This holster design was probably intended to be clipped onto a belt and have the gun be capable being drawn and fired from it. As the ejection port and trigger are still accessible.
The Type 64 is a dedicated suppressed pistol first introduced in 1965 and used in the Vietnam War. It uses a rimless version of the .32 ACP cartridge (7.65x17mm) in a 9-round Makarov like magazine. Despite outward similarity to the Makarov (especially the grip), the design is wholly unique internally. It uses basically a miniaturized AK bolt to allow the shooter to select between blowback semiauto functioning and single shot manual operation. The bolts rotating locking lugs prevent it from cycling when locked, in a very clever alternative use of the rotating bolt system. The suppressor has two chambers, using a combination of baffles and wire mesh as suppressor elements. In addition to standard ammunition, a plastic-sabot frangible load was also developed for use in situations like airline hijackings, and this loading is why some sources reference a maximum effective range of 15 meters.
For all its technical cleverness, the Type 64 is a rather heavy pistol, at 1.8kg / 4 pounds. It was replaced in 1967 by the substantially lighter and simpler Type 67, which weighed only 1.05kg / 2.3 pounds.
Ian’s video: [17:46] https://youtu.be/wrLv_2Lf2rU?si=
4 lbs and a holster that doesnt cover the trigger. Seems like an example of a gun designed by someone who has never used one.
that’s so you can shoot concealed from the holster…
Yes, thank you. I also am able to read. Its still a terrible design.
i’m not convinced of your supposed ability to read…
Something that still covered the trigger, but allowed access would be better, like a little snap flap trigger cover.
I’m sure your insults are usually very convincing, but miraculously you haven’t changed my mind. Keep practicing, you’ll come up with an actual point eventually.
still not convinced
K
Okay, I need you to design me the most dangerous holster possible!
