If the script of some modern action movie provides that the hero is the owner of the most powerful pistol, then the choice of directors mostly falls on the "Magnum". The cinematic hero, the owner of the Magnum, initially has a better chance of winning than his opponent, if he has weaker weapons. Having hit the front sight of this pistol, the enemy is definitely doomed - a bullet that hits him is capable of tearing off an arm or leg. The soundtrack at the same time resembles the roar of an artillery gun. Needless to say, such a killer version of it as the Magnum stands out very effectively from the general range of cinematic weapons. The gun is a constant participant in almost every action movie. But this is a movie. As you know, it is not entirely true.
What does the word "magnum" mean?
The pistol, which is popularly called that, really has a huge lethal force. But "Magnum" is not at all a company and not a trademark of weapons, as many people think. “Magnum” in Latin means “large”, “big”, and from English it is translated as “increased portion”, “non-standard dishes” (bottle or mug).
In gunsmithing, the concept"magnum" is also used to refer to special cartridges, the increased powder charge of which provides them with increased power.
Beginning of the “Magnum era”
The very first reinforced powder charge appeared in the 30s of the twentieth century. The creators of this commercial high power revolver cartridge are considered to be hunting enthusiast Elmer Keith and Colonel Daniel Wesson. The cartridge was developed by the well-known arms company Winchester based on the 38 Special cartridge, which until that time had been produced by Smith & Wesson. In 1934, he first entered the arms market, where he received widespread approval. With the advent of this reinforced version of the cartridge, the “Magnum era” began.
“Magnumization” of firearms and its downside
The first reinforced cartridges appeared in America. Later, the process of “magnumization” also affected European countries. Cartridges with increased powder charges were equipped not only with magazine rifles and fittings, but also with self-loading rifles and pistols.
A revolver is easier to withstand the use of a reinforced cartridge than a pistol. "Magnum-500", as the most powerful cartridge, can accelerate the wear of a structure unsuitable for such ammunition or even lead to its complete destruction. Every extra milligram of gunpowder entails an increase in the stiffness of the return spring. For the safety of the pistol, its device needs to be reconstructed, including a thickening of the barrel, weighting of the frame and bolt. The roar accompanying the shooting,the most powerful return and the high cost of reinforced charges are not to the liking of all owners of firearms. This led to attempts to self-load cartridges, significantly weakening their powder charge.
45 Magnum Pistol
This American firearm is designed for hunting and recreational target shooting. Centerfire pistol cartridges are used for this weapon. Their cases are not welted and are ideal for self-loading pistols. The basis for the creation of cartridges was the 45th ACP. Their cartridges look very similar. But unlike the ACP cartridges, in the 45th Magnum, due to the use of a much larger powder charge, the working pressure increases, which leads to thickening of the walls of the cartridge and elongation of the sleeve.
The caliber of the Magnum-45 pistol allows you to use heavier bullets and a larger powder charge than in the Magnum-44. The weight of the bullet is 14.9 g, the speed is 420 m / s, and the muzzle energy is 1356 J. The use of heavy bullets in the cartridges and an increased amount of gunpowder increased both lethality and recoil during firing, the presence of which was a significant drawback of these cartridges. The increased recoil had a negative effect on aiming - the hand was thrown up strongly, it took some time to carry out subsequent aimed shots. This problem needed a solution. The way out of this situation was the technical re-equipment of all weapon designs using reinforced cartridges. In the process of reconstruction, the pistols received an increased mass and a handle, whichcomfortable to hold during recoil with two hands.
Below is a Magnum pistol. The photo allows you to appreciate its amazing appearance.
Where is it used?
Magnum 45 caliber is distributed mainly among extreme hunters, as well as lovers of recreational target shooting.
It is for this category that these pistols are equipped with optical sights that allow aiming at arm's length. This was made possible thanks to special optical devices with a large focal length. The reinforced charges used in this weapon are also suitable for use in self-loading hunting pistols.
Due to such features of the 45 Magnum as significant weight and a loud sound of a shot, this pistol is not used at all by the military and special forces. For such power structures, the compactness of weapons and their silent use are important.
Gas variant
The Magnum air pistol on the arms market is represented by the original Desert Eagle model.
This gun is also called the Lone Eagle. The body of the weapon has a plastic coating. The use of durable plastic in the manufacture of this pistol ensures its long service life, the ability to withstand heavy loads in the area of the pistol handle and the bolt frame.
The design of the gun is being implementedthe blowback system, when the bolt frame after firing the shot returns back and cocks the trigger. This has a positive effect on the accuracy and speed of fire. But power and speed negatively affect the consumption of the contents of a gas cartridge, which is designed for 12 liters. After firing 30 shots, subsequent bullets do not reach the target, but fall in the air.
The Pneumatic Magnum (Lone Eagle Pistol) contains solid plastic blocks at the grip cheeks for a pleasant tactile feel when using the weapon.
Preparation for use
Before you start using the purchased gas cylinder "Magnum" (pistol "Lone Eagle"), it must be removed from the fuse. To prepare the weapon, a special wrench-screwdriver is used, which is included in the equipment kit. This wrench can, if necessary, unscrew the locking screw located at the bottom of the handle. In this case, a hole is formed into which a cylinder with CO2 is inserted. It is completely sealed. A hole for the exit of the gas necessary to create air flows is formed by piercing during the installation of the locking screw in its original place. The loading of the drum must be carried out in the removed form. To do this, you need to press down the lever that simulates the shutter delay, and move the front of the gun forward. Such manipulations will open access to the drum. When using the Magnum air pistol, we must not forget that this is a very powerful weapon with a lethal radius of up to 200meters.
"Lone Eagle": advantages and disadvantages
Pneumatic "Magnum" - a pistol equipped with a blowback system - compares favorably with other models of gas-balloon weapons, both in high accuracy and power. Lead bullets that are loaded into drums have high speed and lethal force. The disadvantages of this model, according to the owners, can be considered a weak contrast of the rear sight and front sight, which makes it difficult to aim in low light, as well as the lack of a spare drum in the kit. But this problem can be solved by purchasing an additional second drum.
Self-defense weapons
The gas pistol "Magnum Ekol Firat" is a Turkish-made weapon. It is considered one of the best models on the pistol market, used as an effective means of self-defense.
Recently, it had a huge demand among the civilian population of the Russian Federation. To purchase this pistol, it was necessary to present only a passport. Since July 1, 2011, this weapon, like other models of foreign-made pistols, has been banned for sale.
The expected effect of using this model is traumatic. The Magnum Ekol Firat pistol, unlike combat pistols, is not made from gun steel. For this purpose, an inexpensive and less durable material is used, which, when a pistol falls from a height onto a hard surface, can crack, which renders the weapon unusable.
The gun is designed for 15 rounds. The effective firing range is no more than five meters. According to the reviews of the owners of this model, after the implementation of 7,000 shots in the mechanism, the wear of the trigger and striker springs is observed.
The principle of operation of gas pistols
Gas weapons work on the same principle as their combat counterpart. The difference is that a combat pistol is designed to hit a target with a lead bullet, and a gas pistol is designed to hit a target with a special aerosol jet. For this, models of gas pistols are equipped with cartridges containing a powder charge and a powdered damaging substance. When a shot is fired, the powder charge burns out, generating the energy necessary to eject a bullet from the bore of the combat barrel. The gas weapon ejects a crystalline powder, which, when exposed to high temperatures, burns out and turns into a gas cloud.
"Magnumization" in medicine
The concept of "magnum" is present not only in the arms business. “Magnumization” also affected medicine. With the intensive development of industry, mankind faced the problem of pathological changes in body cells. Oncological diseases today arise and progress regardless of age.
The main task of the branch of modern medicine, which deals with the occurrence of cancerous tumors, is the timely detection and identification of pathologies, their division into benign and malignant. This work is done through the use of a surgical procedure such as a biopsy.
Its essence isobtaining biopsy specimens - samples of soft tissues of the liver, kidneys, prostate and breast, spleen and lymph nodes in order to establish the state of tumors: benign or malignant. The information obtained during the biopsy gives the doctor the opportunity to draw conclusions about the abnormal state of the body, the development and intensity of the course of the disease, and prescribe a course of treatment.
In order to obtain the necessary biopsy for research, experience or skill alone is not enough. The effectiveness of biopsy is also affected by modern medical equipment. One such medical system widely used for soft tissue preparation is the Bard Magnum system. It allows you to repeatedly perform accurate cuts of biopsy of the subjects.
This system includes disposable biopsy needles and a biopsy gun.
"Magnum", as a company providing inventory and equipment for medicine, allows single use of needles that can penetrate deep into the tissue up to 22 cm. The needles are sold sterile, but are designed for one-time use. The biopsy gun "Magnum Bard", on the contrary, is designed for repeated use, but before the procedure itself, it needs to be pre-lubricated, cleaned and disinfected, as it is not sold in a sterile condition.
