G47 Series

The G47 Personal Defense Weapon System is a series of pistols produced by Mars Corps Armory. Common slang terms for the G47 series handguns include go-mag, hand cannon, power drill, HE pistol, and heavy pistol.

Overview

The G47 series have seen major widespread distribution through the USC Armed Forces as lighter firearms, although they are not always seen as primary weapons, because of their lighter penetrating power. They have seen usage in the USC military since 2445. Starting in 2618, the G47A took prominence over other variants and has been designated the standard side arm of all USC military branches.

Design details

The G47 series weapons are recoil-operated and magazine-fed, and typically fire 12.7×40mm projectile ammunition, and despite the large caliber, oftentimes "exotic" ammunition is not utilized. The G47 series shares some common similarities with the Twenty-First Century Glock-17. They are also remarkably large and overpowered to an extent, appearing to be redolent of a cross between a pistol and a rifle in size. In addition to power, the G47 line of weaponry is designed to be exceedingly rugged and reliable, and the guns are able to remain operational after hyperspace transitions and high-g aerial maneuvers, as well as the rigors sustained during standard combat. However, the heavy weight limits its distribution amongst personnel, and the G47 weapons have a tendency to drop casings on the wielder's foot, leading some UNF military personnel to favor the MXR SMG, which operates on a caseless system.
They have remained remarkably unchanged during their decades of service, although there are a large number of variants. The G47 series handguns are issued in three different finishes: hard chrome, black polymer, and electroless nickel. Some variants of the G47 series have been 'up-sized' to approximately 117% their normal size to better facilitate use by TODTs.

Variants

G47A magnum - Used mostly by civilian security forces, standard issue/black polymer finish.
G47B magnum - Used mostly by civilian security forces, x2 scope, hard chrome finish.
G47C magnum - 'Up-sized', armed with High Penetration ammunition, black polymer finish.
G47D magnum - 'Up-sized', and officer's model armed with High-Explosive ammunition and featuring a x2 scope.
G47E magnum - Standard issue/electroless nickel finish.
G47F magnum - Officer's model, smart-linked scope electroless nickel finish.
G47G magnum - 'Up-sized', standard issue with electroless nickel finish and armed with High Explosive ammunition.
G47H magnum - 'Up-sized', officer's model with smart-linked scope, electroless nickel finish.
G47H2 magnum - Recoil operated, semi-automatic with 12 round magazine and smart-linking abilities.
G47I magnum - Select-fire variant; detachable shoulder-stock/black polymer finish.
G47J/C carbine - USC Army carbine variant. 355mm barrel, detachable shoulder-stock/electroless nickel finish.
G47K magnum - Police 'undercover' variant; 6 round magazine capacity/black polymer finish.
G47P pocket pistol - Pocket pistol variant.

Production Overview

Designer

Gaston Glock

Manufacturer

Mars Corps Armory

Type

Semi-automatic pistol

In service

2455 - present

Used By

USC Armed Forces

Security and Police Units

Civilians

Specifications

Length

165 mm (6.50 in.)

Width

28 mm (1.10 in.)

Height

128 mm (5.04 in.)

Ammunition Types

12.7×40mm, .355mm, 10mm Auto, .45 ACP, and .40 S&W

Action

Short recoil, locked breech, tilting barrel

Rate of fire

G47H2 magnum: 1,100–1,200 RPM (rounds per minute)

Muzzle velocity

375 m/s (1,230 ft/s)

Effective firing range

50m

Feed System

9-15 round magazine