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Heckler & Koch P2A1
Flare pistol / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
The HK P2A1 is a single-shot, break action flare pistol designed for signaling and illumination purposes.
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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 |
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Feed system | single-shot, break action |
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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.