Smersh air rifles offered on the domestic market are not inferior to other Russian and foreign analogues. The secret of the weapon lies in the variety of modifications, simplicity of design and low cost. Let's look at the features of these guns, including the features of each model.
About the manufacturer
Produces air rifles "Smersh" Chinese company JTC Group Inc. The annual output is about 400 thousand units annually. Models are assembled on high-quality and modern equipment, adhering to all required standards.
Products go through several stages of control, which has become one of the factors in the popularity of tools on the world market in the corresponding segment. Most often, guns are supplied to European and American customers. Distinctive features of the sold versions are reliability and ease of use. Domestic consumers all these modifications are offered under the brand name "Smersh".
Introductory Air Rifles
This category includes variations under indices R1 and R2. In the Russian Federation, they are classified as products whose design is similar to weapons. The power of these modifications is limited to three Joules. The main purpose is recreational and training shooting. The second version, with a mass of just over two kilograms, gives an indicator of 110 m/s.
More detailed specifications of both versions are shown in the table below:
| Model | R1 | R2 |
| Bed | Reinforced plastic | - |
| Caliber (mm) | 4, 5 | 4, 5 |
| Barrel length/overall (mm) | 380/930 | 420/1005 |
| Muzzle Energy (J) | 3, 0 | Up to 3, 0 |
| Weight (kg) | 2, 0 | 2, 05 |
R5 version
Smersh R4 and R5 air rifles have similar characteristics. They are classic weapons with a spring-piston mechanism. These varieties are focused on recreational shooting, featuring improved comfort and equipment parameters, despite the affordable price and simplicity of design.
Features:
- the presence of an automatic safety lock to block the cocked trigger;
- dual-mode adjustable escapement;
- treated wood bed (Monte Carlo configuration);
- combat force - up to 3 J;
- type of spring cocking - swivel vertically.
The existing fuse automatically locks the trigger when cocked, its button is located behind the receiver. This is convenient for right-handed and left-handed users. The stock has a rubber butt pad at its end.
The barrel has a closed front sight with a light accumulator. It is mounted in a special milling groove, insured against longitudinal movement with a cross screw. The rear sight with micrometric support in the horizontal and vertical plane, can be aggregated with an optical and collimator sight, which are attached using brackets.
Pneumatic rifle "Smersh R7"
Standard for its segment, a weapon with a spring-piston mechanical group is designed for power up to 7.5 J. The mainspring is adjusted by turning the barrel in a vertical position.
Parameters:
- stock material - wood;
- caliber - 4.5 mm;
- barrel length - 48 cm;
- total length - 115cm;
- weight - 3.3 kg;
- muzzle force - up to 7.5 J.
Other weapon featuressimilar to the previous modification, including the butt type "Monte Carlo", automatic fuse-blocker during descent, placement of the button in a convenient position for firing by right-handed and left-handed users. The movement of the trigger is adjusted at the factory, the pitch is adjusted using a special screw. Open sights also have light-accumulative elements, optics and collimators are mounted using brackets.
Modification R8
Another sample of the classic Smersh air rifle has a muzzle force of up to 7.5 Joules, which is achieved due to the vertical muzzle turn, which ensures the cocking of the mainspring. This modification is also convenient for any user, regardless of his "working" hand. The cocking of the trigger is blocked by an automatic fuse.
Parameters:
- bed - made of bamboo;
- calibration - 4.5 mm;
- barrel length/total - 48/114 cm;
- weight - 3.4 kg;
- working energy - up to 7.5 J.
An orthopedic original "shark fin" stock is attached to the bamboo stock. At its end there is a protective butt plate made of polymer. The pistol-type handle allows you to securely hold the weapon even in bad climatic conditions. The barrel is equipped with a muzzle, the design has a two-step descent mechanism. This model does not provide open sights, it is possible to mount optics or collimator analogs.
Magnum class
The Smersh R9 air rifle belongs to this category. It is one of the most popular versions among foreign users involved in sport shooting and small game hunting. The second name of the modification is Hammerli Hunter Force 900.
Features:
- stock made of wood;
- standard caliber - 4.5 mm;
- total/barrel length - 115/48 cm;
- weight - 3.9 kg;
- muzzle energy - 7.5 J;
- velocity parameter - 280 m/s or 240 m/s, depending on the weight of the ammunition used;
- presence of underbarrel platoon.
The cost of the specified model largely depends on the brand under which it is sold.
Another version - the air rifle "Smersh 3" is a copy of the weapon Diana-31 (classic magnum). The technical parameters are similar to those of the prototype, but the price is much lower. The model is optimally suited for beginners and experienced shooters.
Short description:
- stock material - plastic;
- calibration - 4.5 mm;
- trunk length - 48 cm;
- total length - 114cm;
- weight - 3.23 kg;
- working energy - up to 7.5 J.
R10 and R4
These versions are also classified as Magnums. Specifications are shown in the table:
| Model | R4 | R10 |
| Bed | Plastic | Wood |
| Caliber (mm) | 4, 5 | 4, 5 |
| Barrel length/total (cm) | 50/124 | 50/122 |
| Weight (kg) | 3, 78 | 3, 6 |
| Muzzle Energy (J) | 7, 5 | 7, 5 |
Modification R4 has a good bundle. The standard version includes a Picatinny rail mounted on a dovetail lock. This assembly is suitable for mounting almost all types of optical and red dot sights.
The air rifle "Smersh P10" has open sights, which are made using fiber optic elements. Light-accumulative details allow the shooter to quickly orient himself on the target, even in low light conditions.
The "P4" model was based on the German "supermagnum" Diana-350. Its features include ease of disassembly / assembly, smooth descent and original appearance. It is worth noting that all parts of the trigger mechanism, including pistons and springs, are interchangeable, which makes it easier to repair weapons and upgrade them. Model "P10" is an exact replica of the Diana-350 gun.
Rifle "P11"
General characteristics of the indicated model:
- bed - made of wood;
- calibration type - 4.5mm;
- barrel length - 54 cm;
- total length - 101cm;
- weight - 2.4 kg;
- muzzle power - no higher than 7.5 J.
The Chinese air rifle "Smersh" of this series is equipped with a gas-cylinder mechanism, a rammer, a special device for cocking the mainspring. The purpose of the weapon is training and recreational shooting. A pair of cylinders is mounted in the underbarrel, they break through synchronously while tightening the control nut. The trigger mechanism is locked by means of an automatic fuse when the ammunition is sent. The key of this assembly is placed on the locking bracket.
This pneumatic is equipped with an adjustable mechanical sight. Trigger force and working hook travel are factory set. The wooden stock is connected to the butt of a characteristic configuration, which is used in the construction of small-caliber guns. Open sights are adjustable horizontally and vertically, have light-accumulative details. Collimators or optics are mounted using brackets.
Finally
When choosing pneumatics "Smersh" you should pay attention to the caliber, muzzle velocity, stock configuration and muzzle power. Experts recommend that beginners use weighted models that have little impact. In addition, one must take into accountfeatures of the trigger mechanism and the reliability of weapon parts aggregating with the main nodes.
