Akdal Ghost
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The Ghost TR01 is a compact semi-automatic pistol designed by Ucyildiz Arms (Akdal Arms) of Turkey
. It was designed as a pistol for security and law enforcement personnel rather than the military market. The TR01 is very much like the Glock 17
and shares very many similarities. The Turkish armed forces prefer to use the Yavuz 16 which has recently passed military trials and is in service with a few regiments. The TR01 was introduced in 1990 and continues to be produced.
which is also seen in Glock 17s. The locking breech is based on the Glock 17's Browning model in which the barrel engages the slide with a single lug, entering the ejection window. The pistol utilises a pre-cocked striker, which takes some of the workload off the shooter by allowing the trigger to be pulled less to fire off a shot.
The pistol has several safety mechanisms to prevent a misfire
or accidental discharge. These include a trigger
safety, a firing pin
safety, decocking indicator and a chamber indicator. The rounds in the magazine are double stacked which means that they are less likely to jam, as sometimes occurs in fully loaded single stacked magazines, due to increased pressure on the spring.
The sights for the pistol are fixed, but a Picatinny rail
can be fitted in front of the trigger guard
or in front of the ejection port for a laser
or Aimpoint sight. Finally, the stock
is made of lightweight polymer
and the barrel has six right hand rifling grooves.
Turkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
. It was designed as a pistol for security and law enforcement personnel rather than the military market. The TR01 is very much like the Glock 17
Glock pistol
The Glock pistol, sometimes referred to by the manufacturer as Glock "Safe Action" Pistol, is a series of semi-automatic pistols designed and produced by Glock Ges.m.b.H., located in Deutsch-Wagram, Austria. The company's founder, engineer Gaston Glock, had no experience with firearm design or...
and shares very many similarities. The Turkish armed forces prefer to use the Yavuz 16 which has recently passed military trials and is in service with a few regiments. The TR01 was introduced in 1990 and continues to be produced.
Design details
The Akdal has been designed with high ergonomic quality with a comfortable grip and well balanced weight. The TR01 uses a short recoil operated locking breech mechanismBreech-loading weapon
A breech-loading weapon is a firearm in which the cartridge or shell is inserted or loaded into a chamber integral to the rear portion of a barrel....
which is also seen in Glock 17s. The locking breech is based on the Glock 17's Browning model in which the barrel engages the slide with a single lug, entering the ejection window. The pistol utilises a pre-cocked striker, which takes some of the workload off the shooter by allowing the trigger to be pulled less to fire off a shot.
The pistol has several safety mechanisms to prevent a misfire
Misfire
Misfire may refer to:* Misfire , the Transformers character* Misfire , an episode from That '70s Show* Misfiring behavior, in biology* An engine misfire, see catalytic converter* A song on Queen's album Sheer Heart Attack...
or accidental discharge. These include a trigger
Trigger
-Technology:* Trigger , a mechanism that actuates the firing of firearms* Image trigger, a device used in highspeed cameras* Schmitt trigger, an electronic circuit* Trigger circuit, IBM's name for a flip-flop...
safety, a firing pin
Firing pin
A firing pin or striker is part of the firing mechanism used in a firearm or explosive device e.g. an M14 landmine or bomb fuze. Firing pins may take many forms, though the types used in landmines, bombs, grenade fuzes or other single-use devices generally have a sharpened point...
safety, decocking indicator and a chamber indicator. The rounds in the magazine are double stacked which means that they are less likely to jam, as sometimes occurs in fully loaded single stacked magazines, due to increased pressure on the spring.
The sights for the pistol are fixed, but a Picatinny rail
Picatinny rail
The Picatinny rail or MIL-STD-1913 rail or STANAG 2324 rail or a "Tactical Rail" is a bracket used on some firearms in order to provide a standardized mounting platform. A similar system is the Weaver rail mount.-Description:...
can be fitted in front of the trigger guard
Trigger guard
A trigger guard is a loop surrounding the trigger of a firearm and protecting it from accidental discharge.Some assault rifles can have their trigger guard removed or positioned as not to impair firing with gloves for example in Arctic conditions....
or in front of the ejection port for a laser
Laser
A laser is a device that emits light through a process of optical amplification based on the stimulated emission of photons. The term "laser" originated as an acronym for Light Amplification by Stimulated Emission of Radiation...
or Aimpoint sight. Finally, the stock
Stock
The capital stock of a business entity represents the original capital paid into or invested in the business by its founders. It serves as a security for the creditors of a business since it cannot be withdrawn to the detriment of the creditors...
is made of lightweight polymer
Polymer
A polymer is a large molecule composed of repeating structural units. These subunits are typically connected by covalent chemical bonds...
and the barrel has six right hand rifling grooves.