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Following the development of the SR-1 handgun, work on a new submachine gun chambered for the Gyurza cartridge was launched in the mid-1990s on the request of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The Central Scientific Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering, or TsNIITochMash, presented a suitable design in 1999. This design was accepted and given the designation "SR-2", and was nicknamed 'Veresk' by Russian forces. | Following the development of the SR-1 handgun, work on a new submachine gun chambered for the Gyurza cartridge was launched in the mid-1990s on the request of Russia's Federal Security Service (FSB). The Central Scientific Research Institute for Precision Machine Engineering, or TsNIITochMash, presented a suitable design in 1999. This design was accepted and given the designation "SR-2", and was nicknamed 'Veresk' by Russian forces. | ||
− | The SR-2 "Veresk" differs from most submachine guns in that it uses a gas-operated action with a rotating bolt, a system of operation typically used in full-powered assault rifles. Normally, | + | The SR-2 "Veresk" differs from most submachine guns in that it uses a gas-operated action with a rotating bolt, a system of operation typically used in full-powered assault rifles. Normally, Submachine guns utilize various blowback mechanisms. However, due to the high-power armor-piercing ammunition used in the 'Veresk', a sturdier locking mechanism was needed. This design is partially borrowed from the SR-3 "Vikhr" compact assault rifle. Externally, the "Veresk" is similar to the Uzi, with its 20 or 30-round magazines loaded directly into the pistol grip. There are two AK-style control levers on both sides of the receiver. with the one on the right side being the safety switch and the one on the left being the fire-mode selector. The cocking handle is on the right side and is fixed to the bolt carrier, so it moves during firing. There is a mount for a "red dot" sight on top of the receiver (unlike the AK-style side rail). The weapon has an upwards-folding metal stock. |
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