Armitage International Skorpion Scarab 9mm

Published on September 29, 2013
Duration: 9:40

This guide details the field stripping process for the Armitage International Skorpion Scarab, a rare 9mm pistol. It highlights the firearm's blowback action, single guide rod, and AK-style fire control group. The video emphasizes the importance of proper disassembly for understanding the complex internal mechanics of this unique firearm.

Quick Summary

The Armitage International Skorpion Scarab is a rare 9mm pistol produced in Florida, known for its large size, AK-47-style fire control group, and significant reliability issues including feed failures and extraction problems. Only around 600 were made.

Chapters

  1. 00:23Introduction: Skorpion Scarab 9mm
  2. 01:36Magazine and Caliber Details
  3. 02:27Internal Mechanics and Disassembly
  4. 04:07Fire Control Group Analysis
  5. 05:56Reliability Issues and Range Testing
  6. 08:00Conclusion: Rarity vs. Performance

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Armitage International Skorpion Scarab?

The Armitage International Skorpion Scarab is a large, civilian 9mm pistol designed in Florida. It mimics the Czech VZ-61 Skorpion but is significantly larger and heavier, with only about 600 units produced before the company folded.

What are the main reliability issues with the Skorpion Scarab?

The Skorpion Scarab is known for poor reliability, frequently experiencing feed problems, nose-dives into the feed ramp, and failures to extract or reset the trigger during operation.

What is unique about the Skorpion Scarab's internal mechanics?

It features a simple blowback action with a single guide rod and recoil spring. Notably, its fire control group is a near-perfect copy of the AK-47 mechanism, though parts are not interchangeable.

What type of magazines does the Skorpion Scarab use?

The pistol uses modified MAC-10/Cobray polymer magazines. These are double-stack, single-feed, and require a specific notch added to the back to engage the Scarab's magazine catch.

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