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Tactical Equipment Test

NCJ Number
124529
Journal
Law Enforcement Technology Volume: 17 Issue: 5 Dated: (May 1990) Pages: 48,50-51
Author(s)
R. A. Scanlon
Date Published
1990
Length
3 pages
Annotation
This article reports on the testing of manufacturers' samples of three products: newly produced miniature binoculars, a new compact .380 caliber pistol, and a nylon leg holster.
Abstract
The compact binoculars (4.5 in. long) manufactured by Wild Leitz of Solms, West Germany, can be covered by the viewer's hand and be carried in a pocket. In using them for 6 months in specialized training and at football games, the tester found them to stay clear and unaffected by the weather. The retail cost is between $400 and $500. The Bersa .380 caliber, 14-shot, semiautomatic pistol, has double-action, a brushed nickel finish, a 3 1/2 in. barrel, and a decocking (safety) lever on the left rear of the slide. It mounts a blade front sight and a notched bar, dovetailed, rear sight that is adjustable for windage. The front of the trigger guard is beveled and serrated for two-handed, Weaver-style shooting. While firing 200 rounds on a test course, there were no feeding problems. On a combat course with firing distances ranging from 5 to 25 yards, the tester scored 98 and 100 using two types of ammunition. The tester highly recommends this weapon. "Uncle Mike's" ankle holster has a nylon strap that fits the wearer's leg between the knee and calf muscle and is held in place by a 2-in. self-adhering fabric fastener. It can be worn unobtrusively over long hours without becoming uncomfortable.

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