Post by Diarist on Nov 23, 2014 12:50:24 GMT 1
The Suomi KP/-31 is regarded by many as one of the most successful submachine guns ever designed. It enjoys a high rate of fire and with excellent accuracy. The major disadvantage of the Suomi KP/-31 is its high production cost. The Suomi KP/-31 also incorporates a few new design features, including an arrangement whereby the spring is mounted inside the bolt in order to make the gun shorter. Its 50-round quad-column "Casket" box magazine was more reliable than the early 40-round "bullets loaded nose down" drum magazine. There is also has a 71-round drum magazine.
The Suomi KP/-31 went into serial production in 1931 by Tikkakoski Oy and most of these weapons have been bought by the Finnish Defence Forces.
Cartridge: 9x19mm Parabellum
Action: Straight Blowback
Rate of fire: 750–900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 396 m/s (1,299 ft/s)
Effective firing range: 200m
Feed system: 20, 36 or 50-round box, 40 or 71-round drum
Source: Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suomi_KP/-31
The Suomi KP/-31 went into serial production in 1931 by Tikkakoski Oy and most of these weapons have been bought by the Finnish Defence Forces.
Cartridge: 9x19mm Parabellum
Action: Straight Blowback
Rate of fire: 750–900 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity: 396 m/s (1,299 ft/s)
Effective firing range: 200m
Feed system: 20, 36 or 50-round box, 40 or 71-round drum
Source: Wikipedia - en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Suomi_KP/-31