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| − | The '''ARES FMG''' is a folding [[submachine gun]] designed by Francis J. Warin of Oak Harbor, Ohio,<ref name="USPTO">Warin, Francis J. {{US Patent|4625621}} filed Apr. 2, 1984; issued Dec. 2, 1986.</ref> while he worked at [[Eugene Stoner]]'s [[ARES Incorporated|ARES Inc.]] Warin designed the gun for concealment and covert use, describing it as a “businessman’s personal defense weapon”. Allegedly, Warin had the idea of a defense weapon for VIPs and CEOs following the numbers of kidnappings of many of such persons in |
+ | The '''ARES FMG''' is a folding [[submachine gun]] designed by Francis J. Warin of Oak Harbor, Ohio,<ref name="USPTO">Warin, Francis J. {{US Patent|4625621}} filed Apr. 2, 1984; issued Dec. 2, 1986.</ref> while he worked at [[Eugene Stoner]]'s [[ARES Incorporated|ARES Inc.]] Warin designed the gun for concealment and covert use, describing it as a “businessman’s personal defense weapon”. Allegedly, Warin had the idea of a defense weapon for VIPs and CEOs following the numbers of kidnappings of many of such persons in South America during the early 1980s. While the design was finalized, and a few functional copies produced, the FMG never entered full production. Two prototypes exist.{{citation needed|date=November 2014}} |
The weapon has a unique architecture, in that it is designed to be folded into a box shape, but it can be unfolded and made ready to fire in a matter of seconds. When folded, the size is about the same as a cigarette carton, and the appearance is deliberately similar to an old-fashioned metal commercial radio. |
The weapon has a unique architecture, in that it is designed to be folded into a box shape, but it can be unfolded and made ready to fire in a matter of seconds. When folded, the size is about the same as a cigarette carton, and the appearance is deliberately similar to an old-fashioned metal commercial radio. |
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| ARES FMG | |
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 Unfolded and folded FMGs | |
| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | United States |
| Service history | |
| Used by | U.S. Secret Service[citation needed] |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Francis Warin [1] |
| Designed | 1984 [1] |
| Manufacturer | ARES Incorporated |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.09 kg (4.61 lb) |
| Length |
503 mm (19.8 in) extended 262 mm (10.3 in) folded |
| Barrel length | 220 mm (8.7 in) |
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| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Blowback |
| Rate of fire | 650 rounds/min |
| Feed system | 20, 32-round box magazine |
The ARES FMG is a folding submachine gun designed by Francis J. Warin of Oak Harbor, Ohio,[1] while he worked at Eugene Stoner's ARES Inc. Warin designed the gun for concealment and covert use, describing it as a “businessman’s personal defense weapon”. Allegedly, Warin had the idea of a defense weapon for VIPs and CEOs following the numbers of kidnappings of many of such persons in South America during the early 1980s. While the design was finalized, and a few functional copies produced, the FMG never entered full production. Two prototypes exist.[citation needed]
The weapon has a unique architecture, in that it is designed to be folded into a box shape, but it can be unfolded and made ready to fire in a matter of seconds. When folded, the size is about the same as a cigarette carton, and the appearance is deliberately similar to an old-fashioned metal commercial radio.
The Ares FMG can be folded with its 20-round UZI magazine loaded. A 32-round magazine was also available, but its use prevented folding the weapon. The original prototype was designed to use a WWII German MP40 magazine. The second prototype used UZI magazines and had a three shot burst mechanism as well.
The weapon inspired a Russian, and a Ukrainian copy that is almost identical except for caliber, magazine and folding sights that were added.
While descriptions of a fictional "ARES II FMG" exist on the web,[2] the actual ARES FMG was only chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum.[3]
Similar weapons
- UC-M21 – 9 mm folding submachine constructed by Dave Boatman in the late 1980s. It was used in the 1990 film RoboCop 2.
- PP-90 – Russian 9x18mm Makarov folding submachine gun by KBP (1990s).[4]
- Magpul FMG-9 - 9 mm submachine gun using some Glock parts, unveiled at the 2008 SHOT Show.[6]
References
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 Warin, Francis J. U.S. Patent 4,625,621 filed Apr. 2, 1984; issued Dec. 2, 1986.
- ↑ Kitsune (2001). "Tomlinson Industries ARES II FMG". Kitsune's Web Page. Archived from the original on 27 October 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071027170511/http://kitsune.addr.com/NinjaSpies/NinjaSpies-Equipment/TI_ARES_II_FMG.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
- ↑ Popenker, Max R.; Oleg Volk (2005). "Ares FMG / folding submachine gun (USA)". World.Guns.ru. Archived from the original on 24 October 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071024012918/http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg70-e.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
- ↑ Popenker, Max R. (2005). "PP-90 submachine gun (Russia)". World.Guns.ru. Archived from the original on 24 October 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071024163829/http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg10-e.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
- ↑ Stolper, Yuri (2005). "Goblin (Ukraine)". World.Guns.ru. Archived from the original on 12 December 2007. http://web.archive.org/web/20071212235610/http://world.guns.ru/smg/smg43-e.htm. Retrieved 2007-11-29.
- ↑ Crane, David (2008). "MagPul FMG 9: Prototype 9mm Folding Submachine Gun". Defense Review. Archived from the original on 4 March 2008. http://web.archive.org/web/20080304130229/http://www.defensereview.com/modules.php?name=News&file=article&sid=1098. Retrieved 2008-02-14.
External links
The original article can be found at ARES FMG and the edit history here.