Submachine guns - Introduction Argentina FMK-3 Halcon M/943 Halcon ML-63 Armenia K6-92 Australia Austen Owen F1 Austria Steyr-Solothurn MP.34 Steyr MPi 69 Steyr TMP Steyr AUG para Belgium Vigneron M2 FN P90 Bulgaria Shipka Chile FAMAE S.A.F. China Type 64 Type 79 Type 85 Chang Feng Type 05 Croatia Agram2000 Czech republic Zk-383 Skorpion vz.61 Sa.23 Skorpion EVO III new Denmark Madsen m/45 new Madsen m/46 m/50 m/53 upd Hovea m/49 new Estonia Tallinn Arsenal new Finland Suomi M/31 Tikkakoski M/44 Jati-matic France MAS-38 MAT-49 Hotchkiss "Universal" MGD PM-9 Gevarm D4 Germany MP.18,I Schmeisser MP.28,II Schmeisser MP.35 Bergmann EMP.35 Erma MP.38 MP.40 MP.41 Schmeisser MP.3008 new Dux M53, M59 new Walther MPL & MPK HK MP5 HK MP5K HK UMP HK MP7 PDW Hungary 39M 43M 53M Israel UZI / MiniUzi / MicroUzi Italy Villar Perosa Benelli CB-M2 Beretta M1918 Beretta M1938 Beretta M12 Franchi LF-57 SOCIMI 821 new Spectre M4 TZ-45 Japan Type 100 SCK-65 Minebea M-9 Mexico Mendoza HM-3 Poland PM-63 PM-84 upd PM-98 PM-06 new Portugal INDEP Lusa FBP m/948 FBP m/976 Romania Orita M1941 Cugir Russia / USSR PPD-40 PPSh-41 PPS-43 PP-19 Bizon PP-19-01 Vityaz PP-90 PP-91 Kedr / Klin PP-93 PP-90M1 PP-2000 AEK-919K Kashtan OTs-02 Kiparis SR-3 Veresk K6-92 / Borz Singapore ST Kinetics CPW South Africa BXP South Korea Daewoo K7 Spain CETME C2 Labora new Star RU-35 SI-35 Star Z-45 Star Z-62 Z-70B Star Z-84 Sweden Carl Gustaf M/45 CBJ-MS PDW Switzerland SIG 1920 1930 new SIG MKMS MKPS SIG P-48 MP-310 Steyr-Solothurn S1-100 W+F Lmg.-Pist 41/44 B+T MP 9 Ukraine Elf Goblin TASCO 7ET9 7ET10 UK Sten Lanchester Mk.1 MCEM-2 Sterling L2 L34 USA Thompson Reising M50 M55 M3 and M3A1 UD M42 Ingram M6 Ingram MAC M10 and M11 Colt mod.635 American-180 Ares FMG Smith&Wesson M76 Ruger MP9 Calico SMG Kriss Super V™ Vietnam K-50M Yugoslavia (ex) M49 M56 MGV-176
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PP-19 Bizon (Bison) submachine gun (Russia)![]() Early model of Bizon submachine gun, with AKS-74 type butt and pistol grip, and with 64 rounds cylindrical magazine
Caliber: 9x18mm PM and PMM; 7,62x25mm Tokarev;
9x19mm Luger / Parabellum This interesting submachine gun had been developed in Izhevsk at the famous IZHMASH state arms factory during the early 1990s, and first appeared on public circa 1993. Obviously influenced by the somewhat unsuccessful Calico submachine guns, Bizon (Bison) SMG combined high capacity "helical" magazine with more conventional appearance and layout. Bizon heavily based on AKS-74 assault rifle, and actually built on shortened AKS-74 receivers, with AKS-74 pistol grip, trigger unit and folding butt. Latter models introduced somewhat improved shape of pistol grip, with better ergonomics. Large capacity magazine is located under the barrel, and serves as a forearm, resulting in comfortable hold and trim profile. This firearm said to be comfortable to carry and fire, and provides a lot of firepower. Also, thanks to its closed bolt fire mode, combined with hammer fire control module, provides accurate semiautomatic fire. Controls are similar to those on all Kalashnikov assault rifles, thus being familiar for all Russian troops. Initially produced for 9x18 mm Makarov ammunition (in both standard and Modified and hotter forms), Bizon latter appeared chambered for 9x19mm and 7.62x25mm ammo. Latter version appeared in two flavors - with cylindrical magazine holding 45 rounds, or with curved box magazine, holding 35 rounds (apparently, old magazines from PPSh-41 and PPS-43 are used). Bizon submachine guns are in limited use with Russian security and law enforcement forces. As said above, Bizon submachine guns are built on shortened AKS-74 receivers, made from stamped steel. It featured a simple blowback action, hammer fired from closed bolt. Feed is from "helical" magazines, made mostly of plastic and mounted under the barrel. Design of those cylindrically shaped magazines is loosely based on American Calico designs. Bizon is capable of semi-automatic and full automatic fire, with typical AK-type safety - selector lever at the right side of the receiver. Sturdy skeletonized buttstock is made from stamped steel and folds to the left side when not needed. Sights are similar to ones found on AKS-74U, with hooded front post and flip-up rear. --
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