In accordance with Russian law, ordinary citizens are prohibited from owning firearms. This category of people can protect themselves and their loved ones using traumatism. In the modern arms market, a wide assortment of various traumatic pistols is presented to the attention of buyers. Which is better to buy a model of non-combat weapons? What factors should be considered in order not to regret the money spent? Which traumatic gun is better? Information on what nuances you need to pay attention to is contained in the article. A ranking of the best traumatic pistols is also presented.
Acquaintance with a small product
Unlike real combat weapons, shooting from a "trauma" does not lead to death. The exception is those cases when a charge from a short distance hits the head. The main purpose of traumatic weapons is to provide protection to the owner. It is for this reason that the permissible power for “injuries” is limited to 91 J.
What are the criteria for evaluating “injuries”?
Anyone who cares about personal safety and decided to purchase one or another model of non-combat weapons often wonders: how to choose the best traumatic gun? Among some consumers there is a misconception that the most important quality of a rifle unit is its power. However, according to experts, in addition to power, there are several more factors that should be considered before choosing a traumatic gun. The best option for self-defense is a product whose design allows you to quickly get it. If there is a trigger needle in the “injury”, the extraction speed will be reduced. In addition, the owner should not have any difficulties during jerking the shutter. It is desirable that both rubber and gas cartridges are suitable for the shooting model. Such an “injury” will be effective in a wide variety of situations. Factors such as pistol magazine capacity and reliability are also considered. The attention of those who decided to acquire a means of self-defense, below is a list of the best traumatic pistols.
1. "Fort 12T"
This is the best traumatic gun in the Ukrainian arms market. The model has practical value and nice design. With the exception of the plates for the handle, the gun is completely steel, which has a positive effect on its wear resistance. According to the manufacturer, the resource "trauma" - at least 50 thousand shots. There is no gate clutch in the design of this model. When locking the barrel channel involved the return force of the spring and the mass of the shutter. The store is designed for 12 ammunition.
2. Thunderstorm
In the line of shooting models for self-defense, this is one of the best traumatic pistols. Shoots weapons with 9 mm ammunition. For the manufacture of "injury" is used stainless steel.
The handle is polymer. The capacity of the store is 14 charges. The model is equipped with a trigger trigger mechanism. Weapons can be used both from self-cocking and with a pre-cocked trigger. As sights, the rear sight and front sight are used, for which horizontal adjustment is provided. In an effort to facilitate the aiming process, the pillars and flies were equipped with special white marks. According to the owners, various ammunition is suitable for “trauma”. However, in automatic mode, the pistol mechanism can only work with rubber bullets. When using noise and gas cartridges, the owner, in order to remove the sleeve, will have to manually remove the shutter to the rear position. A pistol with a length of 18 cm weighs no more than 830 g. There is no trigger spoke in the design of the model. Due to its small size and the ability to shoot rubber and gas ammunition, the Thunderstorm pistol has established itself as a universal and very reliable “trauma”.
3. "Wasp PB-4-1"
It is a barrelless modification of Russian-made traumatic weapons. Shooting is carried out by cartridges of 18x45 mm, for which electronic ignition of the charge is provided. Initially, the weapon had a very high power, which reached 120 J.
Shooting was carried out by bullets weighing 11.6 g. Since such ammunition could be seriously injured, the power had to be reduced to 90 J. The gun has a laser target designator. Judging by the numerous reviews, this model due to its small dimensions (13x11.9x3.9 cm) and the ergonomic handle is very convenient to use. Nevertheless, the "injury" is not without some drawbacks. Weaknesses are:
- Small store capacity - it is designed for only 4 ammunition.
- Weapons reload at a low speed.
4. “Guard MP-461”
On the arms shelves, this model of "trauma", made by Izhevsk designers, has been present since 2002. An electric pulse is provided to ignite the cartridge, which is charged using a standard CR2032 battery. For the manufacture of all parts of the gun uses high-quality plastic. Since 2007, a built-in laser target designator has been developed for weapons. Its use had a positive effect on the range of targeted shooting. Due to its light weight, the ability to use standard power batteries and fire both traumatic and light-noise, signal and lighting cartridges, this “trauma” model can be considered universal. The disadvantages of the gun are its low reload speed and the use of a dual-charge cartridge.
5. "Warrior"
This model of "trauma" is a classic drum revolver. Extraction of shot cartridges is carried out by folding to the side of the drum. According to the owners, the weapon is very convenient to operate.
Due to its robust design, low weight and dimensions, the shooting model is suitable for hidden wearing. The capacity of the drum is 5 rounds. Since revolving magazines are designed for a small amount of ammunition, many prefer guns. However, as experts assure, it is with the revolver that the owner has the opportunity to quickly fire the first shot at a lead, which is important in a critical street situation. The total length of the "trauma" is 6 cm. The weapon weighs no more than 500 g. To purchase a "Warrior", you must present a license.
6. Taurus LOM-13
According to experts, this is one of the best traumatic pistols to date, manufactured in Brazil by the largest arms giant Forjas Taurus SA. Shooting is conducted by 9 mm traumatic cartridges. The capacity of the drum is 5 ammunition. The handle is rubberized and, according to the owners, is very ergonomic and has a stylish, modern design. For the manufacture of the frame and drum, stainless steel is used. At the end of assembly, weapons are carefully polished. In addition, the production process provides a burnishing procedure. The dismantling of the barrel and drum is not structurally provided. To fire a shot, you must first cock the trigger. You can also shoot from self-cocking. There are no mechanical fuses in the design. For this model, traumatic, gas and noise munitions of 9 mm caliber are suitable. “Injury” is characterized by a high resource, strength, structural reliability, high accuracy and compactness.
7. The Leader
According to experts, in Russia it is one of the best traumatic pistols to date. Designed based on the legendary TT pistol.
"Injury" is self-loading. The scope is civil self-defense. It shoots with ammunition 10x32T traumatic action. One ammunition is equipped with two bullets weighing 0.7 g. According to owners, the traumatic model is practically indistinguishable from its combat counterpart.
Recharging is carried out automatically by shutter release. The weapon is equipped with a fuse. Shooting is carried out in single player mode. The fired bullet is capable of speeds up to 308 m / s. The pistol store houses 7 ammunition. The model weighs no more than 855 g. The muzzle energy index varies from 70 to 100 J.
8. Streamer
In 2014, Turkish weapons designers designed a version of the traumatic gun for self-defense. In the manufacture of the main components, a durable alloy of zinc, magnesium and aluminum was used. The design of the gun is reinforced with special steel inserts. Judging by the reviews of the owners, this model of "trauma" is characterized by high accuracy and accuracy. Thanks to ergonomic indicators, the weapon is convenient in operation.
The capacity of the store is 14 ammunition. However, the model is adapted only for shooting from the right hand. In connection with this circumstance, Streamer lefties should not buy. The length of the gun is 153 mm. Weight - 630 g. The model has established itself as an effective, powerful and reliable tool for self-defense.
9. Grand Power T-12
"Injury" was created on the basis of the K100 combat pistol. High power and the ability to carry out targeted shooting allowed this model to take second place in the top of traumatic weapons. According to the owners, this model will be equally convenient for left-handed and right-handed people. Shooting from the Grand Power T-12 is conducted with 10x28T traumatic ammunition. Thanks to its modular design, the gun is suitable for sports shooting. The model contains a two-row 10-cartridge magazine. Weapons have good ergonomics, power and structural strength. The disadvantage is that this gun is not suitable for hidden wear.
10. The Shaman
According to weapons experts, this is the best traumatic gun in Russia. Since its caliber is 20 mm, this shooting sample is also called a cannon among consumers.
This caliber is considered artillery. The muzzle energy reaches 120 J. Shooting is carried out by cartridges of 20.5x45 mm. Their lethal force is enough to knock a person down from a distance of one and a half meters. A similar effect is also inherent in the Wasp model, the patron of which can dump an attacker from one meter. The production of traumatic pistols "Shaman" has been established in the city of Tula since 2010. In weapons, you can also use ammunition 18x45 mm. The 220 g gun weighs. “Traumat” is available in two versions: with mechanical and laser sights. The disadvantage of weapons is that plastic is used in the manufacture of the case. Nevertheless, the "Shaman" in Russia today is a leader among various models of traumatic weapons.