QSZ-92
| Industry | Firearms manufacturing |
|---|---|
| Founded | 1992 |
| Headquarters | China |
| Products | Firearms, including QSZ-92 pistol series |
The QSZ-92, also referred to as the Type 92 (), is a semi-automatic pistol developed by Norinco.
History
Initiated to succeed the outdated Type 54 pistol series, research for the QSZ-92 began in 1992, with full-scale development commencing in 1994. The pistol was officially adopted by the People's Liberation Army in 1998.
Export versions chambered in 9×19mm include the CF-98, which features a barrel lifespan of roughly 8,000 rounds, and the NP-42, offering an extended barrel life of about 10,000 rounds but without suppressor compatibility. Both models have been commercially exported to Canada, while the CF-98 has also been introduced into African markets.
Operation
The QSZ-92 functions on a recoil-operated, locked-breech mechanism utilizing a rotating barrel that locks and unlocks from the slide during recoil. Its front frame is equipped with an accessory rail designed for attachments such as laser sights or tactical lights.
A notable design characteristic is the removable steel frame embedded within the polymer grip, which contains the fire control components.
This pistol employs a double-action/single-action trigger system integrated with a safety and decocking mechanism, aligning with contemporary military sidearm standards.
Accessory
Compatibility with the QUS-181 suppressor is provided; however, due to the rotating barrel design, the suppressor attaches to the accessory rail instead of directly on the muzzle.
Ammunition
The QSZ-92 accepts dual-stack magazines holding fifteen rounds of 9×19mm Parabellum (QSZ-92-9) or twenty rounds of proprietary 5.8×21mm Chinese armor-piercing cartridges (QSZ-92-5.8), which feature bottlenecked cases and pointed projectiles similar to the Belgian 5.7×28mm round.
Unlike conventional pistol magazines that taper at the top, this model utilizes a true double-column staggered-feed magazine comparable to many rifle magazines.
A star engraving on the grip denotes ammunition type: it appears on 9×19mm versions (including export variants) and is absent on military 5.8×21mm models.
QSZ-92
The standard version available in either bottlenecked 5.8×21mm DAP92 or 9×19mm Parabellum calibers. It boasts a failure rate below 0.2% and a service life rated at 3,000 rounds.
QSZ-92-5.8
Military issue for the People's Liberation Army.
QSZ-92-9
Law enforcement variant supplied to the Ministry of Public Security.
QSZ-92G
An updated iteration featuring enhanced reliability and ergonomics, along with an under-barrel rail for mounting accessories. The barrel’s durability is increased to support up to 10,000 rounds.
QSZ-92G-5.8
Military version of the improved model.
QSZ-92G-9
Police version of the upgraded pistol.
CF98
Export-oriented model chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum with a barrel lifespan extended to approximately 8,000 rounds.
CF98A
Successor export variant chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, replacing the original CF98.
NP42
Revamped export model firing 9×19mm Parabellum, featuring a barrel life of around 10,000 rounds, staggered-feed magazine capacities of 15/10 rounds, and a failure rate reduced to one malfunction per thousand rounds.
Its accuracy has been refined to achieve an R50 under and R100 below .
CS/LP5
Compact pistol chambered in 9×19mm, equipped with 7-round magazines and designed for an operational lifespan of about 8,000 rounds.
QSZ-92A
This is an upgraded version of the QSZ-92 series, introduced in 2021 as an enhanced standard model.
QSZ-92B
A more compact and refined iteration of the QSZ-92 platform, also unveiled in 2021.
BOF Type 92
A Bangladeshi handgun developed from the QSZ-92/CF-98 design framework.
Babylon
An Iraqi handgun modeled on the QSZ-92/CF-98, manufactured by the Defence Industries Commission with technical support from Norinco. It is primarily marketed to Iraqi legal professionals for self-defense purposes. The initial locally produced Babylon pistol was presented to former Prime Minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi.
Users
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- 660 NP-42 pistols supplied in 2014