The Linda is a semiauto 9mm pistol that just exudes 1980s aesthetics. It was made along with a carbine version called the Terry, by Wilkinson Arms of California (later Idaho).
Both were named after daughters of the company founder, Ray Wilkinson. He would also later produce a Sherry pistol named after a third daughter and a Diane pistol, named after his second wife. The Linda uses a telescoping bolt similar in concept to the Uzi or its Czech predecessors, and it a surprisingly accurate gun, thanks to its fixed barrel and sights.
https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2016/10/31/wilkinson-arms-linda/
Ian's video: [14:30] https://youtu.be/ysrFXr2ozOk?si=
8 Comments
BB69@lemmy.world · 21 pts · 2y
Does that have a loudener on the end
breadsmasher@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 2y
more bang for your buck
FireTower@lemmy.world · 10 pts · 2y
Yes, few more well-known designs like the ak74u have them too. The technical term would be a muzzle booster. The idea is to increase back pressure for more reliable function typically.
Milk_Sheikh@lemm.ee · 7 pts · 2y
You’re right on the AKS-74u booster, but I don’t think that’s the case with the Linda. Looks more like a classic conical flash hider, so the user cannot see the muzzle flash while shooting.
EtherWhack@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Linda's a loudmouth
_xDEADBEEF@lemm.ee · 3 pts · 2y
comes with a speed cocker
radix@lemmy.world · 19 pts · 2y
OMG. I went shooting with a group ~25 years ago and a guy brought one of these. I didn't get a great look at it, so I've looked it up a few times since and couldn't find anything. Thanks for confirming I didn't hallucinate the entire outing.
FireTower@lemmy.world · 4 pts · 2y
Glad to help