QSZ-92
| QSZ-92 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Liu Ming (刘铭) of the Small Arms Research Institute (formerly the 208 Research Institute); also attributed to Qing Shangsheng (卿上升) |
| Designed | early 1990s[1] |
| Manufacturer | Chongqing Changfeng Machine Manufacturing Ltd[2] |
| Produced | 1998–present[3] |
| Variants | QSZ92-9, QSZ92-5.8 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 760 g (1.68 lb) |
| Length | 190 mm (7.48 in) |
| Barrel length | 111 mm (4.33 in) |
| Width | 35 mm (1.4 in) |
| Height | 135 mm (5.3 in) |
| Cartridge | |
| Action | Short recoil, locked breech, rotating barrel lock |
| Muzzle velocity | 350 m/s (1,150 ft/s) (9×19mm Parabellum) |
| Effective firing range | 50 m (160 ft) (9×19mm Parabellum) |
| Feed system | Detachable box magazine; capacities:
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| Sights | Fixed, 3-dot type |
The QSZ-92, sometimes known as the Type 92 (Chinese: 92式手枪; pinyin: Jiǔ Èr Shì Shoǔqiāng; lit. 'Type 92 Handgun'),[2] is a semi-automatic pistol designed by Norinco.
History
The decision to develop a new pistol was made in 1987 to replace the Type 54/64/77.[4] Research and development started in 1992.[4]
Development of the QSZ-92 pistol began in 1994 and was adopted by the People's Liberation Army's forces in 1998.
The export variants (9×19mm versions) include the CF-98 (barrel life c. 8,000 rds) and the NP-42 (barrel life c. 10,000 rds). The latter is the basic version without provisions for suppressor etc. Both have so far found commercial export in Canada. The CF-98 has also been sighted in parts of Africa.[5]
Design
Operation
The pistol operates with a recoil-operated, locked-breech and has a rotating barrel locking system, in which the barrel rotates on recoil to lock and unlock itself from the slide, and the front part of the frame under the barrel is shaped as an accessory rail to accept laser sights or flash lights.
A unique feature of this pistol is the detachable steel frame that sits inside the polymer grip and contains the fire control group.
Like many modern military pistols, the QSZ-92 has a double-action/single-action trigger with a combined safety/decocker.[6]
Accessory
QSZ-92 is fitted with QUS-181 suppressor.
The suppressor is mounted on the rail instead of the muzzle due to the rotating barrel design.[7]
Ammunition
The QSZ-92 features a dual stack magazine holds either fifteen rounds of 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition (QSZ-92-9) or twenty proprietary 5.8×21mm Chinese-made armor-piercing rounds[1] with bottle-necked case and pointed bullets (QSZ-92-5.8), closely resembling the 5.7×28mm Belgian format.
Unlike most pistol magazines which narrow at the top for a consistent single-feed angle, the QSZ-92 has true double column staggered-feed in the same manner as many rifle magazines.[6]
The star engraving on the pistol grip indicates the ammo type. The 9×19mm Parabellum version has the star, while the 5.8×21mm military version does not. Export variants, which are chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, have the star engraving.[8]
Variants
QSZ-92
Basic variant, which chambers the bottlenecked 5.8×21mm DAP92 ammunition or 9×19mm Parabellum.
Its failure rate is lower than 2 out of 1000 and its lifespan is 3000 rounds.
QSZ-92-5.8
Military version issued to the People's Liberation Army.[1]
QSZ-92-9
Police version issued to the Ministry of Public Security.[1]
QSZ-92G
Redesigned variant with improved reliability, ergonomics and under-rail for attachments. Barrel lifespan is increased to 10,000 rounds.
QSZ-92G-5.8
Military version.
QSZ-92G-9
Police version.
CF98
Export variant chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum with a lifespan of 8000 rounds.[9]
CF98A
Export variant chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum replacing the CF98.[10]
NP42
Redesigned export variant chambering 9×19mm Parabellum with a lifespan of 10000 rounds, staggered-feed capacity of 15/10 rounds, and a decreased failure rate of 1 out of 1000.
Its accuracy has been improved, with a R50 value of smaller than 4 cm (1.6 in) and R100 value of less than 9 cm (3.5 in).
CS/LP5
Compact pistol chambered in 9×19mm with 7-round magazines and a service life of 8,000 rounds.[11]
QSZ-92A
Improved model showcased in 2021. Standard variant of the new QSZ-92 platform.[7]
QSZ-92B
Improved model showcased in 2021. Compact variant of the new QSZ-92 platform.[7]
BOF Type 92
Bangladeshi pistol made based on the QSZ-92/CF-98.
Babylon
Iraqi pistol made based on the QSZ-92/CF-98[12]by the Defence Industries Commission.[12][13] It was reported that Norinco provided assistance in manufacturing the Babylon.[14] They are sold to Iraqi lawyers who need personal protection.[15] Former prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi was gifted the first Babylon made.[16]
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QSZ92-5.8mm Pistols
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CF98-9mm Pistols
Users
- Bangladesh[17]
- Cambodia[17]
- China
- Hong Kong
- Guinea[22]
- Iraq[13]
- South Sudan
- 660 NP-42 received in 2014[23]
References
- ^ a b c d "Type 92 / QSZ-92". 22 October 2010.
- ^ a b "QSZ92 9mm/5.8mm Pistol - SinoDefence.com". Archived from the original on 26 April 2007. Retrieved 15 February 2025.
- ^ "NORINCO QSZ-92 (Type 92) Semi-Automatic Service Pistol".
- ^ a b "掌中尖兵：中國92式系列手槍系統（2）--軍事--人民網". Archived from the original on 20 July 2011.
- ^ "Why do I See CF98, the Chinese Service Pistol, in My Nightmares?". 5 August 2024.
- ^ a b Bartocci, Christopher. "CF98: The New Chinese Service Pistol". Small Arms Review. Archived from the original on 9 May 2021. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
- ^ a b c "博物馆里的新枪族，见证轻武器发展，解放军单兵武器未来可期". NetEase News (in Chinese). 4 August 2021.
- ^ "Type 92 Pistol". Guns' World (in Chinese).
- ^ "Pistol Type CF98_Pistol_Weapon_Products_Jing An". cjaie.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018.
- ^ "Pistol Type CF98A_Pistol_Weapon_Products_Jing an".
- ^ "Pistol Type CS/LP5_Pistol_Weapon_Products_Jing An". cjaie.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021.
- ^ a b "China is Making Iraq Military Industry Great Again". 10 June 2024.
- ^ a b "Made in Iraq. The Commission unveil Babel pistol launch to make powerful impression".
- ^ "A statement of Defence Industries Commission".
- ^ "Military industries agree to supply lawyers with a Babylon pistol".
- ^ "First pistol locally made dedicated by the Commission to the Prime Minister AlKadhimi".
- ^ a b "PLA Infantry Weapons: Small Arms of the World's Largest Army". 29 April 2014.
- ^ "ODIN - OE Data Integration Network".
- ^ Jones, Richard; Ness, Leland S., eds. (2009). Jane's Infantry Weapons: 2009-2010 (35, revised ed.). Jane's Information Group. ISBN 9780710628695.
- ^ a b c Lo, Clifford (4 May 2022). "Hong Kong police consider importing pistols from mainland China to replace American revolvers". South China Morning Post. Hong Kong. Archived from the original on 9 May 2022. Retrieved 12 August 2022.
- ^ Lo, Clifford; Lo, Hoi-ying (11 July 2024). "Hong Kong police to replace US-made service revolvers with mainland Chinese pistols". South China Morning Post. Archived from the original on 14 July 2024.
- ^ "Guinea Armed Forces begin Flintlock 2020". DVIDS.
- ^ Holtom, Paul; Pavesi, Irene (December 2018). Trad update 2018: Sub-Saharan Africa in Focus (PDF). Small Arms Survey. p. 69. ISBN 978-2-940548-61-3. Archived from the original (PDF) on 8 January 2019.
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