Jorge's traumatic pistol: history of creation, design description, models

Jorge's traumatic pistol is a weapon designed for self-defense and sports training shooting. It was produced by the Klimovsky Specialized Cartridge Plant from parts imported from Ukraine. The product was distinguished by good quality, a relatively reasonable price and the ability to fire automatically. The power of the cartridge made it possible to hit targets protected by a thick leather jacket at distances of 10–20 meters.

After the aggravation of relations with Ukraine in 2014, trade relations with Fort broke down and Jorge’s pistol was no longer produced. However, in 2015, the same plant began producing a Russian version called “Vostok”, which in essence was almost no different from the Ukrainian model.

History of creation

In 2004, the NPO Fort corporation created the Fort-17 combat pistol, which is an improved version of previous models. The weapon was introduced to the general public in the summer of that year. In fact, this pistol remained a modernized version of the Czech CZ-75, which was remade for the 9x18 PM cartridge and put into production under a different name. As for Fort 17 itself, its history turned out to be quick and inglorious. The model was not allowed into a large series. However, on its basis they created the Fort-17t fort traumatic pistol, which sells well in Ukraine. Therefore, Fort decided to expand its sales markets and aimed at the countries of the former Warsaw Pact. Including Russia.

"Jorge" begins to be released in Russia

The Jorge traumatic pistol first appeared in the Russian Federation in 2006. The model began to be produced at the production facilities of KSPZ, with which Fort entered into an agreement. However, they only engaged in assembly from ready-made components that were produced on the territory of Ukraine. Due to additional taxes on delivery of parts, the cost of the weapon was quite high. At the same time, the quality of components was constantly changing. The Ukrainian side could not ensure a stable level of production. This gave rise to a wave of negative reviews about the model.

But despite all the problems with the assembly, Jorge’s traumatic pistol began to rapidly gain popularity due to its brutal appearance and the possibility of automatic fire (meaning self-loading automatics, not burst fire). NPO Fort began to hastily refine such a cost-effective production, and as a result, several models appeared in Russia over the entire period of production (for example, Jorge 3m, which is considered successful).

I offer a Ukrainian pistol to the Russian police

In 2008, an attempt was made to introduce traumatic pistols for official use and armament of a number of law enforcement agencies of various government departments of Russia. It was believed that this would lead to fewer casualties during the arrest of criminals. Also, cartridges for traumatic weapons are cheaper than ammunition for regular PMs. NPO Fort and KSPZ presented the Jorge S model, specially designed to meet the required criteria, for the competition. First of all, we increased the reliability of all mechanisms and changed the barrel.

Changes made to the design led to an increase in the fault tolerance and shot force of the 9 mm R A cartridge. The latter was achieved by eliminating obstacles inside the barrel of the product. However, the idea failed and the weapon of limited destruction was not accepted by law enforcement agencies, and private owners continued to use the Izh-71.

NPO Fort ceases production

Starting in 2010, it stopped supplying components for assembling pistols to our country. Moreover, from the same year, Jorge’s injury began to be completely released by the KSPP. This allowed us to reduce costs and, accordingly, made the production of each model cheaper. But it’s not just about increasing profits, but also about the 2011 law, which banned the import of components or finished weapons for private sale into Russia. After the complete transfer of production, the quality of the products increased.

However, this state of affairs did not last long and geopolitics was to blame. After the events in Ukraine in 2014, many trade and production ties were disrupted. The relationship between NPO Fort and KSPZ was no exception. In 2015, the Jorge traumatic pistol was no longer produced in the Russian Federation.

KSPZ launches production of new traumatology

The Klimovsky Specialized Cartridge Plant decided not to give up such cost-effective production and in 2015 launched a new model of non-lethal weapon into production - the Vostok traumatic pistol. Despite a number of modifications and alterations in the design, it remained the same Jorge 3m. Only now all income from sales remained with the owners of the plant and did not go abroad. It is interesting that the quality of the products has not dropped, since the entire production chain has been streamlined over the years of work.

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JORGE's pistol through the eyes of Eros

Dedicated to my Amazon T.

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A large number of weapons pass through my hands. True, 90% refers to airsoft (which, according to Russian law, is not a weapon), but thanks to it I can evaluate both the ergonomics and design features of a particular model. With experience and accumulated knowledge, enthusiastic emotions begin to give way to a more objective perception of each specific model. Therefore, I will try to objectively describe the advantages and disadvantages of Jorge's 'traumatic' pistol chambered for 9 RA. The only thing is, first I would like to quote an excerpt from the instruction manual for the pistol:

- I will always treat the weapon as if it were loaded; “I will never point a gun where I don’t want to shoot; — Before I shoot, I always check what is in front of and behind the target; “I will never touch the trigger with my finger until the weapon is pointed at the target.”

I’ll add a few more on my own: “I will never give or take a loaded weapon from anyone; — I will always store weapons in a place inaccessible to unauthorized persons.

Compliance with these simple rules stimulates the growth and development of a culture of gun ownership, which, unfortunately, is almost completely absent among Russians due to the small (until recently) number of firearms in the hands of the population. To avoid serious and sometimes irreversible consequences, I recommend that EVERYONE who ever picks up a weapon follows these rules. First Impression

Sometimes a lot depends on the first impression. On the display case, the pistol clearly stands out among other domestically produced models. To some extent, only Turkish Steel pistols in various versions can compete with Jorge outwardly. Taking Jorge in your hands, first of all, you are surprised by its fairly large weight and well-thought-out ergonomics, as well as the absence of any defects on the outside. Everything here is done very high quality, smoothly, without any complaints at all. Due to the novelty of the external forms and the quality of workmanship, you get the complete impression that you are holding in your hands a pistol from a large foreign arms manufacturer. Although it is actually foreign - it is manufactured in Ukraine and delivered to Russia for assembly and branding at KSPZ.

The sight of Jorge's packaging evokes even more positive emotions. This is a square black box made of high-quality cardboard with equally high-quality printing. Moreover, the entire box is black - the inside of the lid too. A black plastic blister is inserted inside the base, in which the pistol itself lies across, along with a separate magazine for it and wiping. For all this, in the middle on top, there is an instruction manual for the pistol in a special recess. It is also black with white font on almost all pages. A very stylish thing. High-quality printing and the manner of presenting information raises even more doubts about the Russian origin of the weapons. Nevertheless, the immodest in size inscription on the shutter 'MADE IN RUSSIA' still warms the soul.

Let's return to the pistol. Jorge's exterior architecture is very complex. The pistol looks very modern, has a handle angle close to optimal. Jorge’s handle itself seems a little thin to me personally, but thanks to the pimpled sides of the handle shell, the pistol fits in the hand like a glove. When using thin shooting gloves, Jorge's grip size is just right for me. Outwardly, Jorge resembles pistols with a linked bolt, where the separation of the bolt and the barrel occurs due to the lowering of the breech of the latter (as, for example, in TT or Glock pistols). This perception is based on the location of the return spring under the barrel and the visually developed axis of the bolt stop. However, in reality, the barrel is rigidly fixed in the frame, and the developed bolt stop axis serves as a bolt stopper for disassembling the pistol. A blowback pistol is usually designed with a recoil spring around the barrel (such as the PM or Browning 1910/22), which allows the barrel to be positioned slightly lower and minimizes the knocking effect of recoil. The location of the return spring under the barrel when the bolt is not engaged is most typical for pistols where it is structurally necessary to reduce the thickness of the bolt (Beretta series 82-84 or almost similar Browning BDA). Perhaps only the domestic PSM can be considered an exception to the rule, but this exception is primarily due to the small caliber - 5.45 mm, which allows a return spring to be placed around it with a small outer diameter of the barrel. As for Jorge, his bolt carrier is not inferior in thickness to that of the PM. But in the PM, the return spring is put on the barrel, therefore, the thickness of the bolt should be greater. However, the Jorge bolt is similar in thickness to the bolt from the PM and is as much as 1.5-2 mm thicker than the bolt from the rubber-fired derivative of the PM - IZH-79-9T. Moreover, the Colt M1911A1 bolt chambered for .45 ACP caliber is equal in this parameter to Jorge, and the TT bolt is significantly thinner!

Jorge and Colt M1911A1

Jorge and Walter P38

Jorge and IZH 78-9T. The last photo clearly shows the difference in the thickness of the slides of these pistols.

After removing the bolt from the pistol, you understand where more than 1/3 of the weapon’s mass lies. It is so massive and thick-walled that one gets the impression that the firearm prototype was originally intended for a much more powerful ammunition than the original 9X18 PM. By the way, looking at the bolt, another question creeps in: how is the pistol weakened in order to meet the criminal requirements for Russian civilian gas weapons based on the criterion of the impossibility of conversion for firing a solid projectile? But I will write about this below.

The shutter of my former IZH-79-9T from early 2004

The center of gravity of the pistol lies in front of the middle finger of the holding hand; visually it even seems that the upper part of the pistol seems to be moving forward. Even with a loaded magazine, Jorge has a clear imbalance towards the muzzle, which makes quickly changing targets when shooting with one hand somewhat difficult. However, this imbalance also plays a positive role. The forward-shifted bolt has a slight rollback relative to the center of gravity of the weapon and therefore does not have a strong overturning effect during recoil. Thanks to this, the heavy Jorge practically “stands” motionless when firing, providing both the opportunity to provide good accuracy during tempo shooting and control the target. A very valuable quality from the point of view of ease of fire control.

There is, however, the other side of the coin. Jorge is practically a rubber-shooting version of the Ukrainian FORT 12. FORT 12 has a caliber of 9 mm PM and, due to its barrel length of about 4 inches, is classified as a 'service' or 'police' pistol, which is also sometimes called a 'compact'. But that's not the point. In relation to the ammunition used, the weight of the FORT 12 is too large - pistols of a similar weight have an already engaged bolt and are produced for calibers 9 mm Luger, .40 Smith-Wesson and even .45 ACP. For a rubber arrow, a similar mass of 880 grams without ammunition is even more excessive. However, it provides the owner Jorge with two undeniable advantages. I have already mentioned the first one in passing - this is the high stability of the pistol when shooting. The second advantage is that the owner has a completely legal brass knuckles in the form of his own pistol.

Jorge double action trigger. To fire the first shot from a pistol with the safety release off, you must either cock the hammer and then pull the trigger, or immediately pull the trigger. In the second case, the trigger stroke will be long, and the force will be much higher (this is the cost of cocking the hammer by acting on the trigger - self-cocking). In the first case, the trigger travel will be shorter and the trigger force will be less, since the trigger is already cocked. It will also be automatically cocked after each shot by the bolt rolling back. Jorge's safety is a two-position flag safety and is located on the left side of the pistol on the slide. The top position is safe (safety is on), the bottom is fire (safety is off). When the fuse is turned on, its flag overlaps the red dot, which should mean 'safe'. Ie. Externally, the operation of the fuse is similar to that of the well-known PM pistol, so there is no need to relearn it. Externally, the difference lies only in the different positions of the flag (this can be seen in the photo). It is more convenient for Jorge to remove the safety, but putting it on the safety is inconvenient for either Jorge or the PM. This is largely due to the undeveloped (even compared to the PM) safety catch - it is made not to protrude beyond the thickness of the pistol as a whole, and its length does not allow it to catch on to equipment or clothing in the 'safe' position. The safety catch itself is quite tight, but this is definitely a problem with a new pistol - it will develop over time.

Jorge and MP654 (used in the photo shoot due to the absence of IZH-79-9T) on the same line of the trigger axis. It is clearly visible that the bolt and barrel of Jorge are shifted forward compared to the PM design - hence the smaller toss of the pistol during recoil

At the same time, the length of the barrels of Jorge and the PM clone is the same, the length of the bolts and the aiming line are approximately the same, as well as the length of the bolt stroke

However, if Jorge’s fuse is externally similar to the PM-ovsky, then functionally they are very different. The Jorge safety simply locks the pistol's sear and slide in any trigger position. Those. Jorge can be put on safety when the hammer is cocked, but a safe release of the hammer from combat cocking (as in PM, PSM, Beretta M9 pistols) will not occur. Therefore, Jorge can be carried with the hammer cocked and the safety engaged. In terms of safety, Jorge, with the safety on, is equally safe both with the trigger released and cocked. However, this concept is relative for Jorge, but this becomes clear only after a detailed study of the design of the pistol. Contrary to popular belief, the Jorge safety does not block the firing pin either when it is on or, especially, when it is off. Jorge's trigger has a significant rebound length and is in contact with the firing pin only during the shot, flying past the dead center of the rebound by inertia. At this point, the trigger is held by pressure from below the trigger rod, and the nose of the sear blocks it from moving forward, resting against the counter protrusions on the base of the trigger.

The magazine release button is located only on the left side of the pistol and does not protrude beyond the overall dimensions of the weapon. Moreover, on all of the five specimens examined it was very tight. Unlike the safety, the magazine release button is stiff due to its very developed U-shaped spring. Removing the magazine with the thumb of the right hand holding the pistol is very problematic, but it guarantees against arbitrary pressing both in the hand and when carrying the weapon.

The handle shell is structurally similar to that of the PM, but is secured with two screws on the sides. It is plastic and made very ergonomically. Corrugation is also applied to the back. At the bottom there is a slot with a blind pin for a trench coat. The shell fits very tightly on the frame of the pistol, but its upper planes do not reach the frame by about 0.5 mm. There is a convex strip in front of the handle, which is like a continuation of the line of the trigger guard. This convex part has a longitudinal corrugation and also contributes to good retention of the pistol.

Sighting devices consist of a front sight and rear sight movable in a horizontal plane. Dots are painted on the rear surfaces of the front and rear sights with white paint, making the aiming process much easier. The dots are not tritium, i.e. They don't glow in the dark. The rear sight slot is square, and so is the plane of the front sight visible in the slot. The front sight is initially centered in two places, and the rear sight is also centered in one. On my pistol, the rear sight is shifted to the left by about 1 mm, but during aimed shooting there was no horizontal deviation of the STP.

Shooting

For test shooting, I purchased 100 rounds of 9RA cartridges produced by KSPZ. These ammunition are named and should provide 50 J of energy. The manufacturer also recommends them for use in the Jorge pistol. I have never used this ammunition. Outwardly, they strongly resemble 50 J cartridges from Tekhkrim in a bimetallic sleeve with a red ball (batch 01/06). I also decided to test these cartridges in the amount of 10 pieces. For the purity of the experiment, I took 10 cartridges produced by AKBS batch number 10. First, the pistol was tested in nature with 20 rounds of cartridges from KSPZ. Test shooting showed an accuracy of about 5-7 cm with an overestimation of the STP by about 10 cm at a distance of 5 meters. Subsequent shooting of the same ammunition from hand indoors showed an average accuracy of 4 cm from a distance of 4.5 meters. The lower holes were 4 cm above the aiming point, i.e. The vertical deviation of the STP was about 6 cm. The same accuracy and upward deviation of the STP were shown by cartridges from Tekhkrim, and AKBS cartridges with the same STP deviation showed an accuracy of 7 cm. The penetration test of a 3-inch spool was surprising. Both of its walls can only be pierced by an ABS ball. Ammunition from the KSPZ also pierced both walls of the spool. The Tekhkrim cartridges only penetrated one wall and left a small dent on the second. For the sake of the purity of the experiment, I took a standard TiC and placed it on the concrete floor. Fired two shots with each of the 3 types of ammunition. According to the last torn page: — AKBS 455 and 462 pages, respectively; — KSPZ 440 and 445 pages, respectively; — Techkreem 355 and 368 pages, respectively. In other words, the cartridges recommended for Jorge from KSPZ are practically in no way inferior to ammunition from AKBS batch 10, the energy of which exceeds 70 J! It is worth noting that the red-colored ball from KSPZ cartridges is similar in hardness to the ball from Tekhkrim and softer than the “bitten” ball from AKBS. The sound of a shot and the recoil when firing KSPZ cartridges is not much different from the slightly drier sound of AKBS and is much more noticeable than when firing Tekhkrim ammunition. In total, on the day I purchased the pistol, I shot 74 rounds of ammunition (12 AKBS and Tekhkrim and 50 KSPZ, respectively). There was not a single delay when firing; the bolt lag operated normally when the pistol ran out of cartridges. Actually, I wouldn’t expect any other result from a well-made and carefully fitted pistol.

Perhaps the only thing that somewhat puzzled me was the upward deviation of the STP. This happens in almost 4 out of 5 Jorge. Moreover, it does not occur on the 5th, in my opinion, for the same reason that the rear sight on my pistol is shifted during zeroing - the properties of the barrel, or rather, the configuration of its muzzle and muzzle. At first glance, the installation of a lower rear sight suggests itself. Having carefully examined the rear sight, I realized that there was nowhere to make it lower, you could only increase the height of the front sight. Maybe this is why the manufacturer does not have the ability to zero the pistol vertically due to the lack of front sights of different heights? The question remains open for, although for me personally, such an excess of STP is more a plus than a minus - it is more convenient to control hits during rapid, aimed fire. And most of all I was pleased with the absence of lateral play of the trigger in all its positions and the smooth release, without failures.

Jorge's design

In order to independently understand the intricacies of the design of a particular type of weapon, it is necessary to completely disassemble it and, precisely in the process of disassembly and reassembly, pay attention to some features of the operation and mechanisms, to identify the strengths and weaknesses of this very design. The passport to Jorge describes the process of partial and complete disassembly, but the attached very primitive diagram does not give a detailed idea of ​​​​the location and interaction of the pistol's mechanisms. Complete and incomplete disassembly itself is easy (there are much more complex systems and samples based on them), but it is much more complicated, requires more time and the availability of special tools, in contrast to incomplete and complete disassembly of the PM.

Instructions-passport to Jorge with a description of partial and complete disassembly of the pistol

After removing the magazine from the pistol and the cartridge from the chamber, it is necessary to remove the Jorge slide stop. However, to do this, it is not at all necessary to press with a standard wiper or magazine on the 3Z protrusion on the right side of the frame. The ZZ can be quickly removed by slipping a rubbing tip under its flag as a lever and lifting the flag above the frame. Next, you need to pull the bolt back all the way and lift its rear part to release the bolt grooves from the counter protrusions in the frame and remove it moving forward. Then you need to remove the return spring and its rod.

Note: the bolt is fixed to the frame due to the position of the return spring rod, or rather, its base. The ZZ, being inserted into its socket, pushes the return spring rod forward by 3.5 mm. When the bolt is pulled back, the base of the return spring housing, which is made together with it, rests against the base of the rod. In the absence of a bolt stop, the bolt has the ability to move back another 3.5 mm, which will allow the grooves in the bolt to disengage from the protrusions on the frame. At first, this design seems controversial, but a detailed study of the frame in the 3Z area shows the presence of a massive base under the 3Z axis. When firing ammunition of increased power, the load on the axle increases significantly, which can lead to its deformation. However, the ZZ Jorge 1 with a plastic frame will experience much greater deformation due to the smaller contact area with the single steel mass of the frame.

Gate

As I wrote above, the shutter is a very massive one-piece structure. Directly mounted in it are the firing pin with its spring and pin, the ejector with its rod and spring, the fuse, the barrel bushing, the rear sight and the front sight. Removing the ejector is no different from the same action with a PM or PSM pistol, i.e. the ejector does not have a rigid axis of rotation, but is pressed by a bend and its spring. To remove it, just use the end of the wipe to push the pressure deep into the bolt and pull out the ejector moving sideways and forward. After removing these parts, you pay attention to their dimensions - the ejector and, especially, the bender and its spring are much larger than in the PM, and the rigidity of the bender spring is at least 2 times higher.

Note: In the ejector seat you can see a hole with a diameter of 3 mm, through which the front of the firing pin and its spring can be seen. In other words, if it is necessary to lubricate the striker, it is not at all necessary to remove it from the channel. Also using various auto chemicals, such as a spray for cleaning the carburetor or brake calipers, the striker with a spring and its channel can be perfectly cleaned without disassembling through the specified technological hole in the bolt.

Ejector, ejector bend and its spring against the background of the bolt stop (top)

Naturally, the firing pin and its spring can be removed from the bolt. To do this, you must first remove the fuse, then knock the spring pin out of the bolt. The fuse is simply removed to the left (towards the flag) after recessing the striker using the sharp end of the same wipe. It can be difficult to remove the safety from a new pistol, so it is better to slip a screwdriver with a flat sharp tip under the safety box. After removing the fuse, the spring pin should be knocked out with a drift with a diameter of 3 mm. The use of other devices for this operation may result in nothing - force must be applied to the pin over the entire area of ​​​​the circle of the specified diameter. To some extent, the drift can be replaced by the shank of a 3 mm drill. The extracted firing pin also amazes with its diameter and considerable mass; its spring is of very high quality. This method of removing the striker is far from the most successful, but is used in many foreign pistols, for example, on the Sig-Sauer P226.

The barrel bushing is made of very strong hardened steel with spring petals facing the inside of the bolt. It is necessary to center the bolt on a slightly thinner barrel than FORT 12. The bushing is knocked out from the muzzle side of the bolt and pushed almost to the ejector window, after which it is easily removed. However, this operation can be omitted by using all the same auto chemical products to clean this unit. The front sight and rear sight can be removed by knocking them sideways out of their seats. I didn't do this.

The shutter is assembled in the reverse order, which does not present any difficulties.

Note: When turned on, the fuse installed in the bolt prevents the sear from rising and, thereby, being disconnected from the released or cocked hammer. Also, when turned on, the semicircular protrusion of the fuse axis fits into a matching (also semicircular) groove on Jorge’s frame. Such engagement of units with backlash cannot be considered either strong or reliable. For example, due to increased play of the bolt relative to the frame, as well as when the gun is dropped, the bolt may move backward and the safety protrusion may come out of the frame groove. In this case, the protrusion will rest against the frame and the bolt will jam in this position. To release it, it is necessary to apply shock loads, since it will be almost impossible to manually return it to the forward position. Also, when the pistol is put on safety, part of the axis extends to the left of the firing pin. This is necessary to prevent the trigger from reaching the firing pin, but the protrusion of this protrusion is only 1.5 mm, which is extremely small for reliable protection of the firing pin.

Frame

Jorge's frame is made quite traditionally - the barrel is rigidly fixed to it, and the pistol's trigger is mounted in it. Further disassembly of Jorge begins with removing the handle shell. To do this, you need to unscrew the two screws holding the shell.

Note: Apart from those indicated, there are no other threaded connections in Jorge.

Having removed the shell, you can see the plastic stop of the mainspring, the mainspring itself and its rod. Using rubbing or your fingers (if you have enough strength), when the trigger is pulled, this stop must be moved up and back. Moreover, removing the stop with the mainspring is much easier than installing it back due to the very powerful mainspring and its strong compression even when the trigger is pulled.

Jorge field stripped frame with crank shell removed

Then the trigger axis is knocked out, but the trigger itself cannot yet be removed. First you need to lift the sear body out of the frame. This is difficult to do on a new pistol, so you can use the same wipe as a lever. After removing the sear body, the U-shaped disconnector and the trigger assembly with the self-cocking rod are easily removed from the frame.

Note: In any position of the trigger and the pistol safety, the trigger restrains the sear nose from contact with the firing pin. Structurally, this is unsafe - if the pistol falls on the trigger, the area of ​​interaction between the protrusions of the trigger and the nose of the sear will not be enough to keep the trigger at the cocked or dead point (release) - the metal of these interacting pairs simply will not withstand the load. In this case, there is no guarantee against an arbitrary shot. If the pistol is on the safety, then the latter will not allow the sear to rise up, but you should not rely on the safety 100% for the reasons described just above. Those. It will most likely protect you from an accidental shot, but the trigger will still be damaged. True, this does not mean that the pistol will completely lose the ability to shoot - shooting will only be possible in self-cocking mode or the pistol will break into automatic fire. Do not think that the described problems are unique to Jorge or FORT 12. A similar trigger design, for example, is found on Sig-Sauer and CZ pistols.

Removing the magazine release button from the handle is quite easy, but installing the U-shaped spring during assembly is quite difficult. You will also have to face certain difficulties when removing the trigger, its spring and the trigger rod. Firstly, to do this you need to knock out 2 pins with a diameter of 2.5 mm (i.e. you need another drift). Secondly, installing the trigger spring will be Jorge's most challenging assembly task. Without unnecessary necessity, I would not recommend disassembling the magazine release button and dismantling the trigger with the rod. To clean them from powder deposits or contamination, it is enough to treat these components well with the same auto chemical products, dry them and lubricate them.

Note: The trigger spring is constantly compressed, and when the trigger is pressed, it compresses even more. At the same time, the number of its working turns is small for the compression amplitude, and this spring may burst over time.

Looking at the frame and base of the barrel, it is difficult to understand where the manufacturer weakened it and the bolt. I could not find any significant interventions. I thought that the hardness of the steel of the frame and barrel was low, but it was even higher than that of IZH-78-9T and IZH-79-9T. Therefore, judging by the frame and bolt, the consumer receives a pistol that is strong in appearance and, again, not weakened in any way, differing from a firearm only in the barrel.

Weakening of the frame in the area where the barrel is attached on my former IZH-79-9T produced in early 2004

Trunk

The barrel is secured in the frame by four blind pins, two on each side. This is done to create certain difficulties when trying to remove the barrel to replace it. The hardness of the pins is higher than the hardness of the pistol frame, so removing them without irreversible consequences for the pistol will be very difficult. There is another pin on the barrel - it holds the base ring of the chamber with a cartridge bevel. Such a solution allows you to save metal in the production of the barrel, but given the overall labor intensity of Jorge’s production, why is this necessary? In addition to the incomprehensible savings, such a solution has another drawback - the non-precise fit of these parts.

If you look at the breech section of the barrel, you can see a gap slightly less than 0.1 mm thick. Overall, it’s not scary, but it doesn’t add much joy either.

The barrel bore, as in all weapons under 9 RA, is blocked by two welded protrusions. The lower one is located closer to the chamber, the upper one is closer to the muzzle. If you look from the side of the chamber, then the gap between the “teeth” is about 1 mm, if one hundred sides of the muzzle cut - no more than 0.5 mm. Closer to the muzzle, a choke constriction with a diameter of 6 mm begins. The bore is processed very well, but the choke constriction is a little worse. However, the quality of processing of the internal surface of both the channel and the Jorge choke is an order of magnitude higher than that of the most common 'trauma' under 9 RA - IZH-79-9T or P1. Jorge is all phosphated, except for the barrel and the base ring of the chamber. Only these two parts have the usual steel color. Judging by its whitish tint, non-susceptibility to chemical bluing and the high degree of viscosity of the metal, one can easily guess that this is stainless steel. The 'teeth' in the barrel are also made of stainless steel. This partly explains the lack of chrome plating of the barrel bore - since stainless steel is corrosion resistant, a protective coating in the form of chrome is not needed. Moreover, it will not be able to last long on this type of steel. Initially, 'stainless steel' is a very viscous metal. If we give it a high hardness, necessary, for example, for surgical instruments, we will get a very fragile product. The hardness of Jorge's barrel can be compared to that of nail steel. Those. Jorge's barrel steel is very soft. This is indirectly indicated by the marks of the bushing on the lower part of the barrel surface.

Mark from the bushing near the muzzle of the barrel

Only after realizing this fact do you begin to understand why the outer diameter of Jorge’s barrel is much larger than that of the IZH-79-9T without a bushing, when it is necessary to comply with the same certificate of conformity and criminal requirements for a “gas self-defense weapon with the ability to fire a rubber bullet.” But soft stainless steel has an undeniable advantage - reversible deformation. When firing high-power ammunition (up to certain limits), it will prevent the barrel from “blowing” and, moreover, from exploding. And this limit for Jorge lies somewhere around the 100 J mark. It is safe to hold the pistol and it can fire ammunition with an energy of up to 80 J calmly, only it would be advisable to increase the force of the return spring somewhat.

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The pistol magazine is drawn with a welded seam on the back wall. On the outside, this plane is polished, and the magazine itself has a wear-resistant polymer coating and you can see the soldering only by looking into the shaft of the disassembled magazine. Inside it there is a plastic feeder with a recess for the first cartridge, a very developed coiled spring, a magazine bottom plate with a latch protrusion, and a cover with a hole for this protrusion. A U-shaped part about 3.5 cm high is installed on the plate, into which the lower part of the feeder rests when loading the magazine with cartridges. Because of this, the magazine can only be loaded with 10 rounds, although its standard capacity is 14 rounds. This U-shaped part does not introduce irreversible changes to the design of the magazine and, in principle, can be easily dismantled, especially since the capacity of a gas weapon magazine in Russia is not limited by law.

Note: with the limiter removed, the magazine capacity is 15 rounds, since the outer diameter of the 9 RA sleeve is smaller than 9X18 PM. However, a magazine loaded with 15 rounds is difficult to insert into the handle. To preserve the properties of the feed spring, I recommend loading the magazine with 14 rounds of ammunition.

There are two stampings on the sides of the magazine body. This allows the cartridges to move in the magazine shaft, touching only narrow planes of the stampings, and not the entire surface to the wall of the magazine. Reducing the contact area contributes to high reliability of cartridge feeding and leaves space between the stampings to collect dirt, dust or excess lubricant, so that all this does not interfere with the cartridges moving upward under the force of the feeder spring. Closer to the neck, the magazine narrows and the cartridges smoothly transition from a staggered arrangement to a single-row arrangement. There are 3 holes on the back wall of the magazine body through which you can control the consumption of ammunition. The holes are very small and you can only see the bottom of the cartridge cases through them during the day. Also, based on the holes, you can only roughly guess the number of cartridges in the magazine. The error is +/- 2 rounds, which is clearly too much.

Store Jorge and IZH-78-9T

For some reason, the serial number of the pistol is also embossed in the lower part of the case, although no traces of individual fitting of the magazine to a specific instance are visible. The hole for the latch is knocked out during the stamping process and is not adjusted manually, and the longitudinal and transverse play of the magazine in the handle allows for very large tolerances and fits. The magazine cover is made of tin and is fixed to the body with a protrusion of the bottom plate. As I already wrote, the feeder is made of plastic. In this case, this is an absolute plus. Firstly, the feeder has a rather complex shape, and secondly, plastic provides a greater guarantee against possible jamming if dirt gets inside the magazine. The design of the store does not have any significant disadvantages. The only drawback is that the pistol comes with a single magazine. If the manufacturer had equipped the pistol with a spare magazine (and there is room for it in the packaging box), this would have added even more positive emotions to the quality of the product presented.

conclusions

There is no ideal weapon, so each of the samples has its own advantages and disadvantages. I will not describe the shortcomings of Russian weapons chambered for 9 RA, since in general these shortcomings lie on the conscience of legislators. I can only say one thing about Jorge’s pistol: a very good ergonomic and reliable pistol for civilian use. The possible problems I have listed with the pistol’s safety and trigger, as well as some difficulty in complete disassembly and reassembly, are more applicable to “military” weapons, the operation of which is much more severe, and the ease of disassembly (especially without the use of tools) sometimes comes first. In civilian life, other requirements are placed on weapons, which Jorge meets on a par with many foreign pistols of similar dimensions and a similar principle of automatic operation. The only disadvantages include the large mass of the pistol. But the soft steel of the barrel will remain a disadvantage, which was originally established by law.

Conclusion

It will soon be 10 years since I finished my service in the Russian Armed Forces. He served in military unit 34608 near the city of Klimovsk (Moscow region). I knew about KSPZ even during my service; I had never encountered the products of this company before. I remember I liked it in the army. And if it weren’t for the almost miserable existence of the officer corps, I would definitely have passed the exams at a military school as an external student (I already had a diploma from a humanities university under my belt) and would have gladly become a military man. It’s strange, but for some reason in the army I felt in my place, I felt the significance of the work I did. Maybe because he was younger? Hardly. Now I am the director of a company for digital printing on fabrics, I lead a reckless lifestyle and burn fuel in the multi-liter engine of my old American sedan. But something is missing. Only the love of weapons from childhood somehow disciplines and connects with a single thread all the disparate events of my life...

Purpose

Jorge's traumatic pistol is suitable for the following tasks:

• Due to its relatively powerful shot and large ammunition capacity, it is a good option for a self-defense weapon. The model is easy to care for and does not require serious knowledge for assembly and disassembly. The 10-round magazine and bolt stop allow for quick combat;
• The product performs well as a sporting weapon. Primarily due to good ballistics at a distance of up to 20 meters and an adjustable sighting device. There is a model specifically designed for sports shooting - Jorge 3 s;
• Due to the low cost of cartridges and almost complete similarity to real military weapons, they are often used as training weapons. It is often used to practice shooting techniques and learn proper care;
• The basis was Fort-17, which was produced in a small series. This attracts the attention of collectors who collect rare weapons;
• The product is often used in film shooting. For these purposes, it is being converted for SHP to fire 10x24 mm flash-noise ammunition.

It is worth understanding that the model falls under the Russian Federation Law “On Weapons” and requires a permit for traumatic weapons for purchase. Possession of a pistol without permission, its use in public places or for non-core purposes can lead to administrative and criminal liability. It is also worth remembering that in self-defense, firing a weapon can lead to death or severe injury. Law enforcement agencies may consider such an outcome to be an excess, which will lead to liability.

Where else is it used?

Despite the fact that the pistol is officially produced and operated only in Russia, it began to be sold in 2008 in Kazakhstan. It arrived there in limited quantities and went mainly to the needs of security organizations and in small quantities to private individuals.

After the events in Ukraine, the Kazakh government banned the sale of traumatic weapons to ordinary people. A few months later, a bill was issued requiring all persons who purchased weapons of limited destruction to hand them over to the state. At the same time, the Jorge private security company remains and is currently in use.

The design of the pistol "Jorge"

The Jorge 3M model and all other versions of the pistol are mostly made of stainless steel. In some modifications, the frame is made of durable polymer, which reduces the weight of the weapon, but at the same time reduces its strength. In some cases, it is the plastic frame that becomes the main cause of failure. Parts of the internal mechanisms are made of stainless steel. Some elements are coated with nickel silver and have a matte surface. The appearance of the trauma is impressive.

An adjustable sight is installed on the upper edge of the receiver, which can be adjusted in the horizontal plane. This is necessary when zeroing to take into account the displacement of the flying bullet. True, the wind factor is not taken into account here and therefore shooting at long distances is problematic - the bullet is relatively light.

The shutter casing is always made of stainless steel by careful milling and subsequent grinding. On one of the faces there is a safety lever, which is designed to block the trigger and part of the elements of the trigger mechanism. The bolt stop lever located there also allows you to return the bolt casing to its place without changing the magazine. Unfortunately, the Jorge 3M does not have a decocker and you must manually move the hammer to decock it.

The pistol grip has an ergonomic shape, which it inherited from its Czechoslovak ancestor. The cheeks are made of plastic and do not slip into your hands. There is a store shaft inside. The cartridge has a caliber of 9 mm and depending on the modification, the number of cartridges in the magazine may vary. More precisely, there is a difference between the civilian and service versions. Models with the letter “C” have 14 rounds of ammunition, the rest – 10.

Separately, it is worth mentioning the trigger mechanism. It is trigger type and has a double action. That is, it can operate in self-cocking mode from the force on the trigger, and even when the automation is triggered. The trigger and release hook are combined into one unit and can be easily removed if necessary. This simplifies product maintenance.

Trunk

The products have tightly fixed barrels, which can only be removed in the factory. This was done to suppress attempts to turn traumatic weapons into full-fledged combat weapons. The Vostok pistol, like its predecessors, has a barrel with several shutters, which significantly reduce the speed of the bullet and, accordingly, the power of the shot. In addition, these elements prevent the use of hard bullets, which can cause more significant damage than rubber ones.

Service fashions, which were created for the needs of security companies, deserve special mention. The barrel of such models is completely free of dampers, which automatically transfers them to the category of service weapons, since the muzzle energy of the shot significantly exceeds 90 J.

Operating principle of mechanics

The operation of the Jorge 3m automation is no different from that in the CZ-75 and Fort 17t:

1. When fired, the cartridge is locked in the chamber;
2. After the shot, the bullet flies forward along the barrel, at the same time the cartridge case moves back under the influence of powder gases and pushes the bolt;
3. At the same time, the energy of the shot affects the bolt, which, moving back, catches the cartridge case and finally removes it from the chamber;
4. The bolt reaches the rearmost position, compressing the return spring and cocking the hammer into the firing position;
5. The cartridge case is ejected through the window;
6. Under the influence of the spring, the bolt begins to move forward, simultaneously catching a new cartridge from the magazine and inserting it into the chamber;
7. The gun is ready to fire again.

Locking occurs due to a tightly pressed bolt, which is acted upon by a return spring. When fired, the barrel does not affect the operation of the automation in any way and does not engage with the bolt in any way. When the magazine runs out of ammunition, the bolt stop is activated and the bolt is locked in the rearmost position until the magazine with cartridges is inserted or the 3Z lever is pressed.

Automation mechanisms are made of stainless steel. In versions with a polymer frame, only part of it is made of plastic. The rails on which the shutter-casing runs remain made of steel. This is necessary for adequate operation of the automation, since plastic can change shape over time due to the mechanical impact of moving elements.

Changes in the design of the Vostok pistol

After the production of the Jorge pistol was curtailed, the management of the KSPZ plant decided to start producing its own weapons. They took the proven Jorge-3M as a basis, which they proposed to seriously improve. As a result, the Vostok traumatum appeared, which quickly occupied the niche of the previous product and began to gain popularity.

The Vostok pistol has a number of significant differences that affect all the tactical and technical characteristics of the weapon. First of all, this affected the appearance and materials of manufacture. So they completely abandoned the use of polymer wherever possible. Instead, stainless steel was used, which simultaneously increased the reliability and weight of the pistol, which already weighed a lot. Where it was impossible to do without plastic, they began to use high-quality polymer.

As for the internal changes, they also mainly affected the materials of manufacture. However, there are a number of fundamental differences. For example, the return spring began to be attached differently, which provided more pressure on the bolt. We changed some elements of the trigger, which led to the need to apply less effort when firing with self-cocking. The thickness of the barrel walls was seriously increased. The pistol no longer had the problem of bloating when using more powerful cartridges.

After some time, the Vostok 1 pistol appeared. The modification had significantly improved mechanics, but was primarily distinguished by a plastic frame to lighten the weight of the weapon. Now in stores you can only buy this Vostok 1 pistol. The first variation remains only on the secondary market and is no longer produced.

Traumatic pistol Vostok-1 9 mm R.A.

Also, the new KSPZ products had much better processing of parts. This seriously increased the production time of each sample, but had a positive effect on the operation of the automation. The parts began to work more smoothly and stopped clinging to the metal with their protrusions. Previous products could not boast of this due to the requirements of the copyright holder to produce as many pistols as possible without regard to serious quality. However, this problem is common to everyone. In the early stages of production of the same “Vepri”, each new sample had to be literally modified with a file.

Owner reviews

“Jorge, in my opinion, the gun is quite successful. Has good ergonomics. Very good workmanship. Of the obvious disadvantages, the barrel made in Ukraine is very weak, both in power and in quality. The barrel that is currently on my pistol made by KSPZ (I sent it for re-barrel after the old one blew slightly) is very good in quality. The downside of the barrel is that out of the box, just like the previous one, it does not have enough power, although it is a little more powerful. The overall quality of the barrel processing is high. Now, after the “teeth” in it were reduced by me, it began to meet modern requirements. If we immediately made a pistol with a so-called 2nd generation barrel, then Jorge, in my opinion, would be the best traumatic pistol in Russia. His resource is simply enormous. There was a break in the trigger spring in the spring. But this, in general, did not scare me, since I made it in half an hour with three smoke breaks from the thickest guitar string. By the way, if this spring breaks during shooting, just turn the pistol upside down and you can continue shooting. Verified. The bluing could have been done better and more durable. But this, in my opinion, is not critical. Another minus is that if a pistol with the safety lever falls to the floor with the muzzle down and hits the bolt, the bolt will jam. In this case, it is enough to lightly tap, say with a mechanic's hammer, on the fuse from top to bottom. Well, or, as an option, through the shutter at the back, through a wooden block. In terms of shooting accuracy, the pistol performed just as well, both with single shots and at a high tempo with “twos.” Moreover, when shooting in doubles at a very high tempo, the second bullet lands very close (in my case 2-5 cm) from the first, although I can’t boast that I train often. This is achieved thanks to a correctly located center of mass. The distance is, of course, “self-defense”, i.e. 3-3.5 meters. An obvious plus is the magazine for 14 (KSPZ), 15 (Fort-12) rounds. I can't say anything bad about reliability. During the time I have had the pistol (since the summer of 2007), it has never failed. Not a single wedge or failure to feed due to the pistol’s fault. The total number of rounds fired so far is 1243. I carry Jorge’s pistol constantly, as my main self-defense weapon. I really love this gun." Fedor fedor.guns.ru

“It’s an excellent machine, that’s why it’s been my main one for 3 years now. Reliability is excellent, throughout the entire time there has not been a single misfire, undershoot, etc. The barrel is a separate issue, although it has very few blows. Fits perfectly in the hand. The plastic version is worse due to the center of gravity shifted upward. The next one, I hope, will be Jorge, but with a new Mk3 barrel. The quality is also at its best, unlike the Makarychis. The design is convenient and well thought out for disassembly, more complex than the PM, but much better than the same T10. In T10, the pins in plastic hold even with frequent disassembly, but with regular shooting this is inevitable; they will quickly become loose. Jorge's design is quite reliable in my opinion. The safety does not release the trigger; you have to press the trigger while holding the trigger with your thumb, moving it to the lowered position. The firing pin is spring-loaded, and this adds peace of mind when carrying a cartridge in the chamber.” DiMaster.guns.ru

Jorge's traumatic pistol

“Jorge should only be taken with a Mk 2 barrel. Well suited for daily carry - compact, light, flat, completely reliable, power and accuracy acceptable after a little effort. It is brought to mind easily and simply, spare parts are not expensive. It is inferior in power to T10, Inna and Groza-05 (the last two are insignificant), works with any ammunition (TK, AKBS, KSPZ). Prefers Magnum AKBS (average accuracy with acceptable power). It’s also suitable for post-shooting, the “Sport” AKBS has excellent accuracy. On the Magnum, 90-100% hits a 10x10cm circle from 5-7 meters, 10-12 at 30x30cm, and 17-20 at a height target.” DIV_Guns.guns.ru

“I met Jorge at the end of 2006, looked at it, shot... It’s good for everyone: convenient, well made, more accurate (compared to IZH79), convenient sighting, magazine capacity 15 rounds... But... The barrel design is the same as on IZH79 and significant We couldn’t expect any increase in power from it (we don’t take barrel filing into account). I turned it over in my hands and decided to hold off for now, and as it turned out it was absolutely right. But when, in 2007, barrels produced by the Klimovsky plant began to be installed on some batches, then interest awoke again. The increase in power was noticeable and as a result, Jorge was purchased with a Klimovsky barrel. Well, what can you tell about it... An almost problem-free pistol that does not require a file, fine-tuning and other dances with a tambourine... I shot everything that was on sale at that time, KSPZ 30-50 J, AKBS 50J... Then the KSPZ 80J, AKBS Magnum appeared ... I shot quite a lot, I can’t say for sure, but definitely more than 5,000 shots. There are of course some peculiarities. For example, I strongly do not recommend using a fuse. The fact is that if you accidentally or not accidentally poke the barrel into something with the safety on, then there is a very high probability of getting a bolt wedge. That is, the shutter moves a few millimeters back and jams in this position. It can be treated by hitting the back of the bolt. The sights are quite large (compared to the IZH79) and comfortable - there are white dots on the rear sight and front sight. True, on mine they are far from white, but they can be refreshed - this is not a problem. In general, the ergonomics of the pistol are excellent, size, weight, ease of holding... There are no complaints about anything. I don’t have one... Although many complain about the inconvenience of wearing due to its large size and considerable weight. Nowadays I see them on sale less and less often. Jorge was replaced by Thunderstorm pistols from TECHNOARMS, the design is the same, only different barrels and new modifications appeared.” sergii-guns-ru

Tactical and technical characteristics of the Vostok 1 pistol

The pistol has the following technical characteristics:

Weight, kg	0.86 without cartridges in the magazine
Jorge caliber, mm	9
Chuck used	9 R.A. (SHP version with 10x24)
Accurate shooting range, m	10 – 20 (for sports versions further)
Number of cartridges in the magazine	10, 14 depending on version

You should immediately understand that there are two versions of pistols and their performance characteristics are very different in some respects. For example, the variant with the letter “C” and Jorge-3s do not have obstacles in the barrel and the firing range is much higher because of this. In addition, the magazine for service models was expanded to 14 rounds. “Vostok” has more mass due to the use of steel wherever possible, and its further modification is facilitated with the help of a polymer frame. However, with all this, the base power of the muzzle energy does not exceed 50 J.

Advantages and disadvantages

Jorge's traumatic pistol combines a compromise between appearance, build quality and technical characteristics. Therefore, it has a number of advantages and disadvantages.

Shooting Jorge's pistol Comparison with Mr 353 Yarygin Shooting with different cartridges

pros

The pistol has a good appearance and looks like a full-fledged military weapon

"Vostok" is well modified and does not experience problems with the functioning of the automation. The parts are polished and tightly fitted to each other, which ensures smooth operation of the mechanisms

Due to the length of the barrel and cartridge, the flight speed and accuracy are superior to the closest analogues. There are sports versions of the pistol that have even more pleasant projectile flight ballistics

Due to the polymer frame, the weight of the product is reduced

Large amount of ammunition in the store

The model has good resistance to mechanical damage

Relatively low price compared to other products

Possibility of tuning and installation of accessories

Minuses

Some models, due to the large number of metal parts, are heavy, which is inconvenient for concealed wear.

Before the start of full-fledged production by KSPZ, the quality of pistols was constantly changing. Sometimes not for the better

“Jorge” did not have the best processing of internal elements and needed parts polished

Some sources stated that the polymer frame greatly reduces the overall strength of the weapon

No decocker on all models

The gun has many sharp corners and protruding parts that can snag on clothing and prevent quick removal.

Relatively high cost of ammunition

Birth

It was first introduced to the public at the beginning of the 2000s, but then it had a different name - Fort 12RM. It was produced in the Ukrainian Vinnitsa. But the branding of the barrel and cartridges was carried out by a Russian enterprise - ZAO Klimovsky Specialized Cartridge.

Since the summer of 2007, the specified JSC began producing its own barrels, the distinctive feature of which was a change in geometry and a reduction in protrusions.

The first batches were assembled from Ukrainian components, but since 2011 the Russian government banned foreign supplies and the trauma began to be assembled from Russian parts, and the Klimovsky plant became its only manufacturer, buying a license for it and changing the name accordingly.

Ammo for the Jorge pistol

The standard ammunition for pistols of this series and subsequent products based on it was and remains 9 mm R.A. Which became widespread in the early 2000s. The shot power does not reach 50 J, but it is enough for a normal shot. If you use more powerful ammunition in the Jorge, it can cause the barrel to swell and damage the weapon. This problem was eliminated in the Vostok series, where the barrel walls were enlarged and it became possible to use ammunition that produces greater muzzle energy. But even in this case, it does not approach the upper limit allowed by law.

Ammunition and accessories

Of all the ammunition available for the model, the only thing we can highlight is the availability of good holsters from various manufacturers. You can choose them according to your hand and with different types of fasteners. There are options for concealed carry or without a closing flap.

Tuning options

Some gun models have built-in straps for attaching attachments. So under the barrel you can place a laser target designator to facilitate aiming or a tactical flashlight. Through simple manipulations, a collimator sight is attached to the top of the receiver.

"Vostok" has a wide range of tuning possibilities due to the presence of numerous linings for the receiver and handle. The materials used and the shape vary. This way you can not only change the appearance of the pistol, but also fit it to your hand.

The first versions of the pistols were characterized by poor polishing of internal parts. Therefore, owners often processed them manually. This ensured smooth operation of the mechanisms. Sometimes the bore was polished and in this case the speed of the bullet increased slightly. However, in this case, you need to know the line - grinding should be done superficially, without touching anything other than traces of technical defects in production - burrs, cavities, etc.

Tuning options

There is no fault with the quality of Jorge’s work, everyone admits this. But there is always the possibility of improvement, because as they say, the ideal is unattainable, but you can try to get closer to it.

First of all, this is polishing to reduce friction between the parts of the firing mechanism. This way you can achieve a softer descent, especially if you shoot with self-cocking.

The barrel does not require any special adjustments, but it can be polished to a shine. Thus, increasing, albeit slightly, the power of the shot. In addition, polishing the barrel makes it easier to clean in the future.

Many owners change the appearance of the pistol. This mainly concerns the handle linings. Thus, they give their weapons some individuality. All this is of course good, but it is recommended to ensure that the ease of use does not suffer. After all, independently changing the standard grip can lead to the fact that the pistol will not fit well in the shooter’s hand, thereby reducing the effectiveness of shooting.

The manufacturer equips the pistol with a standard magazine of 10 rounds. But it is possible to remove the internal partition, increasing the capacity of this clip to 14 rounds.

This modification does not affect the functionality of the weapon. Many owners take advantage of this. But the legislation disapproves of such alterations, because this is a violation of its requirements. For this, the owner faces a fine and even loss of license.

Moreover, such an increase in store capacity from the point of view of common sense looks senseless. After all, as the practice of real applications in self-defense shows, no more than 6 successful shots are enough. If this quantity is not enough, then further shooting is pointless.

Pistol cost

The problem is that Jorge is no longer officially produced and can only be found on the secondary market. But this is a pure lottery and you will have to make a lot of effort to find an adequate sample, since each owner cared for and used the weapon differently. The last official price for the product was around 20 thousand rubles, but this was already in 2014 and prices have changed significantly since then due to the exchange rate and inflation.

Jorge's injury, how he feels in 2022.

Recommendations before purchasing

Everything is relatively simple here. It is necessary to fully check the documents for the weapon you are going to purchase. First of all, check all serial numbers. After which you can begin the inspection. Carefully check the condition of the barrel and, if possible, disassemble the gun. Don't limit yourself to a quick inspection of the external condition.

Pros and cons of weapons

At the time of release, the pistol met all quality requirements. Its advantages include:

• strength, workmanship;
• Can be used for sport shooting;
• shooting accuracy is higher than that of analogues;
• excellent value for money.

Unfortunately, there were some downsides:

• Despite the improvements, the power is lower when comparing the pistol with modern models. You have to upgrade the weapon yourself.
• The cost of ammunition is unnecessarily high, according to users.

Modifications of the traumatic pistol "Jorge"

The pistol was produced from 2006 to 2015 and during this time several variants were released, which mainly differed in the materials used and the modification of the bolt housing. Separately, there are service variants and the “3s” model, which has a modified barrel design.

Base model:

• Jorge - model with a steel frame and 10 rounds in a box magazine;
• Jorge-S is a service modification introduced in 2008. It has no obstructions in the barrel and is equipped with a 14-shot magazine.

Self-defense weapon traumatic pistol Jorge 1

Jorge 1 pistol has a polymer frame, which lightens the weight of the weapon. There is a service version with a modified barrel to increase shot power.

Jorge 2

Option with a steel frame and a modified shutter casing. Otherwise, it is no different from previous versions. Introduced to the general public in 2008.

Traumatic pistols Jorge 3 and Jorge 3 Sport

Both models were presented in 2011 at the “Weapons and Hunting” exhibition. The basic version has a modified shutter and a plastic frame. The sports version is equipped with a polymer frame and a stainless steel slide. Ballistics have been improved by changing the barrel design by eliminating the flaps in the muzzle channel.

Jorge 4

Shown in 2013 at the “Weapons and Hunting” exhibition. After experimenting with the sports version, which had a stainless steel bolt, this solution was transferred to the new trauma model.

History of the pistol

The Jorge is a limited-use civilian weapon used for self-defense and target practice.
The main customers for this pistol are security organizations and special forces. A separate model “Jorge-S” was created for them. The design of this traumatic device is in many ways reminiscent of the Ukrainian Fort 12R. It is noteworthy that at the time of production launch in 2006, the similarity was 100%: the manufacturer KSPZ simply applied its distinctive marks to the Ukrainian-made Fort 12R pistols. Since 2007, KSPZ has been producing barrels for Jorge that fully comply with the “weapons law” of the Russian Federation, and today the plant has mastered all stages of the production of these weapons.

The main feature of the injury is that all its mechanisms and components (with the exception of plastic linings on the handle) are made of high-quality metal. That is, this model is much stronger than many other pistols. It is used to acquire shooting skills and for self-defense.

The automation operates using the recoil energy of the sled. The return spring is located on the rod under the barrel. The trigger is double, with an open trigger; the pistol can fire both with automatic cocking and with pre-cocking of the trigger.

The metal barrel is securely attached to the frame. Between 2006 and 2007, this model was equipped with a barrel with several “teeth” inside, almost completely overlapping each other, but allowing a rubber ball to pass through, preventing the use of live ammunition. After the development of high-power ammunition, rubber balls in these barrels often began to burst, their ballistics completely changed, which, as a result, reduced the effectiveness of the weapon.

Since 2007, all models have been equipped with new barrels. In addition, there are also several partitions in the channel, but they block the main line by about 40%. Thus, rubber balls moving along the bore are deformed not in the center, but over the entire surface, which prevents them from breaking in the gun.

Jorge is available in both classic and gift versions. The clip is box-shaped and is installed in the pistol grip. The clip is double-row, designed for 15 rounds, however, for the domestic market, magazines are manufactured with a cartridge limiter of up to 10 pieces. But even this amount is enough in emergency cases.

In addition, the weapon is equipped with a safety lever, its lever is located to the left of the bolt frame. During shutdown, it unlocks the sear, trigger, and trigger.

The Jorge-S model is designed for special forces and is characterized by the absence of deflectors in the barrel, which ensures a high initial velocity of the cartridge and more effective stopping power. In addition, the weapon is equipped with clips with a capacity of 14 and 20 rounds.