QSZ-92 (aka NP 42 and CF 98)
TypeSemi-automatic pistol
Place of originChina
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerLiu Ming (刘铭) of the Small Arms Research Institute (formerly the 208 Research Institute); also attributed to Qing Shangsheng (卿上升)
Designedearly 1990s[1]
ManufacturerChangfeng Machine Shop (长风机械厂)(only CF98 made by them)
Produced1998–present[2]
VariantsQSZ92-9, QSZ92-5.8
Specifications
Mass760 g (1.68 lb)
Length190 mm (7.48 in)
Barrel length111 mm (4.33 in)
Width35 mm (1.4 in)
Height135 mm (5.3 in)
Cartridge
ActionShort recoil, locked breech, rotating barrel lock
Muzzle velocity350 m/s (1,150 ft/s) (9×19mm Parabellum)
Effective firing range50 m (160 ft) (9×19mm Parabellum)
Feed systemDetachable box magazine; capacities:
  • 15 rounds (9×19mm)
  • 20 rounds (5.8×21mm)
SightsFixed, 3-dot type

The QSZ-92 (Chinese: 92式手枪; pinyin: Jiǔ Èr Shì Shoǔqiāng; lit. 'Type 92 Handgun') is a semi-automatic pistol designed by Norinco.

History

The 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 (9×19 mm 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.

On May 4, 2022, there were reports that the Hong Kong Police Force is considering the adoption of Chinese-made pistols, including the QSZ-92, to replace their revolvers as parts necessary to maintain them are running out.[3] This is also being considered because of small arms export restrictions from Europe and North America after the National Security Law was implemented.[3]

Design

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.[4]

Its 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[5] 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.[4]

The star engraving on the pistol grip indicates the ammo type. 9×19mm Parabellum version has the star, while military 5.8×21mm version does not. Export variants, which are chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition, have the star engraving.[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]

Variants

Users

References

  1. ^ Type 92 / QSZ-92. Modern Firearms. (2017, June 26). https://modernfirearms.net/en/handguns/handguns-en/china-semi-automatic-pistols/tip-92-qsz-92-eng/
  2. ^ Norinco QSZ-92 (type 92). (n.d.). https://www.militaryfactory.com/smallarms/detail.php?smallarms_id=392
  3. ^ a b 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.
  4. ^ a b Bartocci, Christopher. "CF98: The New Chinese Service Pistol". Small Arms Review. Retrieved 19 February 2017.
  5. ^ a b c "Type 92 / QSZ-92". 22 October 2010.
  6. ^ "Type 92 Pistol". Guns' world (in Chinese).
  7. ^ 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.
  8. ^ "Pistol Type CF98_Pistol_Weapon_Products_Jing An". cjaie.com. Archived from the original on 30 July 2018.
  9. ^ "Pistol Type CS/LP5_Pistol_Weapon_Products_Jing An". cjaie.com. Archived from the original on 6 May 2021.
  10. ^ "新型手枪亮相！9毫米口径7发单排弹匣，空降兵已第一批换装". Sohu News. 6 April 2021.
  11. ^ a b "PLA Infantry Weapons: Small Arms of the World's Largest Army". 29 April 2014.
  12. ^ Jones, Richard; Ness, Leland S., eds. (2009). Jane's Infantry Weapons: 2009-2010 (35, revised ed.). Jane's Information Group. ISBN 9780710628695.[page needed]
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ Guinea Armed Forces begin Flintlock 2020 (Image 3 of 3)

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