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The Rohrbaugh R9 was a semi-automatic pistol produced by Rohrbaugh Firearms of Long Island, New York. It was chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, and was designed to be a lightweight, compact self-defense weapon. The R9 was rated for standard pressure 9mm ammunition. Firing +P or +P+ ammunition in the R9 was not recommended by the manufacturer.
The pocket pistol originated in the mid-17th century as a small, concealable flintlock known as the Queen Anne pistol, the coat pistol, or the pocket pistol.This was used throughout the 18th century, evolving from a weapon reserved for the wealthy to a common sidearm in broader use as more and more manufacturers made them by the start of the 19th century.
The Kimber Micro 9 is a lightweight, single-action pocket pistol chambered for the 9×19mm Parabellum cartridge, produced by Kimber Manufacturing. This firearm model was first announced in 2015. [1] [2]
When the 9×19mm Parabellum was chosen as the standard service round by most of the German police forces, the experimental 9mm Ultra round fell into disuse. Only about 2,000 PP Super pistols were sold to German police forces in the 1970s, and lack of sales caused Walther to withdraw the PP Super from their catalogue in 1979. [27]
The Ideal Conceal pistol consisted of a derringer-style handgun containing two barrels, chambered for either .380 ACP or 9mm. [7] The primary color option available was black, with a plastic exterior and metal core. [8]
This handgun is an evolution of the Model 90, the first full-size 9mm Luger pistol made by the Argentine company and introduced in 1989. In 1994, when the entire Bersa pistol production line was renamed "Thunder", the Model 90 was modified with better functionalities and placement of the fire control group, match barrel, improved sights, better ergonomics, lighter weight and increased magazine ...
At 17.1 oz (480 g) unloaded, the handgun itself was comparatively light. The P-11 lacked an external manual safety, relying instead on a long and heavy double action only trigger pull, which requires 9 pounds of pressure, to prevent accidental discharge. A firing pin spring and low-mass hammer prevented discharge if the gun was dropped.
The Model C-9 is a compact, single-stack magazine, model of Hi-Point's 9×19mm handgun. It consists of a polymer frame, zinc-alloy slide and bolt (with steel reinforcing inserts), and a steel breech, chamber and barrel. Its low price and small and compact design prompted many to purchase it for concealed carry. [citation needed]