Gas pistol Škorpion (Scorpion) Sa vz. 61 caliber 9RA, which has the ability to fire cartridges with a rubber bullet, is a civilian weapon that is a means of effective self-defense. The main purpose of the Sa vz. 61 is to temporarily disable the attacking subject.
Adaptation for the traumatic cartridge was carried out by Grand Power (Slovakia).
A new trunk was used to adapt to the traumatic variant. Steel barrel, one-piece; the barrel bore is of the T10 type, has two small pins, which, together with the long barrel, provides a muzzle energy that is comparable to the record holders of the latest known tests. In this case, the possibility of firing solid objects is excluded in accordance with the requirements of the EKTs. In addition, the automatic mode has been removed. The set with a bent "native" magazine (does not work with "nines" and is attached for beauty, aesthetics or experiences) is supplied with a new direct magazine, made specifically for the cartridge 9 mm P. A..
Cartridge selection 9P. A. for a traumatic pistol is obvious. Firstly, it is the most widespread traumatic ammunition in Russia. Secondly, for the Scorpion Sa vz. 61 combat submachine gun, 7, 62x17 ammunition was previously used, which had rather modest dimensions. As a result, for the alteration of the Scorpion combat pistol, for example, for the 10x28 ammunition of the AKBS company, it would require much more time and labor, which is guaranteed to increase the already rather big cost of the new traumatic pistol.
The Scorpion Sa vz. 61 Rubber automatics implement the principle of operation with a free breechblock. Firing single shots or bursts makes it possible to trigger the trigger type. The fuse-translator can be switched to one of three positions: rear ("1") - single shot; average ("0") - fuse; front ("2") - turn. The safety-translator lever is located above the pistol grip on the left side, allowing you to conveniently and quickly work with it. The shot is fired from a closed bolt. The pistol "Scorpion Sa vz. 61 Rubber" is equipped with a slower rate of fire due to the small mass of the bolt and cartridges, which allows more than 100 rounds to be fired per minute.
In this regard, after each shot, the retarder located in the handle blocks the bolt for a while in the rearmost position with a spring-loaded grip, after which it releases the bolt. This made it possible to achieve a rate of fire of 840 rounds per minute, while the pistol is well controlled when firing in automatic mode. The bolt cocking handle was made double-sided. On both sides of the receiver there are cocking levers made in the form of a button. "Scorpion Sa vz. 61 Rubber" is equipped with a steel stock, folding upwards. Bent wire was used in the manufacture. Sights - L-shaped rear sight and front sight, which allow aimed fire at a distance of 75 or 150 meters.
On the territory of the Russian Federation "Scorpion Sa vz. 61 Rubber" was certified by PKP AKBS LLC.
In the United States, Czechpoint USA supplies this submachine gun under the designation.380 AUTO Sa vz. 61 Scorpion. This semi-automatic version is designed for the.380 ACP cartridge (9x17mm). The original Scorpion used a.32 ACP cartridge (7.65x17mm). The new Scorpion caliber was received because the progressive US shooting community believes that the lack of automatic fire capability in the Škorpion Sa vz. 61 chambered for.32 ACP makes it just a toy. Despite this, even the new cartridge does not fully satisfy the demands of the American arms market. The main feature of the version for the American market is a new transparent polymer magazine for 20 rounds (empty magazine weight - 50 grams, loaded - 250 grams) and the absence of a stock. The Scorpion semi-automatic pistol costs about $ 615 in the United States.
The Scorpion Sa vz. 61 pistol is not only a weapon for self-defense, but also a collector's item, as it is made from a combat model, which was produced in the 1960s. Initially, the Scorpion submachine gun was developed to arm tankmen, signalmen, as well as military personnel of other specialties. It was adopted for service in Czechoslovakia in 1961. The Scorpion was delivered to Angola, Egypt, Libya, Iraq and some other countries. In addition, the Scorpion was used by a number of terrorist groups during some high-profile terrorist attacks in the 1970s and 1980s.
The main advantages of the Scorpion Sa vz. 61 are durability, large magazine capacity, high workmanship, and great service life. The disadvantages include rather large dimensions and significant weight. It is the disadvantages of the Scorpion traumatic pistol that determine its main purpose. It can be recommended as a home security weapon, since the weight and dimensions do not allow it to be constantly worn, and secrecy is out of the question.
The approximate cost in Russia is from 25 to 35 thousand rubles.
Technical characteristics of the traumatic pistol Scorpion Sa vz. 61:
Caliber - 9 mm P. A. Rubber.
Gun length:
- with the butt unfolded - 522 mm;
- with folded stock - 270 mm.
Height - 167 mm.
Width - 43 mm.
Barrel length - 115 mm.
Gun weight:
- without a store - 1370 g;
- with a shop - 1420
Magazine capacity - 20 (10) rounds.
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