QSZ-92
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| QSZ-92 | |
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 QSZ-92 pistol |
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| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | People's Liberation Army |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Norinco |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 760 g |
| Length | 190 mm (7.48 in) |
| Barrel length | 111 mm (4.33 in) |
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| Cartridge | 5.8 mm Chinese or 9 x 19 mm Para |
| Action | Short recoil |
| Feed system | 15 round box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed, 3-dot type |
The QSZ-92 Services Pistol (Chinese: 轻手枪族; pinyin: Qīng Shoǔqiàng Zú; literally "Light Pistol Family") is a semi-automatic pistol designed by Norinco and has armed the People's Liberation Army since the 1990s.
[edit] Development
The QSZ-92 pistol is a most recent development of the Chinese state arms factories, and, apparently, it is now adopted by the People's Liberation Army forces. QSZ-92 pistol is available in two versions, with the only difference being caliber: one is chambered for most common 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum ammunition (QSZ-92-9), and another is chambered for proprietary 5.8 mm ammunition with bottle-necked case and pointed bullets (QSZ-92-5.8). The development of the QSZ-92 pistol apparently began circa 1994, and it is in limited service with PLA since the late 1990s.
