The PP-19 Bizon (Russian: Пистолет Пулемёт Бизон, Pistolet Pulemyot Bizon, Pistol Submachine Gun "Bison") is a 9×18mm Makarov submachine gun developed in 1993 by the Russian company Izhmash.

The Bizon ("Bison") is a 9mm submachine gun developed in the early 1990s at Izhmash by a team of engineers headed by Victor Kalashnikov (son of famed AK-47 designer Mikhail Kalashnikov).

Apr 4, 2023 · One of the most famous and longest-lasting SMGs produced by modern Russian forces is the PP-19 series of submachine guns. Internally it’s a very simple weapon. It’s a closed bolt gun that uses a direct blowback system of operation. It is identical to the AK-74S in terms of ergonomics and controls.

Sep 10, 2018 · The PP-19 has been in operational service since 1996 and is issued to both Russian special forces elements (including Spetsnaz) and several internal governmental security forces. The Bizon's firing action is based on the "straight blowback principle" utilizing a …

The PP-19 Bizon-2 is an upgraded version of the original Bizon. This version introduced several changes, as well as the introduction of three new calibers, 9x19mm Parabellum, .380 ACP, and 7.62x25mm Tokarev.

Jan 8, 2020 · After being chosen the winner, the weapon was type-classified as the PP-19 ‘Bizon’ in 9x18mm Makarov caliber. The Bizon featured commonality with the AK series, while incorporating a unique...

PP-19 Bizon during the early 1990s, and first appeared on public circa 1993. Obviously influenced by the somewhat unsuccessful Calico submachine guns, Bizon (Bison) SMG combined high capacity "helical" magazine with more conventional appearance and layout.

Bizon heavily based on AKS-74 assault rifle, and actually built on shortened AKS-74 receivers, with AKS-74 pistol grip, trigger unit and folding butt. Latter models introduced somewhat improved shape of pistol grip, with better ergonomics.

Victor Mikhailovich Kalashnikov and Alexei Yevgenievich Dragunov envisioned a uniquely compact submachine gun to address the MVD requirements, the PP-19 Bizon (Bison). Bizon and AKS-74U comparison. Elements of the design and construction history of …

Jun 26, 2023 · The PP-19 Bizon, in its native 9×18, has 113% more (64 rounds) and the type of fight these guns were meant for was the one magazine engagement and the well supplemented gunfight.