Heckler & Koch P2A1
Flare pistol From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Flare pistol From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The HK P2A1 is a single-shot, break action flare pistol designed for signaling and illumination purposes.
| H&K P2A1 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Flare pistol |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1974 |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Produced | 1974-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.52 kg |
| Length | 200 mm |
| Barrel length | 155 mm |
| Width | 38 mm |
| Height | 145 mm |
| Effective firing range |
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| Feed system | single-shot, break action |
It can fire either 25 mm or 26.5 mm flares, or smoke cartridges. Adapters are available to use commercial 12-gauge flares available at sporting goods stores.
The body of the pistol is mostly polymer composite, with the barrel and breech being made of steel. The P2A1 has a life expectancy of about 1500 shots of full power flares.
The P2A1 is called the "SigPi" in the Bundeswehr, standing for "Signalpistole" or signal handgun.
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