Engineering:SP-21 Barak
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SP-21 Barak | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | Israel |
Service history | |
Used by | Israel, United States & Europe |
Production history | |
Manufacturer | Israel Weapon Industries |
Produced | 2002–present |
Specifications | |
Mass | 29.1 oz. |
Length | 7.5 in. |
Barrel length | 3.9 in. |
Cartridge |
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Action | Short recoil |
Feed system | 15- (9×19mm), 12- (.40 S&W), or 10- (.45 ACP) round detachable box magazine |
Sights | Fixed (Combat), 3-dot Tritium sights |
The SP-21 Barak (Hebrew: ברק, lightning)[1] is a double action/single action semi-automatic, recoil-operated pistol developed and produced by Israel Weapon Industries in 2002. The gun was made to suit both self-defense and law enforcement needs.[2]
The SP-21 Barak is made of polymer and its grip has integrated polymer. It has a frame-mounted thumb safety. The Israeli-made weapon was marketed to Europe and United States in 2003.[1] The gun's suggested retail price is US$499.[3]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 "IMI / IWI SP-21 Barak pistol (Israel)". http://world.guns.ru/handguns/hg/isr/barak-sp-21-e.html. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ "Barak/SP-21". Israeli Weapons. http://www.israeli-weapons.com/weapons/small_arms/barak/Barak_arms.html. Retrieved 27 February 2014.
- ↑ "IWI Model SP-21 Barack". Genitron. http://www.genitron.com/Handgun/IWI/Pistol/SP-21-Barak/40-SW/Variant-1. Retrieved 27 February 2014.