Wild Mexican Machine Pistol - The Trejo

Published on August 14, 2024
Duration: 10:29

This review explores the rare Mexican Trejo machine pistol, a .22 LR select-fire handgun with historical significance due to pre-1971 Mexican gun laws. While showcasing its high cyclic rate and unique design, the review highlights practical issues like a shallow magazine catch causing feeding failures and reliability concerns with rimfire ammunition. The high market value for transferable machine guns is also discussed.

Quick Summary

The Trejo is a rare Mexican-made .22 LR machine pistol with select-fire capability. It features a 1911-style design but suffers from a shallow magazine catch causing feeding issues and reliability concerns with rimfire ammo. Its market value as a transferable machine gun can range from $5,000 to $40,000.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introducing the Trejo Machine Pistol
  2. 01:38Gunsmithing Career Advice (Modern Gun School)
  3. 02:20Trejo Model 1 Technical Overview (.22 LR)
  4. 04:02Range Testing: Semi-Auto & Full-Auto Issues
  5. 05:07Market Value & NFA Regulations
  6. 06:21Reliability, Ammo & Self-Defense Concerns
  7. 08:09Markings, Grip Logo & Final Thoughts

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Trejo machine pistol?

The Trejo is a rare Mexican-made machine pistol chambered in .22 Long Rifle. It features a 1911-style design with an external hammer and select-fire capability for semi-automatic and full-automatic modes, historically significant due to past Mexican gun laws.

What are the technical specifications of the Trejo Model 1?

The Trejo Model 1 is a .22 LR pistol with an 8-round single-stack magazine. It operates via blowback and has select-fire capability, allowing for both semi-automatic and full-automatic firing modes. It originates from Mexico.

What reliability issues were noted with the Trejo pistol?

A significant issue observed was a shallow magazine catch causing the magazine to drop under recoil, leading to feeding failures. Additionally, light primer strikes and old ammunition contributed to malfunctions, raising concerns about rimfire reliability.

How much does a Trejo machine pistol cost?

Transferable machine guns like the Trejo are very expensive in the US due to the 1986 ban. Prices for a Trejo can range widely, estimated between $5,000 and $40,000, reflecting its rarity and NFA status.

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