Monday, March 10, 2014

PP-2000


Submachine gun



The PP-2000 submachine gun is a recent Russian development


Caliber 9 x 19 mm
Weight (empty) 1.4 kg
Length 555 mm
Length (with folded stock) 340 mm
Barrel length ?
Muzzle velocity ?
Cyclic rate of fire 600 - 800 rpm
Practical rate of fire ?
Magazine capacity 20, 44 rounds
Sighting range ?
Range of effective fire up to 200 m





The PP-2000 submachine gun was developed in the early 2000s. It is intended as a personal defense weapon for non-frontline military personnel and as a close combat weapon for special forces. It is a Russian alternative to theFN P90 and HK MP7. The PP-2000 PDW was first revealed in 2004. Currently it is in service with Russian law enforcement forces.

The PP-2000 SMG is a blowback operated, selective fire weapon, chambered for the standard 9 x 19 mm ammunition. This submachine gun is also compatible with Russian 9 x 19 mm armor-piercing ammunition, which offers enhanced penetration against body armor. It is fired from the closed bolt. The PP-2000 was designed to have as few parts as possible for enhanced reliability. This SMG has a polymer housing. Manufacturers claim that it's range of effective fire is up to 200 m. However it is most likely that this weapon is more suited for 50 - 100 m ranges.

A safety / fire mode selector switch is located on the left side of the receiver. A side-folding charging handle aligns with the barrel when not in use. An enlarged triggerguard is shaped to provide front hand grip. This weapon is not ambidextrous.

The PP-2000 SMG has a magazine housing located inside the pistol grip. It is fed from 20- and 44-round magazines.

Current production model comes with detachable buttstock, which folds to the right side. It can be replaced with a spare magazine, which serves as a shoulder support.

The PP-2000 personal defense weapon comes with fixed open sights and a Picatinny-type accessory rail. This weapon is often seen with various red dot sights. It is also compatible with tactical flashlight or laser pointer. These can be installed under the triggerguard.

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