QSZ-11
| QSZ-11 | |
|---|---|
 QSZ-11 taken during Shek Kong Barracks Opening in June 2018 | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol |
| Place of origin | China |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2011-present |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.6 kg (1.3 lb) |
| Length | 153 mm (6.0 in) |
| Barrel length | 120.7 mm (4.75 in) |
| Cartridge | 5.8×21mm DAP92 5.8×21mm DCV05 |
| Action | Recoil-operated, locked-breech, rotating barrel lock |
| Muzzle velocity | 350±15m/s |
| Effective firing range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Feed system | 8-round detachable box magazine |
The QSZ-11 (Chinese: 11式手枪; pinyin: 11 shì shǒuqiāng; lit. 'Type 11 pistol') or is a compact semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Norinco and issued since 2011.[1] The pistol's designation "QSZ" stands for "'light weapon' (qīng wŭqì)—'pistol' (shǒuqiāng)—'automatic' (zìdòng)".
History
[edit]The development of the QSZ-11 began in 2008 and was adopted by the People's Liberation Army in 2011 for officers, guards, reconnaissance personnel, security details, and taikonauts.[2]
In 2014, during the Hong Kong Garrison open day, the QSZ-11 was shown and prompted media attention and much discussion from Chinese milbloggers due to its compact size and exquisite appearance.[3]
Design
[edit]The QSZ-11 is a compact, aluminium alloy frame pistol[4] that operates with a recoil-operated, locked-breech and has a rotating barrel locking system.
Safety
[edit]Like the QSZ-92 5.8mm variant, the QSZ-11 can only be put on safety when the trigger is ready to fire, which ensures safety in use and the ability to fire quickly with a round in the chamber.[1]
Similar to most modern handguns, the QSZ-11 has a single-action/double-action trigger with a combined safety. It also uses the traditional patridge sight.
Ergonomics
[edit]The aesthetic design of the QSZ-11 was a key factor in the development stage, as high-level officers would be armed with it, and many well-known designers and art schools in China were consulted for the design.
The grip of the pistol features walnut timber with a carved design. The holster used is also very retro and references the 1960s style.[1]
Ammunition
[edit]Like the QSZ-92-5.8, he QSZ-11 pistol fires the 5.8x21mm DAP pistol ammunition and 5.8x21mm DCV05 subsonic rounds.[5]
Due to the double-stack single-feed magazine of the QSZ-92 often being criticised for its poor reliability, the QSZ11 pistol adopts an 8-round single-stack design, equipped with a window displaying the ammunition, so that the remaining ammunition is clearly visible.
Users
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References
[edit]- ^ a b c pewpewpew.work. (n.d.). QSZ11式5.8mm手枪 ——〖枪炮世界〗. [online] Available at: http://pewpewpew.work/china/handgun/qsz11/qsz11.htm [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023].
- ^ a b https://sadefensejournal.com/seeing-red-a-photographic-exploration-of-recent-infantry-weapons-of-chinas-pla/
- ^ 陈锦喜 刘东锋 (n.d.). 5.8 毫米枪械系列又添新丁 11 式 5.8 毫米手枪和匕首枪. [online] m.1she.com. Available at: http://m.1she.com/b-178951.html Archived 2023-12-01 at the Wayback Machine [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023].
- ^ Modern Firearms. (2015). Type 11 / QSZ 11. [online] Available at: https://modernfirearms.net/en/handguns/handguns-en/china-semi-automatic-pistols/tip-11-qsz-11-eng/ [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023]
- ^ http://www.sohu.com. (2022). 高级军官专用11式手枪，造型复古，为什么会被评为‘最丑’手枪？_自卫. [online] Available at: https://www.sohu.com/a/440468471_120577938 [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023].
