McLear
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McLear | |
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Type |
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Place of origin | Temuair |
Service history | |
In service | 1982–present |
Used by | See Users |
Production history | |
Designer | Keenan McLear |
Designed | 1977–1982 |
Manufacturer | McLear Incorporated |
Produced | 1982–present |
Variants | See Variants |
Specifications | |
Cartridge | |
Action | Short recoil, locked breech, tilting barrel |
Muzzle velocity | 375 m/s (1,230 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 50 m (55 yd) |
Feed system | 6-, 10-, 13-, 15-, 17-, 19-, 24-, 31-, or 33-round detachable box magazine, or 50- or 100-round detachable drum magazine |
The 'McLear series of semi-automatic pistols were developed between 1977 and 1982 in Clashmore, Temuair by Keenan McLear and is currently the only line of firearms produced by McLear Incorporated of Temuair. McLear handguns are in use by various military forces, security services, and law enforcement agencies around the world, and have been widely exported for sale on the civilian market in foreign nations, making it one of the most widely used and successful handgun designs in the world.
History and development
Variants
Model | Type | Size | Weight |
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5.6×15mmR | |||
9x17 mm | |||
9x19 mm | |||
9x22 mm | |||
10x22 mm | |||
10x25 mm | |||
11x43 mm | |||
11x43 MAP | |||
Training Pistols | |||
Operators
- Temuair: All three branches of the Aisling Defense Force use the McLear 1430M and 1431M handguns, designated the PD-03 and PD-03D respectively.
- Shenandoah
- Shenandoahan National Guard - The Shenandoahan National Guard selected he McLear 1430 11x43 mm handgun as the standard issue sidearm for all three branches of service in 1999. Officers may purchase and carry a subcompact McLear 1431 if desired.
- Shenandoah State Police - Officers with the Shenandoah State Police are issued either the McLear 9190 or McLear 9191 handguns in 9x19 mm. Command staff and detectives may elect to receive a subcompact 9x19 McLear 9192.
- Shenandoah Customs and Border Control - Agents of the are issued either a McLear 1220, McLear 1221 or McLear 1222 handgun.
- Shenandoah Federal Protective Service - Officers with the Shenandoah Federal Protective Service are issued the McLear 1430 .45 caliber pistol.