FB Glauberyt explained

Pistolet maszynowy wz. 1984
Type:
Is Ranged:yes
Service:1984–present
Designer:OBR Radom
Design Date:1981
Manufacturer:FB Radom
Production Date:1984–present
Variants:PM-84 (Makarov ammunition version), PM-84P (Parabellum ammunition version), PM-98, PM-98S (increased auto fire to 770 rpm), PM-06 (with top rail to mount optical sights with silencer use & 3 position straight stock)
Weight:1.84 kg (PM-84)
2.17 kg (PM-84P)
2.30 kg (PM-98, PM-98S)
2.50 kg (PM-06)
Length:560 mm with stock extended / 354 mm stock collapsed (PM-84)
575 mm with stock extended / 375 mm with stock collapsed (PM-84P)
605 mm with stock extended / 405 mm with stock collapsed (PM-98, PM-98S)
615 mm with stock fully extended (3 position stock) / 392 mm with stock collapsed (PM-06)
Part Length:165 mm (PM-84)
185 mm (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-98S, PM-06)
Width:51 mm (PM-84)
54 mm (PM-84P)
58 mm (PM-98, PM-98S)
62 mm (PM-06)
Height:160 mm (PM-84, PM-84P)
172 mm (PM-98, PM-98S)
224 mm (PM-06)
Cartridge:9×18mm Makarov (PM-84)
9×19mm Parabellum (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-98S, PM-06)
Caliber:9mm
Action:Straight blowback, closed bolt
Rate:600 rounds/min (PM-84)
640 rounds/min (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-06)
770 rounds/min (PM-98S)
Velocity:330 m/s (PM-84)
360 m/s (PM-84P, PM-98, PM-98S, PM-06)
Range:75 to 200 m sight adjustment (9×19mm Parabellum)
Feed:15- and 25-round box magazines
Sights:Fixed, front post and rear flip-up sight with notch and aperture settings, 280 mm sight radius

The PM-84 Glauberyt is a Polish submachine gun. It is a personal weapon intended for combat and self-defence at ranges up to 150 m with single shot or fully automatic fire mode. It features a compact design, minimum overall dimensions, small weight, very good accuracy, and fire stability. It is designed for heavy weapons platoons personnel and reconnaissance detachments, special anti-terrorist and police troops.

In service with the Polish military and police it replaced the earlier PM-63 RAK submachine gun.

Operation

The Glauberyt is a select-fire, straight blowback-operated firearm that fires from the closed bolt position. Its design influence can be seen to mimic the Uzi. However it features a last shot bolt hold open/release like modern service pistols unlike any other submachine guns of its time. The PM-84/PM-84P also features ambidextrous charging handles on both sides (influenced by the vz.61 Škorpion). A two-bar retractable buttstock tucks right into the side of the weapon. The magazine release is in the heel of the pistol grip. The Glauberyt feeds from 15-round flush magazines and 25-round extended magazines. Fire selector Z = SAFE, P = SEMI, C = FULL AUTO, and sits above rear of the pistol grip. When the firearm is on SAFE, the bolt is locked and prevented from moving. A folding fore grip rests in front of the trigger guard (in the style of the PM-63 RAK), and an optional tactical flashlight/laser grip can also be mounted, replacing the folding fore grip.

Modern PM-98/PM-06 variants utilize a thumb magazine release. A new slot in the magazine is required to be cut out to work in the later Glauberyts.

Variants

Users

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Notes and References

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  2. Web site: Image: 610xum4.jpg, (610 × 388 px). js2010.pl. 2015-09-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20160304035435/http://js2010.pl/images/Wojtek/pm84/610xum4.jpg. 2016-03-04. dead.
  3. Web site: wojsko.info. wojsko.info. 2015-09-03. https://web.archive.org/web/20140407073123/http://wojsko.info/index.php/pl/2013-11-06-10-32-50/2013-11-06-10-45-38/cypr/106-litwa. 2014-04-07. dead.
  4. Book: Gander, Terry. Jane's Infantry Weapons 2002–2003 . Jane's Information Group. 2002. 0-7106-2434-4 . 217.