MK50 Hawk

The **MK50 Hawk** is a semi-automatic pistol known for chambering the .50 Predator, one of the largest centre fire cartridge of any magazine-fed, self-loading pistol. Rubicon Corporation designed and developed the unique design.

## Technical Information

### Users

Rubicon Corporation
Mercenaries (Imported copy with no rails and chrome/gold finish)
Panamoan Army
Amphibious Panamoan Marine Corps

## Statistics

### Firing Mode

Semi Automatic

The design was refined and the pistols were manufactured by Rubicon solely. Since 2005, the Pistol has been produced in the Panamoan Republic. It is a gas operated Handgun, that firmly explained it's exceptional firepower and effective range that is much higher than blowback operated semi automatic pistols, although the recoil is moderately low and easily controllable on experienced users.

Not to mention, railless carbon copies are manufactured by non-licensed companies and black markets on the entire planet; Sergei himself *humbly* confirms it is not a Rubicon Hawk without the bulky wrap-around grip and top-bottom rail tandem combined with their engraved markings or serial number.

## History

The MK9 Vendetta's lack of sufficient firepower especially against protective armour is being debated as it reached the Christmas of 2003, where numerous military personnel keep on complaining about the MK9 Vendetta's lack of stopping power. And the Armed Forces of the Panamoan Republic demanded Rubicon Industries a suitable replacement for the MK9 Vendetta, despite the weapon's exceptional durability and reliability.

Sergio Rubicon found an 'exaggerating' solution for the lack of firepower of the 9mm Parabellum. Which is the heavy .50 Predator Caliber. Though he kept in mind that the handgun should be lightweight in order to be practical in combat situations, while most employees disagreed to it secretly, and started the manufacturing of the Compact 45.

The concept was loosely based on the Desert Eagle; since both weapons are gas actuated which is normally found on rifles, that explains it's firepower and accuracy. Though it's reinforced and rifled Nevium Barrel makes the barrel exceptionally durable and reliable with minimal chances of overheating and malfunctioning. The Weapon's large 9090 Titanium Alloy Body further enhanced the recoil control of the weapon and kept the weight lower. And the obvious weight rediction coupled with exceptional durability makes it a highly reliable weapon; Only the Handgun that Rivals even the MK9's Exceptional Durability and Reliability.

Though the weapon is rumored to cost 500 Credits, Budget Efficient right?

Even though it lacks picannity rails by default, it is capable of mounting rails both on the top and bottom of the barrel housing, unlike most Handguns where a large static dual rail is mounted, also a rubberized grip.

It's Heavy Armor Piercing, Full Metal Jacket .50 Predator cartridges are specifically compatible to it, and it's Armor Piercing nature does not diminish the weapon's velocity at an impressive 2005 Feet Per Second.

The Panamoan Army were the first to test the weapon. They were greatly surprised by the weapon's low recoil and high velocity, accuracy and reliability despite the Handgun's heavy ammunition. The weapon's durability was also exhibited by throwing into mud, sand, ash and so on. The Amphibious Panamoan Marine Corps decided to keep their Holt 45 because of it's slim width and reliability.

However, both the Army and Marines are concerned about the 8-Round Magazine Capacity, as it is not high enough for users to defend themselves whenever in a critical condition. Nick "Wolf" Bale simply offered a simple advise: "Make Every Shot Count. Eight Rounds may lead to Eight Kills."

The Amphibious Panamoan Marine Corps accepted the weapon at November 14, 2011. Though did not entirely replace the Holt 45, because it is their reliable and legacy sidearm since the 20th Century. But the Compact 45 was the pick of the Panamoan Army.

### Black Pegasus

The MK50 is somehow common in the hands of Panamoan Army soldiers, presumably exchanging their standard MK9a4 and MK226 nine millimetre pistols to favour rifle-level power, accuracy. Certain ICPF police officers are also using this pistol.

Rubicon Security Service mercenaries are notably using these on the operation to retrieve their smuggled firearms, However Sergei Rubicon admits that he has failed to enable a fail safe to his own guns when they fell to the wrong hands.

## Design

> "Rubicon's MK50 Hawk is a large framed, gas operated Handgun that delivers very high accuracy and stopping power, with high armor piercing capabilities that can rival the standard 5.56mm SDS-68 intermediate cartridge. With it's astonishing appearance and performance, it does not compromise a lightweight construction and a large number of customization options."
>
> - Rubicon's Firearms Manual

The Design was loosely based on the Desert Eagle; since both weapons are gas actuated which is normally found on rifles. Though it's Reinforced and Rifled Nevium Barrel makes the barrel exceptionally durable and reliable with minimal chances of overheating and malfunctioning. The Weapon's large 9090 Titanium Alloy Body further enhanced the recoil control of the weapon and kept the weight lower. And the obvious weight rediction coupled with exceptional durability makes it a highly reliable weapon; Only the Handgun that Rivals even the MK9 Vendetta's exceptional durability and reliability.

The MK50 Hawk uses a gas-operated/actuated mechanism normally found in rifles, as opposed to the short recoil or blow-back designs most commonly seen in semi-automatic pistols. When a round is fired, gases are ported out through a small hole in the barrel near the breech. These travel forward through a small tube under the barrel, to a cylinder near the front of the barrel. The slide which acts as the bolt carrier has a small piston on the front that fits into this cylinder. When the gases reach the cylinder they push the piston rearward. The slide rides rearward on two rails on either side of the barrel, both with action springs around them, with a large pin inside the camming surface in the rear of the bolt that causes the bolt to rotate and unlock. A cylindrical mechanism on the left side of the bolt, called the bolt stabilizer assembly, prevents the bolt from rotating freely as the slide moves, enabling it to align correctly with the barrel again as the slide moves it forward. The spring loaded ejector pin is continually being depressed by the case, until the case is free of the chamber and releases tension from the ejector, causing the case to fly out, becoming released from the extractor claw in the process. The slide reaches its rear-most travel, then rides forward again under tension of the springs around the slide rails, the bottom lug of the bolt pushes a new round into the chamber, then the bolt locks up and the gun can be fired again once the trigger is released.

### Specifications

* Lenght: 269mm
* Caliber: **.50 Predator**
* Effective Range: Between 75 Meters
* Weight: **2.5** Pounds

## Attachments

### Rail

* Mini Reflex
* OP7 Reflex Sight
* X7 Red Dot
* Serizawa G1 Sight
* Holographic Sight

### Barrel

* "10 Carbine Barrel
* Monolithic Suppressor
* Phantom Suppressor
* Snyder Suppressor
* Compensator

### Underbarrel

* NJ4 Taclight
* CF3 Tactical Laser

### Ammunition

* J7 Incendiary Rounds
* M8 Tracer Rounds

### Miscellaneous

* FMJ
* High Caliber
* Paragon Striker

## Trivia

### General

* Rubicon Industries is the only firearms manufacturer to produce these Handguns, not allowing other weapon manufacturers to create a licensed copy of the MK50 Hawk.
* It can injure an inexperienced skinny girl's arms when firing 14 rounds from it, and even worse with the Holt 44.
* It can be customized and placed into a Carbine kit.
* It is the signature Handgun of Michael Nexus.
* There are engraved words on the weapon's slide.
* The 50 Predator rounds of the Handgun are only compatible to it; Or similar weapons.
* It is somehow capable of leaving a 0.5mm Holes or dents on Steel Armor plating on a Tank.