Today, the firearms market in Russia is very limited. And when it comes to small-sized weapons, then only firearms of limited destruction are available to the average citizen for personal use. Although, by law, the muzzle energy of a shot for traumatic weapons is limited to 91 Joules, in other indicators manufacturers are not constrained by much.
Despite its relatively recent emergence, the market is now able to satisfy every taste and, even within the legal limits of capacity, provide a wide range. We present the 10 most powerful traumatic pistols in the world for 2020-2021. They can be purchased in Russia without a license!
Vendetta
Vendetta - this domestic licensed copy of the Italian INNA pistol inherited all its pros and cons from the original. The widespread use of composite materials facilitates the design, but also affects reliability. In addition, the unreasonably large ammunition capacity—10 rounds—negates the advantages of polymer parts.
The muzzle energy of about 80 Joules with a 9 mm caliber provides more than sufficient stopping effect, and the length of the barrel allows you to confidently hit the target at distances comparable to combat models. Such characteristics are largely redundant for self-defense weapons and do not at all reduce the cost. However, this model is perfect for shooting at a shooting range.
Taurus LOM-13
The short-barreled Brazilian revolver Taurus LOM-13 has the most balanced characteristics on the market. Although a 5-centimeter barrel will not provide long-range shooting, it will significantly reduce the size of the weapon. Ergonomic contours also contribute to comfortable wearing.
The small dimensions of the weapon made it possible to use high-quality steel in the design without a significant increase in weight. The ammunition load of five 9-mm cartridges can be considered sufficient, and the price of the revolver is much more reasonable than most of its competitors. The weapon is perfect for self-defense, but will be of little use for other purposes.
Phantom-T
This OOOP model diligently copies the legendary Glock-17. The proven design will appeal to gun lovers. The successful combination of plastic and steel at the output gives good reliability and light weight, and the presence of three automatic fuses makes the model the safest among others. On the other hand, the requirements for the shooter’s training are also increasing.
The Phantom-T's magazine holds 10 10mm rounds, making it a fairly powerful pistol. Using it at close ranges can be very dangerous for an opponent, and its large dimensions are unlikely to allow the Phantom-T to be carried covertly. This weapon can rather be called a non-combat alternative to the Glock, rather than a means of personal defense.
Fort-12RM
Structurally borrowing a lot from the Czech CZ-75, this Ukrainian pistol is famous primarily for its good reliability. Structurally, the mechanism is not much different from its combat counterparts and is made of weapons-grade steel, which greatly increases its service life. The model's ammunition capacity is impressive - 15 rounds of 9 mm caliber.
In terms of its firing qualities, the Fort-12RM is not inferior to its combat colleagues, and is even ahead of some. But, like other examples of its class, it is not very suitable as a civilian means of self-defense, while coping well with the role of a service traumatic weapon, which is, in fact, intended.
Characteristics of trauma
Each barrel simultaneously has several characteristics that affect shooting efficiency, but the dependence of the pistol’s impact capabilities is quite complex. Several parameters must be taken into account simultaneously.
- The muzzle energy value determines the power of the weapon, which is limited by law and is 91 J for the OOOP class.
- Number of cartridges in the clip. Despite the indignation of the mass consumer, no changes are expected in the law on this matter. Currently, the maximum allowable number of rounds is 10.
- Material of manufacture of the impact mechanism, other mechanical parts, housing. In most cases, metal is used in the manufacture of trauma equipment. The pistol body, like its mechanical part, can withstand heavy loads. The manufacturer is guaranteed to ensure the integrity of the device at the declared resource.
- Ammo caliber. This indicator, along with the muzzle energy indicator, can determine the most powerful traumatic pistol.
- Manufacturer. Despite the fact that products manufactured in Russia, according to statistics, are of dubious quality, our weapons are valued higher than foreign-made analogues.
Not every novice gun lover will be able to choose and buy the best traumatic pistol based on the parameters presented. In this case, all that remains is to focus on the list of models included in the top most popular injuries. The position of the model in this list is not so important. In different sources you can find different rating distribution options. This is explained by the fact that the opinions of different specialists are taken into account. But if a model is on the list, then a potential buyer should pay attention to it.
Grand Power T15-F
Among all the traumatic pistols of the classical layout, this giant is distinguished by its dimensions and impressive 45 caliber. It has impressive stopping properties and is reliable in operation.
The magazine holds from 7 to 10 rounds, depending on the type of ammunition used. The diameter of the rubber bullet reaches 15 mm, which has a positive effect on the accuracy and range of the shot. The Grand Power for concealed carry and requires careful handling, but it can please fans of shooting at the shooting range.
Streamer 2014
The Turkish company Target Technologies developed this traumatic pistol specifically for the Russian market. The import of weapons into Russian territory ceased in 2011. The reason for the ban was the inconsistency of some declared parameters with our legislation.
Since 2014, production of the Streamer 2014 model has been launched in Russia, which, compared to its predecessor, had some design changes.
- First of all, they affected the muzzle energy indicator; it was reduced to 91 J.
- It is known that the first models produced in Turkey and sold in Russia were made of TsAM alloy. In Russian versions, some parts were made of steel.
- The barrel of the pistol has undergone another change. In it, the protrusions that prevent the passage of a live bullet have become even larger. It was decided to make this change in order to improve weapon safety.
In terms of external design, there are two types of design: the pistol is coated in black gloss and the pistol has a black matte surface. Some elements are reinforced with steel inserts for reliability. The pistol fires rubber bullets. Its magazine holds 14 rounds. They are laid in two rows from below, and when moving upward they are rearranged into one row. The large capacity of the clip means that the Streamer has a fairly massive handle.
Overall, the weapon fits comfortably in the hand. Everything related to ergonomics is implemented perfectly in Streamer 2014. One small drawback is the positioning of the model for right-handed shooting. Putting the pistol on safety, unfastening the magazine or incomplete disassembly is carried out according to the algorithm familiar to the Russian consumer. A flag-type fuse is considered to be on when the flag is pressed down.
The Streamer's trigger mechanism allows firing with automatic self-cocking or by cocking the hammer. Many models of effective traumatic weapons have a similar design. When the pistol is put on safety, the trigger is not blocked. Only the trigger pull is disconnected, therefore carrying a cartridge in the chamber is considered unsafe.
The quality of the design and materials of a pistol is assessed by its service life. The manufacturer claims a firing capacity of 3,000 rounds. This is a small indicator. But in practice, Streamer overcomes this bar. The barrel of the model deserves special attention. Its geometry allows the use of cartridges with different powers. Compared to its classmates, the Streamer 2014 shows better power results when firing the same cartridges.
Thunderstorm-01
The developers of this Russian pistol put compactness, simplicity and reliability at the forefront. It is 5-6 centimeters shorter than most of its classmates, which facilitates hidden placement. In addition, this is one of the lightest models of its kind - less than 500 grams.
The magazine capacity is 7 rounds of 9 mm caliber. You shouldn't expect impressive fire characteristics from it, although most of the indicators are at least at a satisfactory level. Groza-01 is the optimal personal self-defense device.
WASP Grom
This Czech baby is the smallest OOOP of all those reviewed. Its total length is only 11 cm and its weight is 390 grams. At the same time, it manages to accommodate from 6 to 8 9-mm ammunition.
The short handle and short barrel length make aimed shooting difficult, especially for beginners, but it copes with its function. For its size, the pistol has decent power. Owners of the WASP Grom note its reliability and durability, which, combined with its dimensions, makes it an excellent self-defense weapon.
Fort-12T
This model appeared on the market in 1995. It was developed at the Ukrainian enterprise NPO Fort. Fort pistols were supposed to replace the Makarov, which was in service with law enforcement agencies. Production models until 2002 were assembled in the Czech Republic. This is explained by the fact that the basis for this pistol was the development of the Czech company Ceská Zbrojovka. That is why the injury was initially collected using Czech equipment.
The Fort proved itself to be a reliable pistol, as it was made entirely of weapons-grade steel. The only exceptions were the handle linings.
The pistol is reloaded by the recoil of the bolt. A trigger mechanism of this type provides the ability to fire with self-cocking or with cocking the hammer. Safety in terms of an accidental shot is ensured by a safety lever; it is located to the left of the bolt.
The pistol magazine holds 12 rounds, which are placed in two rows. Their caliber is 9 mm, and 9x17 mm, 9x18 mm and 9PA cartridges can be used. According to the passport data, the rate of fire of the model is 40 rounds per minute. Due to its weight, the pistol is quite stable when shooting, which is important for self-defense.
T4 Terminator
T4 Terminator is a spectacular traumatic weapon designed in the form of a shotgun with a longitudinally sliding fore-end and uses ammunition based on a 12-gauge rifle cartridge. The capacity of its under-barrel magazine is 4 rounds. The civilian use of this sample appears to be ineffective.
With a half-meter length, concealed or even mobile carrying is out of the question. The loaded weight reaches 2 kg. The power of the gun is significantly inferior to its service counterparts, although it is comparable to the most powerful pistols of the OOOP family. The only undeniable advantage of the T4 is its impressive appearance, probably designed primarily to scare off the enemy.
Shaman
Among other traumatic weapons, this unusual-looking pistol stands out not only for its barrelless design, but also for its monstrous caliber - 20.5 mm. An ammunition load of two cartridges is vertically located in a special cassette, which is placed on the front of the weapon. The body is made of plastic, which, combined with its small size, significantly increases its compactness. The simplicity of the internal structure provides excellent reliability.
to conduct aimed fire at a distance of more than five meters from the Shaman due to the lack of a barrel, but thanks to the muzzle power of a shot of almost 120 Joules at close range, it seems to be perhaps the most effective on the market. However, its appearance is not at all intimidating, and this minimizes the possibility of resolving a conflict situation before direct use.
"Guardian" MP-461
This model has received a certificate for barrelless civilian weapons of the OOOP type. The history of its creation begins in 2002. Trauma was developed at the Izhevsk Mechanical Plant. The Guard is a two-shot device with a detachable barrel block. The role of the barrel is played by the chamber.
The innovation of the development is the use of an electronic method of igniting the primer.
The developers' task was to make an effective and small-sized pistol that has no foreign analogues. All parts of the Guardian are made of plastic. The use of plastic has significantly reduced the weight of the barrel. It is traditionally believed that a heavy pistol is more stable when fired, since a reaction force occurs after the bullet is pushed out. But this does not apply to an electrically ignited system. Shooting from a light plastic weapon will be quite accurate and effective.
The electrical impulse is induced by the battery charge. On the right side of the pistol body there is an LED indicating the battery status. If the diode lights up before firing, then the battery has enough charge to ignite the capsule. The pistol is chambered for 18x45 mm cartridges. The rubber bullet used can painfully injure the aggressor at a distance of several meters. It is also possible to use a light or sound charge.
Sig Sauer P226T TK
It is a traumatic copy of the legendary pistol, from which its highest reliability naturally follows. All components, except the barrel, are supplied by the original P226 factory, so the shooting accuracy is comparable to combat counterparts. The dimensions also correspond to those of its combat brother, which does not make concealed carrying easier. Magazine capacity is 10 rounds of 10 mm caliber.
Among other samples in its weight category, the Sig Sauer P226T TK produces the highest stopping and penetrating performance. This may be overkill for self-defense purposes, but it does not detract from the pistol's other advantages.
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R226T TK-R
A semi-automatic pistol with 10x28 caliber cartridges, a very expensive weapon for self-defense and powerful. The product is manufactured here in Russia, the external design belongs to the famous Sig Pauer P226 self-loading pistol. Therefore, when you see it in your hands, you can feel fear. By the way, when you hold it, you feel this power, you understand that you have a cool traumatic weapon in your hands.
A very strong barrel, capable of withstanding up to hundreds of thousands of shots, but this is not the limit. According to verified data, this injury produces a power of up to 300 Joules, but only according to texts at the plant in Izhevsk. In fact, it is no more than 90, and if there is a service injury, then 150 Joules. The store can hold up to 10 units. By the way, it weighs a little more than 800 grams.
- Caliber: 10x28
- Magazine: 10 rounds
- Power: 300 J
- Weight: 802 grams
- Country Russia
