Feinwerkbau P44
Feinwerkbau Westinger & Altenburger GmbH · Pistol · In Production · 2009
Also known as: FWB P44
Overview
The Feinwerkbau P44 is a single-shot, pre-charged pneumatic .177 (4.5mm) match air pistol built for 10-metre ISSF Olympic-style competition. It uses a 200 bar compressed-air reservoir giving roughly 160 shots per fill, and an integrated tungsten-alloy absorber piston that works in line with the barrel to almost completely cancel the firing impulse. The pistol features a fully adjustable match trigger, a length-adjustable micrometer rear sight, and an anatomical grip offered in multiple sizes for both right- and left-handed shooters.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 950 g (33.5 oz) |
| Overall Length | 415 mm (16.34") |
| Barrel Length | 233 mm (9.17") |
| Sight Radius | 360 mm (14.17") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Fixed Firing Pin |
| Trigger Type | Single Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 5 N (1.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 155 m/s (509 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 6 J (4 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
| Finish | Anodized |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm pellet, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot Breech
- Safety mechanisms: Dry Fire Mechanism
- Features: Precharged Pneumatic Reservoir, Tungsten Alloy Recoil Absorber, Adjustable Match Trigger, Adjustable Micrometer Rear Sight, Interchangeable Anatomical Grip, Approx 160 Shots Per Fill, 200 Bar Fill Pressure
Variants
- Feinwerkbau P44 Short - Shortened Barrel
Production
Production years: 2009-present
Widely used at ISSF and Olympic 10m air pistol competition.
Origin
Country of origin: Germany
Designer: Feinwerkbau Westinger & Altenburger
Notes
Successor to the Feinwerkbau P34/P40 series. Offered in a standard and a 'Short' version with a barrel shortened by approximately 50 mm. Velocity is regulated to meet the 10-metre match-pistol class; figures vary slightly with pellet weight.
Background
Feinwerkbau, founded in 1948 in Oberndorf am Neckar, became a dominant force in Olympic 10-metre air pistol shooting; the P44 and its predecessors have been carried by world and Olympic champions in the air pistol discipline.