Today, the Russian arms industry produces a wide range of different shooting models for the needs of hunters. Pump-action shotguns are in great demand among the consumer. The first Russian pomp is the IZH-81 shotgun. The Soviet hunter could see this model only in foreign action movies. And only in the late 80s, the production of the pump was established at the IzhMekh plant. Description, performance characteristics and design of the IZH-81 pump-action shotgun are presented in the article.
Introducing the pump
According to weapons specialists, the IZH-81 gun can be considered the leader in the group of pump-action shooting models. In the West, these products are used by both hunters and law enforcement officers. Pumps are very popular in the USA. Soviet weapons designers analyzed the experience of such well-known manufacturers as Remington, Winchester and Mosberg. Soon the Russian hunter also received his pump-action weapon.
About recharging
According to experts, pump-action shotguns are united by one principle of reloading. In order to reload the weapon, the shooter must move the fore-end back and forth.
This principle is also used in the IZH-81 hunting rifle. Unlike the automatic model, which uses the energy of powder gases, in the pump-action, the owner himself has to distort the shutter, eject the spent cartridges and send in new ammunition.
How does it work?
After a shot has been fired, the forearm moves back, as a result of which the barrel channel opens. At the same time, the spent cartridge case is extracted from the chamber. The supply of a new cartridge from the magazine and the USM platoon occur automatically. In order to send ammunition into the chamber, you need to move the forearm forward. Judging by the reviews of the owners, IZH-81 has a high reload speed.
About the design features of the IZH-81 gun
This model is made in various versions and has a wide range of purposes. The IZH-81 gun is equipped with a special locking system, which is represented by a sliding bolt, a special wedge connected to the barrel sleeve. Due to this design feature, the pressure of the resulting powder gases on the receiver is completely eliminated. In pump models equipped with a different locking system, the owners noted the exact oppositeEffect. Due to its wide functionality, the external form of IZH-81 is presented in several versions. Some pump-action shotguns do not have stocks. There are also shotguns that use folding stocks.
About materials
For the manufacture of barrels, strong weapon steel is used, which is used in the manufacture of Kalashnikov assault rifles. From the inside, the barrel channel contains a chrome coating. For receivers, not ordinary weapon steel is used, but a special aluminum alloy, due to which the weight of the pump is lightened. According to experts, in order to reduce the impact of the bolt mechanism on the box, weapons designers had to abandon the use of heavy metals. In the manufacture of butts, plastic and walnut, beech or birch wood are used.
About performance characteristics
- The IZH-81 shotgun is produced at a mechanical plant in Izhevsk.
- The barrel length varies between 56 - 70 cm.
- caliber gun IZH-81: 12 mm.
- The chamber is 76 mm long.
- The basic model of the gun is equipped with 4 cartridges. Also available in 6 and 7 ammo options.
- The mass of IZH-81, depending on the modification, can vary from 3.2 to 3.5 kg.
On virtues
Judging by the numerous reviews of the owners, IZH-81 pumps have good resistance to corrosive processes. Also, the design of the weapon allows for quick replacement of stocks and handles. PompovikIt is equipped with several trunks, which is appreciated by many hunters. In addition, if necessary, the shooter can load the gun with 76 and 70 mm ammunition.
About shortcomings
According to the owners, the assembly of parts in the IZH-81 guns is not done well enough. Some pumps have been noted to have difficulty reloading due to having only one rod. In addition, it often breaks, causing the forearm to warp.
About modifications
In the modern arms market, the IZH-81 hunting pump-action shotgun is presented in several versions:
- Basic model IZH-81. The product is equipped with a barrel, 70 cm long. This version uses 12/70 mm ammunition. The stock in the gun is non-removable.
- IZH-81M. The weapon is a modification of IZH-81. The new model differs from the base sample in that it uses reinforced 12/76 mm Magnum ammunition.
- IZH-81 Jaguar. This shooting model is used mainly in security structures. In addition, "Jaguar" is used by law enforcement officers. The stock is not provided for the gun. Unlike the standard pump action, the Jaguar is equipped with a pistol grip and a shortened barrel, the length of which does not exceed 560 mm.
IZH-81 Fox Terrier. This model, like the Jaguar, was created exclusively for security and law enforcement agencies. The differences between the guns are minor. In the Fox Terrier, the trunk is slightly longer and is 60 cm. In addition, forbutts are made of high-strength plastic
- IZH-81K. This model pump-action shotgun is equipped with a box magazine designed for 4 rounds of ammunition. Barrel length increased to 70 cm. Ammunition provided for the gun is 12/70 mm.
- IZH-81KM. The performance characteristics of this model and the previous one are similar. Differences affected only the size of the ammunition. The IZH-81 KM uses reinforced 12/76 mm Magnum cartridges.
- IZH-82 "Baikal". This pump was created on the basis of IZH-81. The new gun features a tubular box magazine and selector switch.
In which countries is it operated?
In Bosnia and Herzegovina, IZH-81 pump-action shotguns are armed with police special forces "Bosna". For law enforcement agencies in Bangladesh, a batch of pumps was also purchased. In Kazakhstan, customs officers and private security agencies are armed with IZH-81 guns. In Russia, private security agencies used this model as a service weapon from 1992 to 2006. Today IZH-81 is classified as a civilian pump-action shotgun.
