Beretta PMX
Beretta · Submachine Gun · In Production · 2017
Also known as: PMXs, Beretta PMX-S
Overview
The Beretta PMX is a 9x19mm submachine gun introduced by Beretta in 2017 to replace the aging PM12S platform. It is a selective-fire, blowback-operated weapon firing from a closed bolt, with an aluminum-and-polymer upper receiver, a polymer lower, integral Picatinny rails, a side-folding shoulder stock, ambidextrous controls and translucent 30-round magazines. Designed for law enforcement, special forces and military users, a semi-automatic carbine version is marketed as the PMXs.
Specifications
| Weight (empty) | 2400 g (84.7 oz) |
| Overall Length | 640 mm (25.20") |
| Folded Length | 418 mm (16.46") |
| Barrel Length | 170 mm (6.69") |
| Action Type | Blowback |
| Firing Mechanism | Closed Bolt |
| Trigger Type | Single Action |
| Magazine Capacity | 30 rounds |
| Magazine Type | Detachable Box |
| Effective Range | 100 m (109 yd) |
| Rate of Fire | 900 rpm |
| Barrel Rifling | Right Hand |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
| Barrel Material | Steel |
| Stock Material | Polymer |
| Finish | Matte |
Calibers
- 9x19mm Parabellum · primary · 9mm NATO — also known as 9mm Luger, 9mm NATO, 9x19mm
Features
- Firing modes: Semi Automatic, Full Automatic
- Feed systems: Detachable Box Magazine
- Safety mechanisms: Ambidextrous Fire Selector, Three Position Selector
- Features: Side Folding Stock, Picatinny Rails, Ambidextrous Charging Handle, Translucent Magazines, Aluminum Polymer Upper Receiver, Selective Fire
Variants
- Beretta PMXs — Semi Automatic Carbine
Service history
Operators
- Italian Armed Forces
Production
Production years: 2017-present
Successor to the Beretta PM12S submachine gun
Origin
Country of origin: Italy
Designer: Beretta
Notes
The upper receiver is an aluminum tube covered by a polymer shell; the lower receiver, grip and magazine housing are polymer. The charging handle and fire selector are reversible for left- or right-handed use.
Background
The PMX continues Beretta's submachine gun lineage that began with the Model 38 of World War II and the Cold War-era PM12, modernizing the formula with polymer construction, rail accessories and ambidextrous handling.