The 2mm Pinfire is a
pistol
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cartridge for small 2 mm-chambered
pinfire guns.
Many rifles, single-shot pistols and revolvers are made in limited quantities as
collectors' items
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(one notable one is the
Xythos revolver). Pistols are generally around 1.5 inches in length, and discharge a small lead bullet at a speed of around 500 feet per second. Despite the relatively high velocity, its kinetic energy is less than 1 Joule due to the light projectile.
See also
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2 mm caliber
This article lists firearm cartridges which have a caliber
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References
Pistols
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