Cool firearms. The best weapon in the world

Most common rifle: M16

Country: USA
Developed: 1959
Weight: 2.88–3.4 kg (depending on modification)
Length: 986–1006mm
Caliber: 5.56 mm
Rate of fire: 700–900 rounds/min
Initial bullet speed: 948 m/s

The rifle was developed by the American company Armalite, in 1959 the Colt company began its production, in 1961 the US military department purchased an experimental batch of rifles, and in 1964 it entered service with the US Army. To this day, the M16 remains the main weapon of the American infantry. It underwent its first serious baptism of fire in Vietnam, and was subsequently used in all armed conflicts involving the United States. This is a 5.56mm automatic rifle; its automation is based on the use of the energy of powder gases. Today there are more than 20 modifications and varieties of the rifle, and it is produced not only in the USA, but also in Canada, South Korea, China, Iran, Germany.

The most famous machine gun: Maxim machine gun

Country: Great Britain (modification – Russia)
Developed: 1883 (modification – 1910)
Weight: 64.3 kg (44.23 – machine with shield)
Length: 1067 mm
Caliber: 7.62 mm
Rate of fire: 600 rounds/min
Initial bullet speed: 740 m/s

It is difficult to say that “Maxim” is included in the list of the best riflemen of the past 100 years, because the Anglo-American inventor Hiram Maxim received the first patents for individual elements of the new weapon in the summer of 1883, and in October 1884 he demonstrated the first working model. But one of the most famous varieties of “Maxim” appeared in 1910, which allows it to “fit” into the century.

The principle of operation of the Maxim is simple and is based on the use of barrel recoil. Powder gases from the shot throw the barrel back and activate the reloading mechanism: the cartridge is removed from the belt and goes into the breech, while the bolt is cocked. The canvas belt held 450 rounds of ammunition, and the machine gun's rate of fire reached 600 rounds per minute. Is it true, powerful weapon was not flawless. Firstly, the barrel overheated greatly and required constant changes of water in the cooling casing. Another drawback was the complexity of the mechanism: the machine gun jammed due to various problems with reloading.

In Russia, production of the machine gun began in 1904 at the Tula plant. The most famous Russian modification of the Maxim was the 7.62 mm heavy machine gun of the 1910 model (the original caliber of the machine gun was .303 British or 7.69 mm in the metric system). In the same year, the designer, Colonel Alexander Sokolov, designed a wheeled machine gun for a machine gun - it was this machine that gave the weapon a classic look. The machine greatly simplified the issues of marching and moving a heavy machine gun from position to position.

But the total weight of the machine gun with the machine was still large - more than 60 kg, and this does not count the supply of cartridges, water for cooling, etc. Therefore, by the 1930s, the formidable weapon was rapidly becoming obsolete. The Soviet-style machine gun underwent its last modernization in 1941 and was produced in Tula and Izhevsk until the very end of World War II; it was replaced by a 7.62 mm Goryunov machine gun.
"Maxim" had many modifications: Finnish M/32-33, English "Vickers", German MG-08, 12.7 mm (large caliber) for the British Navy, etc.

The most legendary weapon of the Second World War: 7.62 mm Shpagin submachine gun

Country: USSR
Designed: 1941
Curb weight: 5.3 kg with drum
magazine, 4.15 kg with sector magazine
Length: 863 mm
Caliber: 7.62 mm
Rate of fire: 900 rds/min
Sighting range: 200–300 m

The predecessor of the Kalashnikov assault rifle in service with the Soviet army was the Shpagin system submachine gun (PPSh). Created to replace the Degtyarev submachine gun, the PPSh was primarily designed to simplify production as much as possible and entered service in 1941. And although the Sudaev model 1942 design (PPS) is often considered the best submachine gun of World War II, it was the PPSh that became an integral part of the image of the Soviet soldier as the only mass-produced automatic weapon of the Soviet army in the first year of the war.

Fastest firing weapon: Metal Storm MK5

Country: Australia
Developed: 2004
Number of barrels: 36
Caliber: 9 mm
Estimated rate of fire: 1,080,000 rounds/min
Theoretical maximum rate of fire: 1,620,000 rounds/min

The ultra-high-speed weapon of the Australian company Metal Storm Limited is unlikely to ever go into mass production, but it cannot be ignored. The founder of the company, James Michael O'Dwyer, invented and patented a rapid fire system, the theoretical rate of fire of which reaches 1,000,000 rounds/min. The Metal Storm machine gun has no moving mechanical parts, each barrel simultaneously holds several cartridges, and shots are fired via an electronic pulse. The critical problem that the developers faced was the impossibility of supplying such a number of cartridges in a timely manner. Therefore, the rate of fire shown in tests is calculated, and the functionality of the “iron storm” is nullified when used in real combat. However, the company is developing in various directions and is using Metal Storm technologies in weapons that have a more realistic chance of being included in the series.

Most popular pistol: Colt M1911

Country: USA
Designed: 1911
Weight: 1.075 kg
Length: 216 mm
Caliber: 45
Initial bullet speed: 253 m/s
Sighting range: 50 m

One of the most popular pistols in the world is the M1911 designed by John Browning and chambered for the .45 ACP cartridge (11.43 x 23 mm). This weapon was in service with the US Army from 1911 to 1990, and the pistol has not undergone any modernization since 1926. Despite the name of the developer, the pistol was produced by Colt factories and entered the market precisely as the “Colt M1911”. Its main advantage was its design simplicity and fault tolerance. The pistol was in service in more than 40 countries around the world and is extremely popular to this day.

The most multi-shot gas pistol: Reck Miami 92 F

Country: Germany
Weight without cartridges: 1.14 kg
Length: 215 mm
Caliber: 8, 9, 15 mm
Food: magazine for 11 (for 9 mm version), 18, 20, 24, 28 rounds

RECK Miami 92F is a gas pistol manufactured by the German company Umarex, which is an exact copy of the classic Beretta 92 pistol. RECK gas pistols come in 8 and 9 mm calibers. The 9mm version has a completely ordinary magazine with a capacity of 11 rounds, but 8mm RECK Miami magazines can hold from 18 to 28 (!) rounds, depending on the modification. Apart from prototypes, oddities and a 40-round magazine for the Mauser, the RECK Miami 92F has no competitors in the field of multi-charging.

Fastest production weapon: M134 Minigun

Country: USA
Designed: 1962
Weight: 24–30 kg (machine gun body with electric motor and power mechanism)
Length: 801 mm
Caliber: 7.62 mm (0.308)
Rate of fire: from 300 to 6000 rounds/min (effective –
3000–4000)
Initial bullet speed: 869 m/s

Of course, prototypes can be much faster-firing, but among production weapons, the aircraft machine guns of the M134 Minigun series are considered to be among the record holders for this indicator. These 7.62 mm six-barreled machine guns operate in a Gatling design and are capable of firing up to 6,000 rounds per minute. A new cartridge is fed into the upper (cooled) barrel, and the shot is fired from below. The rotation of the barrels is provided by an electric drive. Baptism of fire M134 received in the Vietnam War. By the way, contrary to misconceptions, in “Predator” and “Terminator” it is not this machine gun that is used, but its younger brother, the XM214 Microgun, which did not go into production.

The most officer's pistol: Mauser C96

Country: Germany
Designed: 1896
Weight without cartridges: 1.13 kg
Length: 288 mm
Cartridge: 7.63 x 25 mm, 9 mm x 25 mm, etc.
Initial bullet speed: 425 m/s
Sighting range: 150–200 m without stock

The Mauser C96 evokes in us a strong association with a man in a leather jacket and the abbreviation Cheka. This model began to be produced in Germany in 1896; the pistol stood out for its excellent accuracy, high effective firing range, and “survivability”; Its main disadvantages were bulkiness and serious mass. What is surprising is that the Mauser was not officially in service with any army in the world (maximum partial local use), while more than a million copies were produced, and officers different countries preferred it as a personal weapon to all competitors.

The most famous repeating rifle: M1 Garand

Country: USA
Developed: 1936
Weight: 4.31–5.3 kg (depending on modification)
Length: 1104 mm
Caliber: 7.62 mm
Initial bullet speed: 853 m/s
Effective firing range: 400 m

The American M1 Garand rifle is the first self-loading rifle adopted as the main infantry weapon. It took a long time to implement: in 1929, designer John Garand built the first prototype, but it only reached serial production and service in 1936; Numerous modifications did not give the desired effect, and the new weapon constantly failed. Only the M1 generation, which was modified and put into production in 1941, gained popularity. It is still used as a sporting weapon to this day.

Most common weapon: Kalashnikov assault rifle

Country: USSR
Developed: 1974 (modification of AK-74)
Curb weight: 3.5–5.9 kg
Length: 940 mm (without bayonet)
Caliber: 5.45 mm
Rate of fire: about 600 rds/min
Sighting range: 1000 m

The Kalashnikov assault rifle, the most widely used small arms in the world, has gained extraordinary popularity due to its reliability and ease of maintenance and has been produced in quantities of more than 100 million copies. There are several dozen of its modifications; in the original version (AK-47) it had a caliber of 7.62 mm, but the AK-74 modification uses a 5.45 mm cartridge, and in the “hundredth” series variants it also uses a 5.56 mm cartridge. In addition to the USSR, the machine gun was produced in Bulgaria, Hungary, the GDR, China, Poland, North Korea, Yugoslavia, and it was used in almost all countries of the world and in almost all armed conflicts of the second half of the 20th century.

If you have ever held a pneumatic weapon in your hands, you will understand what we are talking about. Well, if you have no idea about weapons, then at least you will be surprised. The conversation will be about the most powerful rifles in the world. More precisely, about the most powerful air rifles.

The most powerful air rifle in the world

Shooting professionals have differing opinions on this topic. However, many people tend to think that the most powerful air rifle on the planet is the .458 caliber Quackenbush. Such a weapon fires bullets weighing only 32 grams, the bullet speed is up to 214 meters per second with a muzzle energy power of up to 650 joules.

The best weapon in the world

Among the powerful air rifles we can highlight the South Korean development of DragonCareerSlayer 12.7 caliber and PCP class. It uses compressed air for firing. The DragonCareerSlayer bullet weighs less - only 16-20 grams. And this rifle is the best weapon in the world for hunting small game. According to the instructions, the rifle can shoot bears, wild boars and bison, as well as smaller animals, for example, wolves and roe deer. By the way, this powerful rifle was originally used by intelligence services in Asia. The weapon parameters are quite compact.

Weighing almost 4 kilograms, the total length is almost 105 centimeters, and the barrel length is 52.32 centimeters.

It is worth noting that there is no need to pre-load this rifle. The lightweight weapon is quite convenient to use. And the cost of such a miracle for a hunter is only $800 (this is the European price). In Russia, the sale of Dragon Career is prohibited by law, however, in Australia and America this weapon is already extremely popular, all thanks to its availability and power. The factory version of the rifle has a power of 350-400 joules.

The ranking of the most powerful rifles in the world includes another model from a South Korean manufacturer. This is SamYangBigBore 909s. In terms of characteristics, this rifle (among serial factory PCP rifles) can also be called successful for hunters. That is why it is so popular among those who like to shoot animals. The caliber of the rifle is 11.5 millimeters, the muzzle velocity is about 220 meters per second, with a power of about 250 Joules. This is enough to kill a deer or wild boar at a distance of only 50 meters.

Upgrade powerful rifles

However, we must not forget that depending on the weight and shape, as well as bullets, the power of the rifle may vary. Therefore, this figure can be significantly increased through modernization. For example, it is worth remembering the world-famous master in the manufacture and improvement of pneumatics, Harry Barnes. He upgraded the Korean DragonCareerSlayer rifle. And thus he created a super-powerful pneumatic PCP gun. The rifle has a caliber of 0.87 (that's 22 millimeters). And this invention shoots 60-gram bullets. With a bullet speed of 200 meters per second, the power of the gun can be 1200 joules.

The list of the most powerful air rifles (but factory-made) is supplemented by the SamYYangSumatra 2500. The bullet speed in its case is 310 meters per second. The power is equal to a maximum of 140 joules.

One of the most powerful in caliber 22 (this is 5.5 millimeters) is considered to be an air rifle from the magnum class called AirForceCondor. It was produced by the American factory AirForceGuns. She has a rather impressive appearance, as well as serious optics. The gun has a stated bullet speed of 380 meters per second and a power of up to 100 joules.

Kord sniper rifle - one of the best in the world

And another representative of the magnum class is the GamoHunter 1250. Its power is only 32 joules, but the bullet speed is impressive - 380 meters per second. However, in Russia such a rifle is allowed with power restrictions of up to 7.2 joules.

Another distinguished invention. Walther Talon Magnum. The weapon is produced under license at the Hatsan plant. The spring-piston air rifle has a muzzle velocity of a maximum of 420 meters per second. The power of a 4.5 mm weapon is 70 joules. The Walther 1250 Dominator FT features a claimed speed of up to 370 meters per second and a power output of 28 joules.

Weaker than this rifle is its fellow Turkish manufacturer HatsanTorpedo 155. There are calibers 6.3; 5.5; as well as 4.5 millimeters. The speed is about 360 meters per second. In the case of the maximum caliber, the power is 50 joules.

The most powerful sniper rifle in the world

But the most powerful sniper rifle, according to Russian experts, is the KSVK (or Kovrov large-caliber sniper rifle). This is the creation of specialists from the city of Kovrov. The weapon was manufactured at the Degtyarev plant and based on the SVN-98 model. Initially it was called a large-caliber army sniper rifle. The weapon fires at unarmored or armored military equipment with a range of up to 1000 meters.

The record-breaking rifle can be used to incapacitate enemy personnel, as well as means personal protection within one and a half kilometers. To create the most powerful sniper rifle, the creators used a bullpup layout. This made it possible to make a fairly compact rifle with a meter-long barrel.

The KSVK does not provide an automatic reloading mechanism. But it has a longitudinally sliding shutter. The weapon has a trigger mechanism that allows it to fire single shots. The cartridges are fed from a 5-round box magazine. It has a plastic pad that can be used as additional support for your left hand.

The most powerful rifle in the world! 20 mm

When designing the rifle barrel, experts used the so-called “floating” option. In other words, by means of consoles it is fixed to the receiver and does not come into contact with other parts of the weapon. The barrel has a muzzle brake, which helps reduce the recoil force of a shot by two and a half times.

The characteristics of the most powerful sniper rifle are as follows: caliber 12.7 by 108 millimeters. Without cartridges and optics, the weight of the weapon reaches 12 kilograms with a length of 1400 millimeters. 1000 millimeters is the trunk. The bullet flies out of the barrel at a minimum speed of 850 meters per second. And the rate of fire can reach up to 10 rounds per minute. The effect of long-range shooting is one and a half kilometers.
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Pistol and revolver are types of firearms with an equally short barrel and small dimensions, which makes them the best way self-defense, ensuring demand from both military and law enforcement agencies and civilians. It is interesting to highlight and compare the best pistols in the world, along with the best revolvers, to find out which short-barreled weapon is the most reliable and accurate.

The best pistols in Russia

The Makarov pistol

After the Great Patriotic War, in the USSR they began not only to create nuclear weapons, but also by the development of new, more advanced pistols designed to replace the conquered TT model 1933 and the Nagant revolver. The designers simultaneously worked on two weapon options:

1. A more compact one, which fires only single shots, serves as a means of self-defense for military personnel who are not entitled to a carbine or machine gun. And for law enforcement officers who value the concealed carry option;
2. With a longer barrel that fires both single shots and bursts, it is intended for firing during combat and for special forces operations.

The first pistol was developed on the basis of the German Walther PP, which first appeared in 1929. Initially, models were designed in two calibers - 7.65 mm and 9 mm. As a result, Nikolai Fedorovich Makarov, the “father” of the now famous PM, also created his own 9x18 mm PM cartridge, which turned out to be more powerful than Walter’s 9x17. This cartridge and caliber was preferred. The pistol won the competition in 1948, and three years later it entered service with law enforcement agencies.

Based on Walter, Makarov managed to create a weapon of a simpler design by reducing the number of parts, by combining their functions, while simultaneously increasing their strength and practically eliminating the sticking of the charge into the bevel of the chamber, causing delays in firing. The pistol is characterized by a very high range for a compact weapon (effective - 50 meters) and combat accuracy. The magazine holds 8 rounds.

PM is still the best today Russian pistol, which remains in the arsenal of Russian law enforcement agencies.

Stechkin automatic pistol

The APS was the second pistol to win a competition to arm combat officers, as well as members of a number of special forces, and entered service in 1951. Later, due to the disadvantages that emerged during use, it was discontinued, but after the collapse of the USSR it was again in demand as a means of combating terrorism and organized crime. In the same “dashing nineties”, under the leadership of Igor Yakovlevich Stechkin, improved modifications were developed:

• OTs-23 “Dart”;
• OTs-27 "Berdysh";
• OTs-33 "Pernach".

The disadvantages of the Stechkin automatic pistol were considered to be excessive bulkiness, in particular in combination with a holster-butt, and insufficient power due to an unsuccessful choice of cartridge. The 9x18 mm PM, ideal for the “native” Makarov, gives an effective range (no more than 100 m) and penetration that are too short for APS.

The important advantages of the APS are low recoil and minimal toss when fired, allowing you to shoot as quickly and accurately as possible, which is very good in close combat. These advantages of Stechkin’s brainchild, combined with impeccable reliability and excellent accuracy, allow us to include it in the list of the best domestic pistols.

Today, it is 20-round APS that people are armed with as personal weapons. Russian pilots performing combat missions in Syria.

Pistol Tula Tokarev (TT)

The TT is the most legendary pistol of the USSR and Russia, created in 1930, it went through the war, was used after it, and has not lost its popularity to this day. Sports and signal modifications of TTs, pneumatic guns and trauma guns, sold under various brands, are produced and are in demand.

Designed by Fedor Vasilyevich Tokarev on the basis of the 1903 Browning chambered for the 7.63x25 mm Mauser cartridge, it is ultimately loaded with eight 7.62x25 mm TT ammunition. The effective range is not inferior to the PM (50 m). Due to the length of 195 mm, it is completely suitable for concealed carry. It is distinguished by a number of design features, the most notable being the absence of a safety lock, replaced by a safety cocking mechanism. Has high power and accuracy.

Pistol GSh-18

Created in modern Russia, in operation since 2001. The letters in the name are due to the designers V.P. Gryazev. and Shipunov A.G., and the numbers indicate the capacity of the store.

Currently listed on the list of award weapons. It is in service with the following domestic departments:

• Ministry of Justice;
• FSSP;
• Ministry of Defense (along with PM);
• Prosecutor's Office (along with Beretta 92);
• Ministry of Internal Affairs (as a weapon for a number of categories of workers and partly special forces).

The 9x19 mm 7N31 armor-piercing cartridge was specially created for the Gryazev-Shipunov, but other ammunition is also suitable for the pistol, including 9x19 Parabellum and 9x19 NATO.

The length of the pistol is only 183 mm. Effective range - 50 m. It features the option of equipping the barrel with luminous capsules for firing in poor visibility. Quite comfortable for the shooter due to its low weight (up to 800 grams with a full magazine), well-thought-out handle shape and partial recoil damping.

Gyurza pistol

“Gyurza” is the name given to Serdyukov’s self-loading pistol, known as SPS and under the designation SR-1. The Gyurza was created at TsNIITOCHMASH to arm special forces. Prepared since 1996.

It was designed for the high efficiency 9x21 mm cartridge, developed at the same institution. It is characterized by an increased effective range (100 m), the ability to destroy living targets in armored vehicles, as well as unarmored vehicles. Holds 18 ammunition, weighing 1110 g together with them.

Best US pistols

Smith & Wesson M&P9

M&P in the name of a brand of pistol manufactured by Smith & Wesson Firearms Co. since 2005, stands for Military and Police. Nevertheless, weapons in this series are partially sold on the civilian market.

The peculiarity of the model is the material from which the frame is made - thermoplastic polymer is used instead of metal. The steel casing-shutter and barrel are coated with melanite, which eliminates glare and protects from external influences. Sand and other small debris do not remain on the frame chassis, but are pushed out by the shutter housing.

Another advantage of the pistol is that it comes with replaceable grip pads, making it possible to fit it to your palm.

The designers of the M&P9 managed to minimize barrel lift, thereby increasing the rate of aimed fire. Protruding elements have also been minimized so that the weapon can be removed without snagging on clothing. The length of the pistol is 194 mm, weight (thanks to the thermoplastic frame) is only 680 grams. The M&P9 has several modifications with different magazine capacities (from 10 to 17 rounds) and different calibers.

Colt 1911A1

The 1911 Colt, designed by the famous John Moses Browning, was in service with the US Army until 1985 and is still allowed for use today. Over 30 years ago, the Colt 1911A1 was discontinued, however, various variations of the pistol continue to be manufactured based on this model.

Charged with .45 ACP cartridges, caliber 11.43 mm. The classic model is equipped with a seven-round magazine. The dimensions of the Colt M1911 are large by today's standards: length - 216 mm, weight - 1.12 kg. The effective range is not inferior to newer weapons - 50 m.

Springfield Armory

Pistolet Springfield Armory M1911 is an improved Colt 1911A1, produced in quantities of 5 thousand units. by order of the FBI.

Main changes compared to the base model:

• improved chamber bevel profile and bridge near the magazine to prevent sticking when in use various types bullets;
• enlarging the fuse box to increase its reliability;
• alteration of the trigger - the knitting needle was replaced by a loop-shaped head;
• ease of descent;
• redesign of the magazine handle and cover to speed up reloading;
• more careful fitting of parts to each other;
• increasing magazine capacity to 8 rounds.

In addition, the length of the pistol was reduced to 203 mm while the weight remained the same. The caliber and cartridge of the M1911 have also not changed.

Sig Sauer P320

A successful development by Sig Sauer for the sought-after 9 mm Luger cartridge, which first gained popularity in the civilian market as a means of self-defense and accuracy training, and in 2017 became a service weapon of the US Armed Forces.

The pistol frame is polymer, like the M&P9. The great advantage of the P320 is the variety of grip variations, allowing you to choose the right arrow for absolutely any user. Convenient for shooting with both right and left hands. Equipped with a device for installing a laser pointer or flashlight. There is an option to change the front sight to select the best height.

Main characteristics:

• length - 203 mm;
• weight - 833 g;
• Magazine capacity - 17 rounds.

Experts note the perfection of the P320 trigger mechanism, the clarity and speed of the trigger return stroke, which guarantees the rate of fire.

Desert Eagle

A long-range pistol with a large bullet stopping effect. Became famous for being formidable appearance, which ensured “Desert Eagle” (as the name is translated) popularity among computer game developers, film and television series directors. But the Desert Eagle is not and is not expected to be in service with law enforcement agencies.

Designed in 1983 by American gunsmiths from Magnum Research, it was subsequently modified and put into production by Israel Military Industries. It is a pocket automatic rifle, resembling it not only in its firing range and power, but also in its reloading according to the powder gas exhaust system. It has excellent accuracy with low reliability. It has an extremely loud shot and strong recoil, which is dangerous for an inexperienced shooter, especially with a weak hand.

The length of the Mark VII modification is 269 mm, Mark XIX - 273/374 (6/10 inch barrels). Weight - 1.7 kg and 2 kg, respectively. Caliber - up to 12.7 mm. Cartridges - .44 Magnum, .41 Magnum, .357 Magnum.

The best pistols in Europe

Beretta 92 (Italy)

Beretta is one of the most the best pistols not only Europe, but also the world. The first pistol of the 92 family was created by three Italian craftsmen in 1972. In 1985, the Beretta 92F won a procurement competition for the US military, replacing the Colt 1911A1. The model that followed it, 92FS, gained enormous popularity on the global market for military and civilian weapons, selling a total of more than 100 thousand units for many years. per year, being in service with the security forces of many countries. Since 2009, Beretta has been authorized as a means of self-defense by prosecutors and investigators of the Russian Prosecutor's Office.

Beretta 92 length is 217 mm, caliber is 9 mm, cartridge is 9x19 mm Parabellum. The pistol compares favorably:

• smooth body shape, which allows quick removal without getting caught on clothes;
• ease of aiming;
• excellent speed and accuracy of fire.

Its disadvantages are its impressive weight (980 g), difficulties with concealed carry, an overly thick handle and high contamination.

Glock-17 (Austria)

The most powerful 9 mm pistol, also claiming to be the most reliable in the world, which became a true milestone in the development of short-barreled firearms, was designed in 1980 by the Austrian Gaston Glock for the armed forces and police. home country. The previously little-known company Glock won the competition by successfully implementing its know-how - the use of durable heat-resistant polymers.

Currently, the Glock 17 is in service with security forces in over 30 countries. The company produces several modifications for various cartridges, and the classic 17-round model fires 9x19 mm Parabellum ammunition.

Length - 186 mm, weight with a full magazine - 905 g.

The Glock 17 is easy to disassemble and assemble, has excellent combat properties, and is quickly brought into the ready-to-fire position due to the absence of a safety lock.

Walther P99 (Germany)

Created by designers of the famous German company in the mid-1990s and chambered for the 9x19 mm Parabellum cartridge. It is in service with individual departments and special forces in Germany, the Netherlands, Finland, the Czech Republic, Ukraine, and Estonia.

The frame is polymer, the length is only 180 mm, the weight is small - 700 g. Equipped with an adjustable sight, a device for mounting a flashlight or laser designator.

FN Five-seveN (Belgium)

Produced since 2000 by Fabrique Nationale (FN). The words five and seven in the name correspond to the 5.7 mm caliber. Shoots FN's own 5.7x28mm cartridges.

It is produced in modifications with three magazine capacity options - 10, 20 and 30 ammunition. Popular on the civilian weapons market and as a weapon for special forces, including American ones. Length - 208 mm, weight - 744 g.

Heckler and Koch USP (Germany)

Presented to the public in 1993, designed by Heckler & Koch under the supervision of Helmut Weldle. Adopted by the German army. It exists in many variations of different lengths and weights, for different cartridges. Very accurate and reliable.

The best revolvers in the world

Colt Python

Six-shot, .357 Magnum. Manufactured from 1955 to 1996. in several variations, with different barrel lengths. It was distinguished by attractive decoration and was popular with rich and famous people, especially monarchs.

Smith & Wesson Model 29

The Smith-Wesson, along with the revolver and the Colt, can easily be considered one of the most famous revolvers in the world. The Smith & Wesson Model 29 began production in 1955, but unlike the Colt Python, it was never discontinued. Often appears in films and computer games. Shoots almost all .44 caliber revolver cartridges.

Colt 1909

Manufactured in 1898-1940, also called Colt New Service. It was used as a service weapon in the US Armed Forces and Navy, including during both world wars, the Korean and even the Vietnam War. The double-action trigger gives a high rate of fire.

The main cartridge is .45 Colt.

Smith & Wesson Model 19

The first revolver to use the .357 Magnum cartridge, which significantly increased bullet speed and penetration ability. Reliable, accurate, and at the same time has relatively small dimensions. It is still produced today.

Ruger GP100

Developed in 1985. A 6-round .357 Magnum drum, impeccable quality of the materials used, adequate reliability, accurate shooting and at the same time reasonable cost are the advantages that ensured the popularity of this revolver.

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TOP 10 in the world. It is these ten legendary positions that have gone down in history and will remain in it forever.

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(RPK) opens TOP 10 best weapons in the world. It is a universal design: it can be used as a manual, easel, or tank machine gun. This was the first unified domestic model. The RPK was adopted by the Soviet Union and is still used by many countries today. It was used in various military conflicts of the 20th and early 21st centuries. In total, more than 1 million legendary weapons were produced. The machine gun has 8 official varieties. The rate of fire of the RPK is about 750 rounds per minute. The cost of the model on the Russian market ranges from 1000-1500 US dollars.

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M-1911- one of the best American self-loading pistols. Adopted into service in the United States in 1911, it served faithfully in the American Armed Forces until 1985. Its use is still permitted today. The firearms record holder outperforms other models in terms of longevity, reliability, accuracy and versatility in use. Since its production, the M-1911 has produced approximately 3 million firearms. The cost of the original copy is estimated at 928-1095 US dollars. In the 20-21st centuries. - This is the most frequently copied weapon in the world by the best gunsmiths. Now weapons on the 1911 platform are produced with the highest quality by Springfield.

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HK MP-5- a family of German submachine guns that were developed by the famous company Heckler & Koch GmbH. It was adopted by the German Armed Forces in the 60s and is still in use today. The HK MP -5 is a simplified design of the HK G 3. It is one of the most reliable and easy-to-use submachine guns, characterized by high accuracy and speed of fire. This model is in service with the army and police in more than forty countries around the world. To date, there are 17 official modifications of this weapon, of which over 10 million copies have been produced. The legendary submachine gun has gained a reputation in the world as a “ruthless counter-terrorism weapon” due to its participation in many hostage rescue operations. The HK MP-5 is capable of firing up to 800 rounds per minute.

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FN FAL- a classic automatic rifle made in Belgium. This is one of the most popular and widespread light automatic rifles in the world. The weapon was used in many military conflicts (Vietnam War, Gulf War, etc.). Production began in the 50s and continues today. FAL gained its fame due to its ease of use, maintenance, reliability and efficiency. The rifle fires up to 700 rounds per minute. Since its production, a huge number of modifications of this model have been produced, which were in service in more than 90 countries. FN FAL is currently being released in 13 countries around the world. In total, more than 20 million copies were produced.

6. HK G3

HK G 3- a popular German automatic rifle in service German army from 1959 to the present. In addition to its high combat performance, the HK G 3 is distinguished from similar, popular models (FN FAL, M-14) by its low cost of production and maintenance. This was achieved by simplifying the design. The rifle is capable of firing up to 600 rounds per minute. It can fire both cartridges and rifle grenades. Many modifications were developed based on the HK G 3. IN this moment The German automatic rifle is in service in 80 countries around the world.

5. M-16

M-16– the best assault rifle in the world from American manufacturers. The model and its modifications remain in service with the US Armed Forces to this day, as well as in many other countries. The main advantages of the rifle include its low weight, which makes it more convenient to use, as well as its high rate of fire, which reaches 950 rounds per minute. In total, there are more than 8 million M-16 units produced, and production continues to this day. The cost of the model is about 1200 US dollars.

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– the best hand-held anti-tank grenade launcher of Soviet/Russian production. The main purpose of the weapon is to destroy tanks and other enemy armored vehicles. The RPT-7 is also capable of hitting air targets and destroying shelters. The grenade launcher has been actively used from 1968 to the present day in all military conflicts. The demand for the RPG-7 is explained by its powerful efficiency. The main advantages of the design are simplicity and ease of use, reliability and lack of recoil. Over the entire period, more than 9 million copies of this weapon were produced. It was in service in more than 40 countries around the world and is used in many countries to this day.

3. Uzi

Uzi– the Israeli submachine gun tops the top three best weapons in the world. Model purchased world fame thanks to its excellent balancing, which allows you to shoot the submachine gun even while holding it with one hand. The design is also particularly durable and highly reliable. Compact and easy to use, the Uzi is capable of firing up to 600 rounds per minute. The submachine gun was in service in more than 90 countries around the world and participated in many wars of the 20-21st centuries. Its production has been going on since the 50s and continues to this day. At the moment there are more than 5 modifications of Uzi. More than 10 million copies have been released worldwide.

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Remington-870- the most popular pump-action shotgun produced in the 50s by the American company Remington Arms. The weapon was adopted by the US Army and Police in 1951. Over the entire period of production, which continues to this day, more than 10 million copies have been produced. The Remington -870 is in service in many countries. The main advantages of the gun include low production cost, as well as the ability to shoot both buckshot and bullets. The gun has a huge number of modifications and can be used by the military, hunters, athletes and citizens for self-defense.

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Remains the most popular and recognizable model of firearms throughout the world. The history of the assault rifle begins in 1949, when the AK-47 was adopted by the army of the Soviet Union. was used in all military conflicts of the second half of the 20th century. The main advantages of the design are simplicity and ease of use. In addition, this is one of the most reliable and durable models, the rate of fire of which can reach 600 rounds per minute. Over the entire period, more than 100 million Kalash units have been produced. The cost of one such copy is about 800-1100 US dollars.

There have been many changes in military tactics over the past 65 years. The main reason for the change was the development of firearms and access to them. In this article you will see the most popular weapon models and understand the reason for the popularity of each of them. Unfortunately, it is impossible to estimate exactly how many of each weapon model were produced (mainly due to large quantity fakes). The article provides some figures that are as accurate as possible, but it is worth considering that these are only approximate estimates.

10. RPK
Over a million

The Kalashnikov machine gun is a universal machine gun developed by Mikhail Kalashnikov. During his life, Kalashnikov created several effective and unpretentious models of firearms that changed the history of the second half of the twentieth century.

There are six official varieties of the Kalashnikov Machine Gun, and a huge number of unofficial foreign models. The machine gun is capable of firing 750 shots per minute; The caliber of the bullets used in it is 7.62x54 mm. The PC is popular among guerrilla groups and militias for its wide applicability and ease of use. The machine gun can be used as an easel machine gun, mounted on a tripod machine, or as an armored personnel carrier gun, mounted using a bracket. The machine gun was used in almost all armed conflicts of the second half of the 20th century and is still produced in Russia and other countries.

9. M1911
More than two million


A legendary pistol that has existed longer than any other service weapon. It was developed by the legendary John Browning for Colt more than 100 years ago. During the existence of the pistol, at least 2 million samples were produced. It has been used in the US military services for 79 years. Most of the examples in use today are the 1926 model M1911A.

The M1911 was used both by the Soviet Army, to which it was supplied as aid during the war, and by Nazi Germany, which used this model as captured weapons. Now these pistols are used in many countries, from Haiti to Luxembourg.

8. MP5


MP5, created by the German company Heckler and Koch in 1966, is used by many special units and services of the Ministry of Internal Affairs Western countries. To date, more than 50 modifications of MP5 have been created, which dominate the market small arms for internal affairs services to this day. The only real competitor in this market is the successor to the UMP, created by the same company. Ironically, German Army did not adopt the MP5 for economic reasons; instead, they licensed the Israeli UZI submachine gun.
The main factor in the success of the MP5 is that the company did not develop it from scratch, but simply successfully adapted its most popular and well-proven G3 rifle for urban battles and confined spaces.

7. FAL
2000000+


While the Kalashnikov assault rifle was in service with all Warsaw Pact countries, the same picture was observed with the FAL assault rifle in NATO countries throughout Cold War. Although this automatic rifle has received the informal nickname “The Right Hand of the Free World,” it is currently used by militias. The long popularity of the FAL is explained by the ability to fire accurately at distances of 600 meters and a rate of fire of 700 rounds per minute.

This is one of the classic automatic rifles of the second half of the 20th century and at least 2 million copies have been produced since its creation. She was in service with various groups, from the Islamic Fundamentalists of the Philippines to the British Army.

6. G3


G3 was created by Heckler and Koch in recent years World War II in West Germany. Along with the FAL and AR-10, the G3 was created to NATO specifications and competed in the race to become the main rifle in the armies of Western countries until the late 50s.

In 1959, the Bundeswehr (German army) adopted the G3, after which a huge number of its copies were produced. Just like the AK-47, the G3 is an example of how, after the end of the Cold War, many states began to sell their surplus weapons around the world. For this reason, the G3 was used in the Portuguese Colonial War and even in the Mexican Drug War.

5. AR15
More than 8 million


In 1956, Armalite introduced the AR-10, with the then-revolutionary ability to switch fire modes (semi-automatic and automatic), but this did not impress the US Army enough for the AR-10 to become the standard infantry automatic rifle. However, Armalite decided to produce 100 prototypes of this rifle for arms dealer Samuel Cummings to try to find a foreign customer interested in the AR-10. Cummings nearly struck a deal to supply 7,500 of them to Nicaragua, but when Nicaraguan Army General Anastasia Somoza independently tested the strength of the rifle, a piece of the weapon broke off and flew past Anastasia's head. After this incident, the deal was canceled and Armalite found itself in a desperate situation.

In an attempt to save the company, Armalite chief engineer Eugene Stoner tried to create a self-loading rifle - the AR-15. The rights to it were immediately sold to Colt, who were able to convince the US Army to adopt it under the M16 brand. The M16 became the signature weapon of the Americans in the Vietnam War and subsequently evolved into the M4 assault rifle that is in service today.

4. RPG-7
9000000+


The RPG-7 Anti-Tank Grenade Launcher is the most widely used anti-tank weapon in the world. The grenade launcher is used to combat all types of enemy armored vehicles, and also in some cases against infantry. More than 9 million copies of RPGs were produced Soviet Union since the end of the Second World War. This grenade launcher has rightfully become legendary, along with its comrades PKM and AK-47. Copies are still produced today, thanks to their good price-quality ratio. It is even used by US troops in training the Afghan National Police due to the extreme prevalence of the grenade launcher in Afghanistan.

3. UZI
10000000+


UZI became legendary in particular thanks to the famous scene of the shooting of gangsters by the hero of the cult film “Scarface,” Tony Montana. UZI, one of Israel's most famous export products, was created in 1951 and has more than recognized options Mini and Micro were developed in 1982 and 83 respectively. Armed forces More than 90 countries, as well as a huge number of special forces, have this submachine gun in service.

Being the main competitor of the MP5, the UZI was able to fill the niche of a light, fast-firing and stealthy weapon. By this time, more than 10 million copies of UZI had already been released worldwide.

2. Remington
10,000,000+


As the only shotgun on this list, the Remington's popularity leaves all other shotguns far behind. At least 10 million of these pump-action shotguns have been produced since 1951. The main advantages of Remington are its low production price and the ability to shoot both buckshot and bullets up to 28 caliber. The shotgun is equally popular among both civilians and the military, and is present in every US department dealing with weapons. Remington is represented in half the G20 countries (though China uses it without a license) and has been seen in 80 films. Interesting fact is the widespread use of this model, although Remington was not used by militias and rebels in armed conflicts not approved by the UN.

1. AK-47
100 million


The 1947 Kalashnikov assault rifle, created by Mikhail Kalashnikov, is the most popular weapon on this list and of all time. The assault rifle was created by Kalashnikov after he saw how poorly equipped the Red Army was compared to the army Nazi Germany, armed with submachine guns and machine guns, like MP40 and STG44. From that moment on, a competition began in the USSR to develop a machine gun for Soviet army.

Given the dire conditions on the Eastern Front, Kalashnikov developed the most reliable weapon in the world. The AK-47 was adopted by the Soviet Army in 1949 and was first used during the Chinese Communist Revolution.

Of course, the AK-47 and other modifications of the Kalashnikov assault rifles are the most anticipated item on this list - the assault rifle is widely known in popular culture and has even been placed on the flag of Mozambique. During the Cold War, 100 million copies were produced. AK was the most the best product exports of Russia and Ukraine since the end of the Cold War, this was aptly noted by the hero of Nicolas Cage in the film Baron of Arms.