Polish PM63-C Semi-auto 9mm Pistol with (1) 15rd Mag
The history….
Development of the PM63 RAK dates back to the late 1950s when the concept was first proposed at the Warsaw University of Technology in response to a requirement for a light hand-held defensive weapon for rear-echelon soldiers such as gun crews and vehicle drivers. PM63 development was assumed and completed by the state-operated Łucznik Arms Factory in the city of Radom, where it was produced until 1974. After close examination, the PM-63 was accepted into service with the Polish Army and police in 1965 as the 9 mm pistolet maszynowy wz. 1963 ("9 mm submachine gun model 1963"). The pm wz.63 on the other hand is akin to a machine pistol and produced using traditional manufacturing techniques. Due to the machining operations involved the pm wz.63 was a relatively expensive piece to produce.
Today…
Pioneer Arms has redesigned this historical firearm to shoot from a closed bolt position. This firearm is an ATF approved pistol. The stock has no function and is permanently fixed in its folded closed position.
Specifications
- Model: PM63-C
- Type: Semi-auto Sporting Pistol
- Weight: 3.53 lb. empty; 3.90 lb. with 15rd mag; 4.23 lb. with 25rd mag
- Overall length: 13.1 (stock collapsed)
- Barrel length: 6"
- Cartridge: 9x18 mm Makarov
- Action: Closed bolt; semi-auto
- Muzzle velocity: 1,050 ft/s
- Effective range: 75m
- Maximum range: 150m
- Feed system: 15 or 25rd box magazine
- Sights: Flip rear sight 75-150; front blade