Calico M960A explained

Origin:United States
Type:Submachine gun
Is Ranged:yes
Designer:Calico Light Weapons Systems
Manufacturer:Calico Light Weapons Systems
Weight:2.17kg (empty); 2.92kg (with a fully loaded 100 round helical magazine)
Length:835mm (extended); 647mm (retracted)
Part Length:6 inches (157mm)
Cartridge:9×19mm Luger
Caliber:9 mm
Action:Roller-delayed blowback
Rate:750 rpm [1]
Accessdate:5 August 2014-->
Velocity:390 m/s
Range:50 m
Max Range:100 m
Feed:50- or 100-round helical magazine
Sights:Iron sights, can have various sights mounted

The Calico M960A is an American selective-fire 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.

Notes and References

  1. Book: Hogg. Ian V.. Submachine guns. 2001. Greenhill Books. London. 1853674486. 126.