Caracal 9mm Pistol

"The Caracal F is a modern semi-automatic pistol in 9mmx19. It supports an 18 round magazine and boast unique features such as a short ~8mm trigger pull, extremely low profile slide and bore axis, the combined effect of which is greatly reduced "felt" recoil'. The weapon is available with Caracal propriety 2-dot or 3-dot sights or the Caracal Quick Acquisition Sight System."-Caracal Website

Price: To Be Announced

Specs:

Slide Length ................................................ 178mm
Barrel Length .............................................. 104mm
Height ......................................................... 135mm
Width ............................................................ 28mm
Weight ............................................................ 750g (about 26.5 ounces)
Caliber .................................................... 9mm X 19
Magazine Capacity ........................................... 18*
Grip Frame ................................................ Polymer

Trigger System .................................... Double Action
Trigger Travel (Constant) ............................... ~ 8mm
Trigger Weight (Constant).............................. ~ 2.2kg (about 4lbs, 8 oz.)
Internal Safety................... Trigger, Drop & Firing Pin
Manual Safety (Optional)....................................... 1
Loaded Indicator.................................................... 2
Magazine Catch................................ Ambidextrous

Gun Review Highlights

Positives:

• Designed by the same engineer who designed the Steyr Model M Pistol
• Revolver-Like Trigger with a "Long Reset"
• Low-Bore Axis Means Less Muzzle Flip and Quick Shot to Shot Recovery
• Metal Magazines mean a thinner grip for greater control
• Non-Reflective, Gray Slide Finish
• Supported Chamber Means Okay for +P Ammo
• Ambidextrous Magazine Release is not easily pressed by accident

 Negatives:

• Small, wimpy sights sometimes disappear from view during shooting
• Integral Rear Sight will be difficult to change out for an improvement
• Trigger Reset distance is a bit long

 At the Range:

• Completely reliable with regular and +P ammo
• Seems to shoot most accurately with the Winchester 124 grain NATO load
• Sights are "dot over dot" (white dot front and rear)
• Zeroed at 15 yards and a bit high at 25 yards