Gas pistol "Beat M2": reviews and modifications

Gas pistol "Strike" - one of the most popular means of self-defense, despite the fact that it was created in the 90s of the last century. Its sonorous name stands for "dosage aerosol dispenser device." Taking into account the shortcomings and advantages of gas pistols and cans, "Strike" exceeds its predecessors. It is easy to use, although it's not externally. It looks like a pistol grip without a trunk.

History of creation

In the 90 years of the last century, weapons of non-lethal influence were created for the state security organs, then it was a special liquid gun PSG "Violet". It was necessary to detain criminals who decided to hide in a crowd. Among civilians, it is impossible to open fire to defeat, that's why they invented such non-lethal variant.

On the basis of the "Violet" Kirov plant "Mayak" was developed spray bottle type "Jasmine". Unlike its predecessors, it did not release a cloud of gas, which is ineffective in strong winds, and in a closed room it is dangerous for everyone. "Jasmine" shoots a jet of gas, which reduces the likelihood of liquid contact with irrigators on the shooter.

And then the gas pistol "Udar" comes out into the arena. It does not hide a can of gas, it charges ammunition, the so-called "BAM" - small balloons of an aerosol type. "Strike" uses cartridges of caliber 13x50, is not used for military purposes and is sold as a civilian self-defense weapon. If you are 18 years old, you can purchase it.

If anyone remembers, a similar pistol appeared in the first half of the 90s of the last century. On television, a movie about civilian weapons, such as an endless traumatic pistol "OCA" - an endless traumatic one, was circulating. The gas pistol "Blow" appeared with him. In 1995, this product appeared on Ukrainian shelves and attracted a well-deserved attention. Despite its unpretentiousness, "Strike" surpassed all analogues in the range of combat and the stability of the jet of gas to atmospheric influences, because high humidity or a small wind negates the effectiveness of aerosol cans.

The downside was the low quality of the cartridges. Although it is possible to purchase gas pistols without permission, but what is the use of them if they are equipped with the kind of Irritant that does not act on animals and is ineffective against people in a state of intoxication. Now the situation with ammunition is much better.

Technical characteristics of the pistol "Udar"

Gas pistol "Strike" is very compact and weighs only 150 g. Overall dimensions: length - 10.6 cm, width - 3.2 cm, height - 12.6 cm. The main material in the construction is plastic. The pistol holds up to 5 rounds of "BAM". At a shot throws out a jet of liquid for 5-6 meters, but the range of effective application is 3 meters. Due to this "impact" can be used in closed premises against the wind. The downside is that from it one must at least approximately aim.

At present, there are three modifications of this weapon on the market: "Strike", "Udar-M" and gas pistol "Udar-M2", which went on sale in 2008. In the last modification the location of the trigger is changed. From the position on the left side, it was moved forward, now it is more convenient to hold it in your hand and aim. Although you do not need to meet the standards for shooting the badge "Sharp shooter", but, as a rule, actually applies "Strike" in the conditions of attack and time for aiming there.

Types of cartridges

Outwardly "BAM" is like a blank cartridge, a steel cylinder without a bullet from above. The damaging liquid is inside. When a shot is fired, the gases begin to push the piston, and the latter, in turn, is liquid from the cartridge. Due to high pressure, a jet is created. The piston, pushing out the entire charge, remains in the extreme position and does not let the gases out, which reduces the sound effect from the shot.

There are "BAM" with different liquids, different concentrations and capacities from 20 mg to 150 mg. There are cartridges just with paint, and there are idlers that simulate a shot from a firearm. Created to scare the enemy, for a better effect add a small firework. The greatest effect has a charge of OC - extracts from natural hot pepper - even if your opponent loves a sharp one, you will beat him off forever. The second most effective CR is dibenzoxazepine. Getting to the person on the face, these substances cause wild irritation of eyes, nose, pharynx. Beginning involuntary discharge from the eyes and nose - the striker will forever remember how he met in his life a pistol "Strike", the cartridges which so spoiled his mood. Completely the effect disappears in 10-30 minutes.

Possible injury

In the market you can buy gas pistols without permission, because the likelihood of serious injury or death is minimal, only as a result of the individual intolerance of the damaging gas. The main purpose of such weapons is to prevent an attack. Since a small cloud of gas remains from the jet of liquid, you do not need to move immediately after the shot, you will writhe and weep together. It is worth to go from the lee side or leave the scene.

Gas pistols

There are various gas pistols, but almost all are equipped with "BAM" caliber 13x50 and 13x60. Such pistols are "Bamer" and "Wizard". But the most common is still "Strike", a gas pistol, whose price is within 1500 rubles. Cartridges in the kit do not go, you need to buy separately at a price of 50-150 rubles. a piece. The holster to the gun goes for 600 rubles.

Hand-to-hand fight and gas pistol

Trainers in the martial arts like different weapons. Some arrange additional courses on the development of gas, traumatic, firearms. They agree that civilian weapons, of course, are good, but without the skills of hand-to-hand combat, its effectiveness is too low. A normal striker, especially in a dense jacket, is resistant to minor injuries, it is not dumped with two rubber bullets and a jet of gas in the face blinds him and makes him angry. Even a blow between the legs does not always stop the man, being in a state of painful shock, the attacker may well have time to break the neck of the obstinate victim.

Regardless of what kind of weapon you have, a traumatic gun, gas or real, you need to be able to handle it. Quickly get, alert, shoot and leave the scene immediately after the shot, while the attacker is disoriented or recovering from the pain.

Testing of the pistol "Strike"

Any weapon is tested, we do not know how to check the gas pistol "Blow" in the design office, but many fans and enthusiasts did it themselves.

When a shot is shot perpendicular to the wind, a distinct cloud 2-2.5 m in length, 0.3 m in width, 0.7 m high is formed. In addition to the work of the mechanism, there are claps during the shot. Volunteers who decided to experience the influence of the Irritant, even in a state of intoxication experienced suffocation and pain in the nose and eyes. The symptoms lasted from a few seconds to 5-7 minutes. Sunglasses or closed eyes do not save from symptoms, washing reduces the effect, but does not remove it. No one had any lasting consequences. Therefore, in the store you can buy gas pistols without permission. Even damaged external "BAM" does not give misfires.