Air rifles "Smersh": types, equipment, device, photo

Air rifles "Smersh", offered on the domestic market, are not inferior to other Russian and foreign counterparts. The secret of weapons is a variety of modifications, simplicity of design and low cost. Consider the features of these guns, including the features of each model.

About the manufacturer

Makes air rifles "Smersh" Chinese company JTC Group Inc. The annual output is annually about 400 thousand units. Models are assembled on high-quality and modern equipment, adhering to all required standards.

Products pass through several stages of control, which has become one of the factors in the popularity of tools on the world market in the corresponding segment. Most often, guns are delivered to European and American customers. Distinctive features of the sold versions are reliability and ease of use. Domestic consumers, all of these modifications are offered under the brand name "Smersh".

Primary Air Rifles

This category includes variations under the indices R1 and R2. In the Russian Federation, they are assigned to the class of products whose design is similar to weapons. The power of these modifications is limited to three Joules. The main purpose is recreational and training shooting. The second version, with a mass of just over two kilograms, gives an indicator of 110 m / s.

More detailed characteristics of both versions are given in the table below:

R5 version

Air rifle "Smersh P4 and P5" have similar characteristics. They are a classic weapon with a spring-piston mechanism. These varieties are focused on entertaining shooting, they are distinguished by improved parameters of comfort and equipment, despite the affordable price and simplicity of design.

Features:

• the presence of an automatic fuse to lock the cocked trigger;
• two-mode adjustable trigger mechanism;
• a bed of processed wood (Monte Carlo configuration);
• combat effort - up to 3 J;
• spring charging type - vertical swivel.

The existing fuse automatically locks the trigger when cocking, its button is located behind the receiver. This is convenient for right-handed users and left-handed users. The bed at its end has a rubber pad-recoil pad.

On the barrel, a front sight is provided with a light drive. It is mounted in a special milling groove, insured against longitudinal movement with the help of a cross screw. Entirely with micrometric support in the horizontal and vertical planes, it can aggregate with an optical and collimator sight, which are fastened by means of brackets.

Air rifle "Smersh P7"

The standard weapon for its segment with a spring-piston mechanical group is designed for power up to 7.5 J. The combat spring is adjusted by turning the barrel in a vertical position.

Parameters:

• the material for making the bed is wood;
• caliber - 4.5 mm;
• trunk in length - 48 cm;
• total length - 115 cm;
• weight - 3.3 kg;
• muzzle power - up to 7.5 J.

The remaining features of the weapon are similar to the previous modification, including a Monte-Carlo type butt, automatic safety lock-down during descent, placing the button in a convenient position for firing right- and left-handed users. The trigger movement is adjusted at the factory, the pitch is adjusted using a special screw. Open sights also have light-accumulating elements, optics and collimators are mounted via brackets.

Modification R8

Another example of the classic Smersh air rifle has a muzzle force of up to 7.5 Joules, which is achieved through a vertical muzzle rotation, ensuring cocking of the mainspring. This modification is also convenient for any user, regardless of his "working" hands. Cocking the trigger is blocked by an automatic fuse.

Parameters:

• the bed is made of bamboo;
• calibration - 4.5 mm;
• barrel length / total - 48/114 cm;
• weight - 3.4 kg;
• working energy - up to 7.5 J.

An orthopedic original shark fin buttstock is attached to the bamboo bed. At its end is provided a protective recoil pad made of polymer. The pistol-type handle allows you to securely hold weapons even in poor climatic conditions. The barrel is equipped with a muzzle, the design has a two-step descent mechanism. On this model, open sighting devices are not provided, there is the possibility of mounting optics or collimator analogs.

Class "Magnum"

Air rifle "Smersh P9" refers specifically to this category. It is one of the most popular versions of foreign users involved in shooting sports and hunting small game. The second name of the modification is Hammerli Hunter Force 900.

Features:

• the bed is made of wood;
• standard caliber - 4.5 mm;
• total / trunk length - 115/48 cm;
• weight - 3.9 kg;
• barrel energy - 7.5 J;
• speed parameter - 280 m / s or 240 m / s, depending on the weight of the ammunition used;
• the presence of an underbarrel platoon.

The cost of this model, largely depends on the brand under which it is sold.

Another version - the Smersh 3 air rifle is a copy of the Diana-31 weapon (classic magnum). Technical parameters are similar to the characteristics of the prototype, but the price is significantly lower. The model is ideal for beginners and experienced shooters.

Short description:

• stock material - plastic;
• calibration - 4.5 mm;
• trunk length - 48 cm;
• total length - 114 cm;
• weight - 3.23 kg;
• working energy - up to 7.5 J.

R10 and R4

These versions are also referred to as "Magnums". The characteristics are presented in the table:

Modification R4 is well-equipped. The Picatinny rail is mounted as standard on a dovetail lock. This unit is suitable for mounting almost all types of optical and collimator sights.

The Smersh P10 air rifle has open sights that are made using fiber optic elements. Light-accumulating parts allow the shooter to quickly navigate to the target, even in low light conditions.

The "P4" model was based on the German "Diana-350" supermagnum. Its features include ease of disassembly / assembly, smooth descent and original appearance. It is worth noting that all parts of the trigger, including pistons and springs, are interchangeable, which facilitates the repair of weapons and their modernization. The P10 model is an exact replica of the Diana-350 gun.

Rifle "P11"

General characteristics of the specified model:

• the bed is made of wood;
• calibration type - 4.5 mm;
• barrel length - 54 cm;
• total length - 101 cm;
• weight - 2.4 kg;
• muzzle power - not higher than 7.5 J.

The Chinese Smersh air rifle of this series is equipped with a gas cylinder mechanism, a rammer, and a special device for cocking a combat spring. The purpose of the weapon is training and entertaining shooting. A pair of cylinders is mounted in the under-barrel part; they break through synchronously while tightening the control nut. The trigger mechanism is stopped by means of an automatic fuse when reloading ammunition. The key of this node is placed on the locking bracket.

This pneumatics is equipped with an adjustable mechanical sight. The pulling force and the stroke of the working hook are adjusted during assembly at the factory. The wooden box is connected to the butt with a characteristic configuration, which are used in the construction of small-caliber rifles. Open sights are adjustable horizontally and vertically, have light-accumulating details. Collimators or optics are mounted using brackets.

In conclusion

When choosing the Smersh pneumatics, attention should be paid to the caliber, the initial speed of the bullet, the configuration of the stock and the muzzle power. Experts recommend that beginners use weighted models that have little impact. In addition, it is necessary to take into account the features of the trigger mechanism and the reliability of the parts of weapons that aggregate with the main nodes.