SR-2 Veresk
SR-2 Veresk | |
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![]() SR-2M 9×21mm submachine gun | |
Type | Submachine gun Personal Defense Weapon |
Place of origin | Russia |
Service history | |
In service | 2004 |
Used by | FSB and other Russian law enforcement agencies[1] |
Production history | |
Designed | 1999 |
Manufacturer | TsNIITochMash |
Specifications | |
Mass | 1.65 kg (3.6 lb) |
Length | 603 mm (23.7 in) stock extended 367 mm (14.4 in) stock folded |
Barrel length | 174 mm (6.9 in) |
Cartridge | 9×21mm Gyurza |
Action | Gas-operated, rotating bolt |
Rate of fire | 950 rounds/min |
Muzzle velocity | 415–430 m/s (1,360–1,410 ft/s) |
Effective firing range | 200 m (660 ft) |
Feed system | 20- or 30-round detachable box magazine |
Sights | KP SR-2 reflex sight (red-dot sight) |
The SR-2 "Veresk" (Russian: СР-2 «Вереск», English: Heather) is a Russian submachine gun designed to fire the 9×21mm Gyurza pistol cartridge.
History
Development of a new submachine gun chambered for the 9×21mm Gyurza cartridge (also used by the SR-1 "Vektor" pistol) was launched in the mid-1990s on the request of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). A weapon was presented in 1999, developed by TsNIITochMash in Klimovsk, which received the designation of SR-2 (Russian: Специальная Разработка 2, romanized: Spetsial′naya Razrabotka 2, English: Special Development 2) and nicknamed "Veresk" ("Heather").
"Veresk" and its round were created as a compact weapon capable of engaging enemies wearing Russian class-II body armor (able to stop ordinary pistol bullets, such as 9×19mm Parabellum and 7.62×25mm Tokarev), and soft-skinned vehicles, at distances up to 200 metres.
Features
The SR-2 "Veresk" differs from most submachine guns by its gas-operated action with rotating bolt, typically used in assault rifles (normally SMGs utilise different blowback principles). This design is partially borrowed from the SR-3 "Vikhr" compact assault rifle. Externally the "Veresk" is similar to the Uzi; 20- or 30-round magazines are inserted into the pistol grip. There are two AK-style control levers on both sides of the receiver: the right one is the safety switch, the left is a fire-mode selector. The cocking handle is on the right side and is fixed to the bolt carrier, so it moves during firing. There is a mount for a "red dot" sight on top of the receiver (unlike the AK-style side rail). The weapon has an upwards-folding metal stock.
Variants
The SR-2M is a modified version that also has a forward pistol grip under the handguard, with a protrusion to protect the shooter's hand from muzzle blast and accidents (similar to the grip on the MP5K). Its stock can be fully folded even with "red dot" sight installed.
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The SR-2MP further modernisation upgrade that features picatinny rails on each side of the handguard and a sound suppressor.
Conflicts
References
- ^ "ЦАМТО / / ЦНИИточмаш поставил силовым структурам пистолеты-пулеметы СР2М".
- ^ F, Nathaniel (June 29, 2015). "Russian Special Forces Using HK417, AI AW In Dagestan". The Firearm Blog. Archived from the original on April 5, 2023.
External links
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