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APS StechkinModel: APS Stechkin
The Stechkin is a recognizable, almost famous weapon that had a tragically short life. Named after its designer, Igor Stechkin, it was a semi-automatic pistol that was rather ordinary in many ways except for one: it could be set to fully automatic, making it a machine pistol. It was supplied with a detachable wood stock/holster to aid in controlling the weapon, but the fire rate (which could be as high as 900 rounds per minute) made it difficult to accurately fire anyway. Along with looking quite similar to the Tokarev TT-33, it has a similar operating system.

While the Stechkin was intended as a weapon for tank crews and artillery soldiers, the difficulty in controlling the machine pistol and difficulty in classifying it (was it a submachine gun, handgun, or in between) led to its replacement by the AKS-74U compact carbine. While the Stechkin was phased out of service, it remains in stock in traditional Russian form: in case of a great need for weapons, they can break out their old ones. The Model APB was a modern revival, accepted by some Russian law enforcement units, with a metal stock and threaded barrel for accepting a silencer.


Specifications:
Weight:
 2.27 lb (1.03 kg).
Length:
 8.86 in (225 mm).
Barrel Length:
 5 in (127 mm).
Cartridge:
 9x18mm Makarov
9x19mm Parabellum
Action:
 Blowback
Muzzle Velocity:
 1115 ft/s (340 m/s).
Effective Range:
 35 yd (30 m).
Feed System:
 Detachable box magazine. 20
Sights:
 Front post, rear adjustable notch.
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Where to find

The Stechkin is in use with a few police and security forces in Russia in its newer APB form, and large stocks are believed to be in reserve in their arsenals. Actually purchasing one is difficult due to their rarity in the West and full auto capability; as Title II weapons they cost upwards of $20,000 and a $200 tax stamp. Semi-automatic weapons with the full auto capability deactivated can be over $600, more than an AK rifle.


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Complexity

Like the Makarov that it appeared alongside, the Stechkin is a reliable and robust weapon well suited for work in the Soviet Union. One issue is finding spare parts, due to the rarity in the West.
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Controls

  • Safety/fire selector: Located on the rear of the left side of the slide. Push to the left for SAFE, down for SEMI, right for FULL.
  • Magazine release: Located behind the trigger on the left side.
  • Slide stop: Located on the left side of the frame below the slide.

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Loading

Condition One, or "Locked and Cocked." Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer cocked and safety applied.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety to the left to activate it.
  3. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.
  4. Pull the slide all the way back and release it.
Condition Two. Chamber loaded, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.

    Cannot be done.

Condition Three. Chamber empty, magazine full, hammer down, safety off.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Take a loaded magazine and push it up into the magazine well until it clicks.

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Unloading

How to unload the firearm and make safe. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Push the safety to the left to activate it.
  3. Press the magazine release and remove the magazine from the weapon.
  4. Pull the slide all the way back and examine the chamber for any ammunition.
  5. Push the slide stop down to move the slide forward.
  6. Deactivate the safety.
  7. Pull the trigger.

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Field Stripping

How to disassemble the firearm for cleaning. Presented in a numbered list.
  1. Point the weapon in a safe direction. Critical step in case it accidentally discharges!
  2. Unload the weapon as described above.
Reverse to reassemble.



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