Pindad PS-01

The Pindad PS-01 is a PDW-caliber pistol developed by Pindad. It was meant to be used by special forces units, tank and aircraft crew personnel as a self-defense weapon.

History

The PS-01 was developed by Colonel Rihahanto, who developed the pistol from August to September 2007. Pindad announced in August 2008 that the PS-01 and 5.56x21mm would be mass produced after they get certification.https://www.antaranews.com/berita/112169/pindad-siap-produksi-pistol-serbu-secara-massal
Working models were first shown at the 2008 Indo Defence Expo & Forum, which was held from November 19-22, 2008.
After field tests were conducted, the Indonesian military dropped the PS-01 from consideration since it did not have full auto capabilities.

Design

The PS-01 can be equipped with a suppressor on the barrel with pistol-based tactical accessories attached underneath the barrel, using 18-round magazines. The pistol has a barrel length of 190 mm and a weight of 1.234 kg. Its effective firing range is at 100 meters.