Introduced modular pistol MastePiece Arms MPA30DMG
MasterPiece Arms manufactures various types of small arms for the civilian market. Its product range includes rifles, carbines, pistols and various spare parts. The new MPA30DMG pistol complements the existing range of pistols and is an evolution of the MPA30SST model. At the same time, it is claimed, the new weapon should become the first representative of the new series built on the modular principle - DMG (Defender, Machined, Grip). Thus, on the basis of existing developments, a new type of weapon was created.
The basic version of the MPA30DMG pistol is equipped with an 9 mm caliber barrel and is intended for use of 9x19 mm Parabellum cartridges. In the future, sets will be on sale for retooling the pistol for 5,7x28 mm, .40 SW and .357 SIG cartridges. Due to this, a potential buyer will be able to purchase an 9-mm pistol and, if necessary, retool it in accordance with their needs and desires.
Externally, MPA30DMG is similar to some submachine guns, but it is a pistol that can fire only with single shots. As for the specific look and layout, they are a feature of all MasterPiece Arms self-loading pistols. One consequence of this layout was the large weight of the weapon - more than 1,6 kg. This is significantly more than other modern self-loading pistols.
All the main units of the MPA30DMG pistol are located in a rectangular receiver. In the middle part there is a pistol grip with a trigger guard. According to the layout and ergonomics, the pistol resembles some submachine guns, in connection with which the magazine is placed in the shaft inside the handle. On the right side of the receiver there is a window for ejection of shells. On the left side there is a slit grip bolt.
The modular pistol in the basic configuration is equipped with a rifled barrel with an 5,5 inch length (13,97 mm). In the published photos, the MPA30DMG pistol is equipped with a silencer. Like a number of other weapons by MasterPiece Arms, the modular pistol has automatics based on a free gate. A relatively large and heavy bolt is associated with a return spring located at the rear of the receiver.
The MPA30DMG pistol trigger mechanism only allows single shots to fire. There is a fuse blocking mechanisms. His flag is on the right surface of the receiver above the trigger.
The gun has its own open sight with the ability to customize. The front sight and rear sight are located on the top cover of the receiver. If desired, the shooter can use the MPA30DMG gun with any other sighting device. To install it on the cover has a Picatinny rail. A small bar is also available on the bottom surface of the receiver in the front part. This bar can be used to install a laser pointer, flashlight or any other compatible equipment.
The new modular pistol in the basic configuration is equipped with a magazine for cartridges 9x19 mm, borrowed from Glock pistols. Shops are placed in the receiving shaft inside the pistol grip. The latter is said to have a “fully mechanized aluminum” (fully machined aluminum pistol grip) design. The gun is equipped with an ergonomically shaped handle that provides great ease of use. What exactly is meant by the words "fully mechanized" is not specified.
Now customers of MasterPiece Arms can purchase only the basic version of the MPA30DMG pistol using 9x19 mm cartridges. In the foreseeable future, it is planned to submit kits for re-equipment of weapons for the use of other ammunition. The composition of such kits will include the barrel, bolt and shops, designed for use with a particular cartridge. By replacing these parts, the gun can use the 5,7x28 mm, .40 SW, and .357 SIG cartridges. According to some reports, a kit will be created in the future for using .45 ACP cartridges.
The MPA30DMG modular pistol is delivered to customers in a plastic case. The gun itself, one standard magazine for 9x19 cartridges and a number of other “accessories” are included in the package of delivery. Buyers are offered guns in four colors, from metal to terracotta. The recommended price for a pistol is 679,99 US dollars.
Replacement parts kits are not yet sold. Nevertheless, the company MasterPiece Arms sells some spare parts for weapons that allow you to submit an approximate price order for such kits. So, barrels for 5,7 caliber mm pistols or mm 9 8 inches long are 99,99 dollars. Thus, the cost of a complete set of a pistol and several sets of spare parts can pass through 1000-1200 dollars.
On the materials of the sites:
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http://thefirearmblog.com/
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