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[–] MolotovHalfEmpty@hexbear.net 5 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago) (2 children)

Why is there a bullet above the torch on the pistol, is that just display for the photo?

(Brit who has never shot anything but a shotgun question)

[–] Tervell@hexbear.net 6 points 1 month ago* (last edited 1 month ago)

I'm not sure either, I have one other picture of a Five-Seven like this (maybe by the same guy as this one, dunno) but I have no idea what the purpose is

maybe it's just a "hey, coincidentally the space between the frame and the flashlight is just big enough to put a cartridge in there, isn't that neat?"

[–] wetbeardhairs@lemmy.dbzer0.com 6 points 1 month ago

Most pistol ammo is very different than that cartridge. They're usually bull-nosed and the shoulders of the casing do not neck down. This cartridge looks more similar to a rifle cartridge and has a smaller bullet that travels at a much faster speed.

So they just did it to show off. It's a fun and rather expensive gun so I can't blame them for wanting to flaunt it somewhere that doesn't result in a brandishment charge.