Stechkin's combat pistol is very popular among weapon lovers. That is why many people were optimistic about the news that this famous instrument was adapted for travmatiku. The manufacturer of the traumatic version of the weapon was able to fully preserve the appearance, but deprived it of exactly what they loved for it: automatic shooting mode and a large magazine that held up to 20 cartridges. From the battle sample, only the body remained, the dimensions of which are not ideal for secretive wearing as tools for self-defense.
Story
The traumatic pistol APS appeared on the domestic market in 2007. At that time, the traumatic weapon began to acquire acceptable power sufficient for effective self-defense. In those years, traumatic cartridges improved significantly: now they had enough gunpowder for the bullet to gain good speed in the barrel.
Opinions about the traumatic Stechkin were different. Someone fell in love with him at first sight, someone was not significantly satisfied with the price in the range of 45-60 thousand rubles, incomparable with other traumatic pistols popular at that time.
But I didn’t have to complain too much, because it turned out to be the only adaptation of this military weapon to traumatics. It so happens that this system is not for everyone. It is necessary to get used to Stechkin, he is big. Most likely, for self-defense it is not an ideal choice, but for sport shooting it is a very suitable option.
Pistol Dimensions
As mentioned above, the design of the instrument was fully preserved during the adaptation process. APS traumatic pistol received only one change - the diameter of the barrel, compared with the combat version of the gun, became much smaller.
The size of the trauma was very impressive. Of course, it may psychologically suppress the enemy in the event of a conflict situation, but then not everyone will consider what you are going to defend. The length of Stechkin is 252 millimeters, the height is 152 millimeters and the width is 33 millimeters.
Despite the impressive dimensions of the gun, all its controls are designed for the average hand, that is, it will be convenient to shoot even a person with a small palm.
The inconvenience is the daily carrying of such a large and massive weapons. The weight of the discharged gun is 950 grams. Wearing it all day will not be easy, especially if an uncomfortable holster is selected.
Construction and ammunition
The design of the gun deserves attention. First of all, we should not forget that it is made on the basis of a combat weapon, which already speaks of its strength. The developers did not weaken the pistol frame, which indicates a high working life of the weapon. This is a big plus for those who plan to use the gun for sports or recreational shooting.
The design of the trunk is also of interest. If you look at the muzzle cut, you get the impression that the barrel bore is thick-walled, but this is not true. Inside the barrel there is one obstacle. In general, this design has greater strength than the competitor Stechkin - Makarycha.
For shooting from this trauma are used cartridges 10x22T. Of course, many would prefer to use charges of 9 mm RA, but now all types of 10x22T ammunition are not particularly inferior in power and effectiveness to the said cartridge. Many are no longer satisfied with the fact that the developers have reduced the capacity of the store - it is only 10 rounds, unlike 20 in the combat version.
Specifications:
- 10x22T cartridges are used for shooting;
- length - 252 millimeters;
- barrel length - 140 millimeters;
- height - 152 millimeters;
- width - 33 millimeters;
- Discharged pistol weight - 950 grams;
- Magazine capacity - 10 rounds.
The main feature when choosing ammunition is that it is impossible to shoot weak cartridges from Stechkin - there will be a problem of reloading after each shot, it will not be possible to shoot and too powerful charges - the shells will simply burst or blow. Therefore, the buyer must be prepared for the fact that in the first few months he will have to look for the optimal cartridges.
Conclusion
If it is important for you that the traumatic weapon look brutal and beautiful - then you can safely buy this gun. If you want to buy weapons for regular sport shooting, this is also a good option.
But if you are looking for exactly a weapon for regular carrying for the purpose of self-defense, then think a few times before buying Stechkin. You may not be able to get used to its size and will be tired of constantly wearing this large pistol.
In the end, it can be summed up that this weapon is of high quality - but not for everybody.
