ČZW-438

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

ČZW-438
TypePersonal defense weapon
Place of originCzech Republic
Production history
DesignerCzech Weapons
ManufacturerCzech Weapons
Specifications
Mass2.7 kg
Length690mm
445mm with folded stock[1]
Barrel length220mm

Cartridge4.38×30mm Libra
Rate of fire850 rpm,
2 or 3 round burst
Muzzle velocity700 m/s
Effective firing range200 meters
Feed system15, 30 or 40 round magazine
Sightsadjustable 50, 100, 200 m,
picatinny rail
References[2]

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
TypeSubmachine gun
Place of originCzech Republic
Production history
DesignerCzech Weapons
ManufacturerCzech Weapons
Specifications
Mass2.7 kg
Length690mm
445mm with folded stock
Barrel length220mm

Cartridge9x19mm Parabellum
Rate of fire780 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.

References

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