Mauser is a firearms manufacturing company that boomed in the 1800's under the direction of Paul Mauser and his brother Willhelm Mauser in Germany.
Mauser is most well known from two of it's designs, the Mauser 98 Rifle, and the C96 Broomhandle Pistol.
Mauser created the bolt action system as we know it today, derived from early needle operated systems. Mauser desinged rifles became the standard in most developed European nations by the late 1870's (especially in Germany) The Mauser 98, created in 1898 was, and still is considered one of the best bolt-action rifles ever. The Mauser also featured a five round internal magazine. In a conclusion from the Spanish-American war where the Mauser was being used against us, the United States also switched to using a rifle that highly copied Mauser, the Springfield m1903 The Mauser 98 and variants served Germany through two World Wars, and many third world countries continued using the 98 until the 1980's. Even today many of the most popular bolt-action rifles still use the original Mauser action.
Also, Mauser is generally credited with producing the first practical semi-automatic pistol in 1896, the C96 Broomhandle Mauser which predated the original Luger design by 2 years . Though the borchardt pistol predated it, it was too clumsy for practical use. The C96 served informally in large numbers throughout Europe throughout the World War I Europe, but by far the largest users were the Chinese which used it in large numbers beyond World War II and in many chamberings. A modified C96 was also used as the blaster pistol in the Star Wars original trilogy.
Mauser is most well known from two of it's designs, the Mauser 98 Rifle, and the C96 Broomhandle Pistol.
Mauser created the bolt action system as we know it today, derived from early needle operated systems. Mauser desinged rifles became the standard in most developed European nations by the late 1870's (especially in Germany) The Mauser 98, created in 1898 was, and still is considered one of the best bolt-action rifles ever. The Mauser also featured a five round internal magazine. In a conclusion from the Spanish-American war where the Mauser was being used against us, the United States also switched to using a rifle that highly copied Mauser, the Springfield m1903 The Mauser 98 and variants served Germany through two World Wars, and many third world countries continued using the 98 until the 1980's. Even today many of the most popular bolt-action rifles still use the original Mauser action.
Also, Mauser is generally credited with producing the first practical semi-automatic pistol in 1896, the C96 Broomhandle Mauser which predated the original Luger design by 2 years . Though the borchardt pistol predated it, it was too clumsy for practical use. The C96 served informally in large numbers throughout Europe throughout the World War I Europe, but by far the largest users were the Chinese which used it in large numbers beyond World War II and in many chamberings. A modified C96 was also used as the blaster pistol in the Star Wars original trilogy.
by GunCat April 23, 2006
The Russian Soldier was out of ammo for is Kalishnokov, when he pulls out his PMM and fires his last 7 rounds.
by GunCat February 22, 2004
A gun company in the United States made popular for it's line of rimfire pistols. The Ruger Mark I in .22lr, Rugers original model was patented in 1946 and produced in 1949. It was designed to have an appearance and shape similar to that of the P.08 Luger due to the Lugers grand appearance and good grip angle. One hypothesis is that it was designed to appeal to World War II veterans and fanatics. At the time of its production, it was one of the first rimfire pistols to retain affordability while being exceedingly reliable and very accurate.
Today, the Mark II and Mark III, and the .22/45 versions, which are later versions of the original Mark I are still the staple gun of Ruger. They are known to be very reliable for rimfires, which are usually notoriously unreliable.
Ruger also has a very popular and well made semi-automatic carbine, the 10/22, as well as a wide array of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols geared towards law enforcement and self defense. They also make some shotguns and other rifles.
Today, the Mark II and Mark III, and the .22/45 versions, which are later versions of the original Mark I are still the staple gun of Ruger. They are known to be very reliable for rimfires, which are usually notoriously unreliable.
Ruger also has a very popular and well made semi-automatic carbine, the 10/22, as well as a wide array of revolvers and semi-automatic pistols geared towards law enforcement and self defense. They also make some shotguns and other rifles.
Some Examples of their products:
Ruger Mk. II and .22/45(.22lr) ~$450
Ruger 10/22 (.22lr) ~ $150
Ruger Single Six (.22lr)
Ruger Redhawk Alaskan (.454 Cassul)
Ruger PC9 (9mm Carbine)
Ruger P89 (9mm)
Ruger P345 (.45ACP)
Ruger GP100 (.357 Magnum)
Ruger SP101 (.357 Magnum)
Ruger Mk. II and .22/45(.22lr) ~$450
Ruger 10/22 (.22lr) ~ $150
Ruger Single Six (.22lr)
Ruger Redhawk Alaskan (.454 Cassul)
Ruger PC9 (9mm Carbine)
Ruger P89 (9mm)
Ruger P345 (.45ACP)
Ruger GP100 (.357 Magnum)
Ruger SP101 (.357 Magnum)
by GunCat April 24, 2005
Someone who makes "documentries" that are really just a whole bunch of lies intended to work on the intense emotions of the naive liberals into being more ignorant that they already are.
Farenheit 9/11 was allmost completely ficticious.
by GunCat April 23, 2005
Beretta is the oldest gun company in the world dating back to 1526. With much experience in manufacturing handguns, shotguns, and carbines, Berreta firearms have been adopted worldwide by military and police forces. The most notable adoption of Berreta firearms is the adoption of the 92FS for the U.S. Military in 1985. (and French airforce.) One of the most tested firearms in the world, the 92FS designated M9 by the U.S. Military has a life of over 35,000 rounds. The reliability of this handgun is unsurpassed. The Berreta PM12S and 70/90 AR were adopted by the Italian Military for a while.
www.beretta.com
www.berettausa.com
Beretta Pistols
92FS (9mm)
96F (9mm)
3032 Tomcat (.32ACP)
Bobcat (.22LR)
950 Jetfire (.22LR)
9000s (9mm)
8000 Cougar
U22 Neo (.22LR)
www.berettausa.com
Beretta Pistols
92FS (9mm)
96F (9mm)
3032 Tomcat (.32ACP)
Bobcat (.22LR)
950 Jetfire (.22LR)
9000s (9mm)
8000 Cougar
U22 Neo (.22LR)
by GunCat February 22, 2004
The M9, as designated by the U.S. Military is a Beretta 92FS.
Sidearm of the U.S . Military.
The M9 pistol was tested to the extremes in a competition with other gun companies to replace the existing M1911 pistol serving the U.S. military through both World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. In 1985, the 92FS was adopted with a capacity of 15 rounds + 1 in the chamber, doubling the capacity of the old 7 + 1 capacity Colts. Though it uses the smaller 9mm round compared to the earlier .45, it has been proven just as effective, plus the 92FS allows for greater accuracy, and far better reliability. The M9 service pistol can sustain more than 35,000 rounds fired, and the 92FS jams less often then almost any other pistol.
The 92FS is designed to operate under the most adverse weather conditions. Easy dissesembly by the turning of a lever allows for field stripping in the heat of battle, as opposed to some of the previous 1911s which sometimes required special tools to open.
The 92FS can fire without a magazine by inserting a round directly into the barrel.
Sidearm of the U.S . Military.
The M9 pistol was tested to the extremes in a competition with other gun companies to replace the existing M1911 pistol serving the U.S. military through both World Wars, Korea, and Vietnam. In 1985, the 92FS was adopted with a capacity of 15 rounds + 1 in the chamber, doubling the capacity of the old 7 + 1 capacity Colts. Though it uses the smaller 9mm round compared to the earlier .45, it has been proven just as effective, plus the 92FS allows for greater accuracy, and far better reliability. The M9 service pistol can sustain more than 35,000 rounds fired, and the 92FS jams less often then almost any other pistol.
The 92FS is designed to operate under the most adverse weather conditions. Easy dissesembly by the turning of a lever allows for field stripping in the heat of battle, as opposed to some of the previous 1911s which sometimes required special tools to open.
The 92FS can fire without a magazine by inserting a round directly into the barrel.
Double Action / Single Action
(pull slide for first shot, semi-auto rest)
9mm
Ambidextrous Safety.
(About $579)
(pull slide for first shot, semi-auto rest)
9mm
Ambidextrous Safety.
(About $579)
by GunCat February 22, 2004