Manufacturers are trying to put on the market for traumatic weapons compact options that can be safely and covertly transferred every day. One of such representatives of domestic production is the traumatic pistol MP-78-9TM, which is a modernized version of the MP-78-9T.
It has a small thickness and medium length (longer than many compact pistols). An important component in the matter of such a tool is the ease of use, reasonableness of all traumatic nodes, etc.
general information
The gun appeared on the market in 2004, when it only began to fill with compact traumatic. An attractive feature was the all-steel case, which the manufacturers did not previously offer. Compete with "Makarychem" did not work because of the small size, which the consumer perceived as a minus.
I bought a pistol MP as an additional or for self-defense girls. Some time after the launch of sales, traumatic amateurs began to realize that the shortened barrel did not greatly affect the effectiveness of shooting. Compared to Makarych, the difference in kinetic energy was a few joules, which was not really felt.
The trunks were made of high-quality material, so the stock of working resource was high. Owners rarely encountered tears and poddutiyami.
Monitor the status of the gun easily. It can be quickly disassembled and assembled to clean the main parts and lubricate them. All components are well fixed, so do not be afraid that some parts will be lost. At the heart of the work is the free gate, the return spring "hugs" the barrel.
Appearance
Externally, a traumatic gun is identical to its combat base. The difference was in the overlays on the handles - they were not made of metal, but made of plastic, became thicker. Increasing the thickness did not make the weapon more comfortable to handle. Despite the small size, it was inconvenient to hold the MP-78-9ТМ in the hand while firing.
In terms of ease of use, it is inferior to a full-sized traumatics, but wins many compact options. On the left side of the case there is a fuse switch. It is easy to interact with him with the thumb of the working hand, even if she is wearing a glove. It stands outside the limits of the shutter, so to activate and deactivate it is not a difficult task.
There is a ledge on the store that was made for conveniently positioning the little finger. In fact, even the nameless one does not fit into it (it all depends on the size of the hand of the shooter). The magazine retainer is a small spring-loaded part, which is placed down the handle. Removing the store quickly for recharge will not work. In the case of a real conflict situation, it is not worth spending time replacing the store, it is better to leave the place of a clash.
The sighting mechanism is made in the form of unregulated front sight and rear sight.
What ammo to use?
Used for firing ammunition 9mm RA. Initially, it was designed for 5.45x18 charges, but due to the design features of the combat base, it was possible to use larger-caliber cartridges without any design changes.
The selection of ammunition is very important. Stability of work and service life depend on it. It is recommended to use cartridges with non-fast burning gunpowder. You can use powerful charges for self-defense, but medium and weak power cartridges are suitable for training.
Regular use of Killing + Ammunition can damage a traumatic pistol. Some users said that the use of powerful cartridges does not affect the quality of work and the stock of working resource MP-78-9TM.
Powerful charges are equipped with a hard bullet that, if used regularly, can damage the barrel or completely destroy it. For practicing the skills of possession suitable ammunition with kinetic energy of up to 50 J. Use cartridges less is not worth it, it may be difficult in the process of recharging.
When shooting with slaughter charges, you need to monitor the cartridge cases. If they are intact, then there is no breakage in the design of the gun. If they show traces of bloating or tears, the return spring requires urgent replacement.
The recoil spring may weaken over time, then the stability of the traumatic operation may be impaired. This problem is solved by replacing it with a more rigid one. A prerequisite is its compliance with the required size.
The updated version of MP-78-9TM
In 2007, an improved version was released, which received an index of "TM". There were no global changes to the device. The main difference was the adaptation to the use of powerful cartridges. To do this, the engineers have made a stronger barrel, frame and casing-bolt and increased the stiffness of the return spring. This update allowed to shoot charges with kinetic energy up to 80 Joules.
Despite the possibility of using lethal charges, experts, still, recommend them only for civilian self-defense. In order to train at the shooting range, ammunition with a capacity of up to 50 J will do. When using powerful charges, the design of the gun works on wear.
Some shooters talked about the possibility of using Magnum ammunition for Tanfoglio Inna. In fact, such cartridges after the first few shots completely destroyed the barrel and deformed the cover-bolt. But this result is not found in every situation.
The sizes of the versions are the same. In the discharged state, the mass is 460 grams, and the length is 158 millimeters. The store holds 6 charges, which is enough to neutralize or deter the enemy.
Tuning
Handle trimming
Trauma MP-78-9TM turned out to be thin. Due to recoil, it is difficult to hold him in the hand during shooting, especially to a man with a large palm.
To fix the flaw is simple - install thick pads on the handle. Convenience of use increases, but the possibility of imperceptible daily carrying decreases.
Tuning trigger
After the purchase of a traumatic person, every owner is obliged to familiarize himself with the trigger mechanism. This can be done in the process of removing the factory grease, as indicated in the data sheet.
The surface of all parts should be smooth. If there are irregularities, then they need to be eliminated by grinding. Parts must not be in contact with each other. If contact areas are present, they can be removed by grinding using Goya paste.
Ammunition tuning
Failures during shooting may occur due to sticking ammunition when serving from the store. The description of the recommendations of the professionals says that by bending the edges of the store, the flaw is eliminated. To improve the ammunition system, you can sandpaper the chamber and the bore.
You should not be zealous when working with the bore - it is enough to process easily accessible places. It is better not to touch the obstacles, especially in copies of the 2008 edition and later. Since that year, the teeth are made using indentation technology, so it is easy to spoil them in the process of manual refinement.
What you need to remember during the refinement?
Each series of MP-78-9TM is produced with flaws of various kinds, so there are no exact rules for tuning the gun. The owner must independently identify the deficiencies and begin to eliminate them. During such fine work is important accuracy of action. Any wrong move can ruin a traumatic weapon. It is necessary to be engaged in tuning when it is really necessary.
What can be concluded?
Trauma characteristics are ideal for use during warmer seasons. The compact dimensions of the MP-78-9TM allow you to carry it in a holster attached to a belt of jeans. T-shirt it completely hide.
The choice of cartridges at such a time should be approached with special responsibility. Each person is dressed lightly, so the use of cartridges with a capacity of 80 J can lead to serious injuries or even death. The best option would be to use ammunition with a capacity of up to 50 joules.
Technical data of weapons allow you to use it as the main, not additional. Before practical use it is recommended to conduct training firing in order to get used to the size and impact.
