Beretta 93R
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The Beretta Model 93R is a selective-fire machine pistol, designed and manufactured by the Italian Beretta company in the 1970s for police and military use, that is derived from their semi-automatic Model 92. The "R" stands for Raffica, which means "burst fire" in Italian.
[edit] History
The Beretta Model 93R was designed to be used by the Italian counter terrorism forces of Nucleo Operativo Centrale di Sicurezza[2] and Gruppo di Intervento Speciale[2] but was also adopted by other police and military forces forces who required a concealable weapon with rapid fire capabilities.[3] The pistol is a development of the Beretta 92 design.
[edit] Mechanics
The Beretta Model 93R is mechanically similar to the Beretta 92. It can be selected to fire either a 3 round burst or single fire. A selector switch enables the operator to alternate between the two firing modes. The pistol is fitted with a foregrip at the front end of the trigger guard to provide better stability when firing.[3] A folding steel buttstock can be attached at the heel of the grip.[4] The Model 93R is considered difficult to control when being repeatedly fired in burst mode because of the 1,100 round per minute firing rate. [2]
- ^ a b c d e f http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg137-e.htm
- ^ a b c d Thompson, LeroyThe Beretta M9 Pistol (2011) pp.13
- ^ a b Fowler, AnthonyPistols, Revolvers, and Submachine Guns (2007) pp.136
- ^ Mcnab, Chris The Great Book of Guns (2004) pp.145
- ^ Jones, Richard D. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2009/2010. Jane's Information Group; 35 edition (January 27, 2009). ISBN 978-0710628695.
[edit] References
- Fowler, Anthony; Stronge, Charles (2007), Pistols, Revolvers, and Submachine Guns, JG Press, ISBN 1-57215-595-7
- McNab, Chris (2004), The Great Book of Guns, Thunder Bay Press, ISBN 1-59223-304-X
- Thompson, Leroy (2011), The Beretta M9 Pistol, Osprey Publishing, ISBN 978-1-84908-526-7
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