This video reviews the unique Spanish JoLoAr pistol, patented in 1924, featuring a one-handed cocking lever and tip-up barrel. Ian McCollum demonstrates its operation during a BUG match, highlighting its single-action-only mechanism and lack of manual safety. Despite ergonomic challenges and a potential for the charging lever to hit the support hand in two-handed shooting, the pistol offers innovative solutions for concealed carry.
This review of the Spanish JoLoAr pistol, developed in the early 1930s by Jose Lopez Arana, highlights its unique one-handed cocking lever and barrel tilt mechanism. The pistol, produced by Hermanos Arizmendi y Cia, was adopted by the Peruvian Mounted Police and offered in various calibers, with 9mm Largo being the most common. The expert analysis covers its operational details, historical context, and collectibility.
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