Calico M950

Last Updated on Tuesday, 21 July 2009 15:30 Written by Administrator Thursday, 02 July 2009 16:39

The Calico M950 is a semi-automatic pistol cum carbine type-weapon designed and manufactured by Calico Light Weapons Systems. It is chambered for the .22 LR and the 9mm Parabellum ammunition. It feeds using a round barrel shaped magazine that is mounted from the top. The barrel can hold either 50 or 100 rounds.

The Calico M950 appears like a large handgun but has enough barrel shrouding that allows it to be wielded as a submachine gun. Some variants of the M950 also have a foregrip that allows for more stable firing. It has a long barrel because of which it is fairly accurate up to 60 meters. The pistol can be fired only in semi-automatic mode and offers good firepower.

The M950 is an intermediary weapon. It is too large to be classified as a pistol and at the same time lacks the stock of a carbine or rifle. However, it is very useful in the field (at least in theory). Due to its low weight, it can come very handy during tight situations in the field. At the same time, its impressive firepower can come very handy.

The M950 is an experimental weapon and very few countries have adopted it. Irrespective of whether the M950 and the concept behind it will catch on or not, it can be clearly stated that it is a fascinating experiment and will definitely leave its imprint on gun designs in the future.

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