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SR-2 "Veresk" is a Russian-made submachine gun. Used to hit targets at close range (up to 200 meters). Power structures are used to defeat opponents protected by personal protective equipment (body armor, etc.).

General information about the CP SR-2 "Veresk"

Users appreciate the weapon for its high firepower, efficiency, and lethal action in close combat. Thanks to this, the gun was included in the list of interests of the power structures of the Russian Federation, after which it was put into service. Western experts did not bypass the model, as it met the criteria of the PDW class. Weapons of this type are in high demand in the United States.

The first large batches of submachine guns had poor build quality, a crude design. This led to constant crashes, which caused users to speak unflatteringly about the SR-2. Despite this, domestic gunsmiths highly appreciated the prospects of the project, so they continued to work on and improve it.

In our time, the production of CP-2 has been discontinued. Modernized versions of the SR-2M and SR-2MP are leaving the assembly line, the development of which was based on the standard model. The main changes affected the following elements:

• The hard emphasis on the forearm gave way to a folding handle. It made it possible to increase accuracy and ease of use - when folded, the handle becomes part of the forearm;
• The compensator was replaced with a muzzle-stop. Its main function is to exclude the possibility of shifting the user's hand forward and protect against burns by the generated powder gases;
• The design of the fuse box received a new basis.

In the modification of the SR-2MP, a Picatinny rail appeared. She was placed on the forearm and receiver. The design of the weapon allows you to use a silencer for covert destruction of opponents and a butt of a different shape.

The history of the creation of PP SR-2 "Veresk"

In the 80s of the last century, the category of PWD guns arose. The abbreviation was translated into Russian as "individual defense weapon". Weapons of this class were used to arm the technical staff of rocket and anti-aircraft installations, military drivers, etc. The main task of such a weapon is the self-defense of military personnel whose small arms are not the main one.

The Soviet Union was engaged in the design of various models for the self-defense of soldiers, but the concept of PWD was not introduced. In those years, the Stechkin automatic pistol was used to arm the technical teams of rocket launchers. In the late 70s, it was replaced by the AKS-74U, but it was not included in the PWD category due to its large size.

The era of PWD in Russia began in the mid-90s. Then they developed new ammunition 9x21 mm. They had high power and penetrating power. High performance was achieved due to an increase in the initial flight speed and a unique ammunition device. The developers planned to replace the obsolete 9x18-mm cartridges with which the Makarov pistol was fed with new charges. Engineers for new ammunition created projects for the SR-1, the unofficial name of which is Gyurza.

The new gun became successful and was in high demand. This allowed the engineers to continue working, resulting in a new variant, the SR-2 Veresk. The development of the new project ended in 1999, now it is used in the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, the FSO, the FSB and some other law enforcement agencies.

Specifications PP SR-2 "Veresk"

The performance specifications are as follows:

• 9-gauge ammunition is used for firing;
• Length with unfolded butt - 603 mm;
• Length with folded butt - 367 millimeters;
• The mass of the discharged pistol is 1.65 kilograms;
• Bullet speed after firing - 415-440 m/s;
• The magazine holds 20 or 30 charges;
• Rate of fire - up to 900 rounds per minute;
• The maximum distance to hit the target is 200 meters.

To create a new product, the specialists of the Central Research Institute considered several automation schemes. The choice fell on a scheme that is rare for such a class of weapon - part of the powder gases was removed through the barrel bore, the rotation of the bolt contributed to the locking of the barrel bore. The project was poorly financed, so the first prototype was assembled at the end of 1998.

The developers put the following task into the weapon - neutralizing opponents in second-class bulletproof vests at a distance of up to 200 meters, as well as defeating equipment not covered with armor at a distance of up to 100 meters. Specialists of the Central Research Institute have developed several types of 9x21 mm cartridges:

• SP10 - the bullet was equipped with a steel core;
• SP11 - the core was made of lead, which reduced the possibility of rebound;
• SP12 - the device increased the stopping effect;
• SP13 - tracer bullet.

Practical tests have shown that 11 and 13 bullet models have a striking force 1.5-2 times greater than that of the cartridges used in the Makarov pistol. The use of SR-2 armor-piercing charges allows piercing 4-millimeter steel sheets at a distance of up to 70 meters.

Automation works according to the gas outlet scheme. The stroke of the gas piston is long. The piston is located above the barrel, it is firmly connected to the bolt carrier. Inside the piston there is a cavity in which the front part of the return spring is located. The shutter has six lugs, they lock the bore for cutouts in the receiver.

After the shot, the gas piston and the bolt frame move to the rearmost position, the bolt rotates. As a result of this, the barrel channel is unlocked, the spent cartridge case is ejected. The shutter, starting to move to its original position, sends new ammunition into the chamber, after which the bore is locked. Rigid locking of the barrel channel was chosen due to the use of powerful cartridges. The cocking handle is firmly connected to the bolt carrier on its right side.

Design SR-2 Veresk

The device PP Veresk allows you to mount a collimator sight. It increases the user's tactical advantage over opponents using other weapons. The aiming speed with it increases by 2-3 times, in contrast to the mechanical aiming mechanism.

The holding handle is located in front of the forearm. The trigger mechanism is made according to the trigger type. It allows the shooter to fire singly or in bursts. A safety lever was placed on the receiver. It has two modes (fire and fuse). On the left side is the fire change lever. It has two modes: one point - single shots, three points - bursts of shots.

The butt is made of metal, it can be folded. It is equipped with a spring-loaded recoil pad, thanks to which the time for transferring the gun to the firing position is reduced to a minimum. You can shoot from the stop in the shoulder. Stores are box-shaped, there are two versions: for 20 and 30 charges. They are arranged in a checkerboard pattern. The magazine is placed in the pistol grip fire control.

The standard sight is based on a front sight and a rotary rear sight, consisting of two sections (for 100 and 200 meters). The front sight is placed on a high rack, so it can be adjusted vertically and horizontally. The bracket for mounting the collimator sight is located on the top of the receiver.

The device provides a compensator, at the top of which there is an inclined cut. The compensator reduces recoil to such an extent that the SR-2 can be fired with a "pistol" hold, which maintains high accuracy and accuracy. At the top of the body in front and behind there are sling swivels on which the belt is attached.

With incomplete disassembly, the SR-2 consists of the following parts:

• return mechanism;
• shutter frame;
• Mainspring with guide;
• Drummer;
• Gate;
• handguard;
• Barrel with automatic box, trigger mechanism, stock and other surface details;
• Shop.

The design of the submachine gun requires regular cleaning after each use. This approach to care increases the working resource and the overall service life of the tool. Cleaning accessories are included with the PP. Cleaning takes a little time, it is recommended to do it within a few hours after shooting.

What can be the conclusion?

SR-2 Veresk is a successful Russian project, the weapon is used by law enforcement agencies not only in our country, but also in neighboring countries. The standard package includes the following items:

• Suspension. Used for covert carrying of software. It includes a bag for a spare clip, shoulder gimbal and holster;
• Belt. Used for open carrying. Attaches to swivels, can be adjusted in length;
  Butter dish;
• Ramrod. The main element for operational cleaning of weapon elements;
• Affiliation. It consists of various elements that are used to clean and disassemble the submachine gun;
• Bag. Used to carry spare magazines, ramrods and accessories;
• Case. Used for long distance transportation.

Unique design, interesting design solutions and high power ammo are the distinguishing features of this product. He performs all the tasks assigned to the soldiers.

If you have any questions - leave them in the comments below the article. We or our visitors will be happy to answer them.

In 1991, the first tests of pistols developed on the Rook competition theme were carried out at the Rzhev training ground of the Moscow Region. This theme was ordered and funded by the GRAU (Main Rocket and Artillery Directorate). The military wished to consider the possibility of creating a new army pistol, more powerful than the PM. One of the participants in the competition was a pistol developed by TsNIITOCHMASH called "Gyurza" chambered for a powerful 9x21 cartridge. According to the results of this competition, TsNIITOCHMASH was recommended to continue work on a pistol chambered for 9x21. The TsNIITOCHMASH pistol, modified according to the test results, received the index RG-055. Sometimes you can also find such names for the RG-055 pistol as "Granite" and "Gyurza", but these names are unofficial.
The pistol complex SR-1 "Gyurza" was created for special forces of law enforcement agencies and is designed to destroy protected (in bulletproof vests of 1, 2 and 3 degrees of protection) and unprotected manpower, as well as various technical means (vehicles, radar, etc.) at ranges up to 100 m. The complex includes a 9-mm self-loading automatic pistol and specially designed high-power cartridges for it 9x21 mm SP10 and SP11.

At the same time, the opinion was expressed that the modernization of the PM cartridge does not strengthen it to the desired extent, and, in addition, further practice has shown that the use of a reinforced PMM cartridge for a PM pistol is unacceptable due to a significant decrease in the survivability of standard pistols. The customer was asked to check the feasibility of using the 9x19 Parabellum cartridge for the new Russian pistol. To this end, TSNIITOCHMASH and a number of Tula enterprises developed various versions of the Russian Parabellum cartridges. Some of them are significantly superior to foreign ones in breaking through barriers.

Due to the high muzzle energy of the bullet - 60 kgm (for the American "Beretta" - 43 kgm) - in terms of penetration of rigid obstacles and in terms of external ballistic data (range and flatness of the trajectory), the RG-055 "Gyurza" pistol surpasses all known army pistols. During the demonstration of the RG-055 "Gyurza" pistol in 1997 at the US Marine Corps training ground in Florida, all body armor presented by the FBI was pierced.
Despite the high muzzle energy, the RG-055 "Gyurza" pistol is distinguished by high accuracy - for an experienced shooter, when shooting standing with two hands at a distance of 100 meters, hits do not go beyond the size of a regular growth target. At a distance of 50 meters, he breaks through a bulletproof vest of the 2nd class. The length of the pistol is 200 mm with a weight without cartridges of 0.92 kg, the magazine capacity is 18 cartridges. There is an external trigger and automatic safety.

A batch of pistols RG-055 "Gyurza" chambered for 9x21 in the amount of 50 pieces manufactured by TSNIITOCHMASH was sent for trial operation to one of the units of law enforcement agencies. Pistols were used in a number of military operations, including in Chechnya.

It should be noted that even at the height of the work, the GRAU of the Ministry of Defense of the Russian Federation stopped funding on the "Rook" topic, but the FSB showed interest in the pistol and allocated funds for its further development for itself and according to its TTZ from 1993. For the period of this development, the Customer assigned the name "Vector" to the pistol.

As a result of the State tests, which were carried out in the period 1995-1996, the pistol was adopted by the FSB under the symbol CP-1. The name "Vector" in the order for the adoption of the pistol into service is missing.

The 9x21 cartridge was also put into service under the designation SP-10. In parallel with this cartridge, the senior engineer of TSNIITOCHMASH L.S. Dvoryaninova developed the 9x21 SP-P cartridge, which has anti-ricochet properties. A feature of the SP-10 cartridge weighing 11 g is a bullet with a bare steel core and a flat area in its head, which gives the SP-10 cartridge increased armor penetration. At a distance of 100 meters, a bullet is guaranteed to pierce a class III body armor, and at a distance of 70 meters - a car cylinder head.

The automatic pistol, the mechanism of which is based on the Beretta M92, works due to the short stroke of the barrel. The pistol has two automatic safety locks. The first is made in the form of a key at the back of the handle and turns off when it is completely covered by the palm of your hand. The second (similar to the Austrian "Glock" 17 or the German "Sauer" model 1930) is a kind of key or lever on the trigger that locks the trigger. This safety is turned off at the beginning of the descent, when the shooter's finger presses the key into the trigger.

The principle of operation of automation is based on the use of the recoil energy of the shutter with a short barrel stroke. The locking and unlocking of the barrel bore is carried out by the shutter in cooperation with the rocking contact. The pistol bolt consists of a body and a combat larva, which are spring-loaded between themselves. The combat larva can move along the shutter body. When fired, the larva moves away, compresses the spring, strikes the bolt body and continues to move together, softening the recoil.

The frame consists of two parts: a metal reinforcement, which is the power structure of the body, and a plastic handle, made integral with the trigger guard. The valve body is welded from two box-shaped parts. Mainspring in the trigger. The trigger mechanism of the trigger type with an open location of the trigger, double action, allows firing from a combat platoon and self-cocking.

The supply of cartridges is spring-loaded from a removable box magazine with a staggered arrangement of 18 rounds, located in the pistol grip. The magazine body has holes that allow you to determine the number of rounds. Store latch double-sided. The wide trigger guard on the front wall has a notch that makes it easier to shoot with two hands.

The sights are permanent, open type and consist of a front sight that does not give glare and an adjustable rear sight with a rectangular slot. After all the cartridges in the magazine have been used up, the shutter is on the shutter delay.

The body of the SR-1 "Gyurza" pistol is made of durable plastic with streamlined shapes. The handle and trigger guard are made as a single piece and have a slightly rough surface. This lightened the weapon and made the grip more comfortable. The oversized trigger guard allows you to shoot with thick gloves, and the front curve is designed for two-handed shooting.
The SR-1 "Gyurza" pistol has a number of design features. Among them, in addition to two automatic fuses, a quick "ejection" of the magazine from the pistol grip and automatic sending of a cartridge into the chamber when changing the magazine, the ability to turn off the magazine latch with the finger of the hand holding the pistol, duplication of controls for the right and left hands, a two-row arrangement of cartridges in a large-capacity magazine, the presence of light dots on the rear sight and front sight to ensure aimed shooting in low light conditions, a notched stop on the front of the trigger guard for the convenience of aiming with two hands.

One of the officers of the Nizhnevartovsk SOBR, operating in the Oktyabrsky district of Grozny, was told that the SR-1 Gyurza pistol had excellent combat qualities. But during assault operations in urban conditions, it must be used with caution, since the armor-piercing bullets of the SP-10 cartridges ricochet strongly from reinforced concrete walls. In addition, such bullets easily penetrate the plaster walls of living quarters and can hit people behind them. Therefore, he equips one of the pistol magazines with SP-10 cartridges, and the other with SP-11 cartridges and uses one or another magazine depending on the situation.

The pistol complex is used by the security services of the presidents of Russia and Belarus and is offered for sale abroad under the trade name SR-1 "Vektor".

An important component of the Gyurza pistol complex are special 9x23 mm cartridges. For firing from the Gyurza pistol, the following nomenclature of cartridges is used:

The SP-10 cartridge is a cartridge designed by A. Yuryev, the second name is RG-052. The jacketed bullet contains a tungsten carbide core with the core exposed at the bullet head. These design features give the SP-10 cartridge increased armor penetration. At a distance of 100 meters, the SP-10 bullet is guaranteed to pierce class III body armor, and at a distance of 70 meters, the cylinder head of a car.

The SP-11 cartridge is a jacketed bullet with a lead core.

Cartridge SP-12 - with a bullet of expansive action

Cartridge SP-13 - with an armor-piercing tracer bullet.

“A dagger is good for someone who has it, and bad for someone who doesn’t have it at the right time”
(Abdullah, "White Sun of the Desert")

Firearms are an essential attribute of civilization. Since ancient times, weapons have served as a tool for protection, obtaining food, and conquering territories. And always a weapon is a tool that fulfills the will of its owner, a criminal or a servant of the law, an invader or a defender of the Fatherland.
For eighteen years, small arms have been my constant companion. In the heat and cold, day and night, in different parts of the area, in different regions, in the shooting range, at the training ground, in battle, in everyday life - it is always with me. Over the years, many samples of domestic military weapons and quite a few foreign ones have passed through my hands. I know what each sample is capable of, what to expect from it, what to hope for and what to fear.
And, of course, everyone has their own opinion, often not coinciding with the common one. Not without my active participation in combat situations. And I can judge about weapons, perhaps with more right than other "specialists" on the Internet and some "weapons" magazines, who write at length about the advantages and disadvantages of a particular type of weapon. The main trouble with domestic small arms is mediocre, and sometimes just terrible ergonomics, and, of course, low workmanship (this does not apply to the Soviet period).
But, as they say, how many people - so many opinions. So, let's begin…

Pistol Self-loading Compact PSM

Can be deciphered as “Pistol for Complacency. Maybe you'll get lucky." There is a known case when a wounded man, with five bullets in his stomach fired from a PSM, independently walked to a medical facility located one and a half kilometers away.

5.45 mm self-loading pistol PSM

Moreover, he was of a slender build. A very accurate pistol, at the level of sports small-caliber pistols. Very compact. James Bond would be pleased with it. On a combat pistol, a spur on the lid of one of the magazines would not hurt. Suitable as a spare pistol, but not as a primary weapon. Plus the problem with the shortage of ammunition.

Pistol Makarov PM

Legendary, without a doubt, a pistol. The standard of reliability, relatively compact, always ready for battle. Even despite its venerable age, it still remains in service, and is actively used both in the shooting range and in battle. A classic pistol for civilian and police use. Of course, this is not a pistol for target or high-speed shooting, but putting three bullets into the center of a standard target (a circle with a diameter of 10 cm) from 25 m is not a problem for this "old man". He is capable of more. Some of our PMs allow you to put five holes in a circle of 6 cm. As for the small stopping effect of a bullet, I can say that this is what people say, at best, killing paper targets, and never shooting in a combat situation. It is important to hit the vital organs of the “target”, otherwise even a rifle bullet will not guarantee a reliable defeat.

9mm self-loading pistol PM

Some problems are created by Pst steel-core bullets, which sometimes ricochet off solid obstacles. In recent years, the situation with ammunition for PM has changed, cartridges with bullets have appeared that have an increased stopping effect and increased penetration of the PBM (7N25). For example, the PPO law enforcement cartridge allows the use of weapons (pistols and submachine guns) in enclosed spaces, in populated areas, with a low probability of dangerous ricochets, due to the absence of a solid core in the pool. There is information about the poor quality of PPO cartridges, unstable characteristics, but the cartridges supplied to our unit do not present unpleasant surprises and the weapon works with them like clockwork.
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Makarov pistol Modernized PMM-12

Modernization of PM chambered for increased power. Improved handle ergonomics, increased magazine capacity. It is used with both Pst and PPO cartridges, since standard 7N16 cartridges are a rarity and have not been produced for a long time.

9mm self-loading pistol PMM

The springs in the stores work with overvoltage, so they quickly lose their elasticity, which leads to delays in firing. Poor-quality plastic, from which the feeder is made, is the cause of cracking, as well as wear or breakage of the feeder tooth.

Pistol Tula Tokarev TT

Another weapon legend. Much has been said about him, but very little can be added. More suitable for military use when it is on alert. For its relatively small size, one of the most powerful pistols in the world.

7.62 mm self-loading pistols TT

And it is much more pleasant to the touch, for example, PYa and all sorts of Glocks. Completely unsuitable for urban shooting and self-defense. The large penetrating power of the bullet and the lack of self-cocking can lead to prison (through and into a random passerby) or to the cemetery (you need to have time to cock the trigger).
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Automatic pistol Stechkin APS

The same age as PM, even more popular. A pistol with a capital letter. Reliable, powerful, accurate, with a large ammunition load and the ability to conduct automatic fire. It is often used as the main weapon in operations in tight spaces, when using bulletproof shields, when only one hand is free. The automatic mode is used when shooting at close ranges to create a high density of fire and a greater probability of destruction.

APS pistols with stock holsters and pouches.

APS pistols in a modified hip holster with a rubber grip and twisted pistol strap

A favorite of employees of special units, in demand even now. Even before the pistol enters the unit, a real “hunt” is already underway for it. Some, having tasted the "charms" of PY, prefer to change them for old, sometimes understaffed APS. The pistol has a streamlined shape, does not cling to anything when quickly removed from the holster. Some problems when holding are created by the pistol grip, polished over the years by palms and clothes. In heat and cold, the gun tends to "slip" out of the hands. But this minor annoyance is eliminated by putting a piece of a bicycle inner tube or lining on the handle, for example, from Uncle Mike's.
The pistol is rather big, but with due skill and experience it can be carried discreetly, like all pistols. I usually carry it in my own made trouser holster, without any buckles for quick release, and with a twisted pistol strap, or in a suitably sized shoulder bag.
I never use a safety catch, even if there is a cartridge in the chamber, no one is outraged by the lack of fuses on most revolvers, and a loaded self-cocking pistol is as safe as a loaded revolver. When working in urban conditions, I carry a pistol in a converted hip holster, and not fastened - the design of the holster allows you to hold the pistol even in an upside down position. I carry spare magazines on my left thigh in a homemade pouch. One magazine always with the valve open for quick retrieval.
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Pistol Yarygin PYa

A miracle of domestic weapons thought. Although, undoubtedly, a long-awaited type of army pistol. Powerful, moderately ergonomic, with a capacious store. But ... I doubt that in Soviet times it would have been adopted. The gun is frankly "raw". Angular, with protruding parts, as if carved with an axe. The build quality is appropriate. When ten new pistols were fired with sports cartridges issued for training shooting, two pistols had stuck shells, one misfired, and after a second injection, a shot was fired. When equipping magazines, the sharp edges of the sponges cut your fingers, and in order not to die from periodic bloodletting, you have to pick up a file. With an increase in the capacity of the magazine by one cartridge, it would be necessary to move the holes to control the number of cartridges (the 18-round pistol was adopted by the Ministry of Internal Affairs). The holes themselves are located on the right side, and in order to visually determine the number of cartridges, the magazine must be completely pulled out of the handle or be left-handed. It was probably not possible to move the holes to the left wall of the store or to the back.

The magazine latch is not protected by anything, accidental pressing while wearing is not uncommon. At best, you can lose the magazine, at worst, you are left in the face of danger with an empty chamber, because if you accidentally press the magazine latch button, it moves down from the chambering line and the bolt slips past the cartridge. And the store is sort of like in a handle, pressed by a latch. The store itself should have been made like an APS store, with large windows, or like a PSM store, in order to facilitate loading with cartridges. The shutter delay lever is located close to the fuse and when you press one of the levers, the other gets under your finger, which requires additional effort. On some relatively new pistols, the bolt spontaneously breaks off the bolt stop. The back of the shutter - downright openwork design. Probably specially made for picking up various garbage. (Unlike PM and APS).

APS 9mm automatic pistols

The notch in front of the shutter is probably a tribute to fashion and nothing more. When using this notch, the fingers run into the sharp edges of the front of the frame. Maybe it is used to check the presence of a cartridge in the chamber, as they do on foreign pistols? But for this there is an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber.
Double sided safety lever. Good decision. But if there is only a right-handed standard holster, this solution remains unclaimed. The same can be said about setting the safety with a cocked trigger. Completely redundant feature. When drawing a pistol from a holster, simultaneously cocking the hammer does not present any problems. Moreover, the self-cocking on the PJ is soft and does not greatly affect the accuracy of the first shot.

9mm PYa self-loading pistol

What can not be taken away from the PJ is a smooth descent and a quick return to the aiming line after a shot. It is more suitable for high-speed shooting. The similarity of USM PYa and PSM is obvious and noticeable even to a non-specialist. Why not make the fuse the same as on the PSM design and place it on the gate, ensuring that the safety is removed and the trigger is cocked at the same time. And at the same time close the back of the shutter from possible clogging with foreign objects. Ledge on the front of the trigger guard for the index finger. Maybe he improves the accuracy of shooting - I did not notice much difference. The pistol throws up in the same way as with a normal grip. And with such a wide bracket, for a normal grip, you need to have not an index finger, but a tentacle. Sights had to be made streamlined in order to prevent snagging on clothing or an operational holster.

The pistol comes with only one spare magazine. Regular cartridges with a Pst bullet differ from the 9x19 Luger sports cartridges used in training firing by the level of acoustic impact on the shooter, greater recoil force and a strong flash when fired. As a result, the shooter learns about these features only when using the pistol in combat conditions. When using cartridges with a Pst bullet in enclosed spaces, dangerous ricochets were observed, which can be corrected by replacing half of the wearable ammunition with cartridges with lead-core bullets. In general, such things with this gun. Full analogy with domestic and foreign cars. Similar, but something in ours is not right ...
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Pistol Self-loading Special PSS

Here we can say with full confidence about him the phrase that is abused in our country - "has no analogues." Compact pistol, flat enough for concealed carry. Accurate, unpretentious, always ready for battle - no need to attach a silencer.

Used as a second or third weapon. Rarely, but if necessary - he is ready for your service. A pistol is not uncommon for those to whom it is due. There are no problems with ammo either.

NRS-2 knife, PN14K goggles, PSS pistol, SP4 and 7N36 cartridges
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Revolver TKB-0216

A fundamentally degraded version of the Smith and Wesson revolvers. Its only advantage is a smooth and soft descent. Given its large dimensions, it would be possible to use more powerful ammunition, such as SP10, SP11.

9mm revolver TKB-0216(OTs-01 Cobalt

Poorly fitted handle grips. Often the drum axle unscrews spontaneously.
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Submachine gun PP-93

Compact submachine gun with good fire capabilities. With some experience, you can "plant" the entire store in the target. Good accuracy and when firing automatic fire with one hand. In the APB modification, it comes with a PBS and a powerful laser designator LP93. Unfortunately, either PBS or LCC can be attached to the barrel at the same time. Fastening is carried out using a latch and has a large backlash. The shoulder rest is still a masterpiece. Due to the low recoil, the buttplate germ can still be dealt with, but due to poor fixation of the shoulder rest in the firing position, the bullets do not always go in the desired direction. And over time, this knot loosens even more.

9 mm APB submachine guns (PP-93 modification) with PBS (above) or LCC (below) installed

The magazine latch button is very good. No complaints, which can not be said about the cocking handle, located in a very interesting place. To quickly cock the shutter, you need to train for a long time, since you need to not only pull the handle, but before that also drown and remember to return it back, like on a PC. Otherwise, during the shot, you can get the handle returning along with the bolt on your fingers. The fuse translator is located on the “correct” side, but the flat shape does not always allow you to quickly rearrange the fire modes, especially in winter, with gloves.
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9 mm submachine gun SR-2M "Veresk"

A powerful submachine gun, accurate, with a large ammunition load. The samples purchased for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation do not have a regular collimator sight - one of the main attributes of this weapon. Instead of a regular case, there is a case from AKS-74U and a bag for AK-74 magazines. Apparently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs did not have enough money, or the responsible officials did not consider it necessary to purchase weapons in standard configuration.

9 mm SR-2M submachine gun with a 30-round magazine. Nearby lies a 20-round magazine

SR-2M submachine gun - fuse and reload handle are located on the right side

At the first communication, the ill-conceived arrangement of the controls is surprising. The safety is located on the right side, although if you place it on the left side, under the thumb, it would be possible to quickly put the weapon on alert, and also quickly transfer it to a safe state. And all this - with one hand. On the contrary, the fire mode translator is used most often once, and quick access to it is optional. For quick reloading, it would be necessary to move the bolt handle to the other side or make it double-sided. With the butt folded, on some samples, the right rod overlaps the folded cocking handle by a couple of millimeters, and the handle has to be pulled out from under the butt.

When Vereskov entered the unit, everyone who took their hands paid attention to the too long shoulder rest. When shooting in body armor, this is very noticeable, especially when held by the front handle.
By the way, about the handle. The thing is, of course, necessary. When using the handle lock, sooner or later it pinches the skin on the index finger. The handle itself is located close to the muzzle, which gets very hot during intense shooting and does not add comfort to the hand. It would be nice to install a plastic pad at the bottom of the muzzle. A muzzle with compensation holes would not hurt. When holding the weapon by the front handle, the sharp edges of the lower part of the forearm cut into the brush. Tolerable, but annoying. More recently, during an operation, I tried to silently send a cartridge into the chamber. That is, accompany the bolt carrier with your hand, avoiding the impact of moving parts in the forward position. I did it out of habit, since this trick “rolls” on 9A-91.

The shutter pushed out the upper cartridge, which along the way pulled the lower cartridge along with it. As a result, the upper cartridge stuck into the breech section of the barrel, the lower cartridge half crawled out of the magazine, propped up the upper cartridge from below and jammed the magazine, which turned out to be impossible to remove. I had to, holding the bolt frame with my left hand, pick out the upper cartridge with my right finger, push the lower one back into the store. In the instruction manual, this delay is explained by a magazine malfunction. And this is on a new PP with several shots fired. In general, in terms of dimensions, ease of use and power, the SR-2M is inferior to the proven and reliable 9A-91 machine gun.
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Kalashnikov assault rifles

As for any "authoritative" statements about the best machine gun in the world, the most reliable, the strongest, which can not be cleaned, thrown from any height, and so on, I will say the following. Kalashnikov assault rifles, I think, are not the best in the world. Otherwise, the whole world and the nearest inhabited planets would be armed with them. In the eighties, the Belgian FN FAL was the most common rifle in the world. This speaks of her fighting qualities, since Belgium is a small country and cannot afford, like the USA and the USSR, to give, sell at a low price or use weapons as a reward for loyalty to itself.

7.62 mm AKMS and AK assault rifles, 1954 release

In this situation, in addition to the arranged price, quality plays a decisive role. A lot of materials appeared in the press about the developed models of weapons, which at one time surpassed the AK family in many respects, but it turns out that at that time the combat qualities of these samples were not decisive in choosing the best. Yes, and it is difficult to call Kalashnikov (I personally respect him very much) the sole author of the design, because, again, according to media reports, dozens of institutions and enterprises participated in the creation of the AK family and its refinement. Undoubtedly, the Kalashnikov assault rifle is both beautiful and reliable and convenient for someone, but for my work it turned out to be not very suitable.

In my job, I often have to carry a weapon loaded. The situation is interesting: on the one hand, one must be ready for the immediate opening of fire - therefore, the fuse is removed, the cartridge is in the chamber. On the other hand, there is no obvious threat, there are citizens of the Russian Federation around, you have to move around, perform some manipulations with your hands, and therefore it is better to keep the weapon on the safety lock. To open fire, one movement is desirable, and preferably the shooting hand. The Kalashnikov assault rifle is not a weapon that can instantly open fire. To do this, I either need to keep the safety off (and constantly shake at the thought of an accidental shot). Or take the machine in your left hand, remove the right hand from the pistol grip and remove the machine from the fuse. Lots of time and lots of manipulation. The reload handle is also on the right side and again forces you to remove your hand from the trigger. A short low stock, an uncomfortable pistol grip, the junction of which with the receiver rubs the skin between the thumb and forefinger.

7.62 mm assault rifle L1A1 - British modification of the Belgian FN FAL

The butts of the AKS-74 and AKS-74U assault rifles do not bring much joy to the hand either. I understand that the right position of the butt swivel is very convenient when the butt is folded, but the weapon is mainly worn in the combat position, and this position of the swivel is not very convenient for me personally, especially if you carry it with the barrel down. The magazine has a lot of protruding parts that make it difficult to remove the magazine from the equipment and insert the empty one back. I don’t understand the reluctance of the people responsible for the supply (at least the police) to adopt increased-capacity magazines. Four-row and drum magazines are used all over the world, except for our hearts. Paired stores are used not from a good life. Unless you're climbing mountains or shooting at targets, all "authoritative" statements about imbalance and weighting of weapons are forgotten in a close-range firefight. When cleaning rooms, when it is necessary to create a high density of fire and the enemy is so close that any normal person has a natural desire to have as many rounds in the magazine as possible (while it is desirable that they would not run out). And no one will remember about the imbalance and excess weight.
If some factory or company would take up and produce drum magazines or couplers for pairing AK-74 magazines, I think I would not be the only one who would buy such magazines for reasonable money.

7.62 mm AKM assault rifle (with installed PBS-1 and GP-25) and 5.45 mm shortened AKS-74U assault rifle
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Reliability of AK and M16

The most important "trick" of the AK (compared to the M16 family) is reliability. There are no questions - you can not clean the AK, rape it as you like, but it will shoot and shoot. Well, firstly, weapons still need to be cleaned - any. Secondly, the reliability of the AK is based on the high recoil speed of the moving parts and the large gap between them. Hence the main drawback - an increase in dispersion during automatic firing. Personally, I think that for the army or for those who use weapons, mainly carrying them on the shoulder or firing a few rounds at the shooting range, the Kalashnikov assault rifle is even too good. This weapon is unpretentious, allowing for a somewhat barbaric attitude. I think the AK fully meets the requirements for a mass weapon.

5.45 mm AK-74M assault rifle, improved by the owner

And for my work, I need a 5.45 mm machine gun, with a thickened barrel 30 cm long, with a large-capacity magazine, a low-noise firing device, a slide delay, a double-sided fuse, an automatic safety on the trigger, an adjustable butt and Picatinny rails - for the front handles, collimators, optics, flashlights and target designators. The ideal option for such a weapon is the presence of interchangeable barrels (standard and compact length for indoor operations). The presence of a replaceable barrel will lead to a complication of the design and an increase in cost. But it's cheaper to have one machine gun with two barrels than two machine guns of different sizes. We sometimes have situations when we are forced to take with us on operations, in addition to the standard AK-74M, small-sized weapons like 9A-91, and silent, depending on the situation, which often changes during one single operation.

5.56 mm American M16 assault rifle

As for reliability... Designer Korobov said that he wanted to create an automaton that would help a soldier survive in a trench, and not outlive all the soldiers in a trench... Comments, as they say, are superfluous. Personally, I do not need 200% reliability. 100% reliability and 100% ergonomics are enough for me. Now about the eternal dispute between AKM and AK74. Without any doubts. Only 5.45 mm! (During my military service, I had a lot of weapons in my hands. There was also an AKMS with PBS-1 and GP-25. There was also an AK-74. And after the army there were and are many different models, including the AK-74M, and AKS-74U.) First, ammunition. I can take much more 7N10 (5.45 mm) cartridges, carry them further, and shoot more before the barrel overheats than PS cartridges mod. 1943 (7.62 mm). Secondly, the trajectory of the AK-74 bullet is much flatter, which is of great importance in combat, and the bullets have no less penetration and lethality. Thirdly, the accuracy of the AK-74 is no worse than that of the AKM. As for ricochets and boring discussions about shooting through branches, all pointed bullets will ricochet - these are the laws of physics. And through the branches you need to aim better. And in general, there is an old principle: if I don’t see, I don’t shoot.

We once conducted a spontaneous experiment. At the range, several offhand shots were fired at a high rate at chest targets located on different sides of the shooter, which is similar to life. It turned out that the AK-74M (5.45 mm) returns to the line of sight much faster than the AKMS (7.62 mm). If you give a long burst of AKMS, which normal people often do in a difficult situation, then most of the bullets just make holes in the sky. But the AK-74 allows such liberties, including hand-held shooting. Putting a big plus for AKM for the presence of a silencer is not serious. Even in my office, far from Moscow and supply bases, 100% of the personnel have silent weapons, and various modifications. And he has plenty of ammo. And the fact that AKM shoots US and PS cartridges is also not a special plus. Almost any of the silent weapons is better than the AKM assault rifle with PBS-1 - more accurate, lighter, more compact. And the PAB-9 and BP gross cartridges penetrate what AKM with PS and US cartridges cannot do. Not to mention the 5.45 mm PP and BP cartridges, which we have in abundance, and they are not inferior to the BZ cartridge and the like. So AKM is not the leader here either. Yes, and the knock of moving parts on AKM with PBS, and the same on OTs-14, is not drowned out by cotton from PBS.
And again about the ricochet when firing from the AK-74. I read and hear about it all the time. It seems that all the shooters only hit the branches, they run out of ammo, and they throw their AK-74s on the ground in impotence and look with envy at the happy owner of the AKM. And he mows down the bushes with the hooligans hiding behind them, like a machine gunner with a Minigun mows down the jungle in the Predator. By the way, in the movies this is given as the truth. In fact, not a single person on earth will be able to do this, because this machine gun has no aiming devices, is powered by batteries, such as car batteries, has a return of more than 100 kg, and spits out as much ammunition in a small queue as a person is not able to carry. Once again I will repeat. All pointed bullets ricochet. AKM has no advantages. Are the ricochets really so strong that you can’t even hit the target from one store. Maybe find a light? Or better aim?
From any machine...

And finally, the simplest example. You have an AKM, and other ignoramuses have an AK-74. Ammunition - only those that are with you. Sometimes ammo runs out. However, not all. AK-74 owners can easily share ammo with each other. And you? I have an AK-74M made in 1992. With a buttstock that does not unfold the first time, with a gas piston, on which the layer of chrome is thinner than a child's hair, with a Saiga pistol grip and a pirated copy of the forend with a handle, with a Cobra sight that cannot stand the proximity to an underbarrel grenade launcher, and the main advantage of this machine is that it exists.
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Automatic special AS "Val"

Very comfortable, fit. So it asks for hands. The butt itself finds the point of support in the shoulder, the cheek lies in the right place on the butt. Of the domestic folding stocks, the AC stock is the best. The rough surface allows you to firmly hold the fire control handle, which is also facilitated by the shape of the handle itself. A relatively long aiming line favorably affects the accuracy of shooting. Comfortable, despite its small size, the forearm has the same non-slip surface as the handle. The forearm is completely covered by the folded butt and in this position it is difficult to shoot, for example, in a tight space, while holding the weapon securely. To correct this shortcoming, I installed a handle on the muffler body. Almost every detail in the machine helps to improve accuracy and reduce noise when firing. In these parameters, it surpasses all the same type of domestic machines. For example, at a distance of 100 m, lying down using an optical sight, I hit the bottom of an inert VOG-25 shot. Certainly not on the first shot.

9mm AC submachine gun with optional front grip and flashlight.

Spare magazines and clips with cartridges for their equipment.

The machine gives a lot to its owner, but it also requires special attention. This applies to maintenance, more precisely cleaning. Anyone who has dealt with AC and BCC cleaning after shooting will understand what I mean. Gunpowder P-45, used in regular cartridges, gives abundant soot, which hardens after some time, you have to sweat to get rid of it. The lion's share of the time is spent cleaning the separator and the inner surface of the muffler, as they are the most susceptible to the destructive action of powder gases. Here various powders and gels for cleaning dishes are used. But, despite all these little things, the machine is very good. Although it requires delicate handling. I love this machine and it loves me back.
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Rifle Sniper Special VSS "Vintorez"

Excellent rifle. Compact, practical, precise. In our division, it is used with AC automatic magazines.

9mm VSS sniper rifle. The muffler is equipped with a place for installing additional equipment

Regular SP-5 and SPP cartridges have, to a small extent, different ballistics, so our snipers, depending on their preferences, bring their rifles to normal combat under the type of cartridge they like. The only thing depressing is the absence of a cheek on the butt, which, apparently, was done for the sake of a quick transition, when shooting, to mechanical sights.
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Small-sized machine gun 9A-91

A real workhorse. Compact, powerful machine. Streamlined shapes. In the dashing nineties, it was widely used as a weapon of concealed carrying, when capturing criminals who were in the passenger compartment of a vehicle or in a residential area. Due to its small thickness, weight, folding charging handle, it was often carried covertly, under a jacket, behind a belt or on its side on a belt loop over the shoulder. The stock in the folded position does not go beyond the dimensions of the machine. Easily and quickly transferred from traveling to combat position and vice versa. Super reliable. Shoots at any degree of pollution. The sights are very clearly “outlined”, but due to the short length of the aiming line, aiming at more than 50 m is inefficient, and more than 100 m is unrealistic.

Upgraded 9A-91 with red dot sight

The machine has several modifications: The first one is equipped with a compensator, has a fuse-translator on the left side. The second one is equipped with a silencer and a reduced size translator. The compensator is missing. Third (1995) - equipped with a silencer, a bracket for mounting optical sights. In this regard, the flag of the translator-fuse has been moved to the right side. There is a version of this modification, in which there is no bracket for mounting optics. The latest modification has a forearm of increased size. The transfer of the fuse box to the right side made it more difficult to manipulate it. Small magazine capacity. It would not hurt to have an increased-capacity magazine or a hitch for two magazines in the kit. Difficulty in replacing it. The presence of one spare store. The magazines of some automata are not fixed in the necks of other automata due to the excess of the thickness of some magazines and the mismatch of the windows for the latch of the magazine with the latches of some automata.

Stores were produced with feeders of different designs and different arrangements of holes to control the presence of cartridges. At first, feeders with the right arrangement of the upper cartridge were produced. Then they released feeders with the left location of the upper cartridge. Magazines with feeders of the second type have a hole for controlling the number of cartridges, made one cartridge thicker than with feeders of the first type. As a result of poor quality control at the manufacturing plant, magazines with feeders of the first type began to arrive with late-model magazine bodies. When such magazines are loaded with cartridges, a cartridge case is visible in the hole, which indicates that the magazine is fully equipped with 20 rounds. In fact, there are 19 rounds in the magazine. All this leads to problems in obtaining and handing over weapons and ammunition.

There are no guides on the forearm for attaching the flashlight and the front handle. After the abolition of the compensator, the front handle would not be superfluous. The bolt carrier handle is poorly fixed in the combat position, spontaneously folds, which creates difficulties when reloading in a combat situation and when using gloves. When firing cartridges SP5, PAB-9, BP into the ground and solid obstacles at an angle, almost one hundred percent ricochets are observed.
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Shooting and grenade launcher complex OTs-14-4A "Groza"

Impossibility of firing from the left shoulder. The shooter's face is located above the hole for the ejection of spent cartridges and, accordingly, the outgoing powder gases. The inconvenience of replacing the store.

9/40-mm rifle-grenade launcher system OTs-14-4A

OTs-14-4A silent sniper rifle variant

Only one spare magazine. The fuse translator does not allow them to be used promptly. When shooting in a helmet and bulletproof vest, it is quite problematic to “attach” normally. After shooting, a tedious cleaning awaits you. It turns out that after a few magazines, cleaning the Groza is even more dreary than the AS assault rifle and the BCC rifle due to the many hard-to-reach places in the receiver.
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Dragunov SVD sniper rifle

Nothing bad to say. An excellent rifle that has stood the test of time. When using plastic forearm pads, it was not possible to achieve a snug fit to the forearm assembly, which slightly warps the elegant look of this beauty. To mitigate recoil, the butt plate of the GP-25 grenade launcher is often used. The standard sight basically meets the requirements for a rifle.

7.62 mm SVD sniper rifle

7.62 mm SVD-S sniper rifle with folding stock

Dragunov SVD-S sniper rifle

Compact version of the SVD. A thicker barrel gives more consistent results. The shape of the fire control handle does not contribute to its strong retention. Rifle when firing sensitively "kicks".
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SVU-AS sniper rifle

Dimensions and accuracy are better than those of the SVD. My SVU-AS has factory shooting - 2.5 cm at 100 m, LPS bullet, 4 shots. When shooting, you can stand nearby, unlike the SVD. The recoil is not strong compared to the SVD. Weight - 5.5 kg, but not very heavy. Due to the fact that the trigger pull is a long, thin plate, and hidden under a high, poorly secured cover, when the trigger is pressed, it bends and rests against the cover. And then it transfers the force to the USM. Therefore, the descent is long and unpredictable. When firing, especially from a bipod, the power of the compensator is such that it blows the rifle a few centimeters to the side, the target is lost from sight. Without optics, with a mechanical sight - very accurate, convenient type FG42, especially since the sight and front sight are copied from it and a front sight guard is added. It is strange that nowhere and no one mentions this.

7.62 mm shortened sniper rifle SVU-AS
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SV-98 sniper rifle

Cudgel, but shoots well. In the passport - the best group of 10 shots - 8.8 cm at 300 m. Assembly - in the best domestic traditions. When assembling the shutter at the factory, pins were inserted into the holes from below, and a guide bar was attached from above, which should be attached to the shutter with these pins. When attaching the bolt to the rifle, the bar fell down and jammed the bolt. Ele disassembled it. Then I wondered how this bar is attached. Bulky stores, obviously overcomplicated design. A sports unified case is included - long only for a rifle, but does not accommodate a rifle with a silencer. A whole epic happened with the sights for this rifle. They entered the unit only with night sights. So they stood idle. Then one good person presented the unit with an expensive Zeiss sight - Diavari 2.5-10-50T. A year later, we received PPO 5-15x50.

7.62 mm SV-98 sniper rifle

Then, after a considerable period of time, they received the Belarusian POSP 4x12-42W sight with mounts for the Weaver bar. Although the rifle has a Picatinny rail. The locking pins on the scope bracket that prevent longitudinal displacement did not fit the guide on the rifle, which was corrected with a file. It turns out that for a couple of years the rifles were not used for their intended purpose. Due to the lack of sights. The rifle is bulky and, in terms of maneuverability, loses to the SVD. In practice, the accuracy of SVD is quite at a level corresponding to the conditions of its application. In mountainous terrain, the weight of the SV-98 is a tangible burden.
Reliability, untested by time and operation, makes a sniper take on an operation SVD, SVD-S or VSS, VSK-94. They are proven and reliable. And the SV-98 is often assigned the role of a competition rifle.
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SV-99 sniper rifle

I think the reason for its appearance in service is as follows. Izhevsk had to sell something. And then one of the responsible officials, who had read or heard from their entourage about the use of small-caliber rifles in the United States as "dog killers" and "light bulb destroyers", came up with the idea to purchase such things. And Izhevsk is right there. A dolly rifle, but practically suitable only for sports and recreational shooting. The powerful cartridge "Marmot", I think, will not stand it, and with weaker cartridges you will not immediately dump anyone. Since it is in service as a sniper rifle, ammunition for firing is dispensed according to the norms corresponding to normal-caliber rifles. That is, it makes no difference what to shoot from - from SV-99 or from SVD and SV-98. So it is better to shoot from rifles of normal caliber. The scope bracket does not have a locking pin, and after removing the scope, it is impossible to install it exactly in the same place.

5.6 mm SV-99 sniper rifle
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Kalashnikov light machine gun Modernized RPK-203

Possesses sufficient firepower at close range. Put the forearm as on the Vepr-12, bipod on the bar, front handle, collimator, drum magazine. If you climb deep, then the trigger must be done like on the American IAR with a “front and rear sear”. If desired, the conditions for the use of the PKK can be found. In close combat, in the city, to create a fire screen, if the PC machine gun is too lazy to carry. In general, you need a machine gun for automatic cartridges, with belt feed, with interchangeable barrels of different lengths and a folding butt. At one time there was a very good RPD-44 machine gun. The prototype of all today's machine guns chambered for less powerful than a rifle. Compared to a machine gun, the PK is more compact, allowing the machine gunner to carry more ammunition. Modern conditions of warfare, for example, in settlements, and the tactics of special units give this type of machine gun the right to exist. A small upgrade by installing a new plastic forearm of greater length, a system of slats for the front handle and bipod, a lightweight stock (can be of a skeletal design).

7.62 mm RPK-203 light machine gun

It is a pity that due to the presence of a return spring in the butt, it will not be possible to make it folding. Place the bipod closer to the breech, to facilitate the transfer of the direction of fire. And be sure to place the bar for the sight on the cover of the receiver. Everything - the mini-PC is ready.
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Machine gun Kalashnikov Modernized PKMS

Powerful machine gun. Doesn't like the tape bending back when shooting - a delay is likely. The absence of a folding butt and a full-fledged forearm. And this machine gun is often fired from the hands. All boxes for 200 rounds are included. And it is used, as a rule, - without a machine. Large dimensions, with a long wear, the carrying handle loosens. The best way to remake is like the Americans, such as SPW. You can put a muzzle brake compensator, otherwise it bounces when shooting from a hard surface. And a box for cartridges - more compact. Underbarrel grenade launchers: GP-25. Until now remains the best in its class.

7.62 mm machine gun PKMS

Compact and fast firing. Equally important is the ability to shoot at a distance of less than 100 m. The sight allows this. Over time, the junction of the barrel with the USM body becomes loose. On some frequently used grenade launchers, the latches weakened from rust. When fired, they broke, and the grenade launchers flew off the machine guns. Features of the self-cocking USM adversely affect the accuracy of fire.
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My favorite grenade launcher. Convenient sight, almost "pistol" descent, smooth and relatively soft. Convenient fuse. There is no setting on the sight for shooting at a distance of 50 m. When shooting at close range, when you press against the butt, you can get hit.

5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle with GP-25 grenade launcher

5.45 mm AK-103 assault rifles with GP-30 and GP-34M grenade launchers

5.45 mm AK-103 assault rifle with GP-30M grenade launcher

GP-30M

Almost the same. There is no fuse, which I am very disappointed with. An extractor that plays the role of a ramrod. In the stowed position does not understand. The pressure chamber is now firmly attached to the barrel of the GP-34. The descent is like a water gun. Do not compare with GP-30. The scope is harder to handle. When installing a 50 m sight, you have to press your cheek against the crest of the butt, and after the shot you come to your senses. Like a punch to the jaw. The butt plate is twice as thick as the old one and it is almost impossible to shoot in bulletproof vest and unloading vest. And most importantly, during installation, the ramrod is removed, and in the kit it is prefabricated, but there is nowhere to put it.
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Hand grenade launcher Special RGS-50M

Multifunctional weapon, with the appropriate ammunition. There are no antabok for attaching the belt. You have to carry it in your bag. During the application, repeated cases of discrepancies between the trajectories of shots and the settings of the sight were revealed.

50-mm hand grenade launcher special RGS-50M
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Hand-held anti-personnel grenade launcher RG-6

The high density of fire is negated by the time spent on loading. Together with the ammunition load, 20 rounds represents a large load on the shooter, especially in personal armor protection. Moreover, a normal grenade launcher, in his right mind, will never refuse a machine gun with ammunition. With the shoulder rest folded, the butt plate makes it difficult to clasp the control handle normally and open fire. Although such situations do exist. It would be possible to make another hole in the base of the grenade launcher in order to push the shoulder rest five centimeters. The sling swivels on the left side, as on the GM-94, would not interfere. On the right side of the arrow there is an automatic machine. On the left is a grenade launcher as an additional weapon.

40 mm RG-6 anti-personnel grenade launcher
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Grenade Launcher Magazine GM-94

It can successfully replace the RG-6 and RGS-50. Very ergonomic. Completely double sided. There is an indicator of the presence of a shot in the grenade launcher. Allows you to shoot at a distance closer than 50 m. At one time, the fighters of the US Navy S.E.A.L. they would give a lot for the GM-94, since when fighting in South Vietnam they had to use a heavy (more than 8 kg without shots), inconvenient EX-41 grenade launcher.

43-mm manual magazine grenade launcher GM-94
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Carbine Special 18.5 KS-K

At one time, the KS-23 carbine was developed as a weapon that allows you to deliver a projectile of a larger volume and mass to the target than a 12-gauge weapon. Now weapons are being adopted for a reason that is clearly the opposite of that which was the basis for switching to weapons of 23 mm caliber. Moreover, 12-gauge weapons are often presented as an ideal weapon for close range operations. Apparently, not without regard to foreign experience. But there criminals usually use pistols, revolvers, rifles. And the use of smoothbore weapons to neutralize them is quite adequate. In addition, their city buildings are made of less thick and durable material than ours. We have a different situation. The criminals are armed, most often with automatic weapons, and the doors in the apartments are most often made of iron. Our smoothbore weapons are an inadequate response to the threat.

Special carbine 18.5 KS-K 12 gauge

Bulky weapon. Dimensions, even with the butt folded, do not allow working with it in a tight space. The design of the weapon does not allow you to install a forearm with straps for the front handle and attachments, since the standard forearm has a butt lock spring in the folded position. And at a fast rate of fire or shooting with a folded stock, the front grip is not an extra detail at all. The rubber butt pad is designed in such a way that it is possible to fix the butt in the folded position after a couple of blows with the palm, due to the fact that the rubber does not allow the latch to engage with the butt. When the magazine is equipped with eight rounds, it cannot be fixed in the weapon. To attach even an empty magazine to the carbine, again, a blow from the bottom of the palm is needed to fix it.

In conclusion, I can say that everything described above is not only my personal opinion, it is the opinion of my colleagues and colleagues from other departments. We work with weapons not only at the range or at the shooting range. Very often it is necessary to use weapons for their main and historical purpose. These are the realities of our life. It may seem that I am too critical of some samples. Or too soft and want a "comfortable" weapon. But there are no trifles in my work. Especially those related to weapons. Any little thing, a hitch with manipulations, an inconvenient attachment is even worse - a delay in firing can adversely affect the integrity of my skin. And I trust only those weapons that I have personally tested at the training ground or in battle.

The Veresk submachine gun differs from the so-called peers in its firing range. The weapon can hit a target at a distance of up to 200 meters. In addition to the high range, the submachine gun has other powerful parameters. For example, it easily breaks through the individual armor protection of the enemy.

The first weapons development was carried out at the end of the last century, and the modernized model, which is used by the special services, was presented only in 1999.

The compact submachine gun is ideal for close combat and defense. PP is convenient in shooting with a butt, from the hands, offhand. During combat, a high density of fire is provided in a short period of time.

The pistol cartridge, which has a small amount of gas and a low muzzle velocity, facilitates the use of silencers.

Features of a specially designed pistol

Conducting experiments on new weapons began in 1993. Since that time, the development of a new development work under a special code has also begun. The SR-2 "Veresk" submachine gun is adapted as SR stands for "special development". The final version of "Heather" was adopted in 2000.

The main features of the software SR-2 are:

• A rare automation system and a barrel bore locking unit.
• Removal of powder gases into the gas chamber, which is located above the barrel.
• The bolt carrier is rigidly connected to the gas piston rod.
• The return spring is located in the channel of the bolt carrier.
• The shutter is equipped with six lugs.

The reload handle is located on the right side. Due to this, the size of the weapon is significantly reduced. The compensator is attached to the muzzle. The automation box is made by cold stamping from steel sheet.

The design and operation of the submachine gun

The firing mechanism of the Russian submachine gun "Veresk" is a striker type. The fuse box is on the right. When turned on in the extreme position, the fuse blocks the trigger, and the flag blocks the groove for the passage of the reload handle. Another flag translator is placed on the left. He sets a single or regular fire. Switching the flag is done with the thumb.

The supply of cartridges comes from a direct box magazine. A feature of the store is the staggered arrangement of cartridges. When the ammunition is used up, the magazine is discarded after pressing its latch. The shooting process is equally convenient for both hands.

A front sight with a fuse is installed near the muzzle of the barrel. The rear sight is designed for shooting at a distance of up to 200 meters. The automation cover is adapted for the installation of an optical or collimator sight.

The butt is made by stamping metal. It folds up and down.

The SR-2M "Veresk" submachine gun is a modernized version of the above weapons. The fuse box has been changed in it. In the SR-2M, the muzzle device was replaced, and a folding front handle appeared on the forearm.

Tactical and technical characteristics of software SR-2M

• Mass of weapons without equipment: 1650
• The length of the PP with a folded butt: 603 mm.
• Folded: 350 mm.
• Barrel length: 174 mm.
• Number of grooves: 6.
• Sight range: up to 200 m.
• Magazine capacity: 20/30 rounds.

It is worth noting that a collimator sight (approximately 300 grams) and an equipped magazine are added to the weight.

The submachine gun is adapted for and 7BTZ. The initial speed of the bullet depends precisely on the type of cartridge and is: in the first case - 440 m / s, in the second - 415 m / s, and in the third - 430 m / s. The SP11 cartridge is equipped with a low-ricochet bullet, and the 7BTZ cartridge is equipped with an armor-piercing tracer.

The characteristics of the Veresk submachine gun allow firing at a distance of 100-200 meters. The front sight with a fuse is located on the extreme front of the barrel. A collimator sight with a 6-o field of view is attached to the lid of the box. Such sights are the main ones in combat at short range.

Design features of the submachine gun

The butt of the weapon is made by cold stamping of steel. The control handle and handguard are made of impact-resistant plastic. The handle is made integral with the trigger guard. A front stop is installed in front of it. The forearm covers the barrel.

For the convenience of firing from a position with outstretched arms, a front bend is designed on the trigger guard (as for firing with a two-handed grip).

In the upgraded version, the hard stop on the handguard is replaced by a folding front handle. This feature improves the controllability of weapons and accuracy of fire. The fuse box has also been upgraded. In the new version, the muzzle device is presented in the form of a muzzle-stop. This feature allows you to protect the shooter's hand from burns by powder gases and forward displacement.

The Veresk submachine gun is worn on a belt and discreetly, using a hanger that can accommodate both a weapon and a spare magazine.

Weapon automation

The SR-2 "Veresk" software uses gas-operated automatics with barrel locking at the time of the shot.

The gas piston in the cylinder is located above the barrel. When fired by a piston, the bolt frame is actuated (in which the bolt with 6 lugs is located). On the right side of the bolt carrier, the cocking handle is rigidly fixed.

It is possible to conduct automatic and single fire. The right fuse lever has 2 modes: O - fire, P - fuse. The left one performs the functions of a translator of fire modes: one dot corresponds to a single shot, three dots - to automatic fire.

Ammunition is fed from box magazines. The design of the Veresk submachine gun is equipped with standard open sights.

PP design with incomplete disassembly

The device consists of:

• From the return mechanism.
• shutter frame.
• Mainspring with guide.
• Drummer.
• Shutter.
• forearm.
• Barrel with automatic.
• Trigger mechanism.
• Butt.
• other surface details.
• Shop.

The standard equipment consists of the following items:

• Suspension (bag for a spare clip + shoulder suspension + holster). It is used for concealed carrying.
• belt. Designed for open carry. Adjustable in length.
• Ramrod (used when cleaning weapon elements).
• Bags.
• Cases.
• Other accessories for cleaning and disassembly.

The Veresk submachine gun needs regular cleaning after each use. Timely care significantly increases the resource reserve and service life. Cleaning is desirable to be done immediately after shooting.

Improved software of the SR-2 series

The new automation system and unusual buttstock are matched to the powerful ammunition for which the weapon is designed. Automation mechanisms of PP are reliable in adverse conditions (for example, with increased dustiness, humidity). The operating temperature range is from -50 to +50 degrees. A silencer can also be installed on the PP.

When developing the guidance system, it was planned to use only mechanical and flip diopter sights. Somewhat later, a collimator sight was added to the layout of the Veresk SP-2MP submachine gun, which is the main one. The mechanical one was somewhat modified - it only had one rear sight. The distance to the target is taken into account by offsetting the aiming point in height. This method is convenient for experienced shooters.

Ammunition for "Heather"

The submachine gun is used in view of this, the weapon is adapted for various types of supplies of 9 × 21 mm caliber:

• SP10 - with a steel bullet of increased armor penetration. This type of cartridge strikes enemy manpower at a distance of up to 200 meters, and is also capable of harming individual body armor.
• SP11 - ammunition created using a lead core.
• SP12 - cartridge with an expansive bullet. It provides increased stopping power.
• SP13 - supplies with a tracer bullet.

According to experts, the damaging effect of the cartridges of the Veresk submachine gun is up to three times higher than that of the 9 × 18 mm PM supplies, and 2 times higher than that of the 9 × 19 mm.

Advantages and disadvantages of weapons

Among the advantages are:

• High fire power.
• Accuracy of shooting.
• High damaging effect at close range.
• Light weight.
• Convenient design.
• Roomy store.
• Convenient layout.
• Good aiming system.
• Ability to use different cartridges.

The disadvantages are:

• Poor quality of some samples.
• Some parts are not interchangeable.
• Frequent malfunctions.

The advantages and disadvantages of the Veresk submachine gun make it possible to determine the necessary amount of work for further improvement of the weapon.

Weapon Safety

1. Upon receipt, be sure to check the charging of the firearm.
2. It is forbidden to direct the muzzle towards people and animals.
3. Any weapon should be considered loaded until checked.
4. When the bolt is retracted, the barrel is directed directly at the target or in a safe direction. In this case, the possibility of ricochet should be taken into account.
5. Outside the fire mode, it is forbidden to put a finger on the trigger.
6. Before operation, check the barrel for foreign objects.
7. When firing in a position with outstretched arms, the grip must be such that the shutter does not cause injury to the hand.
8. An obligatory item is the briefing before classes.
9. In the fire zone, as well as during transportation, actions begin and stop at the command of the leader.

Safety in the fire zone

When shooting, it is prohibited:

1. To allow persons who have not passed the safety test and are unsuitable for health reasons to take up arms.
2. Perform operations with weapons without the permission of the commander (load, fire, etc.).
3. Leave personal device unattended, as well as pass it on to third parties.
4. Use the wrong ammunition.
5. Use personal devices (for example, a telephone) in the fire sector.
6. Adjust equipment with weapons in hand.
7. Allow persons in a state of alcoholic or drug intoxication, strangers.
8. Disassemble ammunition and troubleshoot it.

A powerful and effective modern weapon is the Veresk submachine gun. Photos allow you to evaluate its compactness and correct layout. It should be remembered that with any use of firearms, safety precautions should be followed. Also, you can not ignore the rules of care, transportation and storage.