Heckler & Koch P2A1
The HK P2A1 is a single-shot, break action flare pistol designed for signalling and illumination purposes.
A Heckler & Koch P2A1
| H&K P2A1 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Flare pistol |
| Place of origin | Germany |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1974 |
| Manufacturer | Heckler & Koch |
| Produced | 1974-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.52 g |
| Length | 200 mm |
| Width | 38 mm |
| Height | 145 mm |
It can fire either 25 mm or 26.5 mm flares, or smoke cartridges. Adapters are available to use commercial 12-gauge flares available at sporting goods stores.
The body of the pistol is mostly polymer composite, with the barrel and breech being made of steel. Very rugged and simply designed, the P2A1 has a life expectancy of about 1500 shots of full power flares. Past that point, barrel erosion makes the weapon unsafe.
The P2A1 is called the "SigPi" in the Bundeswehr, standing for "Signalpistole" or signal handgun.
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