| Veresk | |
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| Type | Submachine gun |
| Place of origin | Russia |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1999 |
| Manufacturer | TsNIITochMash |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.65 kg (3.64 lb) |
| Length | 603 mm (23.7 in) stock extended (367 mm (14.4 in) stock folded) |
| Barrel length | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
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| Cartridge | 9x21mm Gyurza |
| Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
| Rate of fire | 900 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 415 m/s (1,362 ft/s)-430 m/s (1,411 ft/s) |
| Effective range | 200 m |
| Feed system | 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine |
| Sights | Reflex sight (Red-dot sight) |
The SR-2 Veresk (СР-2 Вереск, Russian for "heather") is a Russian submachine gun.
Development of a new submachine gun chambered for 9 x 21 mm cartridge (also used by SR-1 "Gyurza" pistol) was launched in mid-1990s on the order of FSB. A weapon was presented in 1999, developed in Klimovsk TsNIITochMash which received the designation of SR-2 (Spetsialnaya Razarbotka - 2, Special Development - 2) and nicknamed "Veresk" ("Heather", a plant).
"Veresk" and its round were created as a compact weapon capable of engaging the enemy in body armor Russian II class (able to stop ordinary pistol bullets, such as 9x19 Para and 7.62x25 Tokarev) and soft-skinned vehicles, effective at distances up to 200 metres.
SR-2 "Veresk" differs from most SMGs by its gas-operated action with rotating bolt, typically used in assault rifles (normally SMGs utilise different blowback principles). This design is partially borrowed from the SR-3 "Vihkr" compact assault rifle. Externally "Veresk" is similar to the Uzi; 20- or 30-round magazines are inserted into the pistol grip. There are two AK-style control levers on both sides of the receiver: right one is the safety switch; left one is a fire mode selector. Cocking handle is on the right side and is fixed to the bolt carrier, so it moves during the firing. There is a mount for a "red dot" sight on top of the receiver (unlike the AK-style side rail). The weapon has an upwards-folding metal stock.
An SR-2M modified version also has a forward pistol grip under the handguard, with a protrusion to protect the shooter's hand from muzzle blast and accidents (similar to the grip used on the MP-5K). The SR-2M stock can be fully folded even with "red dot" sight installed.
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