Norinco (China North Industries Corporation) · Pistol · In Service · 1998
| Weight (empty) | 760 g (26.8 oz) |
| Overall Length | 190 mm (7.48") |
| Barrel Length | 111 mm (4.37") |
| Height | 135 mm (5.31") |
| Width | 35 mm (1.38") |
| Magazine Capacity | 15 rounds |
| Action Type | Short Recoil |
| Firing Mechanism | Double Action Single Action |
| Muzzle Velocity | 350 m/s (1148 fps) |
| Muzzle Energy | 456 J (336 ft·lbf) |
| Effective Range | 50 m (55 yd) |
| Frame Material | Polymer |
Primary Caliber: 9x19mm Parabellum
The QSZ-92 is the standard semi-automatic service pistol of the People's Liberation Army, adopted in 1998 to replace the Type 54 (Tokarev TT-33 clone) and Type 64. Designed by Norinco around a polymer frame with steel inserts, it uses a rotating-barrel locked-breech action and is offered in two chamberings: a 9x19mm Parabellum export/service version and a proprietary 5.8x21mm DAP-92 armor-piercing variant for elite Chinese forces.
Country of Origin: China
Designer: Norinco design bureau (lead designer Li Tianbao)