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MGP-15 submachine gun

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Submachine gun or machine pistol
MGP-15
TypeSubmachine gun or machine pistol
Place of originPeru
Service history
Used byPeru
Production history
Designed1990
ManufacturerSIMA
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass2.31 kg (empty)
2.29 (with 32-round magazine)
Length503 / 284mm (stock extended/folded)
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
ActionBlowback, Semi-automatic
Rate of fire650–750 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity342 m/s
Feed system20 or 32-round magazine

The MGP-15 is a submachine gun designed for issue to special forces made by SIMA-CEFAR, updated with a longer barrel and other features. The name was changed from previous MGP models due to modifications, including a change to a barrel with a threaded muzzle, usually fitted with a screwed-on muzzle cap, that allows a suppressor to be quickly screwed on.

Design

Like all MGP submachine guns, the weapon can utilize Uzi submachine gun magazines. A folding butt stock is provided, so arranged that with the butt folded along the right-hand side of the receiver the butt plate can act as a form of foregrip.

Variants

  • MGP-84
An upgraded version of the MGP-15. Used in close protection duties.
  • MGP-14
A semi-automatic version of the MGP-84, which has a folding forward grip. Also known as the MGP-14 Micro or as the MGP-14 Pistol. For a time, it was known as the MGP-84C.

References

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  3. "MGP-84 9 mm sub-machine gun (Peru) - Jane's Infantry Weapons". www.janes.com. Archived from the original on 20 March 2011. Retrieved 12 January 2022.
  4. ^ "9 mm MGP-14 pistol (Peru), PISTOLS". Jane's Information Group. 2003-06-02. Archived from the original on May 4, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  5. "Appendix: Light Arms Production in Latin America". Archived from the original on 2016-03-04. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  6. ^ Hogg, page 207.
  7. ^ Ronaldo Olive. "Subguns From The Inca Land". Archived from the original on 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  8. "MGP-84 Mini: Peru's short-lived compact SMG -". 10 March 2017.

Bibliography

  • Hogg, Ian (2000). Jane's Guns Recognition Guide Second Edition. Glasgow: Janes. ISBN 0-00-472453-4.

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