Beretta 93R is an advanced weapon based on the Beretta 92 but with several additional features in the “machine pistol” category. Italian Special Forces and security police have adopted it, and interest has been expressed in several other countries.
Design
The Beretta 93R is similar to the Beretta 92 in that it uses a dropping-block locked breech. The principal visible change is the use of a longer barrel that protrudes in front of the slide and has a prominent muzzle brake; there is also a folding front grip hinged to the frame so that it lies beneath the frame front when not in use or can be folded down to act as a grip for the left (or disengaged) hand. This proves to be more practical than one might think, giving a steadier hold than the more common two-handed butt grip.
Light-metal folding stock
In addition, there is a light metal folding stock unit that can be clipped to the bottom of the butt, which converts the Beretta 93R into something approaching a lightweight carbine. Finally, the magazine has been lengthened to hold 20 rounds to extend below the bottom of the butt. The normal Beretta 92 15-shot magazine can also be used on the Beretta 93R machine pistol for those preferring a more elegant shape.
All these changes are because under the right but-plate is a three-round burst controller. The frame-mounted safety catch offers three positions: safe, single shot, and 3-round burst; placing the catch in this last position permits the firing of three rapid shots for one pressure on the trigger, the cyclic rate of fire being about 110 rounds per minute.
Machine pistol standards
This is low by machine pistol standards. Therefore, there is a minor disturbance of the aim; moreover, the forward handgrip and shoulder stock, used either separately or together, and the damping effect of the muzzle brake, allow the firer firm control of the weapon. High-speed photography shows that there is relatively little “climb” during the firing of a burst.
Technical Specifications
| Manufacturer: | Armi Beretta SpA, I-25063, Gardone Val Trompia, Italy |
| Type: | Locked breech, double-action, semi-automatic with the burst-fire facility. |
| Caliber : | 9 mm Parabellum |
| Barrel: | 6.14 in (156 mm) including muzzle brake |
| Weight (empty): | 41.2 oz (1170 gm) |
| Magazine capacity: | 20 rounds |
The rate of fire is 1100 rounds per minute not 110. And it’s quite fast and hard to control
Beretta needs to make a semi auto clone of this with all the aesthetics. Sell it as a pistol and sell the stock and forgrip seperately.