I sat down with firearms trainer Rob Pincus At IWA to discuss the new Multi Caliber Pistol From FL BRNO which Fire 9mm, 10mm and 7.5 FK. Pincus initially began working with them in 2016 when he was contacted by the company regarding the potential of the 7.5 FK ammunition. In 2017 he was invited to fire the round and pistol in the Czech Republic for the first time.

Up front, Pincus explained, “Let’s clear something up. It’s not a $2000 9mm. It’s a 7.5 gun that shoots 9mm…for training for recreation and competition.”

It’s a single action pistol. You might find that the recoil system is similar to that found on the Hudson, but FK BRNO has it first and it’s patented.

Additional cartridges have been developed in 7.5 FK like the conical projectile seen here.

Using specific magazines made from steel, the pistol will hold 17+1 9mm rounds or 16+1 10 and 7.5 FK.

The Diamond and Ghost Ring sight system is rather interesting, although the slide is plumbed for a red dot sight.

FL BRNO has developed a railed frame. Right now they are determining whether it will be an option, or become the standard frame.

The stock attaches quickly. A Stabilizing Brace is under development for the US market.

Holsters are already available, like this model from Falco.

Here’s a video showing how to convert the pistol from 7.5 FK to 9mm.

Pincus also cleared up concerns over the over the importer, stating that they have partnered with a completely new importer for the US.

Look for the Multi Caliber Pistol from FK BRNO in about two months.

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The new FK BRNO PSD pistol launched yesterday At IWA, has got folks talking. Unfortunately, they’re talking about the price, more than the ammo it shoots. The 7.5 FK has folks in the armor business nervous. In fact, Switzerland won’t allow the importation of 7.5 FK because it is considered too powerful. It’s a round worth learning about.

Today, Chiappa is unveiling the CBR-9 Black Rhino which is a finished version of the Tanfoglio SMG.

The CBR9 is a 9mm personal defense weapon which fires from proprietary magazines in 18 or 30 rounds. Controls are ambidextrous. Interestingly, the firing pin is said to come in from the top. While it is shown here with a collapsible stock, I understand they plan to introduce a pistol to the US with a stabilizing brace. I would imagine that the collapsible foregrip won’t be on that version.

I am in Nurnberg Germany doing IWA stuff and got a preview of a promotional video for FK BRNO’s PSD, their new Polymer, Multi Caliber Pistol, making its debut here at the show. In addition to the bottle neck 7.5 FK round, caliber changes to both 9mm and 10mm are as simple as a barrel swap

Right now, I’m only able to share these two images but I’ll get a lot more information once the show opens on Friday.

What are you really going to like is the price. Their all steel field pistol goes for about $7500, while this new Polymer version will retail somewhere around $2000.

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Story by Eric Graves

Heckler & Koch displayed the latest version of the HK 433 Carbine during Enforce Tac. Chambered in 5.56mm, this model incorporates an 11″ barrel and features H&K’s RAL8000 coloration.

They have submitted the HK 433 as well as a variant of the HK 416 for the Bundeswehr’s competition for a new rifle to replace the G36. Take a look at the version we wrote about one year ago here, and you will notice a few, slight variations.

For instance, the charging handle has been moved slightly to the rear and is now reversible from left to right.

Above are two closeups of the back up front sight and below are two of the rear.

The HK 433 combines operating controls from both M16 and G36 families.

You can see it is equipped with the H&K 30 round polymer magazine. It features a window with orange round indicator on the spring.

-Eric Graves
Editor

FN Has introduced a version of the SCAR Sub Compact in 300 BLK or as they like to say, 7.62x35mm. 300 BLK has gained a great deal of popularity in European LE and Security services.

The SCAR-SC features a 7.5″ barrel and thanks to the collapsible stock, is 21.1″ to 25.7″ in overall length. It weighs 6.9 lbs and features a NON-reciprocating charging handle.

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