"Magnum" (pistol): photo, caliber

If the script of some modern action movie provides that the hero is the owner of a powerful pistol, then the choice of directors falls mainly on Magnum. The movie hero, the owner of Magnum, initially has a better chance of winning than his opponent, if his weapon is weaker. Having fallen on the flies of this pistol, the enemy is unambiguously doomed - the bullet that hit him can tear off an arm or a leg. The soundtrack at the same time resembles the roar of an artillery gun. Needless to say, such a killer variant as "Magnum" stands out very effectively from the general range of cinematographic weapons. The gun is a constant member of almost every action movie. But this is a movie. As you know, it is not entirely true.

What does the word "magnum" mean?

The pistol, which the people call it, really has a tremendous lethal force. But "Magnum" - this is not a firm or a trademark of weapons, as many people think. "Magnum" in Latin means "large", "big", and in English it means "increased portion", "non-standard utensils" (a bottle or a mug).

In the arms business the concept of "magnum" is also used to designate special cartridges, the increased powder charge of which ensures their increased power.

The beginning of the "Magnum era"

The very first reinforced powder charge appeared in the 1930s. The creators of this commercial turret of high power are the hunter-enthusiast Elmer Keith and Colonel Daniel Wesson. A cartridge was developed by the well-known weapons company Winchester based on the cartridge 38 Special, which until that time was manufactured by Smith & Wesson. In 1934, he first entered the arms market, where he received wide approval. With the advent of this enhanced version of the cartridge, the "Magnum era" began.

"Magnumization" of firearms and its underside

The first reinforced cartridges appeared in America. Later, the process of "magnumization" also touched upon European countries. Cartridges with increased gunpowder charges were equipped not only with magazine rifles and fittings, but also self-loading rifles and pistols.

The revolver can withstand the use of a reinforced cartridge more easily than a pistol. "Magnum-500", as a powerful cartridge, can accelerate the wear of a design unadapted to such an ammunition or even entail its complete destruction. Each extra milligram of gunpowder entails an increase in the rigidity of the return spring. For the safety of the pistol, his device needs a reconstruction, including a thickening of the trunk, weighting the frame and the shutter. The rumble, the powerful return and the high cost of reinforced charges do not appeal to all owners of firearms. This led to attempts to independently equip ammunition, greatly weakening their powder charge.

Magnum pistol 45 caliber

This American firearm is intended for hunting and entertaining shooting on the target. Used for this weapon are pistol cartridges of the central battle. Their sleeves do not have a wound and are ideal for self-loading pistols. The basis for the creation of patrons was the 45th ACP. Their patrons are very similar in appearance. But unlike the ACP cartridges, in the 45th Magnum, due to the use of a much larger powder charge, the working pressure increases, which leads to thickening of the cartridge walls and lengthening of the cartridge case.

The caliber of the Magnum-45 pistol makes it possible to use heavier bullets and a larger powder charge than in the Magnum-44. The weight of the bullet is 14.9 grams, the speed is 420 m / s, and the muzzle energy is 1356 Joules. The use of heavy bullets and increased amounts of gunpowder in cartridges increased both the killing and the return during shooting, the presence of which was a significant defect of these cartridges. Increased returns adversely affected the aiming - the arm was heavily tossed upwards, it took some time to carry out subsequent sighting shots. This problem required a solution. The way out of this situation was the technical re-equipment of all weapons designs using reinforced cartridges. In the process of reconstruction, the pistols received an increased mass and a handle, which is convenient to hold during the donation with both hands.

Below is the Magnum pistol. The photo allows you to appreciate its amazing appearance.

Where is it used?

"Magnum" of 45 caliber is distributed mainly among hunters-extreme, and also fans of entertaining shooting at targets.

It is for this category that these guns are equipped with optical sights, which make it possible to aim at arm's length. This was made possible by special optical devices with a large focal length. The reinforced charges used in this weapon are also suitable for use in self-loading hunting pistols.

Because of such features of the "Magnum" of the 45th, as a significant weight and loud sound of a shot, this pistol is completely not used by the military and special forces. For such power structures, compactness of the weapon and its noiseless use are important.

Gas-balloon variant

The pneumatic pistol "Magnum" on the arms market is represented by the original Desert Eagle model.

This pistol is also called "Lonely Eagle". The body of the weapon is plastic coated. The use of durable plastic in the production of this pistol provides him with a long service life, the ability to withstand large loads in the area of the handle of the gun and the shutter frame.

The construction of the pistol is realized by the "bloubek" system, when the bolt frame returns after the shot is fired and the trigger is cocked. This has a positive effect on the accuracy and speed of fire. But the power and speed have a negative effect on the consumption of the contents of the gas cartridge, which is designed for 12 liters. After the completion of 30 shots, subsequent bullets do not reach the target, but fall in the air.

Pneumatic Magnum (Lone Eagle pistol) contains solid plastic blocks in the location of the "cheeks" for the handle, which provides pleasant tactile sensations during the use of the weapon.

Preparation for use

Before you start using the purchased gas cylinder Magnum (Lonely Eagle pistol), it must be removed from the fuse. For the preparation of weapons using a special key-screwdriver, which is included in the kit of equipment. With this wrench, if necessary, unscrew the locking screw located at the bottom of the handle. In this case, a hole is formed into which a CO2 balloon is inserted. It is completely sealed. A hole for the exit of the gas necessary to create air currents is formed by piercing during installation of the locking screw to its original position. The charge of the drum must be carried out in the removed form. To do this, press down the lever simulating the gate delay and move the front of the gun forward. Such manipulations will open access to the drum. Using a pneumatic gun "Magnum", we must not forget that this is a very powerful weapon with a range of attacking up to 200 meters.

"Lonely Eagle": advantages and disadvantages

Pneumatic "Magnum" - a pistol equipped with the system "bloubek" - favorably differs from other models of gas-cylinder weapons, both high accuracy of firing and power. Lead bullets, which are loaded into drums, have high speed and lethal force. Disadvantages of this model, according to the owners, can be considered a weak contrast of the fly and the fly, which makes it difficult to aim in low light, as well as the lack of a spare drum kit. But this problem can be solved by buying an additional second drum.

Weapons for self-defense

Gas pistol "Magnum Ekol Firat" - a weapon of Turkish production. In the gun market, it is considered one of the best models used as an effective means of self-defense.

Recently, it had a huge demand among the civilian population of the Russian Federation. To purchase this gun it was necessary to show only the passport. Since July 1, 2011, these weapons, like other models of foreign-made pistols, have been banned for sale.

The expected effect of using this model is traumatic. The "Magnum Ekol Firat" pistol, unlike the combat pistols, is not made from gun steel. For this purpose, an inexpensive and less durable material is used which, when the gun is dropped from a height onto a hard surface, may cause cracks, which causes the weapon to become unusable.

The pistol is designed for 15 rounds. Effective range of fire - no more than five meters. According to the owners of this model, after carrying out 7,000 shots in the mechanism, the wear of the trigger springs and the impactor is observed.

Principle of operation of gas pistols

Gas weapons operate on the same principle as its military counterpart. The difference is that the combat pistol is designed to defeat the target with a lead bullet, and the gas pistol is a special aerosol jet. For this model of gas pistols are equipped with cartridges containing powder charge and powdered damaging substance. When a shot is fired, the powder charge burns, forming the energy necessary for the release of a bullet from the canal. In the gas weapon, a crystal-like powder is thrown out, which, when exposed to a high temperature, burns up and turns into a gas cloud.

"Magnumization" in medicine

The concept of "Magnum" is present not only in the weapons business. "Magnumization" also touched medicine. With the intensive development of industry, the problem of pathological changes in the cells of the body has sharply faced mankind. Oncological diseases now arise and progress regardless of age.

The main task of the field of modern medicine, which deals with the development of cancer tumors, is the timely identification and identification of pathologies, their division into benign and malignant. This work is carried out by applying a surgical procedure, such as a biopsy.

Its essence consists in obtaining biopsy samples - soft tissue samples of the liver, kidney, prostate and mammary gland, spleen and lymph nodes in order to establish the condition of tumors: benign or malignant. The information obtained during the biopsy allows the doctor to make conclusions about the abnormal state of the body, the development and intensity of the disease, and prescribe a course of treatment.

In order to obtain the necessary biopsy for research, it is not enough just experience or skill. The efficiency in the biopsy is also influenced by modern medical equipment. One of such medical systems, widely used for the production of soft tissues, is the Bard Magnum system. It allows you to repeatedly perform accurate sections of the biops studied.

This system includes disposable biopsy needles and a biopsy gun.

Magnum, as a company providing equipment and equipment for medicine, allows one-time use of needles capable of penetrating deep into the tissue up to 22 cm. The needles are sold sterile, but are designed for one-time work. The biopsy pistol "Magnum Bard", on the contrary, is designed for repeated use, but before the procedure it needs preliminary lubrication, cleaning and disinfection, since it is not sold in a sterile state.