Calico M960A

Calico M960A
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originUnited States
Production history
DesignerCalico Light Weapons Systems
ManufacturerCalico Light Weapons Systems
Specifications
Mass2.17kg (empty); 2.92kg (with a fully loaded 100 round helical magazine)
Length835mm (extended); 647mm (retracted)
Barrel length6 inches (157mm)
Cartridge9×19mm Luger
Caliber9 mm
ActionRoller-delayed blowback
Rate of fire750 rpm [1]
Muzzle velocity390 m/s
Effective firing range50 m
Maximum firing range100 m
Feed system50- or 100-round helical magazine
SightsIron sights, can have various sights mounted

The Calico M960A is an American selective-fire submachine gun (SMG) based on the Calico M950[2] with the addition of an extending butt and a forward grip. It is chambered for the 9×19mm Luger which takes 50-round or 100-round helical magazine which fits on top of the rear of the receiver. The M960A was first produced in 1990, and its rate of fire is 750 rpm.

References

  1. ^ Hogg, Ian V. (2001). Submachine guns. London: Greenhill Books. p. 126. ISBN 1853674486.
  2. ^ https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/forgotten-firearms-of-the-20th-century-that-deserve-a-second-look-44821327


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