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« on: February 27, 2005, 10:28:49 AM »
http://www.floro-intl.com/mk9.html
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« Reply #1 on: February 27, 2005, 12:57:27 PM »
Which branch of the AFP or the PNP uses this SMG?
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« Reply #2 on: February 28, 2005, 03:33:25 AM »
PNP SWAT and SAF
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« Reply #3 on: February 28, 2005, 08:42:55 AM »
I am sure that new submachine gun is very lethal, deadly, and high quality, but couldn't the manufacturer come up with more beautiful and sleek design?

people judge a book based on its cover not on its content.
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« Reply #4 on: February 28, 2005, 08:57:14 AM »
Doesn't the Navy also use this type of gun?  I thought I saw a pic once of it.  MP's carrying floros

I may be wrong, I don't know.
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« Reply #5 on: February 28, 2005, 02:12:01 PM »
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Thanks!
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« Reply #6 on: May 11, 2006, 08:59:12 PM »
I know the former ACTF and SWAG uses it though. I don't recall hearing from news articles that PNP is going to accept it since SAW 9 is going to make influence after its adoption in Cebu.

BTW, need to know if a variant of the MK-9 is the MP-9 or the MK-19? Thanks
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« Reply #7 on: May 11, 2006, 09:37:04 PM »
It seems the design is very simple unlike the guns made by Indonesia.
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« Reply #8 on: May 11, 2006, 09:53:50 PM »
Quote from: drahcir on May 11, 2006, 09:37:04 PM
It seems the design is very simple unlike the guns made by Indonesia.

The ones made by PT Pindad are based of the Beretta M12 SMG.

I'm doing a wikipedia entry on the Floro MK-9 SMG and I need to know if the MP-9 is a renaming of the MK-19.

Can anyone help me here? TY.
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« Reply #9 on: May 12, 2006, 12:28:42 AM »
Quote from: drahcir on May 11, 2006, 09:37:04 PM
It seems the design is very simple unlike the guns made by Indonesia.

Simplicity is best, easy to maintain and the familiarity of such existing parts helps a whole lot. I wish the PNP and the AFP could help more in trying to develop more the locally made firearms.
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« Reply #10 on: June 13, 2006, 12:25:00 AM »
As Opus' photo from the 2006 Independence Day celebration shows, the NSWG uses them too.  This, I believe, is a Mk 9



Why isn't the Government Arsenal endorsing this design, and opting instead for the Safariland Arms SAW9?

Is this gun still in production?
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« Reply #11 on: June 13, 2006, 01:40:41 AM »
Quote from: drahcir on May 11, 2006, 09:37:04 PM
It seems the design is very simple unlike the guns made by Indonesia.

The Indonesian SMG is based on the Beretta Model 12 which is a simple blowback design (but with a wrap-around bolt).  The Floro Mk. 9 is closed-bolt with the firing mechanism of an M16.  More complicated, what with the hammer, firing pin, auto-firing sear and all.
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« Reply #12 on: September 11, 2006, 02:22:28 PM »
Does anyone know if this weapon still in production?
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« Reply #13 on: September 11, 2006, 09:14:22 PM »
Actually the Indonesians have a very interesting weapon that may have high export potential.

It is a police Assault Rifle using the old .30 calibre. This is the round used in the M-1 carbine of WW2 (not to be confused with the M-1 Garand in 30-06).

This calibre packs a big punch at short ranges but does not over-penetrate like a 5.56 would. It was the origiinal intemediate round between the big-mother 30-06 and the SMG .45.

I can't seem to find a picture of it anymore.
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« Reply #14 on: September 12, 2006, 03:27:30 AM »
sw9 is already adopted in Cebu issued in mandaue city police swat team.
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