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Palm Pistol Completes 10,000 Round Endurance Testing

Palm Pistol Completes 10,000 Round Endurance Testing

Palm Pistol

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - -(AmmoLand.com)- Endurance testing of the Palm Pistol prototype was completed in August, 2010.

The procedure consisted of firing 10,000 standard rounds and 100 proof loads. Every 500 rounds, the gun was completely disassembled and subjected to wet fluorescent magnetic particle inspection (MPI) by an ASTM certified non-destructive testing laboratory.

The five structurally critical components (barrel, latch, receiver, barrel pivot pin and latch pivot pin) all withstood the test and passed with “no indications found.” Findings concluded the design was robust and structurally safe. The next task is the drop test. There were some functional/ergonomic issues that surfaced which will be addressed in the production model.

We have started the process of obtaining production quotes from the various manufacturing specialties such as investment casting, wire EDM, plastics injection molding, stamping, etc.

We do not yet have an estimate on production start date or retail cost.

Palm Pistol Completes 10,000 Round Endurance Testing

Concurrently, we are exploring the development of a multi-projectile .38 special cartridge optimized for the Palm Pistol. This will be suitable for other short barreled self-defense firearms such as Derringers and snub nosed revolvers.

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The Palm Pistol is an ergonomically innovative single shot double action only defensive firearm chambered in 9mm that may be fired using either hand without regard to orientation of the stock. Suited for home defense, concealed carry or as a backup gun. It is also ideal for seniors, disabled or others who may have limited strength or manual dexterity. Using the thumb instead of the index finger for firing, it significantly reduces muzzle drift, one of the principal causes of inaccurate targeting. Point and shoot couldn’t be easier. Visit: www.palmpistol.com

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Palm Pistol First Working Prototype

Palm Pistol First Working Prototype

Palm Pistol

MAPLEWOOD, NJ - -(AmmoLand.com)- After four months of finite element analysis (FEA), numerous design challenges and even some recent political issues, the first working prototype of the Palm Pistol® is under construction!

Delivery of the completed unit is expected within 4-6 weeks after which extensive endurance testing will begin.

A photograph of the current embodiment in the form of a rapid plastic prototype is on the cover page of the Palm Pistol® Specification document (PalmPistolSpecification.pdf) posted on the Palm Pistol® website.

You can also see the prototype  in this news segment video from the Newark Star Ledger.

A summary of current design changes include:

1. Chambering was modified from 9mm to .38 special in order to provide a rimmed case for extraction.
2. Construction will be primarily 4140 steel.
3. Barrel wall thickness, barrel tab, barrel hinge pin, latch, latch pin, receiver and frame were all increased in dimension and mass to provide greater margins of safety.
4. Threaded muzzle was increased from ½ x 28 to 5/8 X 24 to compensate for increased barrel OD.
5. Final incorporated safety features include two independently operable grip safeties, two trigger covers, latch safety, striker block, cocked striker indicator, loaded chamber indicator, disengaged sear block and hand guard.
6. The three-digit combination lock was eliminated to reduce production costs and time to market.

As always, feel free to contact me with any questions. Your continued patience and interest is appreciated.

About:
The Palm Pistol is an ergonomically innovative single shot double action only defensive firearm chambered in 9mm that may be fired using either hand without regard to orientation of the stock. Suited for home defense, concealed carry or as a backup gun. It is also ideal for seniors, disabled or others who may have limited strength or manual dexterity. Using the thumb instead of the index finger for firing, it significantly reduces muzzle drift, one of the principal causes of inaccurate targeting. Point and shoot couldn’t be easier.

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