Calico M960A
Selective-fire submachine gun (SMG) based on the Calico M950 with the addition of an extending butt and a forward grip. It is chambered for the 9×19mm Luger which takes 50-round or 100-round helical magazine which fits on top of the rear of the receiver. The M960A was first produced in 1990, and its rate of fire is 750 rpm.
Calico M960A
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- Calico M960A
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- submachine gun
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- United States
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Selective-fire submachine gun (SMG) based on the Calico M950 with the addition of an extending butt and a forward grip. It is chambered for the 9×19mm Luger which takes 50-round or 100-round helical magazine which fits on top of the rear of the receiver. The M960A was first produced in 1990, and its rate of fire is 750 rpm.
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• Name — Calico M960A • Origin — United States • Type — Submachine gun • Is Ranged — yes • Designer — Calico Light Weapons Systems • Design Date — 2005 • Manufacturer — Calico Light Weapons Systems • Weight — 2.17 kg (empty); 2.92 kg (with a fully loaded 100 round helical magazine) • Length — 835 mm (extended); 647 mm (retracted) • Part Length — 157 mm • Cartridge — 9×19mm Luger • Caliber — 9 mm • Action — Roller-delayed blowback • Rate — 750 rpm • Velocity — 390 m/s • Range — 50 m • Max Range — 100 m • Feed — 50- or 100-round helical magazine • Sights — Iron sights, can have various sights mounted The Calico M960A is an American
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- 1.Hogg, Ian V. Submachine guns. Greenhill Books. 126. 2001. 1853674486.
- 2.https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/forgotten-firearms-of-the-20th-century-that-deserve-a-second-look-44821327
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