Remington XP-100
Remington Arms Company, LLC · Pistol · Discontinued · 1963
Also known as: XP-100, eXperimental Pistol 100
Overview
The Remington XP-100 is a single-shot, bolt-action pistol produced by Remington Arms from 1963 to 1998. Its name derives from 'eXperimental Pistol number 100.' Built on Remington's short-action 40X target rifle receiver fitted with a centrally located one-piece grip stock, it was one of the first handguns purpose-designed for long-range precision shooting and varmint hunting. The XP-100 debuted the .221 Remington Fireball cartridge and was prized for exceptional accuracy in handgun metallic silhouette competition.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 1701 g (60.0 oz) |
| Overall Length | 425 mm (16.73") |
| Barrel Length | 267 mm (10.51") |
| Action Type | Bolt Action |
| Firing Mechanism | Striker Fired |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 1 rounds |
| Muzzle Velocity | 820 m/s (2690 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 1089 J (803 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 200 m (219 yd) |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Steel |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Blued |
Calibers
- .221 Remington Fireball · primary — also known as .221 Fireball, 5.7x35mm
Features
- Firing modes: Manual
- Feed systems: Single Shot
- Safety mechanisms: Manual Safety
- Features: Single Shot, Centrally Located Grip, Ventilated Rib Barrel, Adjustable Iron Sights, Drilled And Tapped For Optics
Variants
- Remington XP-100R - Repeating Magazine
- Remington XP-100 Silhouette - Competition
Service history
Operators
- Civilian sport and silhouette shooters · adopted 1963
- Handgun metallic silhouette competitors
Production
Production years: 1963-1998
Various models produced over a 35-year run; original .221 Fireball model made 1963-1985
Origin
Country of origin: United States
Designer: Wayne Leek
Discontinued: 1998
Notes
Originally chambered in .221 Remington Fireball; later production was offered in numerous rifle calibers including .223 Rem., 7mm BR, 7mm-08, .35 Rem. and .350 Rem. Mag. The later XP-100R variant added a blind-box magazine for repeating capability.
Background
Conceived by Remington engineer Wayne Leek, the XP-100 was developed alongside the brand-new .221 Remington Fireball cartridge engineered by Mike Walker, whose distinctive muzzle fireball gave the round its name. The pistol proved that a bolt-action handgun could deliver rifle-like accuracy at long range, helping launch the sport of handgun metallic silhouette shooting.