The PM-63 RAK (often incorrectly referred to as Ręczny Automat Komandosów—"commandos' hand-held automatic"; the name itself means cancer or crayfish in Polish) is a Polish 9×18mm submachine gun, designed by Piotr Wilniewczyc in cooperation with Tadeusz Bednarski, Grzegorz Czubak and Marian Wakalski. [1]

It was officially called the Pistolet maszynowy wzór 1963 (PM-63), but most people refer to it as the ‘Rak’ (Polish for cancer). It was lightweight, compact, capable of serious firepower, yet could be holstered to leave the hands free for whatever job they were needed for.

PM 63C Pistol RAK. Semi automatic 9x18 pistol imported from Poland with a 5.9" barrel and closed bolt action. This pistol features slide that protrudes in front of the barrel.

It is a relatively light and compact firearm originally issued as a select-fire pistol intended for close-quarters combat. It was significantly lighter and smaller than the contemporary Heckler & Koch MP5. The PM-63 is well balanced and can be fired from one hand, just like ordinary pistols.

Feb 13, 2013 · It was officially called the Pistolet maszynowy wzór 1963 (PM-63), but most people refer to it as the ‘Rak’ (Polish for cancer). It was lightweight, compact, capable of serious firepower, yet could be holstered to leave the hands free for whatever job they were needed for.

Aug 8, 2022 · The RAK is a selective-fire straight blowback–operated machine pistol, fired from the open bolt position. Unlike most submachine guns firing from an open bolt, the PM-63 has a reciprocating...

Jun 7, 2019 · The PM-63 Rak is a pretty interesting Polish Cold War machine pistol or personal defense weapon. It fires from an open bolt, but uses a slide like a pistol rather than a bolt in an enclosed receiver like a typical SMG.

Jul 17, 2018 · Page details technical specifications, development, and operational history of the FB PM-63 RAK (Reczny Automat Komandosow) Submachine Gun / Machine Pistol / Personal Defense Weapon (PDW) including pictures.

Sep 15, 2015 · Poland’s response to the need for such a firearm was the introduction of the PM-63 “Commando’s Handheld Automatic” or RAK. Chambered in the common 9mm Makarov cartridge, the PM-63 is designed to be as compact as possible while stowed and yet be as controllable as possible when in use.

The PM-63 RAK is a Polish 9mm submachine gun, designed by Piotr Wilniewczyc in cooperation with Tadeusz Bednarski, Grzegorz Czubak and Marian Wakalski. The RAK combines the characteristics of a self-loading pistol and a fully automatic submachine gun.