This video details the operation of the Pauly System pistols, highlighting Samuel Pauly's pioneering work on self-contained cartridges. The pistols feature a unique loading mechanism where the barrel pivots down for a percussion cartridge. Internally, they are hammer-fired, utilizing a free-floating striker retracted by a hook on the hammer, which then protrudes forward to ignite the cartridge upon trigger pull.
The AJ Ordnance 'Thomas' is a rare .45 ACP pistol designed by Frank Thomas Jr. for concealed carry, featuring a unique grip-activated delayed blowback system. It operates as a hammerless, striker-fired, DA/SA pistol with a long, heavy trigger pull and relies on the shooter's grip to lock the action. Production was limited to approximately 600-700 units.
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