NRP9 Police Revolver

Summary

The Norinco NRP9 was introduced at IWA in 2014. It is a double-action revolver with a transfer bar and external manual safety.[1] The NRP9 is chambered in a proprietary cartridge similar to .38 S&W, which is designed to prevent unauthorized criminal use.[2][3]

Norinco NRP9
Norinco NRP9
TypeRevolver
Place of originChina
Service history
In service2014–present
Production history
DesignerXian Ai(艾西安)
ManufacturerChina North Industries Group Corporation
(Norinco)
Specifications
Mass1 kg (2.2 lb)
Length236 mm (9.3 in)
Barrel length102 mm (4.0 in)

Cartridge9mm/.38 caliber
ActionDouble-action/single-action
Effective firing range50 m (160 ft)
Feed system6-Round swing out cylinder

References edit

  1. ^ "ENFORCE TAC 2014: IWA Goes Tactical". sadefensejournal.com.
  2. ^ "Norinco NRP9 (Chinese Police revolver)". modernfirearms.net.
  3. ^ "China's Police Will Carry Guns Unlike Any Others". wsj.com.
  • 中国NRP9型9mm警用转轮手枪