Iver Johnson Enforcer
Semi-automatic pistol, machine-pistol
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The Iver Johnson Enforcer is pistol derivative of the M1 carbine, produced in .30 carbine, and built by Iver Johnson.[3] Mechanically, the pistol is identical to an M1 carbine and feeds from the same magazines. However, the barrel is significantly shorter and there is a pistol grip in lieu of a stock.[4] As the firearm has no shoulder stock, it is classed as a "handgun" under US law. The pistols feature walnut stocks and in a blued (PP30) or stainless (PP30S) finish.[3] Some were produced in 9mm Luger (PP9).[3]
| Iver Johnson Enforcer | |
|---|---|
Iver Johnson Enforcer | |
| Type | Semi-automatic pistol, machine-pistol |
| Place of origin |  United States |
| Production history | |
| Manufacturer | Iver Johnson |
| Produced | 1978–1993 |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 5½ lbs[1] |
| Barrel length | 9½"[1] |
| Cartridge | .30 carbine 9mm Luger |
| Action | Gas-operated (short-stroke piston), rotating bolt |
| Feed system | 5-, 15- or 30-round detachable box magazine (standard),[1][2] 10-, 40-round box magazines, 50-round drum (aftermarket) |
| Sights |
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A small number of Enforcers feature an M2-style selector switch and are therefore a "machine-gun" under the US National Firearms Act.[4][5] An experimental machine-pistol version in 9mm Luger was produced (MP9).[3]
While the Enforcer is legal in most states and territories in the US, it is a prohibited weapon in Canada.[6]
Criminal use
The Enforcer is seen prominently wielded by Patty Hearst in a bank robbery committed by the Symbionese Liberation Army.[7][8]
