PM-84 Glauberyt
| Pistolet maszynowy wz. 1984 | |
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PM-84P Glauberyt
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| Type | Machine pistol |
| Place of origin | Poland |
| Service history | |
| In service | 1984-present |
| Used by |
Policja Polish Army Polish Military Gendarmerie Iraqi Ground Forces |
| Wars |
Operation Iraqi Freedom Iraqi insurgency War in Afghanistan Yugoslav wars |
| Production history | |
| Designer | OBR Radom |
| Designed | 1981 |
| Manufacturer | FB Radom |
| Produced | 1984-present |
| Variants | PM-84 (Makarov ammunition version), PM-84P (Parabellum ammunition version), PM-98, PM-98S (increased auto fire to 770 rpm), PM-06 (with top rail to mount optical sights with silencer use & 3 position straight stock) |
| Specifications | |
| Weight | 1.84 kg (PM-84) 2.17 kg (PM-84P) 2.30 kg (PM-98, PM-98S) 2.50 kg (PM-06) |
| Length | 560 mm with stock extended / 354 mm stock collapsed (PM-84) 575 mm with stock extended / 375 mm with stock collapsed (PM-84P) 605 mm with stock extended / 405 mm with stock collapsed (PM-98, PM-98S) 615 mm with stock fully extended (3 position stock) / 392 mm with stock collapsed (PM-06) |
| Barrel length | 165 mm (PM-84) 185 mm (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-98S, PM-06) |
| Width | 51 mm (PM-84) 54 mm (PM-84P) 58 mm (PM-98, PM-98S) 62 mm (PM-06) |
| Height | 160 mm (PM-84, PM-84P) 172 mm (PM-98, PM-98S) 224 mm (PM-06) |
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| Cartridge |
9×18mm Makarov (PM-84) 9×19mm Parabellum (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-98S, PM-06) |
| Action | Straight blowback, closed bolt |
| Rate of fire | 600 rounds/min (PM-84) 640 rounds/min (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-06) 770 rounds/min (PM-98S) |
| Muzzle velocity | 330 m/s (PM-84) 360 m/s (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-98S, PM-06) |
| Effective firing range | 75 to 200 m sight adjustment (9×19mm Parabellum) |
| Feed system | 15-, 25-round box magazine |
| Sights | Fixed, front post and rear flip-up sight with notch and aperture settings, 280 mm sight radius |
The PM-84 Glauberyt is a Polish submachine gun. It is a personal weapon intended for combat and self-defense at ranges up to 150 m with single shot or fully automatic fire mode. It features a compact design, minimum overall dimensions, small weight, very good accuracy, and fire stability. It is designed for Heavy weapons platoons personnel and reconnaissance detachments, special anti-terrorist and police troops.
In service with the Polish military and police it replaced the earlier PM-63 RAK submachine gun.
The Glauberyt is a select-fire, straight blowback-operated firearm that fires from the closed bolt position. Its design influence can be seen to mimic the iconic Uzi. However it features a last shot bolt hold open/release like modern service pistols unlike any Submachine guns at its time. The PM-84/PM-84P also features ambidextrous charging handles on both sides (vz.61 Škorpion influenced). A 2 bar retractable butt stock tucks right into the side of the weapon. Magazine release is in the heel of the pistol grip. The Glauberyt feeds from 15-round flush magazines and 25-round extended magazines. Fire selector Z = SAFE, P = SEMI, C = FULL AUTO, sits above rear of the pistol grip. When the firearm is on SAFE, the bolt is locked and prevented from moving. A folding fore grip rests in front of the trigger guard (PM-63 RAK style), optional tactical flashlight/laser grip can also be mounted replacing the folding fore grip.
Modern PM-98/PM-06 variants utilizes a thumb magazine release. A new slot in the magazine is required to be cut out to work in the later Glauberyts.
PM-84 - Original 9×18mm Makarov model, replacing PM-63 RAK service.
PM-84P - 9×19mm Parabellum model, 1993 production onwards.
PM-98 - Model onwards, has the magazine release relocated to the thumb position, the charging handle is redesigned to be on the left side only, a more robust receiver and retractable butt stock, enlarged trigger guard for winter gloves, optional light/laser foregrip.
PM-98S - Special model where rate of fire increased to 770 rounds per minute in full auto.
PM-06 - Features a new 3 position telescopic butt stock that pulls out straight, a see through MIL-STD-1913 top rail to facilitate optical reflex sights, hooded front sight.
PM96S - Civilian semi-automatic only model of the PM84P
BRS-99 - Civilian semi-automatic only model of the Glauberyt.
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