Mitchell Alpha .45

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Mitchell Alpha .45
Type pistol
Production history
Designed1994
Specifications
Weight39 oz (1.1 kg)
Length8.75 in (222 mm)
Barrel  length5 in (130 mm)

Cartridge .45 ACP
Feed system8 rounds [1]

The Mitchell Alpha .45 is a pistol manufactured by the American Mitchell Arms company. It is .45 ACP in calibre and its magazine size is 8 rounds. The Alpha uses the Browning-type locking mechanism and weighs 39 ounces. There is no trigger stop on the pistol and its sights are fixed. Its external safety is compatible to the ambidextrous shooter[ citation needed ], with an ambidextrous safety catch.

Pistol type of handgun

A pistol is a type of handgun. The pistol originates in the 16th century, when early handguns were produced in Europe. The English word was introduced in ca. 1570 from the Middle French pistolet. The most common types of pistol today are the single shot and semi-automatic.

.45 ACP Pistol cartridge designed by John Browning

The .45 ACP , or .45 Auto (11.43×23mm) is a handgun cartridge designed by John Browning in 1905, for use in his prototype Colt semi-automatic pistol. After successful military trials, it was adopted as the standard chambering for Colt's M1911 pistol, being named .45 ACP.

Caliber internal diameter of the barrel of a gun

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References

  1. Gun Trader's Guide, Thirty-Fifth Edition a Comprehensive, Fully Illustrated Guide to Modern Firearms with Current Market Values. New York: Skyhorse Publishing, Inc. 2013. ISBN   1628734825 . Retrieved 27 September 2014.