Intratec TEC-22
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The Intratec TEC-22 is a semi-automatic handgun chambered in .22 Long Rifle.[1] It was also marketed as the Scorpion and Sport-22. The TEC-22 operates using a straight blow-back action.[6]
Quick Facts TEC-22 / Scorpion, Type ...
TEC-22 / Scorpion | |
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Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
Place of origin | United States |
Production history | |
Designer | George Kellgren |
Manufacturer | Intratec |
Produced | Circa 1988 to 1994 (TEC-22),[1] 1994-2000 (Sport-22) |
Variants | |
Specifications | |
Mass | 0.822 kg |
Length | 284 mm |
Barrel length | 102 mm[1] |
Width | 41 mm |
Height | 157 mm |
Cartridge | .22 Long Rifle[5] |
Action | Blowback-operated, semi-automatic[5] |
Muzzle velocity | 1000 ft/s (305 m/s) |
Feed system | 10/22 magazine[5][1] (Proprietary magazines also exist) |
Sights | Notch and post |
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The TEC-22 is constructed largely from molded plastic and stamped metal parts. The materials used, along with its extremely simple design allowed the gun to be made and marketed inexpensively. The TEC-22 is designed to use magazines and drums made for the popular Ruger 10/22 rifle.[7]