Small Arms - Pistols and Submachine guns

Small Arms - Pistols and Submachine guns

***The Following is an Excerpt from "Iranian Military Capability 2011"***

PC-9

PC-9 (Diomil)

Iran's main service pistol, the PC-9 is a copy of the Sig Sauer P226. The gun competed with and eventually lost out to Beretta to provide the US's main service pistol. It has a reputation for accuracy, reliability and ease of use. The pistol is in service with the IRIP and all military branches.

Besides the PC-9, a small number of other handguns are in service with special units. For instance, bodyguards for high-level officials often use revolvers.

Specifications: PC-9
Cartridge: 9x19 mm
Length: 196 mm
Weight: 845 g
Muzzle Velocity: 335 m/s
Effective Range: 50 m
Magazine: 15 round


MPT-9

MPT-9 or MP-5A3, note the checkered handguard (Jamejam)

The MP-5 is one of the most well known submachine guns in the world and serves within the Iranian military in the IRIA, IRIN, IRGCGF and the IRIP.

The MP-5 is essentially a scaled-down G3 battle rifle. Iran produces the MP-5 domestically under the name MPT-9. The basic model features a collapsible stock, while the MPT-9S has a fixed stock. Iran also produces the MPT-9K, the compact SMG variety complete with a folding stock.

The MP-5 and variants in use by IRIP forces are used mostly in cities and CT units as border patrol units mostly carry AK-47's. It is also in service with IRIA units such as the 65th airborne brigade, certain naval marine units, and rare IRGC units.

Specifications: MPT-9
Cartridge: 9x19 mm
Length: MPT-9: 570 mm (500 mm closed), MPT-9S: 690 mm, MPT-9K (325 mm)
Weight: MPT-9: 3.08 kg, MPT-9S: 2.54 kg, MPT-9K: 2.2 kg
Muzzle Velocity: MPT-9/9S: 400 m/s, MPT-9K: 375 m/s
Effective Range: MPT-9/9S: 100 m, MPT-9K: 25 m
Magazine: 30 round

Uzi

IRIN Marine commando with Uzi (Fars News)

An Israeli submachine-gun, it has largely been replaced by the MPT-9, but still is used by select units such within the 65th airborne and some naval marines. One unique feature on pre-revolution Iranian Uzi's is a lion and crown imprinted on the rear of the gun as well as a stamped "IMI" and Persian lettering above the grip.

Specifications: Uzi
Cartridge: 9x19 mm
Length: 640 mm (470 mm closed)
Weight: 3.5 kg
Muzzle Velocity: 390 m/s
Effective Range: 100 m
Magazine: 20-50 round

PM-12

PM-12S (Fars News)

An Italian submachinegun manufactured by Beretta, the PM-12 is used by police forces throughout Europe. In Iranian service, the PM-12S is used by IRGC security forces, police, and some special forces.

Specifications: PM-12S
Cartridge: 9x19 mm
Length: 660 mm (418 mm closed)
Weight: 3.2 kg
Effective Range:150-200 m
Magazine: 20--32-40 round