QCW-05

   The QCW-05 submachine gun is also referred as the Type 05. It's designation translates as a "Silenced Assault Gun, 2005". It was developed in the early 2000s to meet the Chinese army requirement for a compact submachine gun. This design won the trials and was selected for production. Production commenced in 2005. Currently is in service with the PLA and Chinese law enforcement forces. This weapon replaces the ageing Type 85 and other obsolete submachine guns.

   This submachine gun looks like a scaled-down version of the QBZ-95, however it's internal design is different. The original QCW-05 is produced for military use. It is a blowback operated weapon, with bullpup layout. This SMG is chambered for the new Chinese 5.8 x 21 mm ammunition. Some sources claim that it uses armor-piercing rounds as it's primary ammunition. In concept The QCW-05 it is a personal defense weapon, similar to the FN P90 and HK MP7.

   The safety / fire mode selector switch is located above the pistol grip. It has single shots, three round bursts and full-auto settings. There is additional automatic grip safety. A cocking handle is located on top of the receiver, under a built-in carrying handle, so this weapon ca be cocked using either hand.

   The Type 05 submachine gun is fed from four-row magazines, that hold 50 rounds.

   This weapon comes with iron sights built into the carrying handle. However it is also compatible with optical sights.

   The Type 05 SMG is compatible with detachable silencer. When silencer is attached it requires special subsonic ammunition.

Variants

   QCQ-05, a variant which comes without silencer;

   JS9 (Jian She) a smaller submachine gun, chambered for 9 x 19 mm ammunition. It is in service with Chinese armed police forces and is also aimed at the export customers. It has similar design, but has a Picatinny-type rail instead of carrying handle. A cocking handle was moved to the right side of the receiver. This SMG is fed from 30-round magazines, compatible with the HK MP5. It has effective range of 100 - 150 meters. This weapon can also be equipped with detachable silencer.

JS9 Submachine gun