Calico Liberty 100 Carbine on the PCC Evaluation Course

Published on July 11, 2020
Duration: 10:42

The Calico Liberty 100 Carbine, despite its reputation for unreliability, performed exceptionally well on a demanding PCC course when its unique 100-round helical magazine was properly loaded and wound. Ian McCollum achieved a personal best time, outperforming an H&K SP-5, largely due to the continuous fire capability. This suggests that proper magazine maintenance is the key to unlocking the Calico's potential.

Quick Summary

The Calico Liberty 100 Carbine, when its 100-round helical magazine is properly loaded and wound (23 cranks), can be highly reliable. This setup allowed the reviewer to achieve a personal best time on a PCC course, outperforming an H&K SP-5.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction: Calico Liberty 100 & PCC Course
  2. 01:31Critical Magazine Loading & Winding Procedure
  3. 02:51PCC Evaluation Course Layout Explained
  4. 04:37Course Performance: Speed & Plate Knockdown
  5. 07:51Final Reliability Test: 50 & 100 Round Mags

Frequently Asked Questions

What makes the Calico Liberty 100 Carbine's magazine unique?

The Calico Liberty 100 Carbine uses a distinctive 100-round helical magazine. This design allows for high capacity but requires a specific loading and winding procedure to ensure reliable feeding.

How did the Calico Liberty 100 Carbine perform on the PCC course?

Surprisingly well. Despite its reputation, the carbine completed the course in 55.26 seconds, beating the reviewer's personal best set with an H&K SP-5 by over 11 seconds, largely due to its high-capacity magazine.

What is the key to the Calico Liberty 100's reliability?

The primary factor appears to be proper magazine maintenance. The reviewer found that correctly loading and winding the helical magazine, as demonstrated, eliminated malfunctions during extensive testing.

What action system does the Calico Liberty 100 Carbine use?

The Calico Liberty 100 Carbine employs a roller-delayed blowback action system. This mechanism is known for its effectiveness in managing recoil and is also famously used in firearms like the H&K MP5.

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