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PM-84 Glauberyt

1984 COLD WAR MODERN

History

After World War II, the Polish army's stockpile consisted mainly of Soviet equipment, starting with the acceptance of well-known weapons such as the PPS-43 submachine gun. Its localized copy becomes wz. 43/52, this offer includes some changes to meet the needs of the Polish Army. However, by the end of the Cold War in 1991, the country struggled to rebuild a distinct industry dedicated to meeting local needs through indigenous design, development and manufacturing.

The PM-84 Submachine Gun (SMG) is an example of this commitment.

The PM-84 "Glauberyt" introduced in 1984 was adopted to replace the earlier model PM-63 RAK SMG. The PM-63 appeared in 1965, initially chambered in a 9x18mm Makarov cartridge, fed from a 15- or 25-round detachable magazine. This type is used by various global operators, many of which have been retired from formal frontline service (though some continue to use smaller units).

The PM-84 continues the tradition of the submachine gun class, being compact (355mm, stock folded) and light (about 1.85kg), and issued to special forces, special forces, police, reconnaissance teams, etc. - basically lacking good close-range firepower but Task Forces that cannot get Assault Rifles.

The weapon comes in a standard Israeli UZI SMG configuration with the grip at the center of mass, which also serves as a magazine. This allows for a compact overall design as well as a better balanced weapon. Generally rectangular, the receiver is equipped with a reciprocating bolt function, and the action is linear recoil. The stock has a simple wire arrangement and can be fully folded with a channel cut into the side of the receiver.

When the stock is fully folded, the shoulder pad itself can be folded along its own hinge against the back of the receiver to make way. A foldable handle sits below the front of the gun to support the front of the gun when firing (though the system is easy to operate with one hand).

A unique feature of this weapon compared to other SMGs is that the charging handle can be accessed from the left and right side of the receiver. The fire selector switch allows for semi-automatic, fully automatic and safe modes (marked P, C and Z near the switch, respectively).

The PM-84 series continued to use the 9x18mm Makarov pistol round, but like the PM-63, another form of the 9x19mm Parabellum pistol round appeared - this became the PM-84P - and subsequent related models followed the PM - 98, PM-98S and PM-06.

The PM-84P was released in 1993 until replaced by the PM-98. On this model, the magazine release is closer to the thumb and the pull handle is now only on the left side of the receiver. The receiver itself has been reinforced with an enlarged trigger ring for use with a gloved master hand.

The model also introduces support for accessories like laser sights and tactical lights.

The PM-98S is a slightly modified product with an increased rate of fire to 770 rounds per minute (from about 640 rpm) during fully automatic fire. The PM-06 brings a new three-position retractable stock and adds support for MIL-STD-1913 accessories.

The civilian variant of the SMG series became the BRS-99, but these were only semi-automatic firearms.

Since its introduction in the mid-1980s, the PM-84 has also found use outside of the Polish Army's inventory. Indonesia, Kurdistan, Lithuania and the Philippines have all become major operators of the weapon.

After the U.S.-led invasion in 2001, at least 6,000 were sold to the Iraqi government to help rebuild the Iraqi army. The Poles used it beyond the military, as the PM-84 circulated among local special law enforcement units and gendarmerie units.

The combat service has seen this weapon in the Yugoslav War (1991-2001), Operation Enduring Freedom (Afghanistan 2001-2014) and Operation Iraqi Freedom (2003-2011).

The gun is made by FB Radom and can be called "FB Faithryt".