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QSZ-11
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The QSZ-11 (Chinese: 11式手枪; pinyin: 11 shì shǒuqiāng; lit. 'Type 11 pistol') or is a compact semi-automatic pistol designed and manufactured by Norinco and issued since 2011.[1] The pistol's designation "QSZ" stands for "'light weapon' (qīng wŭqì)—'pistol' (shǒuqiāng)—'automatic' (zìdòng)".
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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.[2]
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.[3]
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The QSZ-11 is a compact, aluminium alloy frame pistol[4] 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.[1]
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.[1]
Ammunition
Like the QSZ-92-5.8, the QSZ-11 pistol fires the 5.8x21mm DAP pistol ammunition and 5.8x21mm DCV05 subsonic rounds.[5]
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.
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