Developed by Armament Research & Development Establishment (ARDE), Pune of DRDO.
I had the opportunity to view the MSMC at Indesec –Expo 2009 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. MSMC is in trail stage now, completed 2 rounds and awaiting thefinal trial then approval. The gentleman at the DRDO stall told me that the same will be inducted into the Indian Armed forces by 2010. Now coming to the salient Features of MSMC as described by ARDE:
• A Unique calibre weapon system for CQB (Close Quarter Battle) operations.
• Low recoil ensures stabilized weapon during rapid firing.
• Semi Bull-pup design: Magazine feeding through Pistol Grip; enables single hand firing.
• Retractable butt for compact and balance weapon, suitable for concealed area operations.
• Three point sling for comfortable weapon carrying and manoeuvrability in different firing postures.
• Integral pistol grip & hand guard unit improves aesthetics, logistics and maintenance.
• Ambidextrous features in cocking handle, butt locking lever and fire selector enables left and right hand firing.
• Optimal Bullet design for enhanced wounding power and accuracy.
• Picatinny rail for mount indigenous / international contemporary small arms sights.
Technical Data (Weapon):
• Caliber: 5.56 X 30mm
• Weight (without loaded magazine: 2.98kg
• Length: 700mm (butt extnd.), 500mm (butt folded)
• Barrel length: 300mm
• Rifling: 1 turn in 250mm RH
• Operation: Gas operation
• Magazine Capacity: 30 rounds
• Mode of Fire: Single and Auto
• Sights: Iron, Reflex, Laser, Beta Light Sight (BLS)
• Configuration: Ambidextrous
• Recoil Energy: 1.8J
• Safety: Mechanical and Applied
• Accessories: Silencer, Bayonet, Muzzle Cap
Technical Data (Ammunition):
• Caliber: 5.56 X 30mm
• Cartridge length: 42mm
• Cartridge weight: 9.0g
• Bullet weight: 2.6g
• Bullet length: 17mm
• Effective Range: 200m
• Muzzle velocity: 650m/s
I’ll scan and upload the pics by tomorrow. Also on display was the 40mm Under Barrel Grenade Launcher (UBGL) for Insas and AK-47 Rifle.
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5.56 X 30mm Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC)
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m24
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5.56 X 30mm Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC)
Jeff Cooper advocated four basic rules of gun safety:
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
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m24
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Re: 5.56 X 30mm Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC)
Thanks man, for saving me the effort.
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Jeff Cooper advocated four basic rules of gun safety:
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
1) All guns are always loaded. Even if they are not, treat them as if they are.
2) Never let the muzzle cover anything you are not willing to destroy.
3) Keep your finger off the trigger till your sights are on the target.
4) Identify your target, and what is behind it.
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eljefe
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Re: 5.56 X 30mm Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC)
looks very familiar...a steyr clone?
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Re: 5.56 X 30mm Modern Sub Machine Carbine (MSMC)
Hi Eljefe...more of a rip off from the H&K MP7....
Also note that it mostly a slightly scaled down INSAS affair.... elements moved here and there and dressed up to look different.
Remains to be seen if it has any valid use.
regards,
cc
Also note that it mostly a slightly scaled down INSAS affair.... elements moved here and there and dressed up to look different.
Remains to be seen if it has any valid use.
regards,
cc
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