Today, the Hong Kong Police Force announced a replacement plan, saying that it has purchased domestically produced CF98-A semi-automatic pistols and will gradually phase out the American-made Smith & Wesson Military Police Model 10 revolvers currently used by uniformed patrol officers. According to
data, the Smith Prestige revolver is currently used by uniformed officers of the Hong Kong Police Force, including patrol squads, assault police and mobile unit officers. Because the gun's firing caliber is 0.38 inches, it is also commonly known as " .38" revolver.
Members of the police criminal unit currently use Swiss brand Sig-Sauer P250 semi-automatic pistols, while the SWAT team uses Austrian-made Clark (Glock) 17 semi-automatic pistols.
Hong Kong uniformed police officers have used the ".38" revolver for 90 years, and it can be seen in many Hong Kong movies.
The picture shows the character played by Jackie Chan in the Hong Kong movie "Police Story" holding a ".38" revolver and confronting the gangsters. The picture comes from the Internet
Considering that the ".38" revolver has been discontinued and there are problems with parts supply and maintenance, the Hong Kong police has been brewing a "gun replacement plan" many years ago, studying to replace the current uniformed police officers with new guns. pistol.
"In the procurement process, the police followed the procedures established by the SAR government and maintained a consistently open and comprehensive attitude. They compared and considered pistols produced in different places. After multiple rounds of strict selection and approval, they finally decided to purchase domestically produced pistols." on the 11th. At the press conference, Superintendent Ko Cheuk-hang of the Police Support Department of the Hong Kong SAR Government said.
According to reports, the gun replacement plan is a long-term deployment, and the police force will conduct training in stages. The first batch of trained units include stormtroopers, mobile units, rapid response units and headquarters criminal department personnel, and other personnel will receive training in stages.
The first batch of personnel who have completed the training will be equipped with new pistols on July 25, and those who have not been trained will continue to use existing pistols.
The picture shows the two pistols replaced by the Hong Kong Police Force. Screenshot from document
provided by the Hong Kong Police Force. The domestic cf98-a semi-automatic pistol is a high-performance multi-purpose semi-automatic pistol independently developed by China North Industries Corporation on the basis of the domestic 92-type pistol. Its appearance has undergone revolutionary improvements and it has participated in the "Paris" International Military and Police Security Equipment Exhibition".
The gun has an exposed hammer, double-action trigger, plastic grip and slide base. It adopts a modular design and is ergonomic. It provides reliability and excellent operational convenience, helping to improve operational efficiency and police officers. Self-preservation.
Considering the time it takes to learn to use a new pistol and pass the assessment, some Hong Kong media estimate that the entire gun replacement process will take more than 10 years.
While uniformed police officers are updating their equipment, the Suoer P250 semi-automatic pistols equipped by criminal unit personnel will also be replaced with domestic CS/LP5 semi-automatic pistols.
At the press conference, Chief Inspector Tang Tse-leung of the Firearms Training Section of the Hong Kong Police College used three "s" to describe the advantages of CS/LP5:
Safety: The manual safety switch of the new gun allows police officers to actively set the pistol to safety mode to reduce the risk of accidental fire;
Speed: Compared with existing revolvers, the new gun refills bullets faster, and changing magazines is simple and fast;
Stability: The new gun has multiple balance and The stable design can also effectively suppress the recoil generated during shooting, improving the overall shooting accuracy and controllability.
"The design of the new gun meets the police's requirements for firearm safety performance and operating standards, and can fully meet the police's operational needs. Its design is also more suitable for Asian people's grip size." Deng Ziliang said.
The picture shows the domestically produced "Sabertooth Tiger" police armored vehicle purchased by the Hong Kong Police Force. The picture comes from the Hong Kong police social media
. In fact, this is not the first time that the Hong Kong police force has purchased domestic equipment. For example, in May 2022, the Hong Kong Police Force purchased 6 domestically produced "Sabertooth Tiger" police armored vehicles from the mainland as the fourth-generation police armored vehicles, and they were officially put into use in June of that year.
This armored vehicle can accommodate 10 people inside. It is equipped with multi-hole launchers, tear gas cannons, sound wave dispersers and other devices, and also has a comprehensive infrared camera system.In addition, all of the car's glass is bulletproof and the entire car is bulletproof. The tires have a special device that allows you to continue driving even if you get a flat tire.
"The police will inspect relevant equipment from time to time to ensure the excellent performance of the equipment and the sustainability of supply, maintain public order in Hong Kong, and protect the lives and property of citizens." Gao Zhuoheng said at a press conference.
