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[…] S&W Model 10 revolver was a vehicle it would be a reliable, unpretentious pick-up truck. The Glock 22 — a Ford Crown Vic police interceptor. The Browning Hi-Power — A Jaguar XK-E. The Colt Python — a Rolls-Royce. But the FNP-45 Competition model reminds me of a Hummer; a vehicle to work hard, go anywhere, do anything except fit a parking space or one-car garage. The FNP-45 will do anything expected of a duty or competition handgun except fit a small hand or conceal under a T-shirt. Actually I don’t want to make too much of the size. Obviously a magazine holding 15 rounds of .45 ACP needs a full-sized pistol wrapped around it. However the 1-piece polymer grip frame adds relatively little size, and it fits my medium-large hand very nicely. I asked some shooters they found it oversized for them, they were able to reach the trigger and operate all the controls. They could make it go bang if they had to. The design of the FNP-45 is what might be called “21st century classic.” The frame is molded polymer and the slide is blackened stainless steel. The operating system is tilt-lock, with an abutment on the barrel ahead of the chamber locking into the front edge of the ejection port. Locking and unlocking are controlled by a cam on the underside of the barrel. Barrel length is 4.5″ with conventional rifling, 6-groove, right-hand 1:16″ twist, and there’s a steel guide rod with a captured, single-coil recoil spring. FNH quality hardly needs comment; the machining of the slide is beautifully done with crisp, straight lines. >> Click Here AHSO11col Sept/Oct Cover

[…] have bright red/orange marking at the muzzle. Here, a “real” Glock is at the top, but you can see how they are mirror images, other than the orange muzzle. Mechanics Currently there are almost exact look-alikes of most of the self-loading pistols used by law-enforcement, civilians and even the military. The most realistic employ stunningly faithful blowback actions powered by either “green gas” — which employs propane as a major component — and CO2. Green gas comes in large pressurized cans that provide enough juice for thousands of shots in many cases. Most CO2-powered airsoft guns employ standard disposable 12-gm CO2 cartridges. Certain gas-powered airsoft pistols are capable of operating with green gas as well as CO2. There is also a wide selection of gas-powered repeating handguns that lack the blowback feature. Revolvers are also fairly well represented among airsoft guns, but they usually pack less punch than semi-auto look-alikes. In fact, most airsoft wheelguns employ the spring-piston power plant and generally work in single action only. In their beginning, airsoft guns generally employed the spring-piston power plant, which meant they had to be manually cocked for each shot. While this type still remains popular, it is less suitable to force-on-force and general CQB training because of its limited firepower as far as quick repeat shots, and lack of realistic blowback actions are concerned. There are battery-powered airsoft pistols incorporating blowback action. However, these are generally of rather low power and are more suitable for very short range use. These also don’t generally stand up to the tougher demands of realistic combat training. Law-enforcement personnel have, in many instances, adopted airsoft guns for realistic force-on-force training. Many of the semi-auto airsoft pistols now available almost exactly mimic the weight, looks and “feel” of the real firearms carried by these folks. The same holsters used to carry the service and/or off-duty pistols usually work perfectly with airsoft pistols. Suitable eye protection is mandatory in any shooting exercise. Law-enforcement officers have also discovered the advantages of training with airsoft guns — even at home. Airsoft guns that replicate specific firearms can also fit standard holsters. Training Concepts In addition to law-enforcement personnel, many civilians have discovered the benefits of training for real-world defensive situations with firearms by employing airsoft guns. To that effect, some training schools have also adopted airsoft as a cost-effective and much safer alternative to basic firearms handling and safety. Tactical courses involving airsoft handguns are also offered on a regular basis, and since they are not “real” guns, a simple warehouse or even an office or building complex can be used. You could actually practice “clearing” your own home or place of business using airsoft! One such school, located in my own neck of the woods in South Florida, is called Technon Tactical. Although relatively new, this school has already attracted a healthy following. Their main training facility is located in a large warehouse complex. At the time of this writing, an Israeli-type “kill house” where various close-combat shooting scenarios can be developed is nearing completion. When fully operational, executive protection, hostage rescue and other types of force-on-force training with airsoft guns will be offered on a regular basis. The main instructors are all former combat instructors with the Israeli Defense Force. In addition to combat with guns, they are also highly qualified instructors of the Russian Systema method of unarmed combat. I have attended one of their day-long seminars on Tactical Mindset for Pistol Owners and can vouch for the no-nonsense approach to combat training displayed by these instructors, beginning with lectures on basic firearm safety all the way up to force-on-force shooting exercises — all of it using airsoft guns exclusively. Both of these potent gas blowback semi-autos feature all-metal construction. The airsoft look-alike of the SIG Sauer P-226S from Palco Sports can take up to 24 BB’s in its magazine. The WE Tech Caspian 5.1K Dragon can work with “green” gas as well as CO2. Take-Down Another plus when dealing with gas blowback airsoft pistols is the fact most of them (including the above described models) can be field-stripped like their real center-fire counterparts. This is another important feature adding to their value as no-nonsense trainers. Airsoft ammo, even premium-grade BB’s, are relative inexpensive; however, serious airsoft shooters should refrain from re-using fired BB’s, as they can acquire scratches and other impact defects causing jams in many airsoft repeaters. Premium-grade airsoft BB’s are made to exacting tolerances and have glass-smooth surfaces, ensuring reliable feeding through all types of airsoft actions. In the final analysis, it looks like airsoft guns are fast becoming a serious choice as firearms training tools on several levels. Their cost-effectiveness and extreme realism rank high in their favor. The cost factor alone is crucial, in terms not only of the guns themselves but their ammo and safety equipment too, such as safety masks, goggles, etc. So if you are looking for an ideal choice in top-notch firearms training equipment, the airsoft gun may be the answer. For more info: Technon Tactical, (954) 364-7516, [email protected]; www.palcosports.com; Additional airsoft resources: www.AirsoftAtlanta.com; www.pyramydair.com; www.umarexusa.com; www.palcosports.com; www.shortyusa.com By J.I. Galan >> Click Here 9a airsoft 9 5a airsoft 5 2a airsoft […]

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