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The craftsmanship and precision of the Thompson submachine gun has an unparalleled history.
Weight:
11 1/2 lbs.
Magazine: 30 Shot stick
Effective range: 1500m
Calibre: .45ACP
The pump action Shotgun is a close range weapon that sprays a wide burst of Buckshot (small pellets). It is devastating at close range and can hold 6 shells before reloading is needed.
Weight:
Magazine: 6 Shells
Effective range:
Calibre:
In 1899 Smith & Wesson developed the first .38 cal Revolvers. The 442 was a direct decendant of the early weapons of this era.
Weight:
15.0 Ounces
Magazine: None 5 Rounds
Effective range: Unknown
Calibre: .38 Special +P
The Model 27 Magnum is the handgun of choice for stopping power, it is just over 9" in length and holds 8 rounds. Probably the most powerful handgun in the world.
Weight:
4.0" - 42.0 oz. 6.5" - 45.0 oz.
Magazine: 8 Rounds
Effective range: Unknown
Calibre: .357 Magnum/ .38 S&W Special
Introduced as the .38 Hand Ejector in 1899, the S&W® Military & Police line has been the choice of more law enforcement agencies and military units than any other revolver.
Weight:
36 oz.
Magazine: 6 Rounds
Effective range: Unknown
Calibre: .38 Special 4"
Widely respected for its reliability and lethality but required its user to be well trained to make best use of its single action operation, in one form or another remained standard issue in US army for 88 years.
Weight:
1.14kg
Magazine: 7/8 rounds
Effective range: 25m
Calibre: 11.4mm
And of course......
THE AXE AND HATCHET