Morini CM 162
Morini Competition Arm SA · Pistol · In Production
Also known as: Morini CM 162EI, Morini CM 162MI, Morini MOR-162, Morini CM-162
Overview
The Morini CM 162 is a Swiss single-shot precharged-pneumatic match air pistol chambered in .177 (4.5 mm), built by Morini Competition Arm SA for ISSF 10-metre air pistol competition. It fires a single pellet from a compressed-air cylinder charged to 200 bar, giving around 200 shots per fill, and is offered with either an electronic trigger (CM 162EI) mounted on a micro-roller bearing or a mechanical trigger (CM 162MI). The pistol uses a Lothar Walther polygonal match barrel, an anatomical adjustable orthopedic grip and a micrometer-adjustable rear sight, making it one of the dominant designs on Olympic-discipline air pistol firing lines.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1020 g (36.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 410 mm (16.14") |
| Barrel Length | 240 mm (9.45") |
| Height | 140 mm (5.51") |
| Width | 50 mm (1.97") |
| Sight Radius | 350 mm (13.78") |
| Action Type | Break Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Single Action |
| Trigger Type | Two Stage |
| Trigger Pull | 5 N (1.1 lbf) |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 150 m/s (492 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 7 J (5 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 10 m (11 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Polygonal |
| Number of Grooves | 6 |
| Frame Material | Aluminum |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Walnut |
Calibers
- .177 Air (4.5mm) · primary — also known as .177 caliber, 4.5mm pellet, .177 pellet
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Features: Precharged Pneumatic (PCP) Compressed-Air System, Lothar Walther Polygonal Match Barrel, Electronic Trigger On Micro-Roller Bearing (CM 162EI), Adjustable Two-Stage Trigger, 0-1.5 Mm Travel, Anatomical Adjustable Orthopedic Grip, Micrometer-Adjustable Rear Sight (4.0-6.0 Mm Slots), 200-Shot Air Cylinder At 200 Bar
Variants
- Morini CM 162EI - Electronic Trigger
- Morini CM 162MI - Mechanical Trigger
Production
Low-volume specialist production for competitive sport shooters.
Origin
Country of origin: Switzerland
Notes
Offered in standard and short (Titan) configurations; the short version uses a 200 mm barrel and weighs about 970 g. The electronic trigger has a reaction time of roughly 1.6 ms and runs on a 3V CR2 lithium cell good for about 35,000 shots.
Background
Morini, founded in the Swiss canton of Ticino, pioneered compressed-air match pistols and the CM 162 became a benchmark on Olympic 10-metre air pistol ranges, carried by numerous medal-winning shooters.