In accordance with Russian law, ordinary citizens are prohibited from owning firearms. This category of people can protect themselves and their loved ones using trauma. In the modern arms market, a wide range of various traumatic pistols is presented to the attention of buyers. What is the best model of non-combat weapons to buy? What factors should be considered in order not to regret the money spent later? What traumatic pistol is better? Information on what nuances you need to pay attention to is contained in the article. A rating of the best traumatic pistols is also presented.
Introduction to the shooting product
Unlike real combat weapons, shooting from a "trauma" does not lead to death. The exception is those cases when the charge from a short distance hits the head. The main purpose of a traumatic weapon is to provide protection to the owner. It is for thistherefore, the allowable power for "injuries" is limited to 91 J.
What are the criteria for assessing "injuries"?
Those who care about personal safety and decide to purchase one or another model of non-combat weapons often ask themselves: how to choose the best traumatic pistol? There is an erroneous opinion among some consumers that the most important quality of a shooting unit is its power. However, according to experts, in addition to power, there are several other factors that should be considered before choosing a traumatic gun. The best option for self-defense is a product whose design allows you to quickly get it. If there is a trigger needle in the “injury”, then the extraction speed will be reduced. In addition, during the jittering of the shutter, the owner should also not have any difficulties. It is desirable that both rubber and gas cartridges are suitable for the shooting model. Such a "trauma" will be effective in a variety of situations. Factors such as pistol magazine capacity and reliability are also considered. To the attention of those who decide to acquire a means for self-defense, below is a list of the best traumatic pistols.
1. "Fort 12T"
This is the best traumatic pistol on the Ukrainian arms market. The model has practical value and pleasant design. With the exception of the plates for the handle, the pistol is completely steel, which has a positive effect on its wear resistance. As the manufacturer assures, the “injury” resource is at least 50 thousand shots. There is no bolt clutch in the design of this model. When locking the barrel channel, the return force of the spring and the mass of the shutter are involved. The magazine holds 12 rounds.
2. Thunderstorm
In the line of shooting models for self-defense, this is one of the best traumatic pistols. Fires the weapon with 9mm ammo. High-quality steel is used for the manufacture of the "injury".
Polymer handle. The magazine capacity is 14 charges. The model is equipped with a trigger mechanism. The weapon can be used both self-cocked and pre-cocked. As sighting devices, the rear sight and front sight are used, for which horizontal adjustment is provided. In an effort to facilitate the process of aiming, the rear sights and front sights were equipped with special white marks. According to the owners, various ammunition is suitable for the “injury”. However, in automatic mode, the pistol mechanism can only work with rubber bullets. When using noise and gas cartridges, the owner will have to manually pull the bolt to the rear position in order to remove the sleeve. A pistol 18 cm long weighs no more than 830 g. There is no trigger needle in the design of the model. Due to its small size and the ability to shoot rubber and gas ammunition, the Thunderstorm pistol has established itself as a versatile and very reliable “trauma”.
3. "Osa PB-4-1"
It is a barrelless modification of the traumatic weapon of the Russianproduction. Shooting is carried out with 18x45 mm cartridges, for which electronic ignition of the charge is provided. Initially, the weapon had a very high power, which reached 120 J.
Shooting was carried out with bullets weighing 11.6 g. Since such ammunition could seriously injure, the power had to be reduced to 90 J. The pistol has a laser designator. Judging by the numerous reviews, this model is very convenient to use due to its small dimensions (13x11, 9x3, 9 cm) and the presence of an ergonomic handle. Nevertheless, the "injury" is not without some drawbacks. Weaknesses are:
- Low magazine capacity - it only holds 4 ammo.
- Weapons reload at a slow rate.
4. "Guardian MP-461"
This model of "injury", made by Izhevsk designers, has been on the arms counters since 2002. To ignite the cartridge, an electric pulse is provided, which is charged using a standard CR2032 battery. For the manufacture of all parts of the pistol, high-quality plastic is used. Since 2007, an integrated laser designator has been developed for weapons. Its use had a positive effect on the range of aimed fire. Due to its low weight, the ability to use standard batteries and fire both traumatic and light-noise, signal and lighting cartridges, this model of "trauma" can be considered universal. The disadvantages of the pistol are the low reload speed and the use of a double-shot cassette.
5. "Warrior"
This Trauma model is a classic drum revolver. Extraction of spent cartridges is carried out by tilting towards the drum. According to the owners, the weapon is very convenient to use.
Due to the robust design, low weight and dimensions, the shooting model is suitable for concealed carry. The capacity of the drum is 5 rounds. Since revolver magazines are designed for a small amount of ammunition, many prefer pistols. However, according to experts, it is with a revolver that the owner has the opportunity to quickly fire the first lead shot, which is important in a critical street situation. The total length of the "injury" is 6 cm. The weapon weighs no more than 500 g. To purchase the "Warrior", you must present a license.
6. Taurus LOM-13
According to experts, this is one of the best traumatic pistols to date, produced in Brazil by the largest arms giant Forjas Taurus S. A. Shooting is carried out with 9 mm traumatic cartridges. The capacity of the drum is 5 ammunition. The handle is rubberized and, according to the owners, is very ergonomic and has a stylish, modern design. The frame and drum are made of high quality steel. At the end of the assembly, the weapon is carefully polished. In addition, the manufacturing processprovides for the burnishing procedure. The dismantling of the barrel and drum is not structurally provided. To fire a shot, you must first cock the trigger. You can also shoot from self-cocking. There are no mechanical fuses in the design. For this model, traumatic, gas and noise ammunition of 9 mm caliber is suitable. The "injury" is characterized by a high resource, strength, structural reliability, high accuracy and compactness.
7. "Leader"
According to experts, this is one of the best traumatic pistols in Russia today. Designed on the basis of the legendary TT pistol.
"Travmat" self-loading. Scope of application - civil self-defense. Shoots 10x32T traumatic cartridges. One ammunition is equipped with two bullets weighing 0.7 g each. According to the owners, the traumatic model is almost indistinguishable from its combat counterpart.
Reloading is carried out automatically due to the recoil of the shutter. The weapon is equipped with a fuse. Shooting is carried out in single mode. A fired bullet is capable of speeds up to 308 m/s. The pistol store holds 7 rounds of ammunition. The model weighs no more than 855 g. The muzzle energy varies from 70 to 100 J.
8. Streamer
In 2014, Turkish weapons designers designed a version of a traumatic pistol for self-defense. In the manufacture of the main components wasused durable alloy of zinc, magnesium and aluminum. The design of the pistol is reinforced with special steel inserts. Judging by the reviews of the owners, this model of "injury" is characterized by high accuracy and accuracy. Weapons due to ergonomic indicators are easy to use.
Magazine capacity is 14 rounds. However, the model is adapted only for shooting from the right hand. In connection with this circumstance, left-handed Streamer should not be bought. Pistol length - 153 mm. Weight - 630 g. The model has established itself as an effective, powerful and reliable means of self-defense.
9. Grand Power T-12
"Travmat" was created on the basis of the K100 combat pistol. High power and the ability to carry out aimed shooting allowed this model to take second place in the top of traumatic weapons. According to the owners, this model will be equally convenient for left-handers and right-handers. Shooting from the Grand Power T-12 is carried out with traumatic ammunition 10x28T. Thanks to the modular design, the pistol is suitable for sport shooting. The model contains a double-row 10-round magazine. Good ergonomics, power and structural strength are inherent in weapons. The disadvantage is that this pistol is not suitable for concealed carry.
10. "Shaman"
According to weapons experts, this is the best traumatic pistol in Russia. Since its caliber is 20 mm, among consumers, this shooting model is also called a gun.
This caliber is considered artillery. The muzzle energy indicator reaches 120 J. Shooting is carried out with cartridges of 20.5x45 mm. Their lethal force is enough to knock a person down from a distance of one and a half meters. A similar effect is inherent in the "Wasp" model, the cartridge of which can bring down an attacker from one meter. The production of Shaman traumatic pistols has been established in the city of Tula since 2010. The weapon can also use 18x45 mm ammunition. The pistol weighs 220 g. Travmat is available in two versions: with mechanical and laser sights. The disadvantage of weapons is that plastic is used in the manufacture of the body. Nevertheless, "Shaman" today in Russia is the leader among various models of traumatic weapons.
