Ruger MP9

History

In the late 1980s, Uzi designer Gal improved his design. During this time, American gun manufacturer Sturm, Ruger & Co. purchased the rights to Uzi. New materials like Zytel polymers bring Uzi up to modern standards. MP9 was added to the Ruger catalog in 1995.

However, despite being identified as an "improved Uzi" by its creators, the MP9 was not a success. The weapon was originally intended for use by U.S. government agents in close quarter defense, but was never adopted.

The failure of the MP9 meant that Ruger had not entered the submachine gun market since the MP9 was discontinued in 1996, focusing instead on their line of pistols and revolvers.

This weapon was used during the Burundian Civil War.

Specification

Basics

Year of Service

1995

Origins

United States

Categories

Submachine Gun (MP) / Submachine Gun (SMG)

Manufacturer

Sturm, Ruger & Company - USA

Operators

United States

Dimensions and Weight

Overall Length

556mm

21.89 inches

Cured weight

6.61 lbs

3.00 kg

Attractions

Before and after ironing.

Action

Recoil; Select Fire; Closing Bolt

Backflush operation

The air pressure created by the rearward movement of the fired case provides the necessary bolt movement, case ejection and stripping of the new case from the magazine.

Cartridges and Paper Feeds

Caliber*

9x19mm Parabellum

Circle/Feed

32 rounds detachable magazine

POWER

Maximum efficiency. Arrived

328 feet

(100m | 109m)

Rate of fire

600

Number of revolutions

VARIANTS

MP9 - Base Series Names