The QSZ-11 () or is a compact semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Norinco.pewpewpew.work. (n.d.). QSZ11式5.8mm手枪 ——〖枪炮世界〗. [online] Available at: http://pewpewpew.work/china/handgun/qsz11/qsz11.htm [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023].
History The development of the QSZ-11 began in 2008 and was adopted by the People's Liberation Army in 2011 for officers, guards, reconnaissance personnel, security details, and taikonauts.https://sadefensejournal.com/seeing-red-a-photographic-exploration-of-recent-infantry-weapons-of-chinas-pla/
In 2014, during the Hong Kong Garrison open day, the QSZ-11 was shown and prompted media attention and much discussion from Chinese milbloggers due to its compact size and exquisite appearance.陈锦喜 刘东锋 (n.d.). 5.8 毫米枪械系列又添新丁 11 式 5.8 毫米手枪和匕首枪. [online] m.1she.com. Available at: http://m.1she.com/b-178951.html [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023].
Design
The QSZ-11 is a compact, aluminium alloy frame pistolModern Firearms. (2015). Type 11 / QSZ 11. [online] Available at: https://modernfirearms.net/en/handguns/handguns-en/china-semi-automatic-pistols/tip-11-qsz-11-eng/ [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023] that operates with a recoil-operated, locked-breech and has a rotating barrel locking system.
Safety Like the QSZ-92 5.8mm variant, the QSZ-11 can only be put on safety when the trigger is ready to fire, which ensures safety in use and the ability to fire quickly with a round in the chamber.
Similar to most modern handguns, the QSZ-11 has a single-action/double-action trigger with a combined safety. It also uses the traditional patridge sight.
Ergonomics The aesthetic design of the QSZ-11 was a key factor in the development stage, as high-level officers would be armed with it, and many well-known designers and art schools in China were consulted for the design.
The grip of the pistol features walnut timber with a carved design. The holster used is also very retro and references the 1960s style.
Ammunition Like the QSZ-92-5.8, the QSZ-11 pistol fires the 5.8x21mm DAP pistol ammunition and 5.8x21mm DCV05 subsonic rounds.http://www.sohu.com. (2022). 高级军官专用11式手枪，造型复古，为什么会被评为‘最丑’手枪？_自卫. [online] Available at: https://www.sohu.com/a/440468471_120577938 [Accessed 30 Nov. 2023].
Due to the double-stack single-feed magazine of the QSZ-92 often being criticised for its poor reliability, the QSZ11 pistol adopts an 8-round single-stack design, equipped with a window displaying the ammunition, so that the remaining ammunition is clearly visible.
Users
People's Liberation Army
See also QSW-06 QSB-11 Type 54 pistol Type 64 pistol Type 77 pistol
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