P9RC

FÉG P9RC
Type	Semi-automatic pistol
Place of origin	Hungary
Service history
Used by	Hungary
Production history
Designer	József Kameniczky
Designed	1980
Manufacturer	FÉG
Specifications
Weight	35oz (unloaded), 41oz (loaded)
Length	8 in
Barrel length	4.65 in
Cartridge	9x19mm Parabellum
Action	Short recoil operated
Feed system	14-round detachable box magazine
Sights	blade front, notch rear

The P9RC is a semi-automatic pistol designed by József Kameniczky and manufactured by the FÉGARMY Arms Factory of Hungary. It was selected as the new service pistol of the Hungarian military and police, replacing the PA-63 after the fall of the Soviet Union.

History

After the collapse of the Soviet Union in 1990, the Hungarian military sought to replace its FÉG PA-63 sidearms in the Soviet 9x18mm Makarov cartridge with a handgun in the more powerful 9x19mm Parabellum. Originally the Israeli Baby Eagle/Jericho 941 was used until a domestically produced weapon could be chosen. In 1996 the P9RC was selected as the new standard issue sidearm for both the Hungarian military and police forces, and saw service until 2000 when the H&K USP began replacing it. As of 2010 many P9RCs are still in service, for military and police fundings did not allow complete replacement.

Design and features

The P9RC's roots come from FÉG's early copies of the Browning Hi-Power like the FP9, but it has a number of safety improvements. Additions included double action lock work, a drop-hammer safety, and interruption of the firing pin while the safety is engaged.

External links

• FÉG Model P9RC Pistol, Army 96.M