The BXP (which was also marketed later as the "Phoenix" in the USA [citation needed]) is a 9×19mm submachine gun developed by Andries Piek, with the fully automatic version finalised in 1978, and the semi-automatic version for civilians coming later in 1984.

Feb 18, 2019 · The BXP (“blowback experimental parabellum”) would move through the hands of several other owners and manufacturers between 1978 and 2010. These included Milkor, Supreme Technologies, Tressitu, Travel, and Gary Barnes.

Oct 4, 2024 · In this video, we’ve taken a closer look at the BXP, a South African 9mm carbine and submachine gun with a rich history. Although the gun has undergone several modifications and owners, it remains a popular and reliable choice among shooters.

Feb 4, 2019 · The BXP is produced in a semi-automatic fire, closed-bolt design for law enforcement and a full-automatic fire, open bolt design for military use. At its core, the BXP is reminiscent of the proven and classic Israeli UZI family of submachine guns.

The BXP (which was also marketed later as the "Phoenix" in the USA [citation needed]) is a 9×19mm submachine gun developed by Andries Piek, with the fully automatic version finalised in 1978, and the semi-automatic version for civilians coming later in 1984.

The BXP is a open-bolt, blowback-operated submachine gun based heavily on the American MAC-10, utilizing the same wrap-around bolt design. It features a fire selector with semi-automatic and fully-automatic fire modes, combined with a pressure-sensitive trigger that can fire single shots when partially depressed, regardless of the fire mode ...

The BXP fires the 9x19mm round from 22 or 32 round magazines. It has a two stage trigger that allows semi-automatic fire and automatic fire at 1.000 rounds per minute. The effective range is quoted as 50 to 100 meters. Muzzle grenades can be …

The BXP is a late Cold War era sub machine gun of South African origin. It was developed in response to the arms embargo against South Africa and the resulting shortage of firearms. The weapon was designed and produced by Mechem, but later production rights switched to Milkor and ended up at Truvelo Armory where it is produced today.

The submachine gun is designed to equip local police forces with a compact, high-capacity melee weapon. After evaluation, the BXP began mass production in the late 1980s and was approved by the South African police and military.

The BXP was designed to be a compact, simple, and cost-effective submachine gun for law enforcement and military use. It featured a blowback operation with an open-bolt design, and it was capable of both semi-automatic and fully automatic fire.