SR-2 Veresk
The SR-2 "Veresk" is a Russian submachine gun designed to fire the 9×21mm Gyurza pistol cartridge.
History
Development of a new submachine gun chambered for the 9×21mm Gyurza cartridge was launched in the mid-1990s on the request of Russia's Federal Security Service.A weapon was presented in 1999, developed by TsNIITochMash in Klimovsk, which received the designation of SR-2 and nicknamed "Veresk".
"Veresk" and its round were created as a compact weapon capable of engaging enemies wearing Russian class-II body armor, and soft-skinned vehicles, at distances up to 200 metres.
Features
The SR-2 "Veresk" differs from most submachine guns by its gas-operated action with rotating bolt, typically used in assault rifles.This design is partially borrowed from the SR-3 "Vikhr" compact assault rifle. Externally the "Veresk" is similar to the Uzi; 20- or 30-round magazines are inserted into the pistol grip.
There are two AK-style control levers on both sides of the receiver: the right one is the safety switch, the left is a fire-mode selector.
The cocking handle is on the right side and is fixed to the bolt carrier, so it moves during firing.
There is a mount for a "red dot" sight on top of the receiver. The weapon has an upwards-folding metal stock.
Variants
SR-2M
Modified version that also has a forward pistol grip under the handguard, with a protrusion to protect the shooter's hand from muzzle blast and accidents.Its stock can be fully folded even with "red dot" sight installed. It is currently being supplied.