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Eric Sof

Eric Sof holds a master's degree in Political Science, specializing in International Peacekeeping Studies. He has over a decade of experience as a former member of an elite counterterrorism unit. Additionally, he is a firearms instructor and currently serves as a member of the SWAT unit.

A black PSS silent pistol lying on a surface with an empty magazine and several rounds of ammunition scattered beside it
A black PSS silent pistol, which is lying on a surface. The pistol has an empty magazine which is detached from the handle and a few rounds of ammunition lying beside it. The pistol is in a horizontal position and the empty magazine is placed on the left side of the pistol (Photo: XY)

PSS: A Special Purpose Silent Pistol

The PSS is a silent pistol that utilizes recoil operation and is chambered in the unique 7.62x42mm SP-4 ammunition. Dubbed the “MSS Vul” by its creators at the TsNIITochMash special weapons foundry,
3 years ago
A Tariq 9mm pistol on a brown background
The Tariq 9mm pistol, a licensed copy of the Italian Beretta M1951, on a brown background. The Tariq is a reliable and rugged weapon that is commonly used by the Iraqi police and Kurdish armed forces. (Photo: XY)

Tariq Pistol: A Close Look at Iraq’s Beretta M1951 Copy

The Tariq is a 9x19mm semi-automatic pistol that is a licensed copy of the Italian Beretta M1951. The pistol is named in honor of the medieval Arab warrior Tariq ibn Ziyad, who
3 years ago
Serbian soldier firing Zastava M93 BGA automatic grenade launcher in a field setting
Serbian soldier firing from the Zastava M93 BGA automatic grenade launcher. The soldier is seen wearing camouflage fatigues and a helmet, and is in a kneeling position (Photo: XY)

Zastava M93 BGA: An Automatic Grenade Launcher based on AGS-17

The Zastava M93 BGA is a fully automatic grenade launcher built on the robust and reliable Soviet-made AGS-17 platform. It was designed to destroy personnel and light armored vehicles at distances up
3 years ago
The Zastava M93 Black Arrow export version chambered in .50 Browning on a table ready for firing
Zastava M93 Black Arrow export version chambered in .50 Browning laying on top of a table. The rifle is ready to use. (Photo: XY)

Zastava M93 Black Arrow: A Legacy of Excellence in 12.7mm

The Zastava M93 Black Arrow is an expertly crafted long-range rifle designed for precision shooting and classified as an anti-materiel weapon. It features a manual bolt-action mechanism based on the tried-and-true Mauser
3 years ago
Serbian police officers armed with Colt M4 Commando rifles during training drill
Several Serbian police officers are shown during a training drill, armed with Colt M4 Commando rifles. The officers are dressed in tactical gear and are standing in a line, with their rifles at the ready. (Photo: XY)

Colt M4 Commando: Precision and Versatility in One Package

The Colt M4 Commando is a compact, high-performance rifle known for its reliability and versatility. While the original Colt Commando was based on the M16A1, the M4 Commando was based on the
3 years ago
Sophisticated ergonomics and a basic yet precise finish make the Sphinx SDP Compact a true work of art
Sophisticated ergonomics and a basic yet precise finish make the Sphinx SDP Compact a true work of art (Photo: XY)

SPHINX SDP Compact: A high-quality pistol for professionals

The Sphinx SDP Compact is a versatile and reliable semi-automatic pistol that is well-suited for duty and competition. Chambered in 9 mm Luger and featuring a recoil-operated, center-fire design, this Swiss-made handgun
3 years ago
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