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NORINCO QSW-06 (Weisheng Shou Qiang)

2006 MODERN

History

Silenced combat pistols continue to captivate the interest of the public and Hollywood, playing a crucial role in covert military operations across major global military powers, particularly in special forces missions.

The QSW-06, adopted by the People's Liberation Army (PLA) of China in 2006, is a suppressed sidearm designed for 5.8x21mm cartridges. Weighing less than a kilogram, the pistol has an overall length of 195mm (excluding the silencer) and a barrel length of 120mm. It utilizes a proven semi-automatic recoil with a locked recoil and a non-rotatable barrel lock based on the short recoil principle.

Developed to replace the aging QSW-67 silent pistol, the QSW-06 is a polymer-framed, short recoil-operated, semi-automatic pistol with similarities to the QSZ-92. Notably, it employs a non-rotating barrel lock, distinguishing it from the QSZ-92's rotating barrel. Chambered for the subsonic DCV05 5.8x21mm round, the QSW-06 reduces noise compared to standard pistol rounds. It can also fire the standard PLA pistol round, the DAP92 5.8x21mm, and features a twenty-round magazine, a rail under the barrel for accessories, and a detachable suppressor that can be attached to the barrel. The design process, initiated in 2002, culminated in production beginning in 2006 after extensive testing in various weather conditions.

Specification

Basic Knowledge

Years: 2006

Origins: China

Categories: Suppress semi-automatic pistols

Manufacturer: NORINCO - China

Action: Short recoil; lock shutter

Roles

Pistol: Compact design for close work or general self-defense.

Silent: This weapon is either inherently silent/suppressed or can be made with special muzzle mounts, special subsonic ammo, or a combination of the two.