MGP-15 submachine gun
| MGP-15 | |
|---|---|
| Type | Submachine gun or machine pistol |
| Place of origin |  Peru |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Peru |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1990[1] |
| Manufacturer | SIMA Electronica |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 2.31 kg (empty)[2] 2.29 (with 32-round magazine)[2] |
| Length | 503 / 284mm (stock extended/folded) |
| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Blowback, Semi-automatic[3] |
| Rate of fire | 650-750 rounds/min |
| Muzzle velocity | 342 m/s[3] |
| Feed system | 20 or 32-round magazine |
The MGP-15 is a submachine gun designed for issue to special forces made by SIMA-CEFAR,[4] updated with a longer barrel and a forward-facing magazine. The name was changed from previous MGP models due to modifications, including a change to a barrel with a threaded muzzle, usually fitted with a screwed-on muzzle cap, that allows a suppressor to be quickly screwed on.[5]
Design
Like all MGP submachine guns, the weapon can utilize Uzi submachine gun magazines.[5][6] A folding butt stock is provided, so arranged that with the butt folded along the right-hand side of the receiver the butt plate can act as a form of foregrip.[7]
Variants
- MGP-84
- MGP-14
- A semi-automatic version of the MGP-84, which has a folding forward grip.[6] Also known as the MGP-14 Micro[2] or as the MGP-14 Pistol.[3] For a time, it was known as the MGP-84C.[6]
References
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- ^ "Appendix: Light Arms Production in Latin America". Retrieved 2009-01-31.
- ^ a b Hogg, page 207.
- ^ a b c Ronaldo Olive. "Subguns From The Inca Land". Retrieved 2009-01-31.
- ^ "秘鲁MGP-15式9ｍｍ冲锋枪" (in Chinese). Retrieved 2009-01-31.
- ^ "ANNEX I" (PDF). 2003-05-06. Retrieved 2009-01-31. [dead link]
Bibliography
- Hogg, Ian (2000). Jane's Guns Recognition Guide Second Edition. Glasgow: Janes. ISBN 0-00-472453-4.
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