Opinion of a special forces soldier: domestic firearms. about the KP-SR2 open collimator sight and about the SR2M in general... Special automatic machine AS “Val”
The SR-2 "Veresk" submachine gun was developed by designers from TsNIITochmash, chambered for 9x21 mm cartridge. The development of the submachine gun began in the mid-90s, commissioned by the FSB. It was first presented to a wide audience in 1999, under the name SR-2 (Special Development 2) “Veresk”. On this moment SR-2 "Veresk" is in service with all Russian special forces of the FSB and the Ministry of Internal Affairs.
This submachine gun ensures destruction of manpower wearing second-class personal armor protection at a range of up to 200 m and unarmored vehicles at 
range up to 100 m.
The design of the SR-2 automation used the design of the 9-mm special assault rifle (AS), which was already in service, and the small-sized SR-3 assault rifle being designed at the same time on its basis (competition - “Whirlwind”). Schematic diagram, based on an automation system with the removal of part of the powder gases from the barrel bore, remains, however, all the automation parts are comparable 
niyu with the AC were redesigned. The barrel is locked by turning the bolt.
The SR-2 striker-type trigger mechanism allows single and automatic fire. The flag-type fuse is located on the right side of the receiver. Fire type translator, also of flag type. Located on the left side of the receiver. A box magazine with a double row arrangement of twenty or thirty rounds is located in the handle. There is compensation in the muzzle of the barrel
torus, in the upper part of which a special inclined cut is made. The use of such a compensator in the barrel design allows for effective fire, even while holding the submachine gun with one hand. The small dimensions and weight of the submachine gun, in combination with the original axillary suspension, ensure its concealed carrying and quick transfer to a combat position. The weapon can also be carried on a belt attached to the rear and front swivels. On the top of the receiver there is a bracket for installing the KP SR-2 collimator sight. The collimator sight increases combat practicality, allowing you to save time on aiming.
A wide selection of 9x21 mm ammunition made it possible to expand the tactical capabilities of the SR-2.
SP10 (with a bullet with a special steel core of increased armor penetration),
SP11 (with a low-recoiling bullet with a lead core),
SP12 (with an expansive bullet of increased stopping effect),
SP13 (with tracer bullet).
The pistol grip and forend are made of impact-resistant plastic. Metal folding stock, 
folding up and forward.
In the modernized version of the SR-2M submachine gun, instead of a rigid stop, a folding plastic handle is installed on the fore-end; in earlier models it was made of aluminum; when folded, the handle becomes part of the fore-end. The safety flag has been changed. The muzzle brake-compensator has also undergone changes; instead, a muzzle stop has been installed, which protects the shooter’s hand from burns when shooting.
Caliber 9 mm
Cartridge 9x21 mm (SP-10, SP-11, SP-12, SP-13)
Unloaded weapon weight 1.65 kg
Length when unfolded 603 mm
Length with stock folded 350 mm
Barrel length 174 mm
Width 46 mm
Initial bullet speed 415 – 430 m/s (depending on the cartridge used)
Rate of fire 900 v/m
Magazine capacity 20.30 rounds
Sighting range 200 m
Straight range on the chest figure 200 m
100% penetration range of 4 mm steel sheet 70 m
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“A dagger is good for those who have it, and bad for those who do not have it at the right time.”
(Abdullah, “White Sun of the Desert”)
Firearms are an integral attribute of civilization. Since ancient times, weapons have served as a tool for defense, obtaining food, and conquering territories. And always a weapon is an instrument that fulfills the will of its owner, a criminal or a servant of the law, an invader or a defender of the Fatherland.
For eighteen years, small arms have been my constant companion. In heat and cold, day and night, in different parts of the terrain, in different regions, at the shooting range, at the training ground, in battle, in everyday life - it is always with me. Over the years, many samples of domestic products have passed through my hands. military weapons and very little foreign. I know what each sample is capable of, what to expect from it, what to hope for and what to fear.
And, of course, everyone has their own opinion, which often does not coincide with the common one. Not without my active participation in combat situations. And I can judge weapons, perhaps with more right than other “experts” on the Internet and some “weapons” magazines, who write at length about the advantages and disadvantages of this or that type of weapon. The main problem with domestic small arms is mediocre and sometimes simply terrible ergonomics, and, of course, low quality workmanship (this does not apply to the Soviet period).
But, as they say, there are as many opinions as there are people. So, let's begin…
Self-loading pistol Small-sized PSM
Can be deciphered as “Gun for Self-Calm.” Maybe you'll get lucky." There is a known case when a wounded man, with five bullets in the stomach fired from a PSM, independently walked to medical institution, located one and a half kilometers away.
5.45 mm self-loading pistol PSM
Moreover, he was of slight build. A very accurate pistol, at the level of sporting small-caliber pistols. Very compact. James Bond would be pleased with him. A combat pistol would benefit from a spur on the lid of one of the magazines. Suitable as a backup pistol, but not as a primary weapon. Plus the problem with the shortage of ammunition.
Makarov PM pistol
A legendary pistol, without a doubt. The standard of reliability, relatively compact, always ready for battle. Even despite its venerable age, it still remains in service and is actively used both in the shooting range and in battle. A classic pistol for civilian and police use. Of course, this is not a pistol for target or high-speed shooting, but placing three bullets in the center of a standard target (a circle with a diameter of 10 cm) from 25 m is not a problem for this “old man”. He is capable of more. Some of our PMs allow you to place five holes in a 6 cm circle. As for the low stopping effect of a bullet, I can say that this is said by individuals who, at best, kill paper targets, and have never fired in a combat situation. It is important to hit the vital organs of the “target”, otherwise even a rifle bullet will not guarantee a reliable hit.
9-mm self-loading pistol PM
Some problems are caused by bullets with a steel core Pst, which sometimes ricochet from solid obstacles. IN last years the situation with ammunition for PM has changed, cartridges with bullets with increased stopping power and increased penetration ability of PBM (7N25) have appeared. For example, a cartridge for law enforcement PPO allows the use of weapons (pistols and submachine guns) in enclosed spaces, in populated areas, with a low probability of dangerous ricochets, due to the absence of a solid core in the bullet. There is information about the poor quality of PPO cartridges and unstable characteristics, but the cartridges supplied to our unit do not present any unpleasant surprises and the weapon works with them like a clock.
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Makarov pistol Upgraded PMM-12
Modernization of PM for increased power cartridge. Improved handle ergonomics, increased capacity magazine. It is used with both Pst and PPO cartridges, since standard 7N16 cartridges are very rare and have not been produced for a long time.
9-mm self-loading pistol PMM
Springs in magazines work under overstress, so they quickly lose their elasticity, which leads to delays when shooting. Poor quality plastic from which the feeder is made will cause cracks and wear or breakage of the feeder tooth.
Gun Tula Tokareva TT
Another weapon legend. A lot has been said about him, but very little can be added. More suitable for military applications when brought into combat readiness. For its relatively small dimensions, it is one of the most powerful pistols in the world.
7.62 mm TT self-loading pistols
And it’s much nicer to the touch, for example, than PY and all sorts of Glocks. Completely unsuitable for urban shootings and self-defense. The bullet's high penetrating power and lack of self-cocking can lead to prison (shooting right through to a random passerby) or to a cemetery (you have to have time to cock the trigger).
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Automatic pistol Stechkin APS
The same age as PM, even more popular. Pistol with a capital letter. Reliable, powerful, accurate, with a large ammunition load and the ability to fire automatically. Often used as the main weapon during operations in tight quarters, when using bulletproof shields, when only one hand is free. Automatic mode is used when shooting at close ranges to create a high density of fire and a greater probability of destruction.
APS pistols with standard holsters, stocks and pouches.
APS pistols in a converted hip holster with a rubber grip and a twisted pistol strap
Employee Favorite special units, still in demand today. Even before the pistol arrives at the unit, a real “hunt” is already underway for it. Some, having tasted the “delights” of PYa, prefer to exchange them for old, sometimes dismantled APS. The pistol has a streamlined shape and does not catch on anything when quickly removed from the holster. Some problems when holding it are caused by the pistol grip, which has been polished over the years by palms and clothing. In hot and cold weather, the gun tends to “slip” out of your hands. But this minor nuisance can be eliminated by putting a piece of a bicycle inner tube or pad, such as Uncle Mike’s, on the handle.
The pistol is not small, but with proper skill and experience it can be carried concealed, like all pistols. I usually carry it in a self-made belly holster, without any fasteners, for quick removal, and with a coiled pistol strap, or in a suitable cross-body bag.
I never use a safety, even if there is a cartridge in the chamber; no one is outraged by the lack of safety on most revolvers, and a loaded self-cocking pistol is as safe as a loaded revolver. When working in urban conditions, I carry the pistol in a converted hip holster, and not fastened - the design of the holster allows me to hold the pistol even in an upside-down position. I carry spare magazines on my left hip in a homemade pouch. One magazine always with an open valve for quick removal.
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Pistol Yarygin PYA
A miracle of Russian weapons thought. Although, undoubtedly, a long-awaited type of army pistol. Powerful, moderately ergonomic, with a capacious magazine. But... I doubt that in Soviet times it would have been adopted. The gun is frankly “raw”. Angular, with protruding parts, as if carved out with an axe. The workmanship is appropriate. When shooting ten new pistols with sports cartridges issued for shooting practice, two pistols had cartridge cases stuck, one misfired, and after re-puncture, it fired. When equipping magazines, the sharp edges of the sponges cut your fingers, and in order not to die from periodic bleeding, you have to pick up a file. When increasing the magazine capacity by one cartridge, the holes would have to be moved to control the number of cartridges (the Ministry of Internal Affairs adopted an 18-round pistol). The holes themselves are located on the right side, and in order to visually determine the number of cartridges, the magazine must be completely pulled out of the handle or you must be left-handed. It was probably not possible to move the holes to the left wall of the store or to the back.
The magazine latch is not protected in any way; accidental clicks when worn are not uncommon. At best, you can lose the magazine, at worst, you can be left in the face of danger with an empty chamber, because when you accidentally press the magazine release button, it moves down from the chambering line and the bolt slips past the cartridge. And the magazine seems to be in the handle, pressed with a latch. The store itself should be made like an APS store, with large windows, or like a PSM store, to make it easier to load with cartridges. The bolt stop lever is located close to the safety and when you press one of the levers, the other one also falls under your finger, which requires additional effort. On some relatively new pistols, the bolt spontaneously breaks off the slide stop. The back of the shutter is of an openwork design. Probably specially made for collecting various types of garbage. (Unlike PM and APS).
9mm automatic pistols APS
The notch in the front of the bolt is probably a tribute to fashion and nothing more. When using this notch, your fingers will encounter sharp edges on the front of the frame. Maybe it is used to check the presence of a cartridge in the chamber, as is done on foreign pistols? But for this there is an indicator of the presence of a cartridge in the chamber.
Double-sided safety lever. Good decision. But if there is only a right-handed standard holster, this solution remains unclaimed. The same can be said about setting the safety with the hammer cocked. A completely unnecessary feature. When removing the pistol from the holster, cocking the hammer at the same time does not present any problems. Moreover, self-cocking on the PJ is soft and does not greatly affect the accuracy of the first shot.
9-mm self-loading pistol PYA
What cannot be taken away from the PY is the smooth descent and quick return to the aiming line after the shot. It is more suitable for high-speed shooting. The similarity between USM PI and PSM is obvious and noticeable even to a non-specialist. Why not make the safety the same as on the PSM design and place it on the bolt, ensuring simultaneous removal of the safety and cocking the hammer. And at the same time close the back of the shutter from possible clogging with foreign objects. Protrusion on the front of the trigger guard for the index finger. Maybe it improves shooting accuracy - I didn’t notice much of a difference. The pistol throws in the same way as with a normal grip. And with such a wide bracket, for a normal grip you need not an index finger, but a tentacle. The sighting devices had to be made streamlined in order to prevent snagging on clothing or an operational holster.
The pistol comes with only one spare magazine. Standard cartridges with the Pst bullet differ from the 9x19 Luger sports cartridges used during shooting practice in the level of acoustic impact on the shooter, greater strength recoil and strong flash when fired. As a result, the shooter learns about these features only when using the pistol in combat conditions. When using cartridges with a Pst bullet in enclosed spaces, dangerous ricochets were observed, which can be corrected by replacing half of the carried ammunition with cartridges with bullets with a lead core. In general, this is the case with this pistol. Complete analogy with domestic and foreign cars. Similar, but something about ours is not the same...
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Self-loading pistol Special PSS
Here we can say with complete confidence the phrase that is abused in our country - “has no analogues.” Compact pistol, flat enough for concealed carry. Accurate, unpretentious, always ready for battle - no need to attach a silencer.
Used as a second or third weapon. Rarely, but if necessary, he is ready at your service. A pistol is not uncommon among those who deserve it. There are no problems with cartridges either.
NRS-2 knife, PN14K glasses, PSS pistol, SP4 and 7N36 cartridges
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Revolver TKB-0216
A thoroughly degraded version of the Smith and Wesson revolvers. Its only advantage is its smooth and soft descent. Given its large dimensions, it would be possible to use more powerful ammunition, for example SP10, SP11.
9-mm revolver TKB-0216 (OTs-01 Cobalt
Poorly fitted handle cheeks. The drum axis often unscrews spontaneously.
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Submachine gun PP-93
Compact submachine gun with good firing capabilities. With some experience, you can “plant” the entire magazine into a target. Good accuracy even when firing automatic fire with one hand. The APB modification includes a PBS and a powerful LP93 laser target designator. Unfortunately, either a PBS or a laser can be attached to the barrel at the same time. Fastening is carried out using a latch and has a large backlash. The shoulder rest is a masterpiece. Thanks to the low recoil, it is still possible to deal with the embryo of the butt plate, but due to poor fixation of the shoulder rest in the firing position, the bullets do not always go in the desired direction. And over time, this knot becomes even more loose.
9-mm APB submachine guns (modification PP-93) with installed PBS (top) or laser pointer (bottom)
The magazine release button is very good. No complaints, which cannot be said about the cocking handle, located very interesting place. To quickly cock the shutter, you need to practice for a long time, since you have to not only pull the handle, but before that you also have to push it down and remember to return it back, like on a PC. Otherwise, during a shot, you can hit your fingers with the handle returning with the bolt. The safety switch is located on the “right” side, but the flat shape does not always allow you to quickly change the fire modes, especially in winter, while wearing gloves.
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9 mm submachine gun SR-2M "Veresk"
A powerful submachine gun, accurate, with large ammunition capacity. The samples purchased for the Ministry of Internal Affairs of the Russian Federation do not have a standard collimator sight - one of the main attributes of this weapon. Instead of the standard case, there is a case from the AKS-74U and a bag for AK-74 magazines. Apparently, the Ministry of Internal Affairs did not have enough money, or the responsible officials did not consider it necessary to purchase weapons as standard.
9-mm SR-2M submachine gun with a 30-round magazine. There's a 20-round magazine nearby.
SR-2M submachine gun - safety and reloading handle are located on the right side
At the first communication, one is surprised by the ill-conceived arrangement of controls. The safety is located on the right side, although if it were placed on the left side, under the thumb, then it would be possible to quickly bring the weapon into combat readiness, and also quickly transfer it to a safe state. And all this - with one hand. The fire mode translator, on the contrary, is most often used once, and quick access to it is not necessary. For quick reloading, the bolt handle should be moved to the other side or made double-sided. With the butt folded, on some samples, the right rod overlaps the folded cocking handle by a couple of millimeters, and the handle has to be pulled out from under the butt.
When the “Heathers” entered the unit, everyone who took their hands noticed that the shoulder rest was too long. When shooting in a bulletproof vest, this is very noticeable, especially when holding the front handle.
By the way, about the handle. The thing is, of course, necessary. When using the handle lock, sooner or later it pinches the skin on the index finger. The handle itself is located close to the muzzle, which gets very hot during intense shooting and does not add comfort to the hand. It would be a good idea to install a plastic pad at the bottom of the muzzle. A muzzle with compensation holes would be nice. When holding the weapon by the front handle, the sharp edges of the lower part of the fore-end cut into the hand. Tolerable, but unpleasant. Just recently, during an operation, I tried to silently chamber a cartridge. That is, guide the bolt frame with your hand, avoiding hitting the moving parts in the forward position. I did this out of habit, since this trick works on 9A-91.
The bolt pushed out the upper cartridge, which along the way pulled the lower one along with it. As a result, the upper cartridge buried itself in the breech section of the barrel, the lower cartridge half crawled out of the magazine, supported the upper cartridge from below and jammed the magazine, which turned out to be impossible to remove. I had to hold the bolt frame with my left hand, pick out the upper cartridge with my right finger, and push the lower one back into the magazine. The owner's manual attributes this delay to a magazine malfunction. And this is on a new SMG with several rounds fired. In general, in terms of size, ease of use and power, the SR-2M is inferior to the proven and reliable 9A-91 assault rifle.
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Kalashnikov assault rifles
As for any “authoritative” statements about the best machine gun in the world, the most reliable, the strongest, which can not be cleaned, thrown from any height, and so on, I will say the following. Kalashnikov assault rifles, I think, are not the best in the world. Otherwise, the whole world and the nearest inhabited planets would be armed with them. In the eighties, the most common rifle in the world was the Belgian FN FAL. This speaks to its fighting qualities, since Belgium is a small country and cannot afford, like the USA and the USSR, to give, sell cheaply or use weapons as a reward for loyalty to itself.
7.62 mm AKMS and AK assault rifles manufactured in 1954
In this situation, in addition to the reasonable price, quality plays a decisive role. A lot of material has appeared in the press about the developed types of weapons, which at one time were superior to the AK family in many respects, but it turns out that at that time the combat qualities of these samples were not decisive in choosing the best. And it’s difficult to call Kalashnikov (personally, I respect him very much) the sole author of the design, because, again, according to media materials, dozens of institutes and enterprises participated in the creation of the AK family and its development. Undoubtedly, the Kalashnikov assault rifle is beautiful, reliable and convenient for some, but for my work it turned out to be not very suitable.
In my job, I often have to carry my gun loaded. The situation is interesting: on the one hand, you must be prepared to immediately open fire - therefore the safety is removed, the cartridge is in the chamber. On the other hand, there is no obvious threat, there are citizens of the Russian Federation around, you have to move around, perform some manipulations with your hands, and therefore it is better to keep the weapon on safety. To open fire, one movement is desirable, and preferably the shooting hand. The Kalashnikov assault rifle is not a weapon that can instantly open fire. To do this, I either have to keep the safety off (and constantly shake at the thought of an accidental shot). Or take a machine gun left hand, remove the right one from the pistol grip and remove the machine gun from the safety catch. A lot of time and a lot of manipulation. The reloading handle is also on the right side and again forces you to remove your hand from the trigger. A short, low butt, an uncomfortable pistol grip, the junction of which with the receiver rubs the skin between the thumb and forefinger.
7.62 mm assault rifle L1A1 - English modification of the Belgian FN FAL
The butts of the AKS-74 and AKS-74U assault rifles don’t bring much joy to the hand either. I understand that the right location of the butt swivel is very convenient when the butt is folded, but the weapon is mainly worn in the combat position, and this location of the swivel is not very convenient for me personally, especially if you carry it with the barrel down. The magazine has many protruding parts that make it difficult to remove the magazine from the equipment and insert an empty one back. I don’t understand the reluctance of people responsible for supplies (at least the police) to adopt increased-capacity magazines. Four-row and drum magazines are used all over the world, except for our dear ones. Twin stores are not used for a good life. If you don’t go to the mountains or shoot at targets, all the “authoritative” statements about imbalance and weight of the weapon are forgotten during a close-range shooting. When clearing premises, when it is necessary to create a high density of fire and the enemy is so close that any normal person has a natural desire to have as many cartridges in the magazine as possible (and it is desirable that they do not run out). And no one will remember about imbalance and excess weight.
If some factory or company would come up with drum magazines or ties for pairing AK-74 magazines, I think I wouldn’t be the only one who would buy such magazines for a reasonable price.
7.62 mm AKM assault rifle (with PBS-1 and GP-25 installed) and 5.45 mm shortened AKS-74U assault rifle
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Reliability of AK and M16
The most important feature of the AK (compared to the M16 family) is reliability. There are no questions - you don’t have to clean the AK, you don’t have to force it however you want, but it will shoot and shoot. Well, first of all, weapons still need to be cleaned - any weapon. Secondly, the reliability of the AK is based on the high speed of rollback of the moving parts and the large gap between them. Hence the main drawback - increased dispersion during automatic shooting. Personally, I think that for the army or for those who use weapons mainly by carrying them on the shoulder or firing a few rounds at the shooting range, the Kalashnikov assault rifle is even too good. This weapon is unpretentious, allowing for a somewhat barbaric attitude. I think the AK fully meets the requirements for mass-produced weapons.
5.45 mm AK-74M assault rifle, improved by the owner
And for my work I need a 5.45 mm assault rifle, with a thickened barrel 30 cm long, with a high-capacity magazine, a low-noise firing device, a bolt stop, a double-sided safety, an automatic safety on the trigger, an adjustable butt and Picatinny rails for the front handles, collimators, optics, flashlights and target designators. The ideal option for such weapons is the presence of interchangeable barrels (standard and compact lengths for indoor operations). The presence of a replaceable barrel will lead to a more complex design and increased cost. But it is cheaper to have one machine gun with two barrels than two machine guns of different sizes. We sometimes have situations when we are forced to take with us on operations, in addition to the standard AK-74M, both small-sized weapons such as 9A-91 and silent ones, depending on the situation, which often changes during one individual operation.
5.56 mm American M16 assault rifle
As for reliability... Designer Korobov said that he wanted to create an assault rifle that would help a soldier survive in a trench, and not outlive all the soldiers in the trench... Comments, as they say, are unnecessary. Personally, I don't need 200% reliability. 100% reliability and 100% ergonomics are enough for me. Now about the eternal dispute between AKM and AK74. Without any doubts. Only 5.45 mm! (During the passage conscript service I've had a lot of weapons in my hands. There was also an AKMS with PBS-1 and GP-25. There was also an AK-74. And after the army there were and are many different models, including the AK-74M and AKS-74U.) Firstly, ammunition. I can take much more 7N10 (5.45 mm) cartridges, carry them further, and shoot more cartridges before the barrel overheats than PS mod. 1943 (7.62 mm). Secondly, the flight path of the AK-74 bullet is much flatter, which in battle has great importance, and bullets have no less penetration and lethality. Thirdly, the accuracy of the AK-74 is in no way worse than that of the AKM. As for ricochets and boring discussions about shooting through branches, all pointed bullets ricochet - these are the laws of physics. And you need to aim better through the branches. And in general, there is an old principle: if I don’t see, I don’t shoot.
We conducted a spontaneous experiment once. At the training ground, we made several shots offhand, at a high tempo, at chest targets located in different directions from the shooter, which is similar to life. It turned out that the AK-74M (5.45 mm) returns to the aiming line much faster than the AKMS assault rifle (7.62 mm). If you fire a long burst from an AKMS, which normal people often do in a difficult situation, then most of the bullets will simply pierce the sky. But the AK-74 allows such liberties, including hand-held shooting. It’s not serious to give AKM a big plus for having a muffler. Even in my office, far from Moscow and supply bases, 100% of the personnel have silent weapons, and of various modifications. And there is plenty of ammunition for it. And the fact that the AKM fires US and PS cartridges is also not a special plus. Almost any silent weapon is better than an AKM assault rifle with PBS-1 - more compact, lighter, more compact. And the bulk cartridges PAB-9 and BP penetrate what AKM with PS and US cartridges cannot. Not to mention the 5.45 mm PP and BP cartridges, which we have in abundance, and they are not inferior to the BZ cartridge and the like. So here AKM is not a leader either. And the knock of moving parts on the AKM with PBS, and the same on the OTs-14, is not drowned out by the clap of the PBS.
And again about ricochet when shooting from an AK-74. I read and hear about this all the time. It seems that all those shooting only hit branches, they run out of cartridges, and they helplessly throw their AK-74s to the ground and look with envy at the happy owner of the AKM. And he mows down the bushes with hooligans hiding behind them, like a machine gunner with a Minigun mows down the jungle in Predator. By the way, in films this is presented as truth. In fact, no person on earth can do this, because this machine gun does not have sighting devices, is powered by batteries, such as car batteries, has a recoil of more than 100 kg, and spits out in a small burst as much ammunition as a person is not able to carry. I'll repeat it again. All pointed bullets ricochet. AKM has no advantages. Are the ricochets really so strong that one magazine won’t even hit the target? Or maybe find some light? Or maybe it's better to aim?
From any machine...
And finally, the simplest example. You have an AKM, and other ignoramuses have an AK-74. Ammunition - only those that are with you. Sometimes you run out of ammo. However, not all. AK-74 owners can easily share cartridges with each other. And you? I have a 1992 AK-74M. With a stock that won’t fold out the first time, with a gas piston on which the layer of chrome is thinner than a child’s hair, with a Saiga pistol grip and a pirated copy of the fore-end with a handle, with a Cobra sight that can’t stand being next to an under-barrel grenade launcher, and the main advantage of this machine is that it exists.
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Special automatic machine AS "Val"
Very comfortable, practical. It just begs to be picked up. The butt itself finds a point of support in the shoulder, the cheek rests in the right place on the butt. Of the domestic folding stocks, the AC stock is the best. The rough surface allows you to firmly hold the fire control handle, which is also facilitated by the shape of the handle itself. A relatively long sighting line has a beneficial effect on shooting accuracy. The handguard, despite its small size, is comfortable and has the same non-slip surface as the handle. The forend is completely blocked by the folded stock and in this position it is difficult to shoot, for example, in a tight space, while holding the weapon securely. To correct this shortcoming, I installed a handle on the muffler body. Almost every detail in the machine helps improve accuracy and reduce noise when firing. According to these parameters, it surpasses all domestic machines of the same type. For example, at a distance of 100 m, lying down using an optical sight, I hit the bottom of an inert VOG-25 shot. Of course, not from the first shot.
9-mm automatic rifle with additionally installed front handle and flashlight.
Spare magazines and clips with cartridges for their equipment.
The machine gives a lot to its owner, but also demands special attention. This concerns maintenance, or rather cleaning. Anyone who has dealt with cleaning AC and BCC after shooting will understand what I mean. P-45 gunpowder, used in standard cartridges, produces a lot of carbon deposits, which after some time hardens, you have to sweat to get rid of it. The lion's share of time is taken by cleaning the separator and the inner surface of the muffler, as they are most susceptible to the destructive effects of powder gases. Here various powders and gels for cleaning dishes are used. But, despite all these little things, the machine is very good. Although it requires delicate handling. I love this machine and it loves me back.
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Special Sniper Rifle VSS “Vintorez”
Great rifle. Compact, handy, accurate. In our division it is used with AS machine magazines.
9-mm sniper rifle VSS. The muffler has space for installing additional equipment
Standard SP-5 and SPP cartridges have, to a small extent, different ballistics, so our snipers, depending on preferences, bring their rifles to normal combat under the type of cartridge they like. The only depressing thing is the absence of a cheekpiece on the butt, which, apparently, was done for the sake of a quick transition to mechanical sights when shooting.
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Small-sized assault rifle 9A-91
A real workhorse. Compact, powerful machine. Streamlined shapes. In the dashing nineties, it was widely used as a concealed weapon when capturing criminals inside a vehicle or in a residential area. Due to its small thickness, weight, and folding charging handle, it was often carried secretly, under a jacket, behind a belt or on the side on a belt loop over the shoulder. The stock in the folded position does not extend beyond the dimensions of the machine gun. Easily and quickly transferred from traveling to combat position and back. Super reliable. Shoots in any degree of contamination. The sights are very clearly “outlined”, but due to the short length of the aiming line, it is ineffective to shoot more than 50 m, and it is unrealistic to shoot more than 100 m.
Upgraded 9A-91 with collimator sight
The machine has several modifications: The first is equipped with a compensator and has a fuse-translator on the left side. The second one is equipped with a silencer and translator of reduced size. There is no compensator. The third (1995) - equipped with a silencer and a bracket for mounting optical sights. In this regard, the safety translator flag has been moved to the right side. There is a version of this modification in which there is no bracket for mounting optics. The latest modification has a larger handguard. Moving the safety switch to the right side made it more difficult to manipulate. Small magazine capacity. A larger-capacity magazine or a coupler for two magazines would be nice. Difficulty in replacing it. Availability of one spare magazine. The magazines of some machine guns are not fixed in the necks of other machines due to the excess thickness of some magazines and the discrepancy between the windows for the magazine latch and the latches of some machines.
Magazines were produced with feeders of different designs and different locations of holes to control the availability of cartridges. At first, feeders with a right-handed upper cartridge were produced. Then they produced feeders with the upper cartridge located on the left. Magazines with feeders of the second type have a hole for controlling the number of cartridges, made one cartridge thicker than with feeders of the first type. As a result of poor quality control at the manufacturing plant, magazines with type 1 feeders with late model magazine bodies began to arrive. When such magazines are loaded with cartridges, a cartridge case is visible in the hole, which indicates that the magazine is fully loaded with 20 rounds. There are actually 19 rounds in the magazine. All this leads to problems when receiving and handing over weapons and ammunition.
There are no guides on the forend for attaching the flashlight and the front handle. After the abolition of the compensator, the front handle would not be superfluous. The bolt handle is poorly fixed in the firing position and folds spontaneously, which creates difficulties when reloading in a combat situation and when using gloves. When firing SP5, PAB-9, BP cartridges into the ground and hard obstacles at an angle, almost one hundred percent ricochets are observed.
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Rifle-grenade launcher complex OTs-14-4A “Groza”
Impossibility of shooting from the left shoulder. The shooter's face is located above the hole for ejecting spent cartridges and, accordingly, escaping powder gases. Inconvenience of replacing a magazine.
9/40-mm rifle-grenade launcher system OTs-14-4A
Variant OTs-14-4A silent sniper rifle
Just one spare magazine. The translator-fuse does not allow them to be used quickly. When shooting in a helmet and body armor, it is quite problematic to “attach” normally. After shooting, you will have a tedious cleanup. It turns out that after several magazines, cleaning the “Groza” is even more tedious than the AC assault rifle and the VSS rifle due to the many hard-to-reach places in the receiver.
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Dragunov SVD sniper rifle
There's nothing bad to say. An excellent rifle, time-tested. When using plastic forend pads, it was not possible to achieve a tight fit to the forend assembly, which slightly distorts the elegant appearance of this beauty. To mitigate recoil, the butt plate of the GP-25 grenade launcher is often used. The stock sight basically satisfies the requirements for the rifle.
7.62 mm sniper rifle SVD
7.62 mm SVD-S sniper rifle with folding stock
Dragunov sniper rifle SVD-S
Compact version of SVD. A thicker barrel gives more consistent results. The shape of the fire control handle does not allow it to be held firmly. The rifle “kicks” sensitively when firing.
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Sniper rifle SVU-AS
Dimensions and accuracy are better than those of the SVD. My SVU-AS has a factory shooting range of 2.5 cm at 100 m, LPS bullet, 4 shots. You can stand next to it when shooting, unlike the SVD. The recoil is not strong compared to the SVD. Weight - 5.5 kg, but not very heavy. Due to the fact that the trigger rod is a long, thin plate, and is hidden under a high, poorly secured cover, when the trigger is pressed, it bends and rests against the cover. And then it transfers the force to the trigger. Therefore, the descent is long and unpredictable. When shooting, especially from a bipod, the power of the compensator is such that it blows the rifle several centimeters to the side, and the target is lost from view. Without optics, with a mechanical sight - a very accurate, convenient type FG42, especially since the sight and front sight were copied from it and the front sight guard was added. It's strange that no one mentions this anywhere.
7.62 mm shortened sniper rifle SVU-AS
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Sniper rifle SV-98
It's a club, but it shoots well. The passport contains the best group of 10 shots - 8.8 cm at 300 m. Assembly is in the best domestic traditions. When assembling the shutter at the factory, pins were inserted into the holes from below, and a guide bar was placed on top, which should be attached to the shutter with these pins. When attaching the bolt to the rifle, the bar fell down and jammed the bolt. I could barely take it apart. Then I wondered how this bar was attached. Bulky stores, obviously overcomplicated in design. The sporting unified case included is long for a rifle only, but does not accommodate a rifle with a silencer. A whole epic happened with the sights for this rifle. They entered the unit only with night sights. So they stood idle. Then alone good man donated an expensive Zeiss sight to the unit - Diavari 2.5-10-50T. A year later we received PPO 5-15x50.
7.62 mm sniper rifle SV-98
Then, after a considerable period of time, we received a Belarusian POSP 4x12-42W sight with mounts for a Weaver rail. Although the rifle has a Picatinny rail. The fixing pins on the sight bracket, which prevent longitudinal displacement, did not fit the guide on the rifle, which was corrected with a file. It turns out that for a couple of years the rifles were not used for their intended purpose. Due to the lack of sights. The rifle is bulky and inferior to the SVD in terms of maneuverability. In practice, the accuracy of the SVD is quite at a level corresponding to the conditions of its use. In mountainous areas, the weight of the SV-98 is a noticeable burden.
Reliability, untested by time and operation, forces a sniper to take SVD, SVD-S or VSS, VSK-94 for an operation. They are proven and reliable. And the SV-98 is often relegated to the role of a competition rifle.
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Sniper rifle SV-99
I think the reason for its appearance in service is as follows. Izhevsk had to sell something. And then one of the responsible officials, who had read or heard from their entourage about the use of small-caliber rifles in the USA as “dog killers” and “light bulb destroyers,” came up with the idea of purchasing such things. And Izhevsk is right there. The rifle is a doll, but practically suitable only for sporting and recreational shooting. I don’t think the powerful “Marmot” cartridge will hold up, and with weaker cartridges you won’t knock anyone down right away. Since it is in service as a sniper, ammunition for shooting is issued according to standards corresponding to normal-caliber rifles. That is, it makes no difference what to shoot from - from the SV-99 or from the SVD and SV-98. So it is better to shoot from normal caliber rifles. The optical sight bracket does not have a locking pin and it is impossible to install it in exactly the same place after removing the sight.
5.6 mm sniper rifle SV-99
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Kalashnikov light machine gun Modernized RPK-203
Has sufficient firepower at close ranges. Place the forend like on the Vepr-12, the bipod on the rail, the front handle, the collimator, and the drum magazine. If you go deep, then the trigger should be made like on the American IAR with a “front and rear sear.” If desired, conditions for the use of PKK can be found. In close combat, in the city, to create a fire curtain if the PC is too lazy to carry a machine gun. In general, you need a machine gun chambered for machine gun cartridges, belt-fed, with interchangeable barrels of different lengths and a folding butt. At one time there was a very good RPD-44 machine gun. The prototype of all today's machine guns chambered for a cartridge less powerful than a rifle cartridge. Compared to a machine gun, the PC is more compact and allows the machine gunner to carry more ammunition. Modern conditions combat operations, for example in populated areas, and the tactics of special units give this type of machine gun the right to exist. Minor modernization by installing a new plastic forend of greater length, a system of straps for the front handle and bipod, a lightweight butt (possibly a skeletal design).
7.62 mm light machine gun RPK-203
It’s a pity that due to the presence of a recoil spring in the buttstock, it will not be possible to make it foldable. Place the bipod closer to the breech of the barrel to facilitate transfer of the direction of fire. And be sure to place the sight rail on the receiver cover. That's it - the mini-PC is ready.
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Kalashnikov Machine Gun Modernized Easel PKMS
Powerful machine gun. Doesn't like the tape bending back when shooting - there is a possibility of delay. Lack of a folding stock and a full-fledged forend. And this machine gun is often fired from hand. All boxes for 200 rounds are included. And it is used, as a rule, without a machine. Large dimensions; if worn for a long time, the carrying handle becomes loose. Most The best way alterations - like the Americans, such as SPW. You can install a muzzle brake-compensator, otherwise it bounces when shooting from a hard surface. And the box for cartridges is more compact. Underbarrel grenade launchers: GP-25. It still remains the best in its class.
7.62 mm PKMS heavy machine gun
Compact and fast-firing. Of no small importance is the ability to shoot at a distance of less than 100 m. The scope allows this. Over time, the connection between the barrel and the trigger body becomes loose. On some frequently used grenade launchers, the clamps became loose due to rust. When fired, they broke and the grenade launchers flew off the machine guns. Features of the self-cocking trigger negatively affect shooting accuracy.
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My favorite grenade launcher. Convenient sight, almost “pistol” trigger, smooth and relatively soft. Convenient fuse. There is no installation on the sight for shooting at a distance of 50 m. When shooting at short distances, when you press against the butt, you can get hit.
5.45 mm AK-74 assault rifle with GP-25 grenade launcher
5.45 mm AK-103 assault rifles with GP-30 and GP-34M grenade launchers
5.45 mm AK-103 assault rifle with GP-30M grenade launcher
GP-30M
Almost the same. There is no fuse, which I'm very disappointed with. An extractor that acts as a cleaning rod. Doesn't understand the stowed position. The high pressure chamber is now firmly attached to the barrel of the GP-34. The descent is like a water pistol. Can't compare with GP-30. The sight is more difficult to handle. When setting the scope to 50 m, you have to press your cheek against the ridge of the butt, and recover after the shot. Like a blow to the jaw. The butt plate is twice as thick as the old one and it is almost impossible to shoot in a bulletproof vest and unloading vest. And most importantly, during installation the cleaning rod is removed, and the kit comes with a prefabricated one, but there is nowhere to put it.
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Hand Grenade Launcher Special RGS-50M
Multifunctional weapon, with appropriate ammunition. There are no sling swivels for attaching a belt. Have to carry it in a bag. During the application, repeated cases of discrepancies between shot trajectories and sight settings were revealed.
50-mm hand grenade launcher special RGS-50M
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Handheld Anti-personnel Grenade Launcher RG-6
The high density of fire is negated by the time spent loading. Together with the ammunition, 20 rounds represent a large load on the shooter, especially in personal armor protection. Moreover, a normal grenade launcher, in his right mind, would never refuse a machine gun with ammunition. With the shoulder rest folded, the butt plate prevents you from properly grasping the control handle and opening fire. Although such situations do occur. It would be possible to make another hole in the base of the grenade launcher to extend the shoulder rest by about five centimeters. Swivels on the left side, like on the GM-94, would also be nice. On the right side of the shooter there is a machine gun. On the left is a grenade launcher as an additional weapon.
40-mm hand-held anti-personnel grenade launcher RG-6
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Store grenade launcher GM-94
Can successfully replace RG-6 and RGS-50. Very ergonomic. Fully double sided. There is an indicator of the presence of a shot in the grenade launcher. Allows you to shoot at a distance of closer than 50 m. At one time, US Navy S.E.A.L. fighters. they would have given a lot for the GM-94, since when conducting combat operations on the territory of South Vietnam they had to use the heavy (more than 8 kg without shots), inconvenient EX-41 grenade launcher.
43 mm GM-94 manual repeating grenade launcher
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Carbine Special 18.5 KS-K
At one time, the KS-23 carbine was developed as a weapon that made it possible to deliver a projectile of greater volume and mass to the target than a 12-gauge weapon. Weapons are now being adopted for service for a reason that is clearly the opposite of what was the basis for the transition to 23 mm weapons. Moreover, 12-gauge weapons are often presented as an ideal weapon for close-range operations. Apparently, not without regard to Foreign experience. But there criminals usually use pistols, revolvers, and shotguns. And the use of smooth-bore weapons to neutralize them is quite adequate. In addition, their city buildings are made of less thick and durable material than ours. Our situation is different. The criminals are armed, most often with automatic weapons, and the doors in the apartments are most often made of iron. Smoothbore weapons We have an inadequate response to the threat.
Special carbine 18.5 KS-K 12 gauge
Cumbersome weapon. The dimensions, even with the stock folded, do not allow working with it in tight spaces. The design of the weapon does not allow the installation of a forend with straps for the front handle and attachments, since the standard forend contains a spring for locking the buttstock in the folded position. And at a fast rate of fire or shooting with the butt folded, the front handle is not a superfluous detail at all. The rubber butt plate is designed in such a way that it is possible to lock the buttstock in the folded position after a couple of strikes with the palm of your hand, due to the fact that the rubber does not allow the lock to engage with the buttstock. When the magazine is loaded with eight rounds, it is impossible to lock it in the weapon. To attach even an empty magazine to a carbine, you again need to hit it with your palm from below to secure it.
In conclusion, I can say that everything described above is not only my personal opinion, it is the opinion of my colleagues and colleagues from other departments. We work with weapons not only at the training ground or at the shooting range. Very often it is necessary to use weapons for their main and historical purpose. These are the realities of our life. It may seem that I am too critical of some samples. Or I’m too pampered and want a “comfortable” weapon. But there are no trifles in my work. Especially those related to weapons. Any little thing, a hitch with manipulations, an uncomfortable application is even worse - a delay in shooting can have a detrimental effect on the integrity of my skin. And I trust only those weapons that I have personally tested at the training ground or in battle.
In the 1980s, in the armies of countries belonging to the NATO bloc, there was a revision of the methods of using small arms by army units belonging to the “second echelon”. The consequence of this was the emergence of the concept of PDW - Personal Defense Weapon, translated into Russian, “individual defense weapon.” The PDW concept involved the development of small-sized small automatic weapons, which were planned to arm the crews of artillery guns and anti-aircraft missile launchers, car drivers, crews of combat vehicles, etc. That is, those military personnel for whom small arms are not their main weapon and are used only as a means of self-defense.
In the USSR, attention was also paid to the development of self-defense weapons, but special programs like PDW were never announced here. In addition, the APS, the Stechkin automatic pistol, was well suited for these purposes at that time. And at the end of the 70s, the AKS-74U assault rifle was adopted. It was used for the same purposes as its foreign counterparts, but due to its significant weight and size characteristics it was not comparable to a real PDW.
A breakthrough in the development of such weapons in Russia came only in the second half of the 1990s. It was accompanied by the development at TsNIITochmash of a new Russian pistol cartridge 9x21 mm, which was distinguished by its high lethal and penetrating effect. At the same time, the increase in the destructive ability of the bullet was achieved not only due to the increase initial speed its flight, but also due to the special design of the cartridge. The new 9x21 mm cartridge, according to the developers, was supposed to completely replace the standard 9x18 mm cartridge for the Makarov pistol (PM). Especially for new cartridge TsNIITochmash specialists designed the SR-1 pistol (unofficial name “Gyurza”).
The success achieved in creating a pistol chambered for a new cartridge allowed specialists from Klimovsk to begin work on another promising model, which later received the designation SR-2 “Veresk” submachine gun. The development of the submachine gun was completed in 1999. Currently, "Veresk" is in service with the Russian FSO, the FSB (Vympel detachment), as well as a number of special forces of the Russian Ministry of Internal Affairs (for example, in the Moscow riot police).
Naturally, while working on a new automatic weapon chambered for a completely new cartridge, the company’s designers analyzed and considered several various schemes automation. The use of a powerful cartridge required extraordinary solutions from them. They chose an automation system that was relatively rare for this type of weapon, which provided for the removal of part of the powder gases from the barrel, and the barrel was locked by turning the bolt. Due to insufficient funding, work on creating a submachine gun was delayed; the first prototypes were ready only in mid-1998.
It should be noted that Veresk was initially developed to solve a wide range of problems. Among them is the defeat of enemy personnel wearing personal protective equipment of the 2nd class at a distance of up to 200 meters, as well as unarmored equipment at a distance of up to 100 meters. For this it was planned to use several types of different 9x21 cartridges with different bullets: SP10 (increased armor penetration with a bullet with a special steel core); SP11 (with a low-recoiling bullet with a lead core). SP12 (expansive bullet with increased stopping effect); SP13 (tracer bullet). According to weapons experts, the destructive effect of SP-11 and SP-13 cartridges was 1.5-2 times higher than that of the widely used PM cartridges. The use of an armor-piercing bullet allows you to pierce a 4-mm steel sheet at a distance of up to 70 meters with a 100% guarantee.
The Veresk submachine gun significantly expands the tactical capabilities of the Gyurza pistol. At one time, the armor-piercing cartridge SP-10, the ordinary cartridge SP-11A, the Gyurza pistol and the Veresk submachine gun, as well as a common collimator sight for them, were presented by TsNIItochmash as a special rifle complex of increased efficiency, mainly intended for intelligence officers . The accuracy, power and ammunition of the Veresk SMG are sufficient to achieve a qualitative advantage over the enemy. When using this complex, a preemptive effect is achieved in a possible fire duel. The use of collimator sights provides a fairly high aiming speed - 2-3 times faster than when using traditional “fly” sights.
The Veresk submachine gun operates on the basis of gas-operated automatics and has a long working stroke of the gas piston. In this case, a gas piston placed above the barrel is rigidly connected to the bolt frame. The piston is hollow; a return spring is placed inside the piston at the front. The barrel is locked using the cutouts located in the receiver by turning the bolt with 6 lugs. At the moment of firing, the gas piston and bolt carrier move back, turning the bolt. After this, the barrel of the submachine gun is unlocked and the spent cartridge is ejected, then the bolt sends the next cartridge into the chamber and the barrel bore is locked. At the same time, an automatic system with rigid locking of the barrel bore is very rare in modern submachine guns. This decision was due to the use of a powerful cartridge. The cocking handle is rigidly attached to the bolt frame on the right.
In the front part of the SR-2 “Veresk” forend there is a holding handle. The submachine gun uses a hammer-type firing mechanism, which allows you to fire both bursts and single shots. The safety lever is located on the receiver on the right and has two positions, which are marked with the letters “P” - safety and “O” - fire. The lever for switching types of fire is located on the left side. Like the safety, it also has 2 positions, which are marked with one and three points - single and automatic fire, respectively. The submachine gun is equipped with a folding metal stock, which folds upward in the stowed position.
The Vereska stock has a spring-loaded butt plate, which reduces the time it takes to transfer the weapon from the traveling position to the firing position for firing with the emphasis on the shoulder. The method of placing the buttstock in the folded state allows you to reduce the transverse dimensions of the weapon. Detachable box magazines with 20 or 30 rounds can be used in conjunction with the Veresk submachine gun. The arrangement of cartridges in stores is staggered. Box magazines are installed in the pistol grip fire control.
The SR-2 sighting device consists of a front sight and a two-position rotating rear sight, which can be set at 100 and 200 meters. The sight's front sight is placed in a high rack; it can be moved in the vertical and horizontal plane to bring the submachine gun into normal combat. Also on the top of the receiver there is a bracket that can be used to install a red dot sight. Its use greatly simplifies the process of aiming a weapon at a target, especially in low light and when shooting at moving targets.
There is a compensator located in the muzzle of the submachine gun barrel; on top of this compensator there is an inclined cut. The use of such a compensator allows you to fire effectively, even if the shooter is holding the Veresk “pistol-style” (either with one or two hands). The small weight and size characteristics of the SR-2M, combined with an original-shaped axillary suspension, ensure quick transfer of the weapon to the firing position, as well as convenient transportation. Also, “Veresk” can be carried on a belt, which is attached to the front and rear swivels.
The main advantage of the SR-2 "Veresk" is its very high firepower, high accuracy of fire and high lethality of the bullet at close combat distances. The combination of these qualities made this submachine gun a very attractive model for Russian special forces as a self-defense weapon. "Veresk" meets all the requirements for PDW class weapons in the West.
The first production SR-2 submachine guns were characterized by low quality, non-interchangeable magazines, a general “dampness” of the design, as well as constant minor problems. All this caused a large number of complaints from users of submachine guns, who at the same time noted the general prospects of the development when bringing it to the required level of reliability.
Currently the SR-2 version is not available. TsNIITochmash is engaged in the production of versions SR-2M and SR-2MP. The modernized model SR-2M has a number of differences from the original model: instead of a rigid stop on the fore-end, a folding front handle has appeared, which increases the accuracy of fire and controllability of the weapon (in the folded position the handle becomes part of the fore-end); instead of a muzzle brake-compensator, a muzzle stop is used, which protects the shooter’s hand from moving forward and possible burns from powder gases; The fuse box was slightly changed. The SR-2MP version is distinguished by installed Picatinny rails, which are mounted on the forend and receiver. In addition, this version can be equipped with a modified buttstock and a silencer.
Performance characteristics of the SR-2 "Veresk":
Caliber - 9 mm; the cartridge used is 9x21 mm.
Length: with stock - 603 mm, with stock folded - 367 mm.
Weight - 1.65 kg.
The initial bullet speed is 415-440 m/s.
Magazine capacity - 20, 30 rounds.
Rate of fire - up to 900 rounds/min.
Sighting range - up to 200 m.
A source of information:
http://otvaga2004.ru/kaleydoskop/kaleydoskop-inf/veresk-nash-otvet-pdw
http://www.armoury-online.ru/articles/smg/ru/sr-2m
http://www.megasword.ru/index.php?pg=314
http://www.tsniitochmash.ru
Performance characteristics of SR.2
Caliber...9 mm
Cartridge...SP. 10, SP.11, SP.12.7BTZ (9x21)
Weight of weapon without cartridges...1.65 kg
Weapon length:
with the butt folded down... 603 mm
with folded stock... 350 mm
Barrel length…174 mm
Initial bullet speed... 440 (SP.10),
415 (SP.11), 430 (7BTZ) m/s
Rate of fire… 900 rounds/min
Sighting range… 200 m
Magazine capacity...20 or 30 rounds
Submachine gun SR.2 "Veresk" with folded butt and collimator sight
Submachine gun SR.2M "Veresk" with a collimator sight, with a folded butt and front handle
With the creation at TsNIITOCHMASH of the SP.Yu cartridge-CP pistol complex. 1" the idea arose to add to it a submachine gun chambered for the 9x21 cartridge, providing guaranteed destruction of a single live target at a distance of up to 200 m wearing personal armor, allowing targeted shooting with one or two hands, using a butt, and being worn like a pistol. The main customer was FSK (FSB). Testing of the SR.2 “Veresk” submachine gun ended by mid-1998.
In 2000, the 9-mm SR.2 submachine gun was put into service.
The weapon is distinguished by automatic operation with a gas exhaust engine and locking the barrel bore by turning the bolt when configured with the magazine placed in the pistol grip. The folding charging handle is located on the right.
The trigger mechanism is striker-type. The safety lever is located on the right side; in the “safety” position, the flag blocks the groove for the charging handle to pass through. A separate flag translator is located on the left side and sets the modes of single and continuous (automatic) fire. The flags are accessible to the thumb of the hand holding the weapon.
Food comes from a box magazine with staggered cartridges. When the cartridges are used up, the magazine feeder rests against the bolt, which facilitates the ejection of the magazine when its latch is pressed. The magazine latch is double-sided.
Submachine gun SR.2M "Veresk" with a collimator sight, with a folded butt and front handle
The pistol grip and forend are made of impact-resistant plastic. The butt is metal, folding up and forward. A compensator is attached to the barrel.
Using a bracket, the KP-SR.2 collimator sight is mounted on the cover of the automation box. The mass of the collimator sight is 0.3 kg, the field of view is 6°.
In the modernized version of the SR.2M submachine gun, instead of a rigid stop, a folding front handle appeared on the fore-end, increasing the convenience and accuracy of shooting (initially the handle was made of an aluminum alloy, then of plastic). In the folded position, the handle becomes part of the forend. The fuse box has been slightly changed. In addition, the muzzle device has been changed - instead of a muzzle brake-compensator, a muzzle stop is installed, which protects the shooter’s hand from burns from powder gases.
The SR.2 submachine gun is worn openly on a belt or concealed on a special sling.
Partial disassembly of the SR.2M "Veresk" submachine gun
Hooke 12-05-2007 21:16
Please post here interesting information on these samples, preferably on their modernized versions.
I am posting information from the FSB special weapons catalog. I think this information will be new and interesting.
Hooke 12-05-2007 21:19
SR-1M Vector(index SV-1327/m)
Designed to defeat offenders protected by second class body armor and various technical means(vehicles, etc.).
Special fuses do not require preparing the pistol for firing.
Caliber - 9 mm
Magazine capacity - 18 rounds
Practical rate of fire - 50 rounds per minute
Sighting range - 100 m
Initial bullet speed - 420 (SP-10) and 390 (SP-11) m/s
Dimensions - 195x145x30 mm
Weight with magazine without cartridges - 0.95 kg
The history of the creation of the pistol can be read here: http://rapidshare.com/files/29557618/sps.zip - Special issue of the magazine "Weapon" - Weapon Russia - SPS
Hooke 12-05-2007 21:19
SR-3M Whirlwind(index SV-1327/m)
Designed to destroy manpower during activities to neutralize armed terrorists.
Ensures the conduct of combat operations and the destruction of targets in buildings captured by armed criminals protected by Class II anti-fragmentation vests, as well as the destruction of unarmored cars and trucks.
Caliber - 9 mm
Magazine capacity - 30 rounds
Practical rate of fire - 840 rounds per minute
Sighting range - 200 m
Initial bullet speed - 295 m/s
Length with the butt folded back - 640 (396) mm
Weight with magazine without cartridges - 2.1 kg
Type of cartridges used - SP-5, SP-6
Can be equipped with a muffler (index SV-1335/1):
Length - 277 mm
Diameter - 48 mm
Weight - 0.65 kg
Hooke 12-05-2007 21:20
SR-2M Veresk(index SV-1337/m)
Designed to conduct automatic and single fire in order to destroy unarmored enemy vehicles and manpower, including those protected by body armor of the second class of protection, in close combat and at a distance of up to 200 m.
Equipped with a collimator sight that increases shooting efficiency. Allows you to shoot with one hand.
Caliber - 9 mm
Magazine capacity - 20 and 25 rounds
Rate of fire - 820 rounds per minute
Sighting range - 200 m
Initial bullet speed - 445 m/s
Length with the butt folded back - 560 (353) mm
Height with magazine for 20 rounds - 190 mm
Width - 41 mm
Weight with 20-round magazine without cartridges - 1.535 kg
Firing mode - single, automatic
Type of cartridges used - SP-10, SP-11, SP-12, SP-13
Can be equipped with a muffler (index SV-1381):
Length - 247 mm
Diameter - 48 mm
Weight - 0.575 kg
Hooke 12-05-2007 21:27
I don’t know, but at least I haven’t seen a photo of the SR-3M anywhere, or the SR-1M with a square button behind the handle either.
Secondly, the header says: please post materials!!! I just wanted to collect information about this weapon in one pile.
Hooke 12-05-2007 21:32
Now a few questions:
Can someone post materials from the WEAPONS 2-2004 and 3-2004 magazines
fuss 12-05-2007 21:34
There was a rather large topic on the forum about "Gyurza" (Vector), possibly. in the thread " Tactical weapons", but on "Veresk" there is quite a bit, it seems, since there is little information from users of this device.
Hooke 12-05-2007 21:38
There is a bit of scant information there, there is more and more talk about nothing, but I would like more information and preferably about MODERNIZED samples, for example there is nothing at all about the SR-3M
Set A 13-05-2007 01:26
And about the cartridges for them - after all, it’s a special weapon IMHO, it’s interesting to consider the barrel-cartridge combination - please! (twitching the tips of my ears)
bang-bang 13-05-2007 23:10
And what about the cartridges: 9x21 - a reinforced cartridge designed by Alexey Yuryev, I don’t remember where, but I read that the muzzle energy of the Gyurza is about 750 J, I haven’t fired from this miracle myself, but I had to shoot from the VSK-94 and the Vintorez . SP-5 is a 9mm cartridge that looks very similar to the 7.62x39 mod 43g. SP-6 is an armor-piercing version of it, I even have shell casings from SP-5 somewhere “as a souvenir”, if I find a photo I’ll post it
bang-bang 14-05-2007 01:31
Thanks for the focus, by the way, the magazine at the whirlwind in the picture holds 20 rounds, and not 30, as reported by the performance characteristics (Personally, I have never seen magazines for such weapons (VAL, screw cutter, whirlwind) for 30 rounds, only 10 and 20 )
Hooke 14-05-2007 01:50
I took the information from the FSB catalog of special weapons, it says so, maybe they made a magazine for 30 rounds for the SR-3M (but maybe they didn’t find a photo of the magazine itself). And in general, if you notice, the SR-3M is very different from the SR-3: they attached a front handle like the SR-2M, the forend was changed, the butt folds on its side (like the AS Val) and a bunch of other small ones. Now, if only someone would post information about modernization - what changed, why, for what, etc.
Vic 14-05-2007 15:08
Now a few questions:
SR-1M and SPS - are they the same thing or not?
Can someone post materials from the WEAPONS 2-2004 and 3-2004 magazines
I am posting an article from "Weapons" 2-2004. I don’t have a scanner yet, I did it digitally.
percyolivas 14-05-2007 19:59
Dear Vic:
Sorry for writing you in this forum in english, because recently i begin study Russian language, could you scan the front cover of the magazine about CP2 machine gun please?
percy olives
Dear Vic.
With the best of South America
Percy Olivas
Set A 14-05-2007 21:03
Can the type and characteristics of a 9mm armor-piercing cartridge be found somewhere?
Hooke 14-05-2007 23:06
Vic, great respect to you for the magazine. I learned a lot about the SR-2(M), the history of Russian submachine guns, and finally saw a photo of the SP-12.
Question: in the photo, if I’m not mistaken, you can see that the SR-2 has a magazine attached to the front stop? (like the PP-2000, in which in early versions the spare magazine could be used as a shoulder rest)
And a request: Vic, look at the link, maybe you can help (regarding the defective Weapon 10-2004).
Hooke 15-05-2007 12:20
There is practically no detailed information on SP-5 and SP-6.
For the SP-6 cartridge, Yu. Frolov developed a bullet of a different design. Its hardened steel core, longer than that of SP-5, fills the entire cavity of the bimetallic shell. The latter does not completely cover the head part of the core; its black tip protrudes from the shell. This bullet has a higher penetration and lethal effect. The SP-6 cartridge is an “assault” cartridge and is designed to hit targets hidden in cars or protected by body armor.
Chuck length, mm - 56
Bullet length, mm - 41
Cartridge weight, g - 23
Bullet weight, g - 16
Initial speed, ms - 290
Sleeve - steel
The radius of a circle containing 50% of hits at a distance of 100 m is 3.5 cm
SP-6 and SP-5: internal structure
Set A 15-05-2007 01:37
THANK YOU!!!
cabal2600 15-05-2007 04:27
Gentlemen,
Somehow I don’t like this at all, the Americans and other foreign shushora are just rushing to our forum, it’s just some kind of disaster. We need to make separate forum threads where no one can steal our material without access, but we post the material for free for each other, and these brutes steal, They translate and even laugh that we are giving them secrets, something needs to be done. That’s why I don’t post my military material on this forum.
Dr. Watson 15-05-2007 10:30
quote: Originally posted by cabal2600:
Americans and other foreign shushora
Especially when in your Profile: New York, United States.
Vic 15-05-2007 12:46
quote: Originally posted by percyolivas:
Dear Vic:
Sorry for writing you in this forum in english, because recently i begin study Russian language, could you scan the front cover of the magazine about CP2 machine gun please?best regards from south america
percy olivesFrom the moderator__________________________
Dear Vic.
I apologize for writing to you on this forum in English, because... I just started learning Russian. Could you post a scan of the magazine cover from the SR-2?With the best of South America
Percy Olivas
Grand Mercy to the moderator for the translation. (I'm not very good at English)
Percy, cover for you.
Vic 15-05-2007 12:53
quote: Originally posted by Hooke:Question: in the photo, if I’m not mistaken, you can see that the SR-2 has a magazine attached to the front stop? (like the PP-2000, in which in early versions the spare magazine could be used as a shoulder rest)
The magazine is not attached to the stop; when photographing, it was simply placed under the PP to align the muzzle sections on the same plane.
sergant 15-05-2007 12:59
There is such a photo of SR-2, it’s a pity I didn’t find it in better resolution.
Beslan.
Vic 15-05-2007 13:20
quote: Originally posted by Hooke:
[B] There is practically no detailed information on SP-5 and SP-6.
We posted an article on our forum “Vintorez and Val”, also historical series w-a"Weapons" there, among other things, there is a history of the creation of SP-5, SP-6, PAB-9 cartridges. I downloaded it myself, but I don’t remember where from now. It seems like I've already searched the entire forum, but I can't find it. If people are interested and the moderator doesn’t mind, I can post it.
In addition, there are other materials on the topic:
1. "Fife-seveN? Nine! This is our answer PDW" - article about SR-2 "WEAPON" 6/2000
Hooke 16-05-2007 12:03
quote: The magazine is not attached to the stop; when photographing, it was simply placed under the PP to align the muzzle sections on the same plane.
Vic thanks for the clarification, apparently they don’t know how to work with Photoshop
quote: 1. "Fife-seveN? Nine! This is our answer PDW" - article about SR-2 "WEAPON" 6/20002. The “Rooks” case - an article on the development of pistols on this topic and the adoption of weapons (pistols by Yarygin, Serdyukov, Gryazev and Shipunov) “Kalashnikov” 4/2003
3. Recruit "Yarygin" - details about the pistol PYa "Kalashnikov" 6/2003
Well, of course, post it, even though I have #1, maybe someone else will need it.
quote: We posted an article on our forum “Vintorez and Val”, also a historical series of guns “Weapons”, among other things there is a history of the creation of SP-5, SP-6, PAB-9 cartridges. I downloaded it myself, but I don’t remember where from now. It seems like I've already searched the entire forum, but I can't find it. If people are interested and the moderator doesn’t mind, I can post it.
So I rummaged around the forum and found this special issue:
