Pistols
Bowie Knife
Manufacturer: Strider Knives Overview: This knife isn't very potent, but you may stab enemies for maximum damage. Slash (normal attack), for getting maximum speed, may just get you kill. |
Berreta 96G Elites
1)Stainless Steel
Barrel, Slide Safety, trigger, slide stop and other key
components are manufactured in highly resistant stainless steel. 96G Elite Manufacturer:
Beretta |
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USP (Universal
Self-Loading Pistol) .45ACP Tactical
Overview: With a free silencer and a powerful caliber some would wonder if the Glock is useless, but the USP fails when compared to the number of rounds it holds. You can turn this into a fast firing demon by quickly tapping the fire button multiple times and aiming at the chest and head. The HK USP (Universal Self-loading Pistol) is the first HK pistol designed especially for American shooters. Features favored by US law enforcement and military users provided the design criteria for the USP and its controls are uniquely American, influenced by such famous designs as the Government Model 1911 pistol.The control lever, a combination safety and decocking lever, is frame mounted and quickly accessible, unlike the slide mounted safeties common on many semi-automatic pistols. Using a modified Browning-type action with a special patented recoil reduction system, the USP is built to take the punishment of powerful +P and +P+ loads. The recoil reduction system reduces recoil effects on pistol components and also lowers the recoil forces felt by the shooter. The USP recoil reduction system is insensitive to ammunition types and requires no special adjustment or maintenance. It functions effectively in all USP models. Using this same recoil reduction system, an HK MK 23 .45 ACP Special Operations Pistol fired more than 30,000 +P cartridges and 6,000 proof loads without damage to any major components. During function testing of the USP, sample pistols routinely fire more than 20,000 rounds without a component failure. All USPs use a fiber-reinforced polymer frame stiffened by stainless steel inserts at areas subject to stress and friction. HK pioneered the use of polymer materials in production handguns more than twenty-five years ago with the development of the VP70Z and P9S pistols. Molded into the polymer frame of USPs, universal mounting grooves allow a variety of accessories like the HK Universal Tactical Light to be quickly installed or removed. The Universal Tactical Light is a compact, high intensity light developed exclusively for HK. By using a modular approach to the internal components, the control lever function of the USP can be switched from the left to the right side of the pistol for left-handed shooters. The USP can also be converted from one type of trigger firing mode to another. This includes combination double-action and single-action (DA/SA) modes and double action only (DA-Only) modes. The USP is available in nine trigger/firing mode configurations and three calibers—.45 ACP, .40 S&W, and 9mm. Two finishes are currently available; stainless steel and HK’s proprietary “Hostile Environment” dark blued finish. Both protect the major metal components of the USP from corrosion, including exposure to salt water. All HK USP pistols are covered by a lifetime warranty for the original retail purchaser. |
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Glock 18C Select Fire
Overview: The main pistol of the Terrorists (tangos), it is pretty accurate but deals less damage then it's USP counter-part. The three round burst really can make this pistol shine, though. The Glock 18 looks much like the Glock 17 with the exception of a switch on the left side of the gun. The switch resembles a decocker, but is actually a select-fire switch. The Glock 18 can fire in either semi-automatic or fully-automatic mode. It has a cyclic rate of approx. 1,200 rounds per minute in full-auto mode. A special 33-round magazine is made for this pistol, but the magazine will also work in any of the other 9mm pistols made by Glock.I've never fired a G18, but I have fired a converted G17. The gun had a switch much like the G18 which allowed the operator to select semi-automatic or fully-automatic fire. The gun that I fired also had a folding stock which I thought was nice. The stock was mounted in the small space between the backstrap and the mag well and could either extend out to form a shoulder stock, or tuck up underneath the gun so that it could be fired with either a one-hand or two-handed hold. I fired one mag with the stock extended, and one mag with it folded. I was really exited about the prospect of shooting a full-auto Glock, but after shooting one, I was a little disappointed from a practical standpoint. I only had two 15-round mags at the time, and they were gone in only a few burps of full-auto fire. At over 1,000 rounds per minute, I dumped half of the mag in one squeeze of the trigger even though I was concentrating on allowing only short bursts. I'm sure with practice, one could manage controlled bursts, but even then your concentration would have to be very high. I can't really imagine a situtation where a gun would be needed to shoot hundreds of rounds in a matter of seconds, and where the shooter would be able to control the pistols rate of fire. Under stress, anyone shooting a G18 would likely have a reflexive and strong trigger pull which would make the G18 into nothing more than a bullet hose. I suppose this would be handy if a law enforcement officer had to rush into a crack house and spray 30 junkies inside with gun fire, but that's probably not going to be practical (or legal). In any event, the full-auto 9mm was fun to shoot though and, despite the cyclic rate, the muzzle rise was very controllable. I'm not sure if Glock offers the folding stocks as an option for the G18, but they sure should. I've always though Glock should come out with a spankin' little sub gun to kick HK out of the entry-gun market, but Glock seems to be sticking with a pistols-only line for now. This folding stock at least allows the full-size Glocks to duplicate a similar configuration. |
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Desert Eagle .50 AE
Overview: With the penetration power of a G3 at close ranges, this baby packs a punch! A good first, second, and third round gun, or a if you just feel like kicking ass in style. A good choice for a back-up pistol as a sniper.
The 7/8" dovetail rib on the barrel has cross slots to accommodate scope rings (available as an option). This integral scope base means no additional mounting hardware is required. The safety is ambidextrous - it can be operated by right-handed and left-handed shooters. When the safety is on, the firing pin is blocked, disconnecting the trigger bar from the sear at the same time. Extensive tests in accordance with military specifications include drop tests that show the Desert Eagle is safe from accidental firing. |
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P228
Overview: This fast smooth baby packs a huge punch against Kevlar, and holds 13 rounds to boot. Aim for the head or upper chest. The trend is sweeping large and small law enforcement agencies throughout the United States - the .40 caliber is totally in, while the 9mm is out. Local and State agencies in my Washington-Baltimore area either have switched or are switching to .40 caliber in droves. Even the FBI, which took a long wait-and-see, extensive test-and-evaluate approach, are now issuing 40-caliber GLOCK 22/23s to their new classes of special agents. US intelligence agencies and Service investigative units, however, have not made the switch to the .40. Neither has the Secret Service, BATF, nor State Department's Diplomatic Security Service (DSS). The SIG P228 9mm remains the quintessential "fed" gun with these and other agencies to include the Army Criminal Investigative Division (CID) and Air Force Office of Special Investigations (OSI). This pistol remains my choice for domestic and overseas use. Here's why.Ammo Availability For most intelligence operations, the 9mm makes the greatest sense. When assigned to support military operations, there's a ready supply of NATO-spec 9mm issued for the Beretta M9. Yes, I know that it's a comparatively poor stopper versus .45 ball, but ammo must be available and very plentiful for both training and operational purposes. In Spec Ops circles, hollowpoint ammo is available for counter-terrorism missions, which greatly enhances the 9mm effectiveness. The primary weapon for the DSS, BATF and often FBI agents is the SIG P228. When assigned to support diplomatic or investigative missions abroad, I know that my pistol, magazines and ammunition are interchangeable with theirs. This is significant should the need arise to use someone else's gear, or they use mine. Reliability The SIG P228 is supremely reliable out of the box. Its reliability can only be matched by the P226 and arguably bested by the Beretta 92. These points are critical for several reasons. Weapons are often issued at overseas departure or destination points. This means that it may not be my personal P228 on which I'm relying. As my primary weapon, it must be totally reliable in all extreme conditions. Any maintained P228 is this in spades. Accuracy The best duty pistol is also extremely accurate. Stress under physical exhaustion or combat duress plays havoc with your shooting ability. I want the most accurate pistol possible to maximize hit potential under these extreme conditions. This is especially important when operating in an environment that contains hostile and non-hostile targets. A surgical shot may be needed to take out single or multiple threats, without hitting fellow operatives or innocent bystanders. It is also critical when facing a battle rifle-equipped hostile. Every SIG P228 I've shot is accurate enough to reach out and touch a target to 100 yards with confidence. This can't be said for many other popular pistols. The only popular service pistol that beats the P228 for accuracy out of the box is the SIG P226. Table One provides accuracy figures for my own stock P228 with a wide assortment of ball and hollowpoint ammo. Note the total average hand held five-shot group size at 25 yards: it's 2.80 inches. Conventional hollowpoint ammo, which included everything from +P+ 115 to 147-grain subsonic, averaged an excellent 2.60 inches!Capacity Capacity counts when a pistol is the only weapon between you and a large group of machete-wielding third-worlders. The P228 holds twice the ammo of the venerable 1911. Add two spare magazines and you've got 40 rounds on tap. I'll usually add a 20-round mag if things are looking especially dicey. I certainly don't spray and pray, but find the high capacity pistol a better choice for these type encounters. Ergonomics The SIG P228 also features some of the best ergonomics of any pistol ever produced. The double column grip is comfortable for my medium-size hand, and I find the pistol points naturally and immediately to target. The double action trigger is the best in the business and if, as some female associates with smaller hands find, too long to reach comfortably, a SIG factory short trigger is available. The single action is outstanding - clean and moderately weighted (mine is 5.5 lbs.). My only complaint is a light trigger-return spring, which when not fully acclimated to the weapon, can cause the shooter to slap at the trigger while trying to perform fast follow-up shots. Some details that need attention are the soft metal used in the grip screws, and the tendency for these screws to come loose if not extremely well-tightened. Fixes to these shortcomings are: use an exact-fit screwdriver when loosening or tightening the screws, replace the grip screws with hexhead grip bolts or use a Hogue or Pachmayer slip-on grip to secure the grip panels. The SIG standard matte finish is not very wear or corrosion resistant. The SIG factory K Kote or aftermarket Teflon finish such as Birdsong Black-T will serve in harsh conditions. The pistol possesses few sharp edges, the only ones being at the tips of the front of the slide. These aren't a problem for shooting, but the sharp points can tear at the inside of finely boned holsters such as Alessi, Mitch Rosen's or Andy Arratoonian's Horseshoe products and can sometimes cause a rough reholster with these excellent rigs. The gun conceals very well in a quality external or IWB holster. Factory sights are among the best in the business; extremely durable, low profile, posessing a fairly wide rear notch mated to a highly visable front sight. How It Shoots Recoil is near-negligible with the P228. The 9mm is a much more easily controlled round compared to either the .40 cal or .45. I can fire fourteen rounds in under five seconds and hit a man-sized target at fifty feet with ease. Table Two [omitted] provides the results of a recent outdoor range session with the P228. These basic drills combine drawing and firing speed with the need to engage both near and long range targets. Results were good; the credit going to the superlative design of the pistol. Blame my somewhat slow times on a new, tightly fitted, Horseshoe SOB holster (excellent rig; worn toward hip side) and my unfamiliarity with the different angle of draw. Bottom line - if you are a federal agent, intelligence operative, law enforcement officer or civilian possessing a SIG P228, don't feel shortchanged or undergunned. You're carrying one of the best pistols made. World-class reliable, accurate, ergonomic and easily controllable, you can't get much better. Stick with it, practice often and with realism, and know that this gun will hold up its end of the bargain when you need it to. |
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FiveseveN (Counter-Terrorist Only)
Overview: Deadly accurate, but no power to back it up. The FiveseveN's twenty round clip is good for killing off an enemy at long range. Perhaps a sniper's best friend. Perhaps. The First of a New Generation In 1935, the FN-made Browning Hi Power was revolutionary. The market quickly adopted this high-capacity 9mm pistol accordingly, and it has since been fielded by over 100 countries. FN's newest contribution the handgun's evolution is named the Five-seveN®. This 20-round pistol fires a 5.7mm bullet that will defeat most body armor in military service around the world today. Essentially, the Five-seveN® represents a quantum leap forward in the handgun's suitablity for close engagements by delivering the type of performance that was previously confined to rifles or carbines. Elements of this performance include. High magazine capacity: The Five-seveN® comes standard with 20-round magazine. High stopping power: The Five-seveN® fires the 5.7x28mm SS190 Ball round which reliably penetrates Kevlar helmets and vests as well as CRISAT protection. High hit probability: The Five-seveN's® extremely low recoil impulse results in virtually no muzzle climb, thereby facilitating fast and controllable follow-up shots. Yet, the Five-seveN® is: Light and ergonomic: Weighing 30% less than most 9mm pistols, the smoothly-contoured Five-seveN® is comfortable to carry and quick to deploy. Fully safe: Due to its double-action firing mechanism, the Five-seveN® offers no inherent risk of accidental discharge during transportation. Furthermore, all of its safety devices are automatically reengaged following each firing cycle. The Five-seveN® fires the SS190 5.7x28mm ball round. This projectile will perforate any individual protection on today's battlefield including the PASGT kevlar helmet, 48 layers of kevlar body armor and the CRISAT target (titanium and kevlar). The SS190's conventional design allows it to be manufactured on existing production lines, and its lead-free composition eliminates range contamination. |
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