds

Kanuni series of pistols are manufactured in Turkey by the TISAS Trabzon Arms Industry Corp since 1998. These pistols are in use by Turkish military units, government airport security, and by some private security companies in Turkey. Unlike most other pistols of Turkish origin, these appear to be of more or less original design, and not being a copy of one existing European pistol or another. 

The Kanuni pistols are locked breech, short recoil operated weapons with modified Browning-type locking system, in which the barrel is locked to the slide using one large lug which engages the ejection port. The trigger unit is of double action type, with exposed hammer and slide-mounted safety. Additionally, these pistols feature an automatic firing pin block. The Kanuni S is a latest modification of the original Kanuni 16 pistol, and is a bit lighter thanks to shortened dustcover and slightly different frame shape. Both pistols use same double stack magazines which hold 15 (standard) or 17 (extended) rounds. Sights are fixed, with the rear sight being dovetailed to the slide.

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ZIGANA

 

ZIGANA M16 pistol

 

ZIGANA T pistol

 

ZIGANA K pistol

 

 

 

 

	Zigana M16	Zigana T	Zigana K
Type	Double action
Caliber	9x19 mm Luger / Parabellum
Weight unloaded	940 g	980 g	940 g
Length	218 mm	220 mm	191 mm
Barrel length	126 mm	130 mm	103 mm
Capacity	15 or 17 rounds	15 or 17 rounds	15 or 17 rounds

Zigana series of pistols are manufactured in Turkey by the TISAS Trabzon Arms Industry Corp since 2001. These pistols are in limited use by several security companies in Turkey, as well as by some Turkish military units. Unlike most other pistols of Turkish origin, these appear to be of more or less original design, and not being a copy of one existing European pistol or another. 

The Zigana pistols are locked breech, short recoil operated weapons with modified Browning-type locking system, in which the barrel is locked to the slide using one large lug which engages the ejection port. The trigger unit is of double action type, with exposed hammer and slide-mounted safety. Additionally, these pistols feature an automatic firing pin block. The Zigana M16 was the original version of the pistol, with short underbarrel dustcover on the frame, and 126 mm (5") barrel. The Zigana T pistol features a heavier and slightly longer slide and improved frame with longer dustcover, barrel is also lengthened to 130 mm (about 5 1/8 "). Finally, the Zigana K is the compact version of the Zigana T pistol, with shortened slide and 103 mm (4") barrel. Double stack magazines with capacity of 15 rounds (standard) or 17 rounds (extended) are the same for all three versions. All Zigana pistols feature a three-dot fixed sights.

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Safir arms T15 rifle and carbine

T15 'Classic' semi-automatic rifle.
Image: Safir Arms

 T16 'Classic' selective-fire rifle.
Image: Safir Arms

 T15 'Classic S' rifle.
Image: Safir Arms

 T15 'Compact' carbine.
Image: Safir Arms

 T15 'Compact S' carbine.
Image: Safir Arms

Data for T15 'Classic' rifle

Type / action	gas operated, direct impingement, rotating bolt
Caliber(s)	5.56x45 mm / .223 Remington
Weight unloaded	3.4 kg
Length	1000 mm
Barrel length	500 mm
Magazine capacity	30 rounds

The T15 rifle, as made in Turkey by Safir arms company, is a copy of the famous American Ar-15 rifle in its semi-automatic version. The T15 is intended for civilian and police use, but Safir arms also makes selective-fire version of the same design, known as T16, which is intended for military use. For countries that prohibit civilian ownership of semi-automatic firearms, a manually-operated version of T15 is also manufactured. Both T15 and T16 rifles are available in different configurations, with fixed or telescoping buttstock, and with fixed "M16A2-style" carrying handle or flat-top "M16A3-style" upper receivers. Carbine versions of both rifles also available with same modifications, and with any reasonable barrel lengths according to customer preferences.
Another interesting feature of the T15 is that it can be easily converted to 36 gauge semi-automatic shotgun with installation of the T14 shotgun upper receiver, made by the same company.

The T15 rifle is gas-operated weapon that uses Stoner direct impingement gas system, in which hot powder gases are fed from the barrel and via steel tube into the bolt carrier body, where they expand to operate the action. The bolt group is also of Stoner design, with 8-lug rotary bolt that engages the barrel extension. Receiver is made from two halves, upper and lower, both manufactured from aircraft-grade aluminum alloy and connected by two cross-pins. Barrels are manufactured using cold hammer forging process, which ensures long service life and good accuracy, yet maintaining affordable price of the entire gun. Manual safety (which also works as a fire mode selector in T16 rifle) is located on the left side of the receiver. Overall, controls and design of the trigger unit are similar to that of Ar-15 rifle, and include bolt stop release button and T-shaped cocking handle above the buttstock. In standard configuration, T15 and T16 rifles feature M16A2-style adjustable sights, with diopter-type rear sight built into the carrying handle, although 'flat-top' models with Picatinny rail instead of the carrying handle can be produced upon request. Standard furniture is black polymer, with fixed or telescoping buttstock (the latter also features no-slip rubber buttplate). Magazines are same as used in Ar-15 / M16 rifles, and a number of other accessories, compatible with Ar-15 / M16 rifles also can be fitted to T-15 and T-16 rifles.

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