It differs from the original M-10 in firing from a closed bolt, as opposed to the open-bolt mechanism of the original M-10. Masterpiece Arms manufactures a semi-automatic variant of the M-10 called the MPA-10. These were made in open bolt and later in closed bolt designs, in response to ATF rule changes that banned semi-auto open bolt designs, beginning in 1982. There were a few thousand semi-automatic pistols and carbines that were based on the original M-10 design. It was later manufactured by SWD (Sylvia and Wayne Daniel) and Leinad. It has a longer receiver and is chambered in 9×19mm.
#Mac 10 9mm closed bolt series#
The M-10 is part of a series of machine pistols, mostly in different calibers. The telescoping bolt centers the mass of the weapon over the pistol grip, which is where the magazine well is located.Ī notched charging handle protrudes from the top of the receiver by turning the handle 90°, the bolt will lock, and act as an indicator that the weapon is unable to fire.Īt the suggestion of the United States Army, Ingram added a small bracket with a small strap beneath the muzzle to aid in controlling recoil during fully-automatic fire. Due to the light weight of the bolt, the MAC-10 has a very fast cyclic rate. The bolt, like the Uzi, is of the telescoping design, which allows for a more compact weapon. It has a 6-inch barrel, which is threaded to accept a suppressor. It is built predominantly from stamped steel. The M10 is a compact, select-fire, blowback-operated weapon, chambered for the. It was used by the US special forces during the Vietnam War, the service ended in 1975 after the war.
#Mac 10 9mm closed bolt mac#
Depending on the basic version of the Steyr AUG assault rifle, which is used for conversion, 9mm version will retain its parent sighting equipment – 1.5X telescope sight in A1 version of Picatinny rail with optional open or optical sights in A2 and A3 versions.The Military Armament Corporation Model 10, commonly known as the MAC 10 and also known as the M10 or MAC-10, is a highly compact, blowback-operated machine pistol developed by Gordon B.
#Mac 10 9mm closed bolt full#
Original firing system with hammer and pull-through selective trigger (short pull results in single shots, long pull – in full automatic fire) is retained, and a special magazine adapter is installed into the magazine housing.
The 9 mm barrel is installed (original Steyr AUG assault rifles have quick detachable barrels), and a gas-operated locked bolt action is replaced with simple blowback (unlocked) bolt.
Steyr AUG Para 9 mm submachine gun utilizes basic components (aluminum receiver and polymer stock of bullpup configuration) from the Steyr AUG assault rifle. If necessary, Steyr AUG 9 mm submachine gun also can be fitted with silencer. This weapons combines relatively compact dimensions with very good accuracy (compared with other 9 mm submachine guns), thanks to a long barrel and closed-bolt firing. The original Steyr AUG Para 9 mm submachine gun is a reversible conversion of the original Steyr AUG assault rifle, intended mostly for short-range police and special operations work.
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