Calico M960A
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Calico M960A | |
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Type | Submachine gun |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | Calico Light Weapons Systems |
Manufacturer | Calico Light Weapons Systems |
Specifications | |
Barrel length | 6 inches |
Cartridge | 9×19mm Luger |
Caliber | 9 mm |
Action | Roller-delayed blowback |
Rate of fire | 750 rpm [1] |
Muzzle velocity | 390 m/s |
Effective firing range | 50 m |
Maximum firing range | 100 m |
Feed system | 50- or 100-round helical magazine |
Sights | Iron sights, can have various sights mounted |
The Calico M960A is an American selective fully automatic submachine gun (SMG) based on the Calico M950[citation needed] with the addition of an extending butt and a forward grip. It is chambered for the 9×19mm Luger which takes 50-round or 100-round helical magazine which fits on top of the rear of the receiver. The M960A was first produced in 1990, and its rate of fire is 750 rpm.
References[]
- ^ Hogg, Ian V. (2001). Submachine guns. London: Greenhill Books. p. 126. ISBN 1853674486.
Categories:
- 9mm Parabellum submachine guns
- Roller-delayed blowback firearms
- Submachine guns of the United States
- Trial and research firearms of the United States
- Firearms stubs