Beretta 93R
| Beretta 93R | |
|---|---|
 | |
| Type | Machine pistol (Automatic Pistol) |
| Place of origin |  Italy |
| Service history | |
| Used by | Italy |
| Production history | |
| Designed | 1970s |
| Manufacturer | Beretta |
| Produced | 1970s-1990s |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 1129 g (loaded with 15-round magazine) |
| Length | 240 mm |
| Barrel length | 156 mm |
| Cartridge | 9x19mm Parabellum |
| Action | Single action |
| Rate of fire | 1100 round/min (3 round burst) |
| Muzzle velocity | 365 m/s |
| Effective firing range | 70 m |
| Feed system | 20 rounds box magazine |
| Sights | iron sights |
The Beretta Model 93R is a selective-fire machine pistol produced by the Italian weapons manufacturer Beretta. It is a derivative of the Model 92. The "R" stands for Raffica which translates to "burst" in Italian. The pistol was designed in the 1970s and meant for police and military use.
A selector switch and the foldable foregrip allows the pistol to fire in an automatic mode for a cyclic rate of 1100 rounds per minute. The designers have added a semi automatic mode to allow the user to have more control. The 93R is a Beretta 92 series pistol but the 93R is single action and outfitted with a muzzle brake, an optional detachable shoulder stock and a 20-round magazine that also allowed for a firmer grip. The foldable foregrip works by letting the right hand carry out its normal function of operating the trigger and grasping the butt. For the left hand, a small grip is folded down in front of the longer trigger guard. The operator inserts his left thumb in the front of the trigger guard and the rest of the fingers of the left hand grab the front grip.[1] This kind of grip is much steadier than the usual two-handed grip around the butt as both hands are spaced to provide a longer holding base.
The 93R is currently out of production.
References
- ^ Bishop, Chris (2006). The Encyclopedia of Small Arms and Artillery. Grange Books. pp. 202–203. ISBN 978-1-84013-910-5.
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