Pindad PM3
Submachine gun
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The PM3 (Indonesian: Pistol Mitraliur 3) is a gas-operated submachine gun designed, developed and manufactured since 2016 by Pindad, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise specializing in military and commercial products. The PM3 submachine gun is primarily chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, has variants of selective and semi-automatic fire only configurations.[2][3]
Semi-automatic Carbine (PM3A1, PM3 PCC Sport)
| Pindad PM3 | |
|---|---|
| |
| Type | Submachine gun Semi-automatic Carbine (PM3A1, PM3 PCC Sport) |
| Place of origin | Indonesia |
| Service history | |
| In service | 2019–present |
| Used by | See Users |
| Production history | |
| Designer | Pindad |
| Manufacturer | Pindad |
| Produced | 2016–present |
| Variants | See Variants |
| Specifications | |
| Mass | 3.15 kg (6.9 lb) without magazine[1] |
| Length | 494 mm (19.4 in), stock folded 720 mm (28 in) stock extended[1][2] |
| Barrel length | 210 mm (8.3 in)[1] |
| Cartridge | 9×19 mm Parabellum 9×21 mm |
| Action | Gas operated[2] |
| Rate of fire | 750–850 RPM[2] |
| Muzzle velocity | 380 m/s (1,247 ft/s) |
| Effective firing range | 75 m (246 ft)[2] |
| Sights | Iron sights. Optical sights are possible with rail |
Development
The PM3 was first unveiled to the public on 9 June 2016, at the Hall of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, in Jakarta.[4] Its design and development was conducted by Pindad Directory of Development and Technology, including the implementation from input provided by users, to replace the previous generation PM2 submachine gun.[5] Unlike the 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, grips and tactical flashlight.[2][6]
Variants
Selective fire configurations
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PM3 (Standard variant)
The standard variant of PM3 is a military version with three position firing selector (safe, single and automatic firing mode). Having barrel length 210 mm, 6 grooves rifling, standard weight 3.15 kg, weapon length 720 mm (extended buttstock), 494 mm (folded buttstock), rate of fire 750-850 rpm, and effective range 75 meters.[2][8] This variant was first ordered by the Indonesian Marine Corps in 2021, and 95 PM3 delivered on 14 February 2023.[7][9]
Semi-automatic only configurations
PM3A1
PM3A1 is a civil version with semi-automatic only firing mode, categorized as pistol caliber carbine. This variant was first ordered by the Indonesian Forest Rangers in 2018, and 100 PM3A1 delivered on 2019 as PM3 Cakrawana.[8][10][11]
PM3-PCC Sport
PM3 PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) Sport is a civil version for sport, with semi-automatic only firing mode.[12]
Users
| Country | Organization | Variant | Reference |
|---|---|---|---|
 Indonesia |
Indonesian Forest Rangers | PM3A1 | [8][11] |
| Indonesian Marine Corps. | PM3 | [7][13] |
