The Norinco NRP9 was introduced at
IWA in 2014. It is a
double-action revolver
A revolver (also called a wheel gun) is a repeating handgun that has at least one barrel and uses a revolving cylinder containing multiple chambers (each holding a single cartridge) for firing. Because most revolver models hold up to six roun ...
with a
transfer bar
Close-up shot of a safety of an M16A2 rifle
In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism used to help prevent the accidental discharge of a firearm, helping to ensure safer handling.
Safeties can generally be divided into subtypes su ...
and external
manual safety
Close-up shot of a safety of an M16A2 rifle
In firearms, a safety or safety catch is a mechanism used to help prevent the accidental discharge of a firearm, helping to ensure safer handling.
Safeties can generally be divided into subtypes suc ...
. The NRP9 is chambered in a proprietary cartridge similar to
.38 S&W, which is designed to prevent unauthorized criminal use.
References
中国NRP9型9mm警用转轮手枪
Double-action revolvers
Police weapons
Firearms of the People's Republic of China
Norinco
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