Pindad G2
Handgun
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The Pindad G2 is a 9×19mm Parabellum handgun designed and produced by Pindad. It is a recoil-operated semi-automatic handgun utilizing a John Browning-style tilting barrel mechanism. This mechanism harnesses the recoil of the fired round to push the slide rearwards.
| Pindad G2 | |
|---|---|
 A Pindad G2 Combat pistol | |
| Type | Handgun |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2011–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pindad |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 0.95 kg unloaded |
| Length | 200 mm (G2 Combat) 221 mm (G2 Elite) 222 mm (G2 Premium) |
| Barrel length | 114 mm (G2 Combat) 127 mm (G2 Elite & Premium) |
| Cartridge | 9×19mm Parabellum |
| Caliber | 9 mm |
| Action | Recoil operated semi-automatic |
| Effective firing range | 50 m |
| Feed system | 15-round magazine |
| Sights | Iron |
Etymology
History
The G2 Combat is the basic variant of the Pindad G2 series, to replace the Pindad P1 and P2 (licensed copy of Browning Hi-Power P-35) as the standard sidearm of the Indonesian National Armed Forces.[3] Design and production G2 has been carried out since the middle of the year 2010, while mass production started in 2011.[4][1]
The other variants are the G2 Elite and G2 Premium. G2 Elite was introduced alongside G2 Combat in 2011. It has longer barrel and adjustable sight. The G2 Premium is a further development of the G2 Elite, with double action/single action trigger instead of single action only in the previous variants. It was introduced in 2016 and entered serial production in 2017.[5]
On 7 November 2022, the Deputy Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army expressed interest in Pindad rifles and handguns.[6] On 6 June 2024, Jakarta approved military assistance to Cambodia in the form of 150 Pindad SS2-V5-A1 rifles and 20 Pindad G2 Elite pistols, with ammunition.[7] The military assistance received by the Vice Commander of RCAF and Commander of the Royal Cambodian Army on 29 August 2024.[8][9][10]
Variants
G2 Combat
The G2 Combat is a 114 mm (4.5 inch) barrel length pistol, uses 9 x 19 mm parabellum ammunition, capacity 15 rounds, weight 0.90 kg, high 136 mm, fixed front-sight and rear-sight. Widely used by the Indonesian armed forces.[11]
G2 Combat A1
A sub-variant of the G2 Combat. An optical sight can be attached to the slide via a mount that replaces the rear sight and a flashlight or a laser-sight can be attached via a frame-mounted Picatinny rail making it more handy in a CQB or during a tactical operation.[12]
G2 Elite
The G2 Elite is a 127 mm (5 inch) barrel length pistol, uses 9 x 19 mm parabellum ammunition, capacity 15 rounds, weight 1+0.05 kg, high 139 mm, fixed front-sight. Intended to be more accurate than the G2 Combat, the G2 Elite is equipped with an adjustable rear-sight (compared to the G2 Combat's fixed rear-sight) in order to assist the user when engaging a target at long ranges. It also comes with a slightly different design compared to the G2 Combat, notably the rear part of the slide.[13]
G2 Premium
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The G2 Premium is a 127 mm (5 inch) barrel length pistol, uses 9 x 19 mm parabellum ammunition, capacity 15 rounds, semi-automatic – single/double action type of fire. This variant is the latest upgrade within the G2 family, manufactured by taking input from the users who have previously fired the G2 Combat and the G2 Elite into account.[14]
An under-barrel flashlight or laser sight can be attached via a Picatinny rail on the pistol's frame, making it more handy in a CQB or during a tactical operation.
It is also sometimes issued for international competitions.
Derivatives
MAG-4
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The MAG-4 is a 9×19mm caliber pistol, with 4 inches-barrel length, overall length 190 mm, height 136 mm, and weighs 910 grams (without magazine); firstly introduced in September 2017.[15][16]
The basic design of the MAG-4 derived from the G2 Combat pistol. The difference between the MAG-4 and the G2 Combat pistol lies in the barrel length, where MAG-4 has shorter barrel length. At the bottom of the barrel frame is equipped with a rail that can be used to install infrared and flashlight, the weapon's pejera section already uses international standards, namely post and notch, which can be shifted to the right and left to adjust to the direction, speed and strength of the wind.[17] It was designed for patrol unit (Sabhara) of the Indonesian National Police, with its small size aimed at making it easier for police to use and carry.[18]
Users
Brunei: Royal Brunei Armed Forces[19]
Cambodia: Used by Special Forces Command of the Royal Cambodian Army.[8][9][10]
Indonesia: Used by Indonesian National Armed Forces, Indonesian National Police, Indonesian Maritime Security Agency and Indonesian State Intelligence Agency.[20][21]
Malaysia: G2 Elites provided to Malaysia.[22]
Philippines: Philippine National Police, delivered in 2015.[23]
Laos: Lao People's Army[24]
Vietnam: People's Army of Vietnam[25]
Potential users
Gallery
Pindad G2 Combat and G2 Elite.
A Pindad G2 Elite with white and gold finish, presented by the Indonesian Minister of Defense to the French Minister of the Armed Forces.[27]
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