Remington XP-100
- Category
- Pistol
- Barrel
- 267 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.70 kg
- Introduced
- 1963
About
What it is, and why it matters
The Remington XP-100 is a single-shot, bolt-action pistol produced by Remington Arms from 1963 to 1998. Its name derives from 'eXperimental Pistol number 100.' Built on Remington's short-action 40X target rifle receiver fitted with a centrally located one-piece grip stock, it was one of the first handguns purpose-designed for long-range precision shooting and varmint hunting. The XP-100 debuted the .221 Remington Fireball cartridge and was prized for exceptional accuracy in handgun metallic silhouette competition.
Conceived by Remington engineer Wayne Leek, the XP-100 was developed alongside the brand-new .221 Remington Fireball cartridge engineered by Mike Walker, whose distinctive muzzle fireball gave the round its name. The pistol proved that a bolt-action handgun could deliver rifle-like accuracy at long range, helping launch the sport of handgun metallic silhouette shooting.
Originally chambered in .221 Remington Fireball; later production was offered in numerous rifle calibers including .223 Rem., 7mm BR, 7mm-08, .35 Rem. and .350 Rem. Mag. The later XP-100R variant added a blind-box magazine for repeating capability.
Specification
Everything measured
IdentityWhat it is, who built it and when.
- Manufacturer
- Remington Arms
- Category
- Pistol
- Country
- United States
- Status
- Discontinued
- Produced
- 1963 to 1998
DimensionsAs issued, without a magazine or an optic.
- Barrel
- 267 mm
- Overall length
- 425 mm
- Weight, empty
- 1.70 kg
ActionHow it cycles, what trips it, and what feeds it.
- Action
- Bolt action
- Firing mechanism
- Striker fired
- Trigger
- Single action
- Capacity
- 1
MaterialsEach swatch is the material itself, not a colour chosen to stand for it.
- Frame
- Steel
- Barrel
- Steel
- Stock
- Polymer
- Finish
- Blued
BallisticsFrom the service cartridge, not a handload.
- Muzzle velocity
- 820 m/s
- Muzzle energy
- 1089 J
- Effective range
- 200 m
Trajectory
What the round does downrange
Solved from the muzzle figures and the bullet. The dashed rule is the effective range on the record, and the crosses are the steps the solver returned.
No load solved for this record yetThe flight path is computed from a cartridge and a bullet. This record has no ammunition filed against its chambering, so there is nothing to solve.
Features
What it has
What the record lists as fitted, drawn from the catalogue.
Single shot
Centrally located grip
Ventilated rib barrel
Adjustable iron sights
Drilled and tapped for optics
Standing
How it compares
Each figure against the firearms of the same type and cartridge that record it, or of the same type where that cartridge has too few. Positions are read to the nearest tenth.
| Measurement | This firearm | Median | Position |
|---|---|---|---|
| Empty weightAmong 1,909 pistols | 1.70 kg | 794 g | Heavier than about 90% |
| Overall lengthAmong 1,911 pistols | 425 mm | 196 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Barrel lengthAmong 1,941 pistols | 267 mm | 102 mm | Longer than about 90% |
| Magazine capacityAmong 1,962 pistols | 1 | 8 | Among the smallest capacities |
Answers
Questions about the Remington XP-100
How much does the Remington XP-100 weigh?
The Remington XP-100 weighs 1.70 kg (3.75 lb) empty.
What caliber is the Remington XP-100?
The Remington XP-100 is chambered in .221 Remington Fireball.
How many rounds does the Remington XP-100 hold?
The Remington XP-100 holds 1 rounds.
How long is the Remington XP-100?
The Remington XP-100 is 425 mm (16.7 in) long overall, with a 267 mm (10.51 in) barrel.
Who makes the Remington XP-100?
The Remington XP-100 is made by Remington Arms (United States). It was designed by Wayne Leek.
When was the Remington XP-100 introduced?
The Remington XP-100 was introduced in 1963 and discontinued in 1998.
How does the Remington XP-100 operate?
The Remington XP-100 uses a bolt action, and its firing mechanism is striker fired.
Compatibility
Which parts fit this firearm
Studio
Every part that mounts on this, resolved
Not a list the maker typed out: the answer comes from the mounts this firearm exposes and the interface each part needs, so it stays right when either one changes.
- Every part that mounts on any firearm in the catalogue
- Interface standards, platforms and fit overrides
- The same answers through the API and the MCP server
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Provenance
What the record holds
Every figure above was taken from one of these pages. The confidence reflects how much of the record came from a page a claim can be checked against.
In service
- Civilian sport and silhouette shooters
- 1963
- Handgun metallic silhouette competitors
- United States
Provenance
Confidence in this record
85%
Stockists
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API
The call that returns this record
The same fields, in the same units, from the same endpoint the page reads.
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