Kanpur: FGF launches Nirbheek revolver with 50m range
KANPUR: Named after Delhi’s Nirbhaya gang rape victim, Nirbheek 7.65 revolver has been upgraded to mark IV to hit targets up to a distance of 50 metres. The Field Gun Factory ( FGF ), Kanpur has relaunched the unscaled light-weight revolver which could be easily carried by women in handbags , on Friday.
After Delhi’s Nirbhaya gang rape that shook the nation in 2012, wherein a 23-year-old girl was raped and murdered, FGF as a mark of tribute came out with this light-weight revolver, especially designed for women.
It was named Nirbheek, meaning “without fear”.
“Not only its range has been increased from 10 mtr to 50 mtr, but we have reduced its weight to 0.5 kg by using titanium alloy metal in all its major parts including body, barrel and cylinder against its previous weight of 525 gm. Titanium alloy metal is rust-proof and easy to maintain,” Anil Kumar, senior general manager of FGF informed TOI on Friday.
He added, “It’s trigger pull has also been reduced to 4 kgf from 7 kgf. It will cost Rs 1,00000 (28% GST extra) for dealers and Rs 1,10,000 (28% GST extra) for retailers.”
“Not only its range has been increased from 10 mtr to 50 mtr, but we have reduced its weight to 0.5 kg by using titanium alloy metal in all its major parts including body, barrel and cylinder against its previous weight of 525 gm. Titanium alloy metal is rust-proof and easy to maintain,” Anil Kumar, senior general manager of FGF informed TOI on Friday.
He added, “It’s trigger pull has also been reduced to 4 kgf from 7 kgf. It will cost Rs 1,00000 (28% GST extra) for dealers and Rs 1,10,000 (28% GST extra) for retailers.”
FGF sources told TOI the revolver has seen overwhelming response. “Since, its launch about seven years ago, it has witnessed sales of over more than 2,500 units. Also, its modified firing system eliminates chances of misfire. Besides, it’s grip is also being modified for better holding.”
A senior official added, “This product is being manufactured under Make in India mission and its trial has been successful. We expect to get a positive esponse from dealers as well as buyers..”
FGF of Kanpur, in coordination with a private company, has also invented a smart biometric firearm holster using 3D printing technology to prevent misuse and theft of firearm. “One cannot open the lock of the holster, named Kavach , without the fingerprint impression of its owner,” said an official.
(The victim's identity has not been revealed to protect her privacy as per Supreme court directives on cases related to sexual assault)
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