The PM3 (Indonesian: Pistol Mitraliur 3) is a sub-machine gun type firearm produced by Pindad.[3]
| Pindad PM3 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Sub-machine gun |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Produced | 2016–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.15 kg (without magazine)[1] |
| Length | 72 cm (48.4 cm when the stock is folded)[1][2] |
| Cartridge | 9×19 mm 9×21 mm |
| Barrels | 21 cm[1] |
| Action | Gas operated[2] |
| Rate of fire | 750–850 rpm[2] |
| Effective firing range | 75 m[2] |
| Sights | Iron sights. Optical sights are possible with rail |
Development
Unlike the previous generation, PM2, which uses blowback mechanism, PM3 uses a gas operated mechanism. PM3 also has rail integration system, which allows wider variety of attachments to be installed, such as sights and grips.[2][4]
Users
Indonesia: 95 PM3s used by Indonesian Marine Corps.[5] The Indonesian Forest Rangers are also reported using this submachine gun to replace the PM1A1.[6]
References
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