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)
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
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
The Zastava M57 is a unique and reliable pistol that draws inspiration from the classic Soviet TT-33 design. Chambered in powerful 7.62x25mm caliber, this firearm was initially intended for use by the
The Zastava CZ 99 is a semi-automatic pistol manufactured by Zastava Arms. It is primarily available in 9mm, but there are also versions chambered in .40 s&W and .45 ACP. Developed in
The Zastava M84 is a popular general-purpose machine gun used extensively during the Yugoslav Wars. It is manufactured by the Zastava Arms factory in Kragujevac and features a gas-operated, air-cooled, belt-fed design
The CZ SCORPION EVO 3 is a lightweight pistol-caliber carbine (PCC) that utilizes a patented blowback design, which combines a robust and dynamic breech with a removable trigger housing. In contrast to
The Sig Sauer SIG516 is a reliable and performance-driven semi-automatic rifle based on the AR-15 platform and chambered in 5.56x45mm NATO. It was introduced to the market in 2010, gaining popularity among
The Zastava M21 automatic rifle was first presented to the public in August 2004, after the project was initiated in 1997. The rifle was designed to replace the previous Zastava M70 series
The G36 rifle series was designed to meet the needs of the German armed forces and was introduced in the 1990s. As armed conflicts evolved, the German military and state leadership saw
For over 50 years, Heckler & Koch has been supplying the German armed forces with small arms. In 1959, H&K first provided the Bundeswehr with G3 battle rifles in NATO caliber 7.62mm
Generally, handguns can be divided into four categories based on size: full-size, compact, subcompact, and micro. However, many models may fit into multiple categories based on their dimensions, leading to some overlap.
Modern military operations, particularly peacekeeping missions, have created new challenges for soldiers. In these situations, using lethal force, such as a standard military rifle, is often not an option as it is