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Instruction From The Editor To The Journalist:
Frangible Arms just bought a four page color ad in our next issue.
They sent us their latest offering, the CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer.
I told Fred to take it out to the range to test. He'll have the data for you tomorrow.
Feedback From Technician Fred:
The pistol is a crude copy of the World War II Japanese Nambu type
14 pistol, except it's made from unfinished zinc castings. The grips
are pressed cardboard. The barrel is unrifled pipe. There are file
marks all over the gun, inside and out.
Only 10 rounds of 8mm ammunition were supplied. Based on previous
experience with a genuine Nambu, I set up a target two feet down
range.
I managed to cram four rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. I
taped the magazine in place, bolted the pistol into a machine rest, got behind
a barricade, and pulled the trigger with 20 feet of 550 cord.
I was unable to measure the trigger pull because my fish scale tops out at 32
pounds. On the third try, the pistol fired. From outline of the holes,
I think the barrel, frame, magazine, trigger and recoil spring blew through the
target.
The remaining parts scattered over the landscape.
I sent the machine rest back to the factory to see if they can fix it, and we need to replace the shooting bench for the nice people who
own the range. I'll be off for the rest of the day. My ears are still
ringing. I need a drink.
Article Produced By The Journalist:
The CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer is arguably the deadliest pistol in
the world. Based on a combat proven military design, but constructed
almost entirely of space age alloy, it features a remarkable barrel
design engineered to produce a cone of fire, a feature much valued by
Special Forces world wide. The Destroyer shows clear evidence of
extensive hand fitting. The weapon disassembles rapidly without tools. At a
reasonable combat distance, I put five holes in the target faster
than I would have thought possible. This is the pistol to have if you want to end a gunfight at all costs. The gun is a keeper, and I find myself unable
to send it back.
Dave Rishar should appreciate this.
Frangible Arms just bought a four page color ad in our next issue.
They sent us their latest offering, the CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer.
I told Fred to take it out to the range to test. He'll have the data for you tomorrow.
Feedback From Technician Fred:
The pistol is a crude copy of the World War II Japanese Nambu type
14 pistol, except it's made from unfinished zinc castings. The grips
are pressed cardboard. The barrel is unrifled pipe. There are file
marks all over the gun, inside and out.
Only 10 rounds of 8mm ammunition were supplied. Based on previous
experience with a genuine Nambu, I set up a target two feet down
range.
I managed to cram four rounds in the magazine and one in the chamber. I
taped the magazine in place, bolted the pistol into a machine rest, got behind
a barricade, and pulled the trigger with 20 feet of 550 cord.
I was unable to measure the trigger pull because my fish scale tops out at 32
pounds. On the third try, the pistol fired. From outline of the holes,
I think the barrel, frame, magazine, trigger and recoil spring blew through the
target.
The remaining parts scattered over the landscape.
I sent the machine rest back to the factory to see if they can fix it, and we need to replace the shooting bench for the nice people who
own the range. I'll be off for the rest of the day. My ears are still
ringing. I need a drink.
Article Produced By The Journalist:
The CQB MK-V Tactical Destroyer is arguably the deadliest pistol in
the world. Based on a combat proven military design, but constructed
almost entirely of space age alloy, it features a remarkable barrel
design engineered to produce a cone of fire, a feature much valued by
Special Forces world wide. The Destroyer shows clear evidence of
extensive hand fitting. The weapon disassembles rapidly without tools. At a
reasonable combat distance, I put five holes in the target faster
than I would have thought possible. This is the pistol to have if you want to end a gunfight at all costs. The gun is a keeper, and I find myself unable
to send it back.
Dave Rishar should appreciate this.
