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Command Performance

NCJ Number
149791
Journal
Police: The Law Enforcement Magazine Volume: 18 Issue: 6 Dated: (June 1994) Pages: 50-51,55,92
Author(s)
D Fairburn
Date Published
1994
Length
4 pages
Annotation
Police agencies are increasingly using carbines to supplement or replace their traditional shotguns, choosing short rifles that fire handgun cartridges.
Abstract
These pistol-carbine weapons are gaining particular favor in urban areas. These short rifles have many advantages, particularly the range and power of the rifle cartridges. Using a standard-powered handgun round in a rifle also increases the probability of a hit. The author personally tested an Olympic Arms 10mm weapon supplied with a semiautomatic lower receiver. The weapon had a barrel- suppresser unit with a combined length of 16 inches, making it legal for use on the street. More than 300 rounds were fired in the full-auto testing session. Other tests included testing as a carbine and load testing. A few problems were encountered, but most can be corrected. The overall results of the tests were positive, and the weapon was found to be both quick-handling and accurate. Photographs

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