Firearms, appearing in the XIV century, forever changed the world. It was after the appearance of the first muskets and the arquebus that the knightly army actually ceased to exist. Heavy armor, successfully defending against cold weapons, easily made their way through bullets. Over the past centuries, firearms have undergone a tremendous transformation. The best pistols in the world - let's talk today about the most popular and well-proven types of hand weapons.
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Stechkin pistol
Opens the top ten pistols in the world of the automatic Stechkin pistol .He joined the Soviet army in one year, along with the legendary Makarov pistol, but it is much less known about him. PS can be attributed to the rarest pistols in the world. In the USSR, it was produced in extremely small quantities. In the West, it was accepted to scold him, although critics never held this gun in his hands. Meanwhile, by combat qualities, he was not inferior to the most famous arms brands. It was developed for special units, where it is still used. However, already in 1958 the gun was removed from production. There were several reasons: the high cost of weapons and some shortcomings. He was heavy, cumbersome and uncomfortable to wear. In combat conditions, the PS lacked power.
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Heckler and Koch USP
A pistol developed by a German company in 1993.On the ninth place in the list of the best examples of hand weapons, he fell for the highest reliability, quality and high accuracy of shooting. There are nine modifications of this pistol. From the shortcomings it is worth noting the large dimensions and massive shutter weapons.
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Desert Eagle
The pistol was developed in 1983 specifically for large caliber. The manufacturer is an Israeli company, positioning it as hunting weapons and weapons to protect against attacks, be it beast or criminal. Impressive size and formidable appearance made the Desert Eagle popular in cinematography and computer games in the genre shooter.
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Walther P99
The company Carl Walther Sportwaffen has established itself as a manufacturer of innovative weapons of high quality. Model P99, the creation of which began in 1994, has become one of the best developments of the company. The goal of the German developer put the following: the creation of weapons that would combine the latest technology achievements of those years and high combat qualities. Walther P99 became a sensation, as before the company produced only classic models of weapons.
Advantages of the pistol - small size and weight, comfortable grip, the rear part of which can be adjusted to any size of the palm arrow due to removable elements. All this makes it one of the best pistols in the world.
Weapons are available in several modifications.
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Colt M1911
This is one of the oldest pistols with a hundred-year history, which already makes it the best weapon in the world. More than 70 years he was in the arsenal of the US Army until he lost to the Italian brand Beretta 92. It is the most mass and famous pistol in the world and has a mass of clones.
Disadvantages: large dimensions and weight, small store capacity.
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TT pistol
TT - the legendary domestic-made pistol, developed in the 1930s, has great lethal force and penetrating ability. This weapon with high combat and operational qualities. Small sizes and weight allow concealed wearing. Easy to handle and reliable when conducting fire, it quickly won recognition. The main disadvantage of the gun is the poor fixation of the store, as a result of which cases of self-shot were recorded.
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FN Five-seveN
One of the best pistols in the world was developed in 1998 for use by NATO units. It has many advantages: it is light, has a weak recoil force, but when using a certain type of cartridges it can be pierced through a bulletproof vest.
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Glock 17
It is one of the most popular pistols in the world. It is in service in more than 30 countries. Has a huge number of modifications. The gun is lightweight and simple in design: it consists of only 30 parts. Disassemble it with the help of improvised means( for example, a nail) in less than a minute. Glock 17 is one of the most reliable pistols in the world. Its resource is on average 300-400 thousand shots.
The absence of a trigger and the flag of the fuse allows instantly to bring the pistol into combat condition.
Glock breaks out of the conventional wisdom of weapons. Made for the most part from shock-resistant polymer, black and sinister, it is a real weapon for murder. Because of his ease, the guns were loved by the law enforcement agencies of many countries. In the US, more than 40% of policemen prefer to wear it.
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Sig-Sauer P226
It is also called a weapon for the elite. The second place among the best pistols in the world he receives for the high recognition of this brand by the power structures of many countries. This pistol is the result of the fruitful cooperation of two well-known arms firms: the Swiss SIG and the German Sauer. As a result of a fruitful union appeared in the mid-1960s, the Sig-Sauer P220 pistol, which became the basis for creating a whole line of high-quality weapons.
The first thing that catches your eye, if you take the gun in hand - the excellent quality of its manufacture. We will tell at once - if the compact small model of a pistol is necessary Sig-Sauer P226 to you will not approach. The impression he makes in the photographs is very deceptive - the gun is actually heavy, large and with a massive handle. It is worth an impressive amount and not everyone can afford it.
The most important, why the gun is valued in the world - it's excellent fighting characteristics. The weapon of the Sig-Sauer brand is always characterized by a high rate of firing accuracy.
It was developed in 1981 specifically to participate in the competition for new weapons for the US Army. He gave up the Beretta 92 pistol, but only because the Italian firm offered a lower price for its weapons. But, most likely, the choice of Americans was dictated by political motives.
Of the shortcomings of weapons can be noted a lot of weight and a high price.
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Beretta 92
The first position among the best pistols in the world is Beretta 92. The weapon was created by the oldest company in Europe, which began its activity in 1526.The Beretta 92 pistol and its further modifications are in the arsenal of many countries.
Disadvantages: thick handle, sensitivity to contamination, heavy weight.
The best pistols in the world have a lot of connoisseurs. For each of them, the favorite weapon is worthy of the first place in the list. Do not forget that all ratings are rather conditional and can not be considered something absolutely right.
