China · Pistol
QSW-06
Short recoil (semi-automatic) · 5.8x21mm DAP-92 · introduced 2006
Also known as Type 06, Weisheng Shou Qiang, QSW-06 Silenced Pistol
About the QSW-06
The QSW-06 (also known as the Type 06) is a Chinese integrally-suppressible semi-automatic pistol developed between 2002 and 2005 and adopted by the People's Liberation Army in 2006 to replace the obsolete Type 67 silenced pistol. It is chambered for the proprietary 5.8x21mm DAP-92 round and a dedicated DCV-05 subsonic load, and shares roughly 60% of its parts with the standard-issue QSZ-92 service pistol. The detachable multi-baffle suppressor screws onto the threaded muzzle and is around 200 mm long.
The QSW-06 replaced the curiosity-piece Type 67 silenced pistol, whose 7.62x17mm subsonic round was dimensionally unique and impossible to logistically support outside China - meaning Chinese SOF using a Type 67 abroad effectively had no resupply.
QSW-06 specifications
General
- Type
- Pistol
- Action
- Short recoil (semi-automatic)
- Firing mechanism
- Hammer-fired
- Trigger
- Double action
- Calibres
- 5.8x21mm DAP-92
- Magazine capacity
- 20 rounds
- Magazine
- Detachable box magazine
Dimensions
- Barrel length
- 120 mm (4.7 in)
- Overall length
- 195 mm (7.7 in)
- Weight (empty)
- 0.98 kg (2.16 lb)
Barrel
- Rifling
- Right hand
Materials
- Barrel
- Steel
- Receiver / frame
- Polymer
- Slide
- Steel
- Finish
- matte_black
Performance
- Muzzle velocity (typical)
- 274 m/s (899 fps)
- Muzzle energy (typical)
- 113 J (83 ft·lb)
- Effective range
- 50 m
History
- Introduced
- 2006
- Production status
- In service
- Country of origin
- CN
Features
- Detachable suppressor
- Threaded barrel
- Accessory rail
- Luminous three dot sights
- Non rotating locked breech
Safety
- Trigger safety
- Firing pin block
Unlike the QSZ-92 it shares parts with, the QSW-06 uses a non-rotating locked-breech action rather than a rotating barrel, which is more compatible with a screw-on suppressor. Issued primarily to special operations and reconnaissance units.
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