Joebob's definitions

Heckler & Koch PSG1

A semi automatic sniper rifle manufactured by Heckler & Koch GmbH of Germany. Chambered for the 7.62x51mm NATO (.308 Winchester) round, equipped with Hensoldt 6x42mm scope.

The PSG1 is widely considered the most accurate semi automatic sniper rifle in the world.

by JoeBob July 29, 2003

AK47

The famous Avtomat Klashnikova Model 1947 (AK47) is, along with it's scores of variants, the most widely used and manufacutured assault rifle in the world. Developed orginally for mobile units of the Russian Army, the AK rifles have found their way into the hands from hundreds of other militaries, as well as terrorist groups. Caliber of the orginal AK47/AKM was 7.62x39mm. The 7.62mm caliber has been phased out in Russia, which now favors the 5.45x39mm, chambered in the AK74.

In the days of the Cold War, the USSR made and distributed countless AK47 assault rifles.

by JoeBob September 6, 2003

SIG-Sauer P232

A double action semi automatic blowback pistol of Swiss-German collaboration. The P232 is a reeingineerd P230, which takes advantage of modern manufacturing techniques. The P232 is availible in 7.65mm (.32 ACP) and .380 ACP (9x17mm Kurz/Short. It's availible finishes are: Blue carbon steel, stainless steel, and a two-tone option. An elegant, sleek, small automatic with enough class to challenge the famous (Walther PPK)

The assassin had spent the day tracking his target, and aimed his silencer equipped SIG-Sauer P232 7.65mm to finish the job...

by JoeBob September 26, 2003

Desert Eagle

A gas operated, semi automatic pistol with a rotating bolt. It can be found chambered for the .357 Magnum, .44 Magnum,.50 Action Express, and .440 Corbon. A .41 Magnum model went out of production several years ago. Imported to U.S.A. by Magnum Research Inc.

Action movies and video games have helped make the Desert Eagle famous.

by JoeBob August 1, 2003