Pistol Md. 1998
| Pistol Md. 1998 | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Machine pistol |
| Place of origin | Romania |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2003–present |
| Used by | Romanian Intelligence Service |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Uzina Mecanică Sadu |
| Produced | 1998–present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1.2 kilograms (42 oz) |
| Length | 250 millimetres (9.8 in) |
| Barrel length | 163 millimetres (6.4 in) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Action | retarded bolt recoil, free bolt recoil |
| Rate of fire | 600-700 RPM |
| Muzzle velocity | 385 metres per second (1,260 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 50 metres (160 ft) |
| Maximum firing range | 200 metres (660 ft) |
| Feed system | Magazine, 20 rounds |
| Sights | mechanical, adjustable rear sight |
Pistolul model 1998, also known as Dracula, is a machine pistol designed and manufactured by Uzina Mecanică Sadu of Romania.[1] It was designed in 1998 and since 2003 this weapon has been used by Brigada Antitero București (Bucharest Anti-terrorist Brigade) of the Romanian Intelligence Service.[2]
Design
[edit]The pistol construction and operation is based on the Stechkin APS automatic pistol. However instead of a shoulder stock, Pistolul Md. 1998 has a rail under the muzzle which allows a spare magazine to be attached as a forward grip.
The barrel is rifled, with four polygonal grooves.[3] The pistol can be fitted with a sound suppressor and the manufacturer supplies subsonic 9mm Parabellum cartridges for use with the suppressor.[4]
Pistolul Model 1998 is equipped with a mechanical rear sight, with an adjustable drum for distances of 25, 50, 100 and 200 meters. Optionally, the pistol can be fitted with a target marker (laser micro collimator) or a high powered lamp (intense light spot collimator).
References
[edit]- ^ Diac, Mihai, Pistoale "Dracula" fabricate la Uzina Mecanica Sadu, retrieved 2012-08-29
- ^ Gazeta de Sud, Brigada Antitero are in dotare pistoale Dracula, retrieved 2012-08-29
- ^ Uzina Mecanică Sadu, Automatic Pistol 9mm, archived from the original on 2014-11-25, retrieved 2012-08-29
- ^ Uzina Mecanică Sadu, Technical Data, 9x19mm Parabellum, archived from the original on 2014-07-14, retrieved 2012-08-29