Calico M960A

Calico M960A
Type	Submachine gun
Place of origin	United States
Production history
Designer	Calico Light Weapons Systems
Manufacturer	Calico Light Weapons Systems
Specifications
Barrel length	6 inches

Cartridge	9×19mm Luger
Caliber	9 mm
Action	Roller-delayed blowback
Rate of fire	750 rpm ^[1]
Muzzle velocity	390 m/s
Effective firing range	50 m
Maximum firing range	100 m
Feed system	50- or 100-round helical magazine
Sights	Iron sights, can have various sights mounted

The Calico M960A is an American selective fully automatic submachine gun (SMG) based on the Calico M950 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

↑ Hogg, Ian V. (2001). Submachine guns. London: Greenhill Books. p. 126. ISBN 1853674486.

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