Pistol Md. 1998

• Name — Pistol Md. 1998 • Origin — Romania • Type — Machine pistol • Is Ranged — yes • Service — 2003–present • Manufacturer — Uzina Mecanică Sadu • Production Date — 1998–present • Weight — 1.2 kg • Length — 250 mm • Part Length — 163 mm • Cartridge — 9×19mm Parabellum • Action — retarded bolt recoil, free bolt recoil • Rate — 600-700 RPM • Velocity — 385 m/s • Range — 50 m • Max Range — 200 m • Feed — Magazine, 20 rounds • Sights — mechanical, adjustable rear sight

It was designed in 1998 and since 2003 this weapon has been used by Brigada Antitero București (Bucharest Anti-terrorist Brigade) of the Romanian Intelligence Service.

The pistol construction and operation is based on the Stechkin APS automatic pistol. However instead of a shoulder stock, Pistolul Md. 1998 has a rail under the muzzle which allows a spare magazine to be attached as a forward grip. The barrel is rifled, with four polygonal grooves. The pistol can be fitted with a sound suppressor and the manufacturer supplies subsonic 9mm Parabellum cartridges for use with the suppressor. The pistol is equipped with a mechanical rear sight, with an adjustable drum for distances of 25, 50, 100 and 200 meters. Optionally, the pistol can be fitted with a target marker (laser micro collimator) or a high powered lamp (intense light spot collimator).

• Romania • Romanian Intelligence Service