Smart gun, dumb idea
The NRA tested the Armatix iP1, supposed smart gun:
The Armatix pistol initially required a full 20 minutes to pair with the watch, even with the aid of an IT pro trained in its use. Without pairing, the Armatix functions like any other handgun, capable of being fired by anyone.
Once paired, a cold start still requires a minimum of seven push-button commands and a duration of 12 seconds before the gun can be fired.
While the gun holds a maximum of 11 rounds (10+1), the best our experts could manage was nine consecutive rounds without a failure to fire (and that only once). Three or four misfires per magazine were common, despite using various brands of ammunition.
Although the Armatix has a decent single-action trigger, it has the worst double-action trigger weve ever tested, requiring more force than any other pistol weve fired.
I don’t see many people finding these things useful.
November 12th, 2015 at 6:16 pm
“Smart guns” are being pushed because they want to remotely disable them and also install remote monitoring sensors which will monitor for the internal electronic signature from each gun thereby allowing the government (and others) to know who is carrying. RFID technology. Just say no to all attempts as it will eventually outlaw sales of all non-smart guns.
November 12th, 2015 at 7:46 pm
“it has the worst double-action trigger weve ever tested, requiring more force than any other pistol weve fired.” wait wait, hold up, have these guys ever fired an HK VP70Z? oh lordy! I think my Nagant revolver has a lighter pull.
November 12th, 2015 at 8:38 pm
New Jersey should immediately mandate all police within New Jersey to use only this handgun. After all, if it saves one life it is worth it!
November 12th, 2015 at 8:45 pm
Hell, it sounds like a baseball bat would be better than a smart gun; much faster to get the bat in to battery…no pun intended.
November 13th, 2015 at 10:55 am
Eventually smart gun technology will work, and work reliably, so Maxpwr is correct: object to it not on the basis of current functionality but on the infringement of rights it represents.
Let those who want it, have it. But don’t try forcing it upon anyone.
November 13th, 2015 at 6:27 pm
NRA forgot some questions: how does it handle being used in 0* and negative temps? What about at 120*?(as in stored in hot glove box) Or when surrounded by other varied radio frequencies? Do magnetic fields have any adverse effects?