QSZ-92

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Field	Value
name	QSZ-92
image	QSZ92 - 5.8mm Pistol 20170919.jpg
origin	China
type	Semi-automatic pistol
is_ranged	yes
used_by	See Users
designer	Liu Ming (刘铭) of the Small Arms Research Institute (formerly the 208 Research Institute); also attributed to Qing Shangsheng (卿上升)
design_date	early 1990s
manufacturer	Chongqing Changfeng Machine Manufacturing Ltd
production_date	1998–present
variants	QSZ92-9, QSZ92-5.8
weight	760 g
length	190 mm (7.48 in)
part_length	111 mm (4.33 in)
width	35 mm
height	135 mm
action	Short recoil, locked breech, rotating barrel lock
velocity	350 m/s (1,150 ft/s) (9×19mm Parabellum)
range	50 m (9×19mm Parabellum)
feed	Detachable box magazine; capacities:
sights	Fixed, 3-dot type
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5.8×21mm DAP92
9×19mm Parabellum |caliber= |action= Short recoil, locked breech, rotating barrel lock |rate= |velocity= 350 m/s (1,150 ft/s) (9×19mm Parabellum) |range= 50 m (9×19mm Parabellum) |max_range= |feed= Detachable box magazine; capacities:
15 rounds (9×19mm)
20 rounds (5.8×21mm) |sights= Fixed, 3-dot type

The QSZ-92, also known as the Type 92 (), is a semi-automatic pistol designed by Norinco.

History

The decision to develop a new pistol was made in 1987 to replace the existing sidearms in the People's Liberation Army.

Research and development started in 1992. The QSZ-92 was adopted by the People's Liberation Army's forces in 1998.

On 11 July 2024, it was confirmed that the Hong Kong Police Force would adopt the CF98A and CS/LP5 respectively to replace the S&W M10HB revolvers for uniformed officers and SIG P250 Dcc pistols for detectives as necessary parts for maintenance are running out.

Design

Operation

The QSZ-92 operates with a recoil-operated, locked-breech and has a rotating barrel locking system, in which the barrel rotates on recoil to lock and unlock itself from the slide, and the front part of the frame under the barrel is shaped as an accessory rail to accept laser sights or flash lights.

A unique feature of this pistol is the detachable steel frame that sits inside the polymer grip and contains the fire control group.

Like many modern military pistols, the QSZ-92 has a double-action/single-action trigger with a combined safety/decocker.

Feeding

The QSZ-92 features a dual stack magazine that holds either fifteen rounds of 9×19mm Parabellum ammunition (QSZ-92-9) or twenty proprietary 5.8×21mm Chinese-made armor-piercing rounds with bottle-necked case and pointed bullets (QSZ-92-5.8), closely resembling the 5.7×28mm Belgian format.

Unlike most pistol magazines which narrow at the top for a consistent single-feed angle, the QSZ-92 has true double column staggered-feed in the same manner as many rifle magazines.

The star engraving on the QSZ-92 pistol grip indicates the ammo type. The 9×19mm Parabellum version has the star, while military the 5.8×21mm version does not. Export variants, which are chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, have the star engraving.

Accessory

The QSZ-92 is fitted with QUS-181 suppressor, which is mounted on the rail instead of the muzzle due to the rotating barrel design.

Variants

Norinco production

QSZ-92

Basic variant, which chambers the bottlenecked 5.8×21mm DAP92 ammunition (as the QSZ-92-5.8) or the 9×19mm Parabellum (QSZ-92-9).

Its R50 value is smaller than 5 cm, R100 value smaller than 11 cm. Its failure rate is lower than 2 out of 1000 and its lifespan is 3000 rounds. ::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/1/1d/QSZ-92_at_Zhuhai.jpg" caption="QSZ-92G on display"] ::

QSZ-92G

Redesigned variant with improved reliability, ergonomics and under-rail for attachments. Barrel lifespan is increased to 10,000 rounds. Like the original QSZ-92, the QSZ-92G is offered in both 5.8x21mm and 9mm Parabellum versions.

CF98

Export variant chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, with a lifespan of 8000 rounds.

CF98A

Redesigned export variant chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum replacing the CF98.

NP42

Redesigned export variant chambering 9×19mm Parabellum with a lifespan of 10000 rounds, staggered-feed capacity of 15/10 rounds, and a decreased failure rate of 1 out of 1000.

Its accuracy has been improved, with a R50 value of smaller than 4 cm and R100 value of less than 9 cm.

CS/LP5

Compact pistol chambered in 9×19mm with 7-round magazines and a service life of 8,000 rounds.

QSZ-92A

Improved model showcased in 2021. Standard variant of the new QSZ-92 platform, 15-round magazine.

QSZ-92B

Improved model showcased in 2021. Compact variant of the new QSZ-92 platform, 15-round magazine.

QSZ-193

Improved model showcased in 2021. Sub-compact variant of the new QSZ-92 platform, 7-round magazine.

Foreign production

BOF Type 92

Bangladeshi pistol made based on the QSZ-92/CF-98.

Babylon

Iraqi pistol based on the QSZ-92/CF-98.

Made by the Defence Industries Commission with Norinco assistance.

Sold to Iraqi lawyers for personal protection. Former prime minister Mustafa Al-Kadhimi was gifted the first Babylon made. File:QSZ92 5.8mm Pistols 20170902.jpg|QSZ92-5.8mm Pistols File:Cf-98.jpg|CF98-9mm Pistols File:CF=98.jpg|CF-98 pistol

Adoption

::figure[src="https://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/9/9a/PLA-TACSHOOTER2021.png" caption="2021 International Army Games"] ::

Both 9mm and 5.8mm QSZ-92 variants have been in use by the People's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police and the People's Police as one of their standard sidearms. Its export version, CF-98, has been sighted in parts of Africa.

Users

[[File:QSZ-92 Opertors Map 29.07.2025.png|thumb|400x400px|A map with QSZ-92 operators in blue.]]

Bangladesh
Cambodia
China: People's Liberation Army, People's Armed Police, People's Police{{cite book | url=https://books.google.com/books?id=A5ngPgAACAAJ | title=Jane's Infantry Weapons: 2009-2010 | publisher=Jane's Information Group | year=2009 | edition=35, revised | editor2-first=Leland S. | editor2-last=Ness | pages= | isbn=9780710628695 | editor-first=Richard | editor-last=Jones}}
- Hong Kong: Hong Kong Police Force, replacing their Model 10 revolvers.
Iraq
South Sudan: 660 NP-42 received in 2014

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(11 July 2024). "Hong Kong police to replace US-made service revolvers with mainland Chinese pistols".
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(10 June 2024). "China is Making Iraq Military Industry Great Again".
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"Made in Iraq. The Commission unveil Babel pistol launch to make powerful impression".
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