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 | |
| Designed | 1994 |
| 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 it is in limited service in the People's Liberation Army since the late 1990s.
[edit] Development
The development of the QSZ-92 pistol apparently began circa 1994. The pistol is a recent development incorporating mechanical features similar to those of the Beretta 92FS and a design closely resembling that of the HK USP. Apparently, it is now being adopted by the People's Liberation Army forces. QSZ-92 pistol is available in two versions: one is chambered for most common 9x19mm Luger/Parabellum ammunition (QSZ-92-9), and another is chambered for proprietary 5.8 mm armor-piercing ammunition with bottle-necked case and pointed bullets (QSZ-92-5.8), closely resembling the Belgian 5.7 x 28 mm cartridge format.
