As the name of the brand Less Than Lethal (LTL) owned by Chiappa suggests, this pistol is designed for reliable but non-lethal self-defence. It uses rubber or pepper balls in .50 calibre, which are inserted into a cleverly concealed magazine under the barrel.
The pistol is powered by a single 12g CO2 cartridge, which is inserted into the grip. To activate it, simply hit the valve lightly with the palm of your hand under the grip, piercing the cartridge and making the pistol ready to fire. The valve is large enough to be easily tightened and loosened without tools and at the same time does not disturb the overall appearance of the pistol. When activated, an indicator pops up above the grip to show that the weapon is under pressure. To depressurise the pistol, simply push the indicator back in.
Model Bravo 1.50 is made of metal internal components, which are then covered by a lightweight polymer frame and a robust metal slide. The slide is fixed and features fixed sights with a fibre optic rod to make aiming easier in low-light conditions. For optional installation of a laser or a tactical light, there is a short Picatinny rail under the barrel, and the only safety is located directly in the trigger blade.
SET
This model is supplied as a set with a reinforced textile case with foam insert, which, in addition to the pistol itself, a barrel cleaning brush and the user manual, includes:
- 10 pcs of light rubber projectiles Zulu weighing 2.1 g
- 10 pcs of hard rubber projectiles X-Ray weighing 2.6 g
- 10 pcs of pepper projectiles Victor weighing 1.3 g
NOTE: For correct functioning of the magazine we recommend applying silicone oil to the inner walls of the magazine well, or directly to the rubber projectiles. Using dry ammunition in an unlubricated magazine may cause the weapon to jam.
Maintenance
Since the weapon is powered by CO2 cartridges, the rubber seals can, due to the freezing carbon dioxide, gradually become brittle and crack. You can prevent this by occasionally applying silicone oil 1) in a spray, by simply spraying the internal mechanism, 2) by applying a few drops of silicone oil to the neck of the inserted cartridge, 3) by using an oil cartridge (the easiest way). At the same time, we do not recommend leaving an activated cartridge in the weapon longer than necessary. If you know you will not be shooting for some time, release the pressure by loosening the valve.