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The Type 84 SMG, often mistakenly referred to as the "SMG 2," is the export model of the standard issue Pradarian submachine gun. The service weapon and export variants differ only in chambering, 7.64×20mm and 9×19mm respectively, with the majority of details covered in this article being identical between the two.
The Type 84 SMG was designed between 1982 and 1983 before being adopted in 1984. It was developed as a private project by workers at the State Factory to create an improved replacement of the then standard Z64 submachine gun. Based upon recommendations from soldiers in the field, the open bolt blowback action was replaced with a roller delayed action that fired from a closed bolt in an effort to both improve accuracy and to keep the firearm better sealed from ingress of dirt and other debris while in the field.

Specifically, the roller delayed action was chosen based on the engineers experience with the new Type 80 assault rifle (or assault submachine gun as it is also known) and the Tiperyn Stoarmkarabyn 70 (Sk.70) series, which were also manufactured and worked upon in house. Intended mostly for vehicle crews, and as a secondary weapon for dismounted troops with heavier weapons, a sliding stock was considered the best solution for both a relatively stable shooting position while allowing the overall length to be as short as possible. The threaded barrel also does not protrude from the front of the firearm for the same reason. To prevent the shooter from accidentally placing their fingers over the barrel a foregrip with an overhang was chosen over other more esoteric designs.

The foregrip is the same shape as the pistol grip and is hollow, with a small cleaning kit stored inside. Positioning the magazine in front of the pistol grip, rather than within the pistol grip, was a deliberate decision, as it allowed for a more ergonomic grip for the typically smaller than average Pradarian soldier. The fire selector is a standard 3-position affair, with safe, semi-automatic and full-automatic firing modes. Other combinations are available for export, such as a safe/semi-automatic only group for police and law enforcement (also used by Pradarian security police) and a 4-position selector with 2- or 3- round burst modes by request.

The weapon is fully ambidextrous without modification and ejects from the right hand side. Sights are a typical rear diopter drum, and will be familiar to anyone used to Sk70 or G3 rifles. A forward assist is located on the right hand side of the submachine gun to allow for silent bolt closures if required, though it is unclear how useful such a feature is in its typical usage. Finally, a gas regulator switch is provided ahead of the magazine for low and high pressure settings, for subsonic and regular rounds respectively.

Real-World Influence

The Type 84 is based off of the real-world Heckler & Koch SMG II - a proposed update for the MP5 chambering 9×19mm Parabellum and operating via roller-delayed blowback.

This was created by community member Praddles. Want in on the community that this gun was made for? Check out Anterra at our Discord !

Description

The Type 84 SMG, often mistakenly referred to as the "SMG 2," is the export model of the standard issue Pradarian submachine gun. The service weapon and export variants differ only in chambering, 7.64×20mm and 9×19mm respectively, with the majority of details covered in this article being identical between the two.
The Type 84 SMG was designed between 1982 and 1983 before being adopted in 1984. It was developed as a private project by workers at the State Factory to create an improved replacement of the then standard Z64 submachine gun. Based upon recommendations from soldiers in the field, the open bolt blowback action was replaced with a roller delayed action that fired from a closed bolt in an effort to both improve accuracy and to keep the firearm better sealed from ingress of dirt and other debris while in the field.

Specifically, the roller delayed action was chosen based on the engineers experience with the new Type 80 assault rifle (or assault submachine gun as it is also known) and the Tiperyn Stoarmkarabyn 70 (Sk.70) series, which were also manufactured and worked upon in house. Intended mostly for vehicle crews, and as a secondary weapon for dismounted troops with heavier weapons, a sliding stock was considered the best solution for both a relatively stable shooting position while allowing the overall length to be as short as possible. The threaded barrel also does not protrude from the front of the firearm for the same reason. To prevent the shooter from accidentally placing their fingers over the barrel a foregrip with an overhang was chosen over other more esoteric designs.

The foregrip is the same shape as the pistol grip and is hollow, with a small cleaning kit stored inside. Positioning the magazine in front of the pistol grip, rather than within the pistol grip, was a deliberate decision, as it allowed for a more ergonomic grip for the typically smaller than average Pradarian soldier. The fire selector is a standard 3-position affair, with safe, semi-automatic and full-automatic firing modes. Other combinations are available for export, such as a safe/semi-automatic only group for police and law enforcement (also used by Pradarian security police) and a 4-position selector with 2- or 3- round burst modes by request.

The weapon is fully ambidextrous without modification and ejects from the right hand side. Sights are a typical rear diopter drum, and will be familiar to anyone used to Sk70 or G3 rifles. A forward assist is located on the right hand side of the submachine gun to allow for silent bolt closures if required, though it is unclear how useful such a feature is in its typical usage. Finally, a gas regulator switch is provided ahead of the magazine for low and high pressure settings, for subsonic and regular rounds respectively.

Real-World Influence

The Type 84 is based off of the real-world Heckler & Koch SMG II - a proposed update for the MP5 chambering 9×19mm Parabellum and operating via roller-delayed blowback.

This was created by community member Praddles. Want in on the community that this gun was made for? Check out Anterra at our Discord !