General Facts
- TYPE
Pistol - ORIGIN
China - NICKNAMES
Type 92 - DESIGNED
Early 1990's - 1994 - DESIGNER
Norinco - PRODUCTION
Late 1990's - present - PRODUCERS China - Norinco
- QUANTITY
Unknown - UNIT COST
Unknown - CHARACTERISTICS
Large magazine capacity
Available in armor piercing caliber
Limited quality compared to Western pistols
Introduction
The QSZ-92 is a modern pistol of Chinese origin. It was developed as a more potent weapon than the various pistols in Chinese service. Most previous Chinese pistols were chambered in smaller calibers and had a limited magazine size. The QSZ-92 can be viewed as the first modern pistol of Chinese origin.
Design
The QSZ-92 is a short recoil operated pistol with a locked breech that is available in two calibers. The design is fairly conventional and features a manual safety and a dual stack magazine. The frame is made from polymer and the slide and internal mechanics are made out of metal. Two small rails in front of the trigger guard allow a laser or light to be fitted.
Firepower
The QSZ-92 is a semi-automatic pistol that is available in 9x19mm or the indeginious 5.8x21mm round with better armor piercing capabilities. The 9x19mm DAP-92 round used in this pistol is slightly more powerful than normal 9x19mm ammunition. The magazine size is 15 rounds in both calibers. The maximum effective range is quoted to be 50 meters.
Users
The QSZ-92 in 9mm is adopted by the Chinese military in limited numbers. It may also be in use with Chinese law enforcement forces and it is available for export.
QSZ-92
The QSZ-92 is a modern pistol of Chinese origin. It is believed that the 9x19mm model, named QSZ-92-9, was developed first and that the 5.8x21mm model, named QSZ-92-5.8, followed soon. Although the 5.8mm round is smaller than the 9mm round it has a similar magazine capacity since the 5.8mm round is bottle-necked. The 5.8mm model differs slightly to accomodate the different round and does not feature a Star on the grip plate.
- Specifications:
- QSZ-92-9
- QSZ-92-5.8
| Type | Pistol |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Magazine | 15 round |
| Operation | Short recoil, locked breech |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 111 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | - |
| Length | 190 mm |
| Width | 35 mm |
| Height | 135 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, square post front and U-notch rear |
| Remarks | - |
| Type | Pistol |
|---|---|
| Caliber | 5.8x21mm Chinese |
| Magazine | 15 round |
| Operation | Short recoil, locked breech |
| Fire selector | 0-1 |
| Rate of fire | Semi-automatic |
| Barrel length | 111 mm |
|---|---|
| Rifling | ? |
| Muzzle velocity | ? |
| Stock | - |
| Length | 190 mm |
| Width | 35 mm |
| Height | 135 mm |
|---|---|
| Weight | 0.76 kg |
| Sights | Iron sights, square post front and U-notch rear |
| Remarks | - |