GSh-18 Ugly and lovely as it is

[TeaPot2]

Just wanted to share the pistol I would like to have. Don't jump on prohib barrel length, it's possible to have it made 3mm longer "Canadian Edition"

As far as I know it's no-no to USA. But we can have it if we really want
Also it's not cheap...

Pictures are borrowed from Vitaly Kuzmin. Velocity in specs is for 7Н31 +P+ cartridge.

 

[mmattockx]

I'd own one of those, no uglier than a Glock. How do you define "not cheap"?


Mark

 

[Dsiwy]

Thats wierd looking in a cool way

 

[mebiuspower]

Those mags are sand and dirt proof!!!

 

[Jwirecom109]

i'd buy that

 

[IM_Lugger]

whats going on with that barrel?

 

[tjhaile]

The choice of a two-position feed magazine is interesting. Practically every other double stack detachable pistol magazine feeds from a single, central position.

 

[bfiles]

just wondering what is so unique about this pistol??

 

[TeaPot2]

I'd own one of those, no uglier than a Glock. How do you define "not cheap"?


Mark

Talked to snobbish Tula people at IWA considering barrel customization
they wanted $950 at the factory gates.

whats going on with that barrel?

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The choice of a two-position feed magazine is interesting. Practically every other double stack detachable pistol magazine feeds from a single, central position.

Russian Viking is also two position feed.

 

[TeaPot2]

just wondering what is so unique about this pistol??

low weight, power, low positioned rotating barrel, grip, feel, ugly look, and it's Russian

 

[IM_Lugger]

I was taking about the lock up "teeth', just noticed it's a rotating barrel

 

[TDC]

Another Glock look alike wanna be. Interesting nonetheless.

TDC

 

[TeaPot2]

I was taking about the lock up "teeth', just noticed it's a rotating barrel

Sorry, yes it's rotating. Compare to tilting barrels it sits closer to the hand which should allow for better recoil control.

 

[robak1]

How about it's weight, at 470 grams or 2/3 the weight of a Glock 17 I'd say that's pretty unique

just wondering what is so unique about this pistol??

 

[strider007]

Pretty "unique" looking pistol...would definitely like to try one out...

 

[mmattockx]

Those mags are sand and dirt proof!!!

There is hardly enough material for the rivet we would need to stop them from killing kittens and babies.

The choice of a two-position feed magazine is interesting. Practically every other double stack detachable pistol magazine feeds from a single, central position.

Yeah, but lots of black rifles use the two position feed.

Talked to snobbish Tula people at IWA considering barrel customization
they wanted $950 at the factory gates.

Ouch, that is pretty dear for an unknown quantity.


Mark

 

[tjhaile]

Yeah, but lots of black rifles use the two position feed.

Exactly my point. Two position feed has been around has been around since the Model 1893 Mauser and used on many rifle and SMG magazines since, but is almost never seen on pistols, hence the novelty.

 

[Clobbersauras]

This is a very interesting pistol. Looks to have a very low bore axis. I'd like to try one out.
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[Agent Law]

That 7H31 is smoking. Think you could bring some of that in, too?

 

[Tyockell18]

Despite my hatred for polymer and black plastics in general, these are among my Top 5 favorite handguns.

I want one.