H&K P2A1
Type	Flare pistol
Place of origin	Germany
Production history
Designed	1974
Manufacturer	Heckler & Koch
Produced	1974-present
Specifications
Mass	0.52 kg
Length	200 mm
Barrel length	155 mm
Width	38 mm
Height	145 mm
Effective firing range	305m 45° degrees，height: 200 m
Feed system	single-shot, break action

The HK P2A1 is a single-shot, break action flare pistol designed for signaling and illumination purposes.

It can fire either 25 mm or 26.5 mm flares, or smoke cartridges. Adapters are available to use commercial 12-gauge flares available at sporting goods stores.

The body of the pistol is mostly polymer composite, with the barrel and breech being made of steel. The P2A1 has a life expectancy of about 1500 shots of full power flares.

The P2A1 is called the "SigPi" in the Bundeswehr, standing for "Signalpistole" or signal handgun.

External links

• Official P2A1 page