Pindad PM3

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

Cartridge 9×19 mm
9×21 mm
Barrels21 cm [1]
Action Gas operated [2]
Rate of fire 750–850 rpm [2]
Effective firing range75 m [2]
Sights Iron sights. Optical sights are possible with rail

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

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Development

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]

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