Semi-automatic rifle Beretta ARX100
Beretta in Houston, Texas at the 142nd National Rifle Association meeting unveiled the third-generation Beretta ARX100 rifle to the general public. This rifle is based on assault rifles and is intended for the United States market. The civilian population can freely purchase the Beretta ARX100 starting in August 2013. The Beretta ARX100 is a gas-piston semi-automatic rifle that is the civilian version of the Beretta ARX160 assault rifle.
In 2008, the Beretta company (Gardone Val Trompia, Italy), which is one of the oldest, largest and most famous among manufacturers weapons, a revolutionary new assault rifle platform was released, called the ARX-160. The basis of the rifle is a completely body made of polymeric materials, and automation, which is built on the removal of powder gases from the bore. The stroke of the gas piston is short. The ARX-160 assault rifle is quite reliable and modular. Thanks to its qualities, the rifle was almost immediately adopted by the Italian armed forces to replace the 70/90 rifles and carbines. This rifle has received worldwide recognition - several countries have purchased ARX-160 assault rifles for special forces and military units. In the United States, several law enforcement agencies have acquired this rifle. In addition, the ARX-160 rifle was offered for the US Army's Individual Carbine program.
On the basis of this system, two short-barrel modifications were developed. destinations (ARX-160 PDW and ARX-160 SF), as well as the transition to the 7,62x39 mm caliber. In 2012, for the first time, a civilian sports modification was demonstrated, which has a chamber for a small-caliber unitary cartridge of 5,6 mm caliber. This modification was designed to meet the expectations of sports shooters who have long wanted to get a "full-caliber" civilian version of the rifle.
At the 142nd meeting of the National Rifle Association, Beretta finally granted this request. Beretta USA's North American subsidiary, headquartered in Accokik, Md., began shipping the ARX-100 rifle, which is a semi-automatic civilian version of the ARX-160 rifle, in August. The ARX-100 semi-automatic rifle has many changes focused on sporting use, but at the same time it retains many of the main features of the original.
Rifle Beretta ARX100 equipped with everything you need and gives the user a system that is convenient in all respects. ARX-100 will use piston automatic rifle ARX-160, but modified in such a way as to exclude the possibility of switching to continuous fire mode, as well as the alteration back to a combat rifle. In addition, it will be incompatible with the specialized elements of ARX-160, allowing to fire in automatic mode.
The design of the rifle includes the upper and lower parts of the receiver made of polymer, the handguard and the top bar. The pad has a bar for installing three accessories. The monolithic MIL-STD-1913 Picatinny rail mount makes it possible to mount various optical and sighting equipment. The folding telescopic buttstock, which is a standard element of the rifle, allows you to conveniently transport the weapon. The “reinforced” type stock is designed in such a way that it can be used as an emergency tool.
The ARX100 barrel quick change system has been implemented. The barrel can be chambered for: .300 Blackout or .223/5.56. To replace the barrel, press a pair of protrusions located on each side of the forend, remove the barrel. Installing another barrel is done by inserting and pressing until it clicks. 16" or 20" barrels are available to the general public.
The mass of the rifle is relatively small and allows the shooter to fire equally comfortably with both hands. The magazine release and safety are located on both sides of the ARX100. The cocking handle at the request of the shooter can be installed on the right or left side of the weapon.
According to experts, the Beretta ARX100 rifle is a light, comfortable and versatile platform that sets new standards for civilian rifles.
In the United States, the Beretta ARX100 semi-automatic rifle is currently available for $1950. European shooters will not be able to purchase the ARX100 until early 2014.
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