TheBlack Ops Quantico 5.5mm is a high-initial velocity wind-up carbine, modeled after the select-fire rifles used by the Secret Service and police, which features an ergonomic polymer stock, 2-way adjustable buttstock, fiber-optic sights, and dual mounting rails.
The carbine's name is inspired by the town of Quantico, home to the FBI Academy and the Drug Enforcement Agency's (DEA) Agent Training Academy. The Quantico rifle pre-presents the values instilled in agents during training, i.e. precision, versatility and effectiveness.
A tactical air rifle
The carbine has a polymer stock, the design of which is reminiscent of modern sniper rifles. The plastic used is resistant to mechanical damage, weather conditions and moisture. Maintenance and cleaning of the plastic bed is limited only to general cleanliness and occasional use of silicone oil.
The element that distinguishes the carbine is the skeletonized flask with double adjustment. With the help of knobs, we can easily adjust the height of the cheekbone, so the shooter can adjust its positioning depending on the optics used. An additional advantage is the option to adjust the length of the buttstock (in the range of 20 mm), thanks to which people of different heights can shoot the airgun. The pistol grip has profiled finger cutouts and a widened base (the so-called "shelf"), providing control and shooting comfort. The recoil from the shot is effectively absorbed thanks to a rubber foot, which is also responsible for a stable point of support.
Carbine with a breakable barrel
The spring is tensioned by the classic "break barrel", a method most often used in spring-loaded air rifles due to its convenient and simple operation. Black Ops Benning shoots diabolo shot in 5.5mm caliber, loaded directly into the barrel. A polymer collar is installed on the barrel, which acts as a base for the musket and a grip for easy spring tensioning.
A windcheater with a threaded barrel
A furrowed barrel with a length of 478 mm is responsible for the accuracy and repeatability of shots, thanks to which we can achieve repeatable focus after just a short training. The fired shotgun reaches a high initial velocity of as much as 200 m/s (~ 16.6 J), thanks to which we can also shoot accurately from the carbine at longer distances. One of the main elements of the weapon affecting the accuracy and repeatability of shots is the trigger mechanism. In the Black Ops Benning 4.5 mm model, the manufacturer has used an adjustable trigger mechanism (with a screw bolt).
The most important thing in shooting is safety, so the trigger mechanism can be easily and quickly locked with a manual safety.
Modern sighting instruments
The carbine has been equipped with good-quality fiber-optic targeting instruments, i.e. a tunnel-type musket and a vertically and horizontally adjustable sights. The fiber-optic rods with contrasting (green-red) colors, significantly speed up the alignment of the bow tie and the pincer, and thanks to their high light absorption, they are clearly visible even in lower light. If you want to try your hand at shooting at a longer distance, you can also mount an optical sight of your choice on the 11/22 mm dorsal rail.
Technologies used:
- PSP (Performance Spring Piston) - the manufacturer has developed an efficient and durable piston-spring system that ensures maximum energy and repeatability with every shot.
- Full Metal Breech - steel internal components.
- MRS (Multi Rail System) - 11mm standard and Picatinny (Stanag 2324) rails allow the use of a wide range of accessories and sights.
- Fiber Optics - targeting instruments with fiber optics with high light absorption, make it easier to enter the target and speed up their ripping.
