The MGP-15 is a submachine gun designed for issue to special forces made by
SIMA-CEFAR, updated with a longer barrel and other features. The name was changed from previous
MGP models due to modifications, including a change to a barrel with a threaded muzzle, usually fitted with a screwed-on muzzle cap, that allows a
suppressor
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to be quickly screwed on.
Design
Like all MGP submachine guns, the weapon can utilize
Uzi submachine gun
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magazines.
[Hogg, page 207.] A folding butt stock is provided, so arranged that with the butt folded along the right-hand side of the receiver the butt plate can act as a form of foregrip.
Variants
* MGP-84
: An upgraded version of the MGP-15.
Used in close protection duties.
* MGP-14
: A semi-automatic version of the MGP-84, which has a folding forward grip.
Also known as the MGP-14 Micro
or as the MGP-14 Pistol.
For a time, it was known as the MGP-84C.
References
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See also
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MGP submachine gun
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