Italian Vitali 1910 Pistol

The Glisenti 1910 is a historical Italian semi-automatic pistol chambered in 9mm Glisenti. While it features a unique split-tab manual safety and a front grip safety, its design presents limitations. The pistol has a high bore axis contributing to snappy recoil and a heavy trigger pull. It cannot safely handle full-power 9mm Parabellum ammunition, and its magazines are prone to deformation, making it an awkward martial handgun despite its historical significance.

The Italian Glisenti 1910 is a historical semi-automatic pistol weighing 1.76 lbs with an 8.1-inch length. It features a 7-round single-stack magazine in 9x19mm Glisenti and a stiff slide. While it groups well, its lock cannot handle full-power 9mm Parabellum ammunition, and its magazines are prone to deformation, making it a fragile martial handgun.

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