The PM3 (Indonesian: Pistol Mitraliur 3) is a sub-machine gun type firearm produced by Pindad.[3]

Pindad PM3
TypeSub-machine gun
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
Used bySee Users
Production history
ManufacturerPindad
Produced2016–present
Specifications
Mass3.15 kg (without magazine)[1]
Length72 cm (48.4 cm when the stock is folded)[1][2]

Cartridge9×19 mm
9×21 mm
Barrels21 cm[1]
ActionGas operated[2]
Rate of fire750–850 rpm[2]
Effective firing range75 m[2]
SightsIron sights. Optical sights are possible with rail

Development

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Unlike the previous generation, PM2, which uses blowback mechanism, PM3 uses a gas operated mechanism. PM3 also has rail integration system, which allows wider variety of attachments to be installed, such as sights and grips.[2][4]

Users

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References

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  1. ^ a b c Baswara Sawiyya, Rangga (17 December 2022). "Yuk kenali, senapan untuk pertempuran jarak dekat lansiran PT Pindad". Airspace Review (in Indonesian). Retrieved 15 March 2023.
  2. ^ a b c d e "PM3". PT. Pindad. Archived from the original on 2 June 2022. Retrieved 14 March 2023.
  3. ^ "Pt Pindad Launches Four New Guns". Antara. 10 June 2016. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  4. ^ "Spesifikasi Submachine Gun Buatan Pindad: PM3, PM2 V1, dan PM2 V2" (in Indonesian). Kompas. 19 March 2022. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  5. ^ Haryono, Aan (15 February 2023). "Menhan Prabowo Serahkan Senjata Produksi PT Pindad ke Korps Marinir, Ini Jenisnya" (in Indonesian). iNews. Retrieved 16 March 2023.
  6. ^ https://twitter.com/RandomWorldWar/status/1645390094696861697