Calico M950

The Calico M950 is a pistol manufactured by Calico Light Weapons Systems in the United States. Its main feature, along with all the other guns of the Calico system, is to feed from a proprietary helical magazine mounted on top, available in 50 or 100-rounds capacity.[1]

Calico M950
Calico M950
TypePistol
Place of origin United States
Production history
DesignerCalico Light Weapons Systems
ManufacturerCalico Light Weapons Systems
Specifications
Mass2.25 lb unloaded, 4 lb (50 round), 5.8 lb (100 round)
Barrel length6 inches

Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
Caliber9 mm
ActionRoller-delayed blowback
Rate of firesemi-automatic
Muzzle velocity1290 ft/s
Maximum firing range300+ yards (274.3 m)
Feed system50 rounds/100 rounds helical magazine
SightsIron sights, can have various sights mounted

The factory sights enable reasonable accuracy to about 60 meters (197 feet), but 100 meters is a reasonable range.

The .22 LR weapons use a separate design than the 9mm offerings, and share no parts with their larger siblings.[2]

See also

References

  1. Peterson, Phillip (15 November 2010). Gun Digest Buyer's Guide to Tactical Rifles. Iola, Wisconsin: Gun Digest Books. pp. 32–34. ISBN 1-4402-1781-5.
  2. Martin Dougherty, Small Arms: From 1860 to the Present Day


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