Have you ever seen a pistol with a barrel diameter of 20 millimeters? Simply put - this is 2 centimeters. Agree, I would not really like to see such a weapon aimed in its own direction. A cartridge of 20.5 x 45 millimeters can knock any person off his feet if shot from a distance of up to one and a half meters. Do such powerful pistols in Russia?
Shaman Features
Known to many pistol Shaman entered production in 2010. It was developed by the company "A + A". This type of weapon is a traumatic barrelless pistol, for firing from which unique cartridges of 20.5x45 are used, developed by the manufacturing company specifically for this weapon.
It is worth noting that the Shaman boasts a nice feature - bikalibernostyu. In addition to the main ammunition, it can be charged with more common 18x45 cartridges. You can use traumatic, light-sound and signal charges. The muzzle energy of such a small gun is as much as 120 J, which is a third more than that of the popular "Wasp". This indicator makes the Shaman one of the most powerful pistols in the traumatic category.
The bicalibing property was grafted on these weapons in order to expand the scope of use and to attract customers. The fact is that the main charge of 20.5x45 does not have light-noise and signaling variants, which significantly reduces the functionality of the instrument. A charge of 18x45 caliber solves this problem.
The manufacturers in “A + A” decided to deprive their offspring of the electronic unit and various microswitches, as a result of which the Shaman gunless pistol became much more reliable than its competitors. The charge here is a holder of two vertically positioned rounds. Like any other traumatic barrelless pistol, as the barrel here is the cartridge case.
When charging cartridges at 20.5 x 45 millimeters, no additional devices are needed, which cannot be said about working with charges at 18x45. To shoot them from the Shaman, you need a special adapter.
There are two options for aiming here: a mechanical unregulated sight and a laser target designator. For the second option, a convenient switching system is used: when a person takes the gun in his hand, he can press the laser button with a slight movement of his finger. A lithium battery CR2 is used to power such a sight. To control the battery charge, you can use a special indicator located on the left side of the handle.
The main advantages of weapons
In general, this weapon is an excellent choice for self-defense in the conditions of everyday life. Pistol Shaman has many advantages, but you should definitely mention the following:
- Compactness. The weapon has a very small size and low weight, while having a "lethal" power. Its dimensions tend to be secretive, injury does not take up much space and can be carried with it every day;
- Easy to use. To use the Shaman, you should not have special skills, you can learn how to use them very quickly;
- Reliability. The lack of a power unit and microswitches makes the gun very reliable, it rarely breaks and does not require regular repairs;
- Low price. At the moment, the weapon is offered in gun shops for $ 200, which is lower than that of its main competitors;
- Bikalibernost. The ability to use cartridges of two types: 20.5x45 and 18x45.
Three replaceable cartridges for cartridges are supplied with the pistol, while the competitors in the kit usually have two or none at all. A set of all the advantages, build quality, reliability of the instrument fully justify the price of the Shaman.
The disadvantages of a gun Shaman
Like everything else in this world, the Shaman’s traumatic pistol also has flaws that a potential owner needs to know:
- Light plastic construction. In order to reduce the size and weight of their product, the manufacturers decided to simplify everything, including the body of the gun, by making it out of plastic. Thus, it turned out to be very light, which is why the recoil is strong when shooting, especially if 20.5x45 cartridges are used. Because of this, to conduct heap and fast shooting is very difficult. But if you get used to it, it becomes quite real;
- Design. Above the design of the company "A + A" need more work. The shaman does not frighten the enemy in any way; he looks like some kind of toy gun, although his power exceeds the power of some smooth-bore types of guns;
- Small charge. Perhaps, if the manufacturer did not chase after the super-compactness of the pistol, its capacity could be increased to 4 cartridges, because 2 is not enough;
- Weak battery The CR2 doesn’t hold a charge well and discharges quickly with frequent use of a laser sight. In addition, she refuses to activate LCC at a temperature of -15 degrees Celsius.
It is important to know about the main defect of this weapon, which may occur after purchase - a double shot. Experienced shooters and the manufacturer itself after the acquisition recommends shooting 10-15 rounds of 20.5x45 cartridges from a new gun. If at least one doublet came out, it’s better to exchange the pistol for a new one where you bought it.
In general, the Shaman is a good traumatic pistol that can compete for the title of one of the best. In Russia, it is certified as a firearm of limited destruction. Why is it common to call him a "cannon"? The fact is that guns up to 20 millimeters, according to Russian weapon legislation, are characterized as small arms, and everything after 20 millimeters is characterized as artillery. A permit for a traumatic weapon can be easily obtained at a special state institution, which has a branch in each city.
