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Pindad PM3

The PM3 is a gas-operated submachine gun designed, developed and manufactured since 2016 by Pindad, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise specializing in military and commercial products. The PM3 submachine gun is primarily chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, has variants of selective and semi-automatic fire only configurations.

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Pindad PM3
TypeSubmachine gun
Semi-automatic Carbine (PM3A1, PM3 PCC Sport)
Place of originIndonesia
Service history
In service2019–present
Used bySee Users
Production history
DesignerPindad
ManufacturerPindad
Produced2016–present
VariantsSee Variants
Specifications
Mass3.15 kg (6.9 lb) without magazine1
Length494 mm (19.4 in), stock folded
720 mm (28 in) stock extended12
Barrel length210 mm (8.3 in)1
Cartridge9×19 mm Parabellum
9×21 mm
ActionGas operated2
Rate of fire750–850 RPM2
Muzzle velocity380 m/s (1,247 ft/s)
Effective firing range75 m (246 ft)2
SightsIron sights. Optical sights are possible with rail

The PM3 (Indonesian: Pistol Mitraliur 3) is a gas-operated submachine gun designed, developed and manufactured since 2016 by Pindad, an Indonesian state-owned enterprise specializing in military and commercial products. The PM3 submachine gun is primarily chambered in 9×19mm Parabellum, has variants of selective and semi-automatic fire only configurations.23

Development

The PM3 was first unveiled to the public on 9 June 2016, at the Hall of the Ministry of Defense of the Republic of Indonesia, in Jakarta.4 Its design and development was conducted by Pindad Directory of Development and Technology, including the implementation from input provided by users, to replace the previous generation PM2 submachine gun.5 Unlike the PM2, which uses blowback mechanism, PM3 uses a gas operated mechanism. PM3 also has rail integration system, which allows wider variety of attachments to be installed, such as sights, grips and tactical flashlight.26

Variants

Selective fire configurations

A Pindad PM3 submachine gun of the Indonesian Marine Corps.7 source ↗

PM3 (Standard variant)

The standard variant of PM3 is a military version with three position firing selector (safe, single and automatic firing mode). Having barrel length 210 mm, 6 grooves rifling, standard weight 3.15 kg, weapon length 720 mm (extended buttstock), 494 mm (folded buttstock), rate of fire 750-850 rpm, and effective range 75 meters.28 This variant was first ordered by the Indonesian Marine Corps in 2021, and 95 PM3 delivered on 14 February 2023.79

Semi-automatic only configurations

PM3A1

PM3A1 is a civil version with semi-automatic only firing mode, categorized as pistol caliber carbine. This variant was first ordered by the Indonesian Forest Rangers in 2018, and 100 PM3A1 delivered on 2019 as PM3 Cakrawana.81011

PM3-PCC Sport

PM3 PCC (Pistol Caliber Carbine) Sport is a civil version for sport, with semi-automatic only firing mode.12

Users

Country Organization Variant Reference
Indonesia Indonesian Forest Rangers PM3A1 811
Indonesian Marine Corps. PM3 713
References

References

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  12. Solihat, Kodar (18 May 2023). "Senjata Jenis PCC Sedang Favorit di Dunia, Pindad Pun Ikutan Bikin untuk Versi Sport". Desk Jabar (in Indonesian). Retrieved 9 June 2025.
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