Pindad PM3 explained

Pindad PM3
Origin:	Indonesia
Type:	Sub-machine gun
Is Ranged:	Yes
Used By:	See Users
Manufacturer:	Pindad
Production Date:	2016–present
Weight:	3.15 kg (without magazine)^[1]
Length:	72 cm (48.4 cm when the stock is folded)
Cartridge:	9×19 mm 9×21 mm
Barrels:	21 cm
Action:	Gas operated
Rate:	750–850 rpm
Range:	75 m
Sights:	Iron sights. Optical sights are possible with rail

The PM3 is a sub-machine gun type firearm produced by Pindad.^[2]

Development

Unlike the previous generation, PM2, which uses blowback mechanism, PM3 uses a gas operated mechanism. PM3 also has rail integration system, which allows wider variety of attachments to be installed, such as sights and grips.^{[3] [4]}

Users

• : 95 PM3s used by Indonesian Marine Corps.^[5] The Indonesian Forest Rangers are also reported using this submachine gun to replace the PM1A1.^[6]

References

1. News: Yuk kenali, senapan untuk pertempuran jarak dekat lansiran PT Pindad. Airspace Review. March 15, 2023. 2022-12-17. Rangga. Baswara Sawiyya. id.
2. Web site: Pt Pindad Launches Four New Guns. 2023-03-16. Antara. 2016-06-10.
3. Web site: PM3 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20220602161514/https://pindad.com/pm3 . June 2, 2022 . March 14, 2023 . PT. Pindad.
4. Web site: Spesifikasi Submachine Gun Buatan Pindad: PM3, PM2 V1, dan PM2 V2. 2023-03-16. Kompas. 2022-03-19. id.
5. Web site: Menhan Prabowo Serahkan Senjata Produksi PT Pindad ke Korps Marinir, Ini Jenisnya . 2023-03-16. 2023-02-15. Aan. Haryono. iNews. id.
6. https://twitter.com/RandomWorldWar/status/1645390094696861697