Armitage International Skorpion Scarab 9mm

Published on September 29, 2013
Duration: 9:40

Ian McCollum of Forgotten Weapons reviews the Armitage International Skorpion Scarab, a rare 9mm civilian pistol inspired by the Czech VZ-61 but significantly larger. He details its modified MAC-10 magazines, simple blowback action, and AK-47-like fire control group. Despite its unique design and rarity (only ~600 produced), the Scarab suffers from significant reliability issues, making it more of a historical curiosity than a practical firearm.

Quick Summary

The Armitage International Skorpion Scarab is a rare 9mm civilian pistol inspired by the VZ-61 Skorpion, but much larger. It uses modified MAC-10 magazines and features a simple blowback action with an AK-47-like fire control group. Despite its unique design, it is known for significant reliability issues.

Chapters

  1. 00:28Introduction to the Skorpion Scarab
  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 and Rarity Value

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Armitage International Skorpion Scarab?

The Armitage International Skorpion Scarab is a rare 9mm Luger civilian pistol that mimics the Czech VZ-61 Skorpion but is significantly larger and heavier. Only about 600 were produced in Florida before the company folded.

What caliber and magazines does the Skorpion Scarab use?

The Skorpion Scarab fires 9mm Luger and uses modified MAC-10/Cobray polymer magazines. These are double-stack, single-feed magazines that require a specific notch to engage the Scarab's magazine catch.

What are the internal mechanics of the Skorpion Scarab?

Internally, the Skorpion Scarab features a simple blowback action with a single guide rod and recoil spring. The bolt is a basic square block, and the upper receiver is constructed from bent sheet metal.

How reliable is the Armitage Skorpion Scarab?

According to range testing, the Skorpion Scarab suffers from terrible reliability. Common issues include feed problems, nose-dives into the feed ramp, and failures to extract or reset the trigger.

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