MGP-15 submachine gun

The MGP-15 is a submachine gun designed for issue to special forces made by SIMA-CEFAR,[5] updated with a longer barrel and other features. The name was changed from previous MGP models due to modifications, including a change to a barrel with a threaded muzzle, usually fitted with a screwed-on muzzle cap, that allows a suppressor to be quickly screwed on.[6]

MGP-15
TypeSubmachine gun or machine pistol
Place of originPeru
Service history
Used byPeru
Production history
Designed1990[1]
ManufacturerSIMA Electronica
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass2.31 kg (empty)[2]
2.29 (with 32-round magazine)[2]
Length503 / 284mm (stock extended/folded)
Cartridge9×19mm Parabellum
ActionBlowback, Semi-automatic[3]
Rate of fire650-750 rounds/min
Muzzle velocity342 m/s[4]
Feed system20 or 32-round magazine

Design

Like all MGP submachine guns, the weapon can utilize Uzi submachine gun magazines.[6][7] A folding butt stock is provided, so arranged that with the butt folded along the right-hand side of the receiver the butt plate can act as a form of foregrip.

Variants
  • MGP-84
An upgraded version of the MGP-15.[4] Used in close protection duties.[8]
  • MGP-14
A semi-automatic version of the MGP-84, which has a folding forward grip.[7] Also known as the MGP-14 Micro[2] or as the MGP-14 Pistol.[4] For a time, it was known as the MGP-84C.[7]

References
  1. [site=http://www.gunsworld.com/gun_smg/mgp_15.htm site=http://www.gunsworld.com/gun_smg/mgp_15.htm] Check |url= value (help). Retrieved March 26, 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  2. [site=http://www.bellum.nu/armoury/MGP84.html site=http://www.bellum.nu/armoury/MGP84.html] Check |url= value (help). Retrieved March 26, 2017. Missing or empty |title= (help)
  3. https://web.archive.org/web/20110320211921/http://www.janes.com/articles/Janes-Infantry-Weapons/MGP-84-9-mm-sub-machine-gun-Peru.html
  4. "9 mm MGP-14 pistol (Peru), PISTOLS". Jane's Information Group. 2003-06-02. Archived from the original on May 4, 2009. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  5. "Appendix: Light Arms Production in Latin America". Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  6. Hogg, page 207.
  7. Ronaldo Olive. "Subguns From The Inca Land". Archived from the original on 2009-02-16. Retrieved 2009-01-31.
  8. https://www.thefirearmblog.com/blog/2017/03/10/mgp-84-mini-perus-short-lived-compact-smg/

Bibliography
  • Hogg, Ian (2000). Jane's Guns Recognition Guide Second Edition. Glasgow: Janes. ISBN 0-00-472453-4.

See also
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