ČZW-438

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ČZW-438
Type Personal defense weapon
Place of origin Czech Republic
Production history
Designer Czech Weapons
ManufacturerCzech Weapons
Specifications
Mass2.7 kg
Length690mm
445mm with folded stock [1]
Barrel  length220mm

Cartridge 4.38×30mm Libra
Rate of fire 850 rpm,
2 or 3 round burst
Muzzle velocity 700 m/s
Effective firing range200 meters
Feed system15, 30 or 40 round magazine
Sightsadjustable 50, 100, 200 m,
picatinny rail
References [2]

The ČZW-438 is a personal defense weapon designed by Czech Weapons (ČZW), aiming at increasing range and armor penetration.

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Design

The ČZW-438 is chambered in 4.38×30mm Libra which was also developed by ČZW. [3] The stock can be folded and the gun comes with a flash suppressor attached. [4]

ČZW-438 M9

ČZW-438 M9
Type Submachine gun
Place of origin Czech Republic
Production history
Designer Czech Weapons
ManufacturerCzech Weapons
Specifications
Mass2.7 kg
Length690mm
445mm with folded stock
Barrel  length220mm

Cartridge 9x19mm Parabellum
Rate of fire 780 rpm,
2 or 3 round burst
Feed system15 or 30 round magazine
Sightsadjustable 50, 100, 200 m,
picatinny rail

ČZW offered a version chambered in 9x19mm Parabellum called ČZW-438 M9 [5] ,it is not advertised with an effective range of 200 meters and body armor penetration and has slightly lower fire rate. ČZW claims a 95% parts commonality with the original.

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