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2001 09 EN -1- Catalog n 3810084020

NOTES : - The descriptions ond illustrations in this maintenance manual may
differ slightly from the present configuration of the product. This would
reflect the constant evolution of the product during its industrial life.
- Data in this manual is technical only and of no contractua l value.
TABLE OF CONTENTS
CHAPTER 1 : GENERALITIES
1 .1. Introduction .................................... ............. ....................................................... 7

1.2 . Description ... .. .... ........................................ ..... .. .. ... .. .......................................... 7
1.3. Technical data .............. ........ ....... .......... .............................. .. .... .......... ... ... .. .... .... 8
1 .3.1. Dimensions a nd weight .. .................. .......... .. .... .. ... ......................... .... .... 8
1 .3.2. Functional data ........ ...... .............................. ... ... ......... .......................... 8
l .3.3. Ballistics .... ........ ...... .. .. ... .. ... .. ... ... ... ...... .... .. ........ .. ........ .............. ........... 8
1 .3.4. Laser characteristics (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9QTR LV and P9Q TR LIR) .. 9
1.4. Accessori es ... .......................... ......... .. ....... ........... .................. ............ ............ ... 10
1.5. Abbreviati ons .... .. ............................ ...................... ....... ... ...... .. ............ ...... ...... .. 11
CHAPTER 2 : IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARTS
2.1. How to order pa rts ....... .............. ........ ... ............ ... .......... ... ... ............................. 13
2.2. Parts lists ............... .......... ................... ... .... ............................... .. ...................... 13
2.2.1 . Barrel and optica l sight group [ 1 ] (only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9Q LIR) ..... 15
Barrel and support group [ 1 ] (only P9Q TR, P9Q TR LV and
P9QTR LIR) ................................................. .. ............................. ..... ..... l 9
2.2.2. Frame and trigger group [ 2] (only P9Q and P9Q TR) ... ....................... .. 23
Fra me, t rigger and laser group [ 2 ] (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9Q TR LV
and P9Q TR UR) .................................................................................... 27
2.2.3. Moving parts group [ 3 ] ... ........... .. ......... ..... ......................................... 33
2 .2.4 . Hammer group [ 4 ] ............................................ .......................... .. .... . 37
2 .2.5. Magazine [ 5 ] .. ......... ........ .. ... .... ... .. .. ...... ... ... .. .... ................................ 4 1
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CHAPTER 3 : OPERATING PRINCIPLES
3. 1. Introduction ...................................................................................................... 43
3.2. The "safe mode" I the "initial mode" .................................................................. 45
3.3 . Semi-automatic firing mode ............................................................................... 47
- 3.3.1. Firing the first round .............................................................................
3.3.2. Rearwa rd movement of the moving parts ...............................................
47
49
3.3.3 . Forward movement of the moving parts ............................................ ..... 51
3.4. Full-automatic firing mode .............. ............................ ....................................... 53
3.5 . Safety sear (541 ) ......................... .... ..................... ........................... ....... ........... 55
3.6. Visible and infra-red loser {only P9Q LV, P9Q L/R, P90 TR LV and P9Q TR LIR) ..... 55
CHAPTER 4 : SAFETY INFORMATION
4.1 . Warnings and cautions ........................................... ...................................... ..... 57

4.2. Safety checks ........................................................................... .... .... ................. 57
4.3. Tritium light source (714) {only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9Q LIR) .................................. 58
4.4 . Visible and infra-red laser {only P90 LV, P9Q L/R, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR) ..... 59
CHAPTER 5 : RECEPTION OF THE GUN
- ......... ..... ................. ............... ... ...................... .................... ............... ... .. ... ... .. 61
CHAPTER 6 : USING THE SUBMACHINE GUN
6. 1. Loading the magazine [ 5 I ................................................................................ 63

6.2. Loading and cocking the submachine gun ...................... ..................................... 63
6.3. Firing the submachine gun ............ .. .............................. ............ ......................... 65
6.4. Unloading the submachine gu n .......................................... ...... .. ........................ 67
6.5. Using the visible or infra-red laser (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9Q TR LV and
P9Q TR LIR) ........................................................................................................ 69
6.5.1. Inserting the battery (71 7) ..................................................................... 69
6.5.2. Setting the laser selector (84) ................................................................ 69
6.5 .3. Activating the laser .................. .................... ................. ........................ 69
CHAPTER 7: FIELD STRIPPING
7.1. Disassembling the submochine gun .............................. ...................................... 71

7.2. Disassembling the magazine [ 5 I ....................................................................... 75
CHAPTER 8 :MAINTENANCE
8.1 . Lubricant specifications ........................................ ......................................... ..... 7 6

8.2 . Cleaning and lubrication before firing .... .. .......... .... ............................................. 77
8.3. Cleaning and lubrication after firing .................................................................... 78
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2001 09 EN -3- Catalog n 3810084020

CHAPTER 9: DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
9.1. Barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] (only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9QLIR) ... ................ 81
9.1.1 . Disassembly ............................................................... ... ............... .. ..... 81
9.1 .2. Reassembly ............................................................. ... ....................... .. 87
9.2. Barrel and support group [ 1 ] (only P9Q TR, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR) ............ 93
9.2.1. Disassembly ............ ..... ......... ............ .. .............. ...................... ............ 93
9.2.2. Reassembly .. ............... .. ........ .. ........ .... ....... ...... ........... .... ....... ....... ...... 97
9.3. Frome and trigger group [ 2] (only P9Q and P9Q TR) .................. .... .... ....... .. .... 101
Frome, trigg er and laser group [ 2] (only P9Q LV, P9Q L/R, P9Q TR LV and
P90TR LIR) .............. ........................................ ."......... ...................................... 101
9.3 .1 . Disassembly .. ........................... ............ .. ...... ....... .......... ...... ...... ..... ... 101
9.3 .2. Disassembly of the frame (220) with integrated loser (only P9Q LV,
P9Q LIR, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR) .................................................. 107
9 .3.3. Reassembly of the frame (220) with integrated laser (only P9QLV,
P9Q L/R, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR) ............. ..................................... 107
9.3.4. Reassembly ......... ............. ... ........ ... ................................................... 109
9.4. Moving ports group [ 3] ............................... .......... ............. ............................ 115
9.4.1. Disassembly ............................................................... ........... ....... ..... 115
9.4.2. Reassembly .... ....................... .......................... ............ ........... ...... ..... 119
9.5. Ham mer group [ 4] ........................... ... ........ ...... ....................... ..................... 123
9.5 .1. Disassembly .............. ... ............ ......... ... .............. ............................... 123
9 .5 .2. Reassembly ..... .................................................................................. 127
CHAPTER 10 : INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
10.1. Checking the firing precision ....................... ..................................................... 135

10.2. Adjustment of the optical sight (7 11) (only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9Q LIR) ............... 137
10.3. Checking the operation of the magazine [ 5] .................. ...... .. .. ........................ 139
10.4. Checking and gouging the barrel (131) ...... ............. .................. ............ ...... ..... 141
10 .5. Checking and gauging the extractor (435) .................................... ............... .. ... 143
10.6. Checking and gauging the automatic sear (519) ...................................... ..... .... 145
10. 7. Adjustment of the visible or infra-red laser (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9QTR LV and
P9Q TR LIR) ................. .... ............................... ........... .... .. ... ..... ... .................. .... 147
CHAPTER 11 : TROUBLESHOOTING
11 .1. The gun does not fire when the trigger (261) is pulled ..... .......... .......... ... .... ....... . 148
11.2. Typical problems ........ ...... .... ..... ........ .. ......... ............................................... .... 148
CHAPTER 12 : ACCESSORIES
List of accessories ........ ......................... .. ........... ....... .. ...... ............ ................... 151
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CHAPTER 13 : TOOLS AND GAUGES
13.1. Tools .............................................................................................................. 153

13.1 . 1. List of OREA ...................................................................................... 153
13. 1.2. List of UT ........... ................................................................................ 153
13.2. Gauges ................................................. .............. ......................... ............... ... 155
CHAPTER 14 : NOTES
........... ..... ................ .................. .......................... ......................................... 157
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2001 09 EN -5- Catalog no 3810084020

(a) P9Q (b) P9Q TR
AVOID EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE

VISIBLE VISIBLE
LASER LIGHT IS LASER LIGHT IS
EMITTED FROM EMmEDFROM lO.OmW Maximum Output
THIS APERTURE
Wavelength 635nmS/+ IOnm
THIS APERTURE CL\SS UJb LASER PRODUCf
(c) P9Q LV (d) P9Q TR LV
AVOID EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE

INVISIBLE INVISIBLE
LASER LIGHT IS LASER LIGHT IS
EMITTED FROM EMITTED fROM
THIS APERTURE THIS APERTURE
(e) P9Q LI R (~ P9Q TR Ll R
Fig. 1 -The 6 versions of the P9Q submachine gun
2001 09 EN -6- Catalog n 3810084020

CHAPTER 1 : GENERALITIES
1.1. INTRODUCTION
This manual is intended for the personnel responsible for the maintenance of the P9Q
submachine gun.
The purpose of the manual is to familiarise the personnel with the operation and th e
maintenance of the gun, to explain th e removal, d isassembly, repa ir and/or re placement of the
component parts and to supply the appropriate inspection, gauging and adjustment
procedures.
1.2. DESCRIPTION
The P9Q submachine gun is a new-concept, compact, lightweight persona l defence weapon
with a capacity of 50 cartridges of 5.7 x 28 mm ammunition and featuring extremely low
recoil.
The P9Q is available in 6 versions (Fig. 1)
P9Q P9Q LV P9Q LIR
P9Q TR P9Q TR LV P9Q TR LI R
In its standard version, the P90<!> has been provided with on optical re flex sight with built-in tritium
beta-light source.
P9QLV = P9Q + fully integrated visible loser sight

P9QLIR = P9Q + fully integrated infra-red loser sight
The P9QTR does not hove any built-in sight. It hos however been provided with 3 Picotinny roils
(1 top roil ond 2 side roils) onto which o wide variety of optical sights ond accessories con be
mounted.
P9QTR LV = P9QTR + fully integrated visible loser sight

P90TR LIR = P90TR + fully integrated infra-red loser sight
Unless specified differently, all paragraphs of this Mai ntenance Manual apply to the 6 versions
of the P9Q.
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1.3. TECHNICAL DATA
1.3.1. Dimensions and weight
P9 0~ P90411 LV P90 ~ LIR P90 ~ TR P90411 TR LV P90~ TR LIR
Overa ll length 500 mm ( 19. 7")
Width 55 mm (2.2")
Height 2 10 mm (8.3") 180 mm (7. I ")
Weight (empty magazine) 2.704 kg 2.843 kg 2.843 kg 2.584 kg 2.7 10 kg 2.7 10 kg

(6.0 /b) (6.3 /b) (6.3 /b) (5.7 /b) (6.0 /b) (6.0 /b)
Weight (full magazine) 3.028 kg 3.167 kg 3.1 67 kg 2.908 kg 3.034 kg 3.034 kg

(6.7 /b) (7.0 /b) (7.0 /b) (6.4 /b) (6.7 /b) (6.7 /b)
1.3.2. Functional data
Operating principle : Blowback mechanism firing from closed breech

Calibre : 5.7 x 28 mm
Firi ng modes : Sing le-sho1, fu ll-automatic
Trigger pull : Sing le-shot: 2.5 to 4.5 do N
Full-automatic: 5.0 to 7.0 daN
Magazine capacity: 50 ca rtridges
Barrel length : 264 mm (l 0.4 ")
Rifled length : 235 mm (9.3 ")
Nu mber of grooves : 8
Twist and directio n : Right-hand
Cyclic rote of fi re : 900 rpm
1.3.3. Ballistics
The following data apply to a P90submachine gun firing the 5. 7 x 28 mm ammunition SS 190
(other types of ammunition (tracer, subsonic, .. .) are a/so available).
Muzzle velocity : 715 m/ s (2 ,346 fps)

Effective range : 200m
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- 1.3.4. Laser characteristics (only P9QLV, P9Q L/R, P9QTR LV and P9QTR LIR)
(a) Visible laser (only P9Q LV and P9QTR LV)
Power output : BmW

Wavelength : 635 nm
Laser type : Class lllb

Power: 3 V lithium 2/3A battery
Battery Iife : 15 hours
(b) Infra-red laser (only P9Q LIR and P9Q TR LIR)
Power output : 4 mW
Wavelength : 830 ( 10) nm
Laser type : C lass lllb
Power: 3 V lithium 2/3A battery

Battery life : 15 hours
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1.4. ACCESSORIES
P90 P90 LV P90 LIR P90 TR P9Q TR LV P90 TR LIR
Side ra il OK Not relevant
Sound suppressor OK
Sound su ppressor bag Soft bag (available in black, olive-green, sand -ye llow or woodla nd camouflage)
for the sound suppressor
Case collector OK (only available in black)
Tactical light OK
External visible laser OK Not relevant OK OK Not relevant OK
External infra-red laser OK OK Not relevant OK OK Not relevant
O ptical red dot sight OK OK

(Picatinny mounti ng) (requires special Picatinny support)
Picatinny support for OK Not re leva nt

optica l red dot sight
Sling OK
Oil can OK
Cleaning kit OK
Sight ad justment kit OK Not relevant
Magazine pouch Pouch (available in bla ck, o live-green, sa nd-yel low or wood land ca mouflage)
for 2 P9Q magazines
Gun carrying bag Soft carrying bag (available in black, olive-green, sand-yel low or woodland
camouflage) fo r the P90
OK: Available as accessory for this (th ese) P9Qversion(s)
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1.5. ABBREVIATIONS
A: Ampere
CAT no : Ca tal og num ber
em: Centimetres
CN: Codification Number
Fig . : Figu re
fps : Feet per second
g: Grams
kg: Ki lograms
lb : Pounds
LIR : Infra-red laser
LV: Visible laser
m: Metres
mm: Millimetres
m/s: Metres/second
mW: Milliwatts
nm: Nanometres
OREA: "Outil de Reparation et d'Entretie n Armes" (specia l tool for weapon repa ir and
maintenance)
Qty: Quantity
rpm : Rounds per minute
s: Seconds
TR: Triple Rail
UT: Universal Tool (commercial tool not considered as a FN Hersta l product, but which
can be supplied on special request)
V: Volt
2001 09 EN - 11 - Catalog n 3810084020

Fig. 2.a -The 5 main groups of the P9Q submachine gu n
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CHAPTER 2: IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARTS
2.1. HOW TO ORDER PARTS
For ordering parts, refer to the 'Catal og of parts and accessories' of the P90 submachine gun.
2.2. PARTS LISTS
The P9Q submachine gun is subd ivided into 5 groups (Fig. 2.a) :
Group Description Fig. Parag ra ph
[ 1) Barrel and optical sight group 2.2. 1

(P90, P90 LV, P9Q LIR) 2.b (1)
Barrel and support group

(P9Q TR, P9QTR LV, P9Q TR LIR) 2.b (2)
[ 2) Frome and trigger group 2.2.2

(P90, P9Q TR) 2.c (1)
Frome, trigger and loser group

(P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9Q TR LV, P9Q TR LIR) 2.c (2)
[ 3] Moving parts group 2.d 2 .2.3
[4) Hammer group 2.e 2.2.4
[ 5) Magazine 2.f 2 .2.5
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2001 09 EN - 14- Catalog no 381 0084020

2.2.1. Barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] (only P9Q, P9QLV and P9Q LIR)
(a) List of parts (Fig. 2.b (1))
CAT n Description Qty per unit
11 0/0 Support and barrel, assembly 1

121/0 Body, support, barrel 1
125 Spring, lock, support, barrel 1
127 Lock, support, barrel 1
131 Barrel (9") 1
135 Spring, return, cocking handle 1
150 Cocking handle 1
155 Stud, cocking handle 2
162 Spring, return, barrel 1
165 Flash-hider 1
711 Reflex optical sight 1
712 Hexagonal socket countersunk head screw 2
714 Tritium light source (*) 1
715 Screw, adjustment, sight 2
() Due to the radioactive decoy of the tritium, tritium light sources (714) should never be
stored for o long time : it is recommended to order them when they ore needed.
The following parts or assemblies cannot be ordered (separately) : a number has however been
attributed in order to facilitate the descriptions throughout this Maintenance Manual :
No Description Qty per unit
A1 Cocking handle body 1

A2 Optical sight body 1
(b) Description
Th e barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] fits into position on top of the front part of the
frame (220) and consists of the barrel support body (12 1) onto or into which the fol lowing
assemblies and components have been install ed :
- The barrel support lock assembly consisting of the barrel support lock (127) and its
spring (125)
The barrel support lock (7 27) should be pressed in order to be able to unlock and remove
the barrel and optical sight group [ 1 } from the frame (220).
On the other hand, the barrel support lock ( 127) should also be pressed when it is necessary
to slide the barrel (131) out of the barrel support body (121) (after the flash-hider (165) and
the barrel return spring (162) hove been removed from the barrel).
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2001 09 EN - 16 - Catalog n 3810084020

2.2.1. Barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] (continued) (only P9Q, P9Q LV and
P9Q LIR)
(b) Description {continued)
- The barrel (131 ), inserted from the rear side into th e barrel support body (121 ), onto
which the barrel return spring (162) has been placed and the flash-hider (165) has
been screwed
- The cocki ng handle (150), consisting of the cocking handle body (A 1) provided with
the 2 cocki ng handle studs (155) and held in a spring-tensioned position by the
cocking handle return spri ng (135)
When the cocking handle ( 750) is moved to the rear by using one of its studs ( 755), it wilt
move the moving parts rearwards (also refer to 3.3.2).
When the cocking handle (7 50) is released in its rear position, it returns towards its front
position by the force of its return spring ( 735) and by the force of the moving parts which are
pushed by the return springs (477) (also refer to 3.3.3).
- The optical sight (7 11), comprising the tritium light source (714) mounted inside the
optical sight body (A2)
The optical sight (7 7 7) is adjustable by the 2 sight adjustment screws (715) and fixed into
position onto the barrel support body (7 2 7) by means of the 2 hexagonal socket head screws
(77 2).
The 2 hexagonal socket head screws (7 72) should be correctly tightened as they also secure
the 2 sight adjustment screws (7 75).
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2001 09 EN - 18 - Catalog n 3810084020

2.2.1. Barrel and support group [ 1 ] (only P9QTR, P9QTR LV and P9QTR LIR)
(a) List of parts (Fig. 2.b (2))
CAT no Description Qty per unit
110/1 Support and barrel, assembly, triple rail 1

121/1 Body, support, barrel, triple rail 1
125 Spring, lock, support, barrel 1
127 Lock, support, barrel 1
131 Barrel (9") 1
135 Spring, return, cocking handle 1
150 Cocking handle 1
155 Stud, cocking handle 2
162 Spring, return, ba rrel 1
165 Flash-hider 1
941 Side ra il 2
942 Hexagona l socket head cap screw 2
A1 Cocking ha ndle body 1
(b) Description
The barrel and support group [ 1 ] fits into position on top of the front part of the frame
(220) and consists of the barrel support body (121) onto or into which the fol lowing
assemblies and components have been installed :
- The barrel support lock assembly consisting of the ba rrel support lock (127) and its
spring (125)
The barrel support lock ( 127) should be pressed in order to be able to unlock and remove
the barrel and support group { 1 ] from the frame (220).
On the other hand, the barrel support lock ( 127) should also be pressed when it is necessary
to slide the barrel (131) out of the barrel support body (121) (after the flash-hider ( 165) and
the barrel return spring ( 162) have been removed from the barrel).
- The barrel (13 1}, inserted from the rear side into the barrel support body (121 ), onto
wh ich the barrel return spring (162) has been placed and the flash-hider (165) has
been screwed
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2.2.1. Barrel and support group [ 1 ] (continued) (only P9Q TR, P9Q TR LV and
P9Q TR LIR)
(b) Description (continued)
- The cocking ha ndle (150), consisting of the cocking handle body (A 1) provided wi th
the 2 cocking hand le studs (155) and held in a spring-tensioned position by the
cocking handle return spring (135)
When the cocking handle (150) is moved to the rear by using one of its studs (155), it will
move the moving ports rearwards (also refer to 3.3.2).
When the cocking handle (150) is released in its rear position, it returns towards its Front
position by the force of its return spring ( 135) and by the Force oF the moving parts which are
pushed by the return springs (477) (also refer to 3.3.3).
- 2 side rails (941) fixed into position onto the left and right sides of th e barrel support
body (121) by means of the 2 hexagonal socket head screws (942)
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2.2.2. Frame and trigger group [ 2] (only P9Q and P9Q TR)
(a) List of parts (Fig. 2.c (1))
2 10/0 Fram e assembly 1

220/ 0 Frame 1
241 Spring, catch, magazine 1
243 Guide, catch, magazine 1
245 Catch, magazine 1
251 Spring, plunger, selector 1
253 Pl unger, selector 2
255 Fire selector 1
261 Body, trigger 1
265 Stop, trigger 1
269 Rod, opera ting 1
27 1 Body, obturator, ejection opening 1
273 Catch, obturator 1
275 Return spring, obturator 1
277 Stem, axis, obtu rator 1
278 Bushing, axis, obturator 1
280 Plate, butt assembly 1
The following ports or assemblies cannot be ordered (separately} : a number has however been
B1 Magazine catch assembly 1

B2 Trigger assembly 1
B3 Obturator assembly 1
(b) Description
The frame and t rigger group [ 2] consists of the polymer frame (220) onto or into which
the fol lowing assemblies and components have been installed :
- The magazine catch assembly (B 1) comprising the magazine catch (245), its spring
(24 1) and its guide (243)
The magazine catch (245) has been designed so that its front side accepts the rounded end
of the mogozine { 5 1when the mogozine is fitted onto the weapon.
The magazine catch (245) should be pushed rearwards in order to unlock and remove the
magazine {51 from the weapon.
The magazine catch spring (24 l) and the magazine catch guide (243) hold the magazine
catch (245) in a spring-tensioned position allowing the catch to be moved slightly back ond
forth along its guide when the magazine [ 5 1is fitted into position or removed.
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fig. 2.c (l) - Frome and trigger group [ 2 ] (only P9Q ond P90 TR)
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2.2.2. Frame and trigger group [ 2] (continued) (only P9Q and P9Q TR)
The fire selector (255), which can be set at 3 positions ('S', '1' and 'A') and which
determines the basic operation of the P90submachine gun
The accurate positioning of the fire selector (255) is ensured by the left and right fire selector
plungers (253) fitted onto the 2 extremities of the fire selector spring (251 ).
The 3 positions of the fire selector (255) are explained in 3. 1 of this Maintenance Manual.
- The trigger assembly (B2) formed by the trigger (261) and the trigger stop (265)
- The operating rod (269) which fits with its small transversa l part into the aligned slots
on top of the trigger (261) and the trigger stop (265)
The operating rod (269) is used to transmit the movement of the trigger (261) towards the
rear sear (533) of the hammer group [ 4 }.
- The obturator assembly (B3) which has been provided to open or close the ejection
opening inside the frame (visible from underneath)
The obturator assembly (B3) is automatically opened by the breech block assembly (420) at
the beginning of the rearward movement of the moving parts (also refer to 3. 3.2).
The obturator catch (273), fitted onto the obturator body (271 ), ensures that the obturator
assembly (B3) remains in the closed position.
When the P9Qsubmachine gun is used in a dirty, sandy, ... environment, the obturator
assembly (83) can be closed manually. In such a case, a slight closing force is enough : the
obturator catch (273) ensures that the obturator assembly is closed correctly.
Besides ensuring the closing operation, the obturator return spring (275) also holds the
obturator axis (277) and the bushing (278) in a spring-tensioned position : the axis and the
bushing can be pressed inwards in order to enable the obturator assembly (83) to be inserted
inside the frame (220) . Once the obturator assembly (83) is at the correct position inside the
frame (220), the spring force pushes the axis and the bushing into the corresponding
mounting holes.
- The butt plate (280) which fits onto the rear side of the frame (220)
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Fig. 2.c {2) - Frame, t rigger and laser group [ 2 ] (only P9Q LV, P9Q L/R, P9QTR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
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2.2.2. Frame, trigger and laser group [ 2 ] (only P9QLV, P9QLIR, P9Q TR LV and
P9Q TR LIR)
(a) List of parts (Fig. 2.c (2))
2 10/1 Frame assembly, visible laser light 1

2 10/2 Frame assembly, infra-red laser light 1
220/1 Frame, visible laser light 1
220/2 Frame, infra -red laser light 1
222 Side plate, frame, left-hand and right-hand 1
228 Hexagonal nut 10
231 Hexagonal socket hea d cap screw 2
232 Shim ring 1
233 Hexagona l socket head ca p screw 4
234 Shim ring 2
235 Hexagonal socket head cap screw 1
237 Hexagona l socket head cop screw 1
239 Hexagona l socket head cop screw 2
24 1 Spring, catch, magazine 1
243 Guide, catch, magazine 1
245 Catch, magazine 1
25 1 Spring, plunger, selector 1
253 Plunger, selector 2
255 Fire selector 1
261 Body, trigger 1
265 Stop, trigger 1
269 Rod, operating 1
27 1 Body, obturator, ejection opening 1
273 Catch, obturator 1
275 Return spring, obturator 1
277 Stem axis, obturator 1
278 Bushing, axis, obturator 1
280 Plate, butt assembly 1
717 Battery type 2/ 3A 3V lith ium 1
7 19 Packing "0" ring 1
720 Battery container cap, assy 1
721 Hexagonal socket head cap screw 3
723/0 Warning label for pointer LI R 1
723/1 Warning label for pointer LV 1
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2.2.2. Frame, trigger and laser group [ 2 ] (continued) (only P9Q LV: P9Q LIR,
P9QTR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
(a) List of parts (continued)
The follo wing ports or assemblies cannot be ordered (se parately) : o number has however been
Bl Magazine catch assembly l

B2 Trigger assembly 1
B3 Obturator assembly 1
B4 Laser assembly (visible or infra-red) 1
(b) Description
The frame, trigger and laser group [ 2] consists of the polymer frame (220) onto or into
which the following assemblies and components have been installed :
The magazine catch assembly (B 1) comprising the magazine catch (245), its spring
(241) and its guide (243)
The magazine catch (245) has been designed so that its fro nt side accepts the rounded end
of the magazine [ 5 1when the magazine is fitted onto the weapon.
The magazine catch (245) should be pushed rearwards in order to unlock and remove the
magazine { 5 1from the weapon.
The magazine catch spring (241) and the magazine catch guide (243) hold the magazine
catch (245) in o spring-tensioned position allowing the catch to be moved slightly bock and
forth along its guide when the magazine [ 5 1is fitted into position or removed.
The fire selector (255), which con be set at 3 posit ions ('S', '1' and ~) and which
determines the basic operation of the P90 submochine gun
The accurate positioning of the fire selector (255) is ensured by the left and right fire selector
plungers (253) fitted onto the 2 extremities of the fire selector spring (251 ).
The 3 positions of the fire selector (255) ore explained in 3. I of this Maintenance Manual.
The trigger assembly (B2) formed by the trigger (261) and the trigger stop (265)
- The operating rod (269) which fits with its small transversal part into the aligned slots
on top of the trigger (261) and the trigger stop (265)
The operating rod (269) is used to transmit the movement of the trigger (26 1) towards the
rear sear (533) of the hammer group [ 4 1.
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Fig. 2.c (2) - Frame, trigger and lase r group [ 2 J (only P9Q LV, P90 L/R, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
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2.2.2. Frame, trigger and laser group [ 2] (continued) (only P9Q L'V, P9QLIR,
P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
- The obturator assembly (83) which has been provided to open or close the ejection
opening inside the f rame (visible from underneath)
The obturator assembly (B3) is automatically opened by the breech block assembly (420) at
the beginning of the rearward movement of the moving parts (also refer to 3.3.2).
The obturator catch (273), fitted onto the obturator body (271 ), ensures that the obturator
assembly (83) remains in the closed position.
When the P90"' submochine gun is used in a dirty, sandy, ... environment, the obturator
assembly (83) can be closed manually. In such a case, a slight closing force is enough : the
obturator catch (273) ensures that the obturator assembly is closed correctly.
Besides ensuring the closing operation, the obturator return spring (275) a/so holds the
obturator axis (277) and the bushing (278) in a spring-tensioned position : the axis and the
bushing can be pressed inwards in order to enable the obturator assembly (83) to be inserted
inside the frame (220) . Once the obturator assembly (83) is at the correct position inside the
frame (220), the spring force pushes the axis and the bushing into the corresponding
mounting holes.
The butt plate (280) which fits onto the rear side of the frame (220)
The polymer frame (220) is composed of the left and right frame plates (222), holding the
internal, visible or infra-red, laser assembly (84).
The left and right frame plates (222) are fixed together by 70 hexagonal socket head screws and
10 hexagonal nuts.
The 10 hexagonal socket head screws are not all the same (2 x (23 7), 4 x (233), 7 x (235), 1 x
(237) and 2 x (239)) and therefore not interchangeable, while the 70 hexagonal nuts (228) are
identical.
Three shim rings have been provided for a correct assembly of the left and right frame plates
(222) : 7 ring (232) (for one of the screws (233)) and 2 rings (234) (for both the screws (235)
and (237)).
The laser assembly (84), which has been designed to fit into the available space in the
frame (220), consists of the battery holder (a), the " laser ON" button (b) and the laser unit
(c).
The battery holder (a) holds the lithium 3 V type 2/ 3A battery (71 7) (which should be inserted
with the "-"side first) and is closed by the battery cap (720) provided with an "0"-ring (77 9).
The laser unit (c) is fixed into position in the front extremity of the frame (220) by means of the 3
hexagonal socket head screws (72 7) which are also used to adjust the laser beam.
Depending on the type of the laser (visible or infra-red), an appropriate warning label
(723) has been sticked on the front, left side of the frame (220).
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2.2.3. Moving pa rts group [ 3 1
(a) List of parts (Fig. 2.d)
4 10 Moving parts assembly 1

420 Breech block assembly 1
423 Spring, firing pin 1
425 Firing pin 1
43 1 Spring, extractor 1
433 Spring pin, slotted, heavy type 1
435 Extractor 1
437 Spring pin, slotted, heavy type 2
441 Spring, ejector 1
443 Ejector 1
445 Spiral pi n, heavy duty 1
470 Guide assembly, breech block assembly 1
474 Stop block, breech block assembly 1
477 Return spring 2
479 Snap ring 2
481 Stabilizer, rate of fire 1
No Description Q ty per un it
C1 Breech block 1
C2 Breech block assembly guide rod 2
(b) Description
The moving ports group [ 3 ], which converts the recoil energy generated when firing a
round into the kinetic energy necessary for the operation of the submachine gun, consists
of the breech block assembly (420) which can slide back and forth along its guide rods
(C2).
When a round is fired, the resulting recoil force causes the breech block assembly (420) to move
rearwards, against the force of the return springs (477).
Once the breech block assembly (420) has reached the breech block assembly stop block
(4 74), it will be halted and then moved forwards under the force of the return springs (477).
The rate-of-fire stabilizer (48 1) ensures an even movement of the breech block assembly (420)
along its guide rods (C2).
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2.2.3. Moving parts group [ 3 ] (continued)
The breech block assembly (420) is compose d of the steel breech block (C 1) onto or into
which the followi ng components have been installed :
The firing pin (425) and its spring (423) which are held in place by the spring pin (437)
When, during the firing operation, the hammer (515) is released from its cocked position, it
hits the rear extremity of the firing pin (425). The firing pin is then propelled forwards and hits
the primer of the cartridge so that firing tokes place.
After firing, the firing pin (425) returns to its initial (rear) position by the force of its spring
(423).
- The extractor spring (431) and the extractor (435) which are respectively held in place
by the spring pin (433) and the spring pin (437)
The extractor (435), which lightly protrudes from the front face of the breech block (C1 ), is
held in o spring-tensioned position by its spring (431).
When, during the feeding operation of o cartridge from the magazine { 5 }, the front face of
the breech block (C 1) pushes the cartridge into the chamber, the rim of the cartridge clicks
itself into the extractor (435) (also refer to 3.3.3).
The ejector (443) and its spring (441) which are held in place by the spiral pin (445)
As the spiral pin (445) has been installed at on angle, the slot in the eiector (443) is oriented
accordingly.
The eiector (443), which lightly protrudes from the front face of the breech block (C 7), is held
in o spring-tensioned position by its spring (441 ).
When, during the feeding operation of a cartridge from the magazine { 5 ], the front face of
the breech block (CJ) pushes the cartridge into the chamber, the eiector (443) is completely
pushed into the breech block. After the firing operation, when the moving ports start their
rearward movement, pressure will be exerted by the eiector (443) on the top rear port of the
cartridge case, causing the case to pivot around the extractor (435) : the case will disengage
from the extractor (435) and leave the weapon through the eiection opening.
The guide assembly (4 70) consists of the 2 breech block assembly guide rods (C2) fitted,
at the rear side, into the breech block assembly stop block (474) .
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2.2.4. Hammer group [ 4]
(a) List of parts (Fig. 2.e)
CAT n Description Q ty per unit
510 Hammer group assembly 1

511 Hammer group body 1
5 13 Spring, right-hand, hammer 1
5 14 Spring, left-hand, hammer 1
515 Hammer 1
519 Sear, automatic 1
53 1 Sear, front 1
533 Sear, rear 1
537 Spring, sear, rear 1
541 Sear, safety 1
545 Spring, sear, safety 1
547 Spring, lock, hammer group 1
548 Lever, release, hammer group 1
549 Lock, hammer group 1
551 Parallel pin 5
D1 Hammer group lock assembly 1
(b) Destription
The hammer group [ 4 ], fitted into th e lower rear part of the frame (220), controls the
firing operation of the weapon.
The different components of the hammer group [ 4 ] are held in place in the hammer
group body (511) by means of the 5 parallel pins (551) :
The parallel pin (551) (1) secures and allows pivoting the automatic sear (519).
The automatic sear (51 9) is subiected to the force of the front extremity of the left hammer
spring (51 4) : this spring force pivots the automatic sear (51 9) towards the hammer (5 15)
into which a groove has been provided for the engagement of the automatic sear.
The position of the automatic sear (5 19) is determined by its protruding part which is
actuated by the breech block assembly (420).
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2.2.4. Hammer group [ 4 ] (continued)
The parallel pin (551) (2) secu res and allows pivoting the hammer (515).
The hammer (515) is subjected to the force of the right and left hammer springs (51 3) and
(5 14).
The front extremity of the right hammer spring (57 3) fits into o special housing provided in
the hammer group body (5 11 ).
The hammer (51 5) is pushed info the cocked position by the breech block assembly (4 20)
during the rearward movement of the moving ports (also refer to 3.3.2).
The hammer (515) has been designed so that if con be held in its cocked position by the flat
face of ifs rounded port (for engagement into the rear sear (533) and/or the front sear (53 7))
or by the groove in the hammer body (for the engagement of the automatic sear (57 9)).
- The parallel pin (551) (3) secures and allows pivoting the front sear (531) inside the
rear sear (533) . The pin also secures the rear sear (533) and al lows it moving back
and forth.
Both the front sear (53 7) and the rear sear (533) are subjected to the force of the rear sear
spring (537) and both sears are designed to engage the flat face of the rounded part of the
hammer (57 5).
The rear sear (533) is moved by the long extremities of the operating rod (269) which
transmits the movement of the trigger (26 7) towards the hammer group { 4 ].
- The parallel pin (551) (4) secures th e rear sear spring (537).
The longer extremity of the rear sear spring (53 7) fits into a special housing provided in the
rear side of the hammer group body (5 77).
- The paral lel pin (55 1) (5) secures the hammer group lock assembly (D 1) which is held
in a spring-ten sioned position by its spri ng (547) .
The hammer group lock assembly is used to lock the hammer group { 4 J into position inside
the lower rear part of the frame (220). The assembly consists of the hammer group lock
(549) which fits into a locking hole inside the frame (220) and which can be released from
that hole by raising the hammer group release lever (548).
The parallel pin (551) (5) also secures and a llows pivoting the safety sear (54 1).
The safety sear (541 ) is subjected to the force of its spring (545) which is fitted into position
on the bottom inside the hammer group body (5 17).
The functioning of the hammer group [ 4 ] is rather com plex but can be understood
by thoroughly reading 3.3, 3.4 and 3.5 of this Maintenance Manual.
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2.2.5. Magazine [ 5 ]
(a} List of parts (Fig. 2.f)
610 Magazine assembly 1

620 Case, magazine 1
629 Roll er 2
631 Follower, magazine 1
636 Spring, follower, magazine 1
638 Lock, bottom plate, magazine 1
641 Bottom plate, magazine 1
The following parts or assemblies cannot be ordered (separately) :a number has however been
E1 Magazine follower assembly 1
(b) Description
The magazine [ 5 ], with a capacity of 50 ca rtridges, is fitted, with its rounded end towards
the rear side, on top of the f rame (220) of the submachine gun , above the barre l (13 1)
and the moving parts :
- The tra nslu cent , polycarbonate magazine case (620) allows you to estimate the
number of cartridges present in the magazine.
The rounded end of the magazine case (620) has been designed so that it is accepted by the
front side of the magazine catch (245).
- The magazine follower assembly (E 1) pushes the cartridges loaded in the magazine
towards the rear side and supplies the necessary force to push the ca rtridge against the
lips of the magazine case (620), ready for feeding.
The magazine follower assembly (El) consists of the magazine follower spring (636) onto
which the magazine follower (631 ) and the magazine bottom lock (638) have been fitted.
- The magazine follower (631 ), used in combination with the 2 rollers (629), ensures that
the cartridges are correctly moved i nside the magazine.
- The magazine bottom plate (64 1), which is held into position by the magazine bottom
lock (638), can be removed from the magazine case (620) for the disassembly of the
magazine.
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CHAPTER 3 : OPERATING PRINCIPLES
3.1. INTRODUCTION
-.
. The operation of the P9Q submachine gun depends on the setting of the fire selector (255) .
The fire selector (255) can be set at one of the following 3 positions :
The position 'S' (SAFE) : "safe mode" or "initial mode" (refer to 3.2)
--- When the fire selector (255) is at this position, it is impossible to operate the trigger (26 J). The
position 'S' should be selected in one of the following cases :
- When the P9Qsubmachine gun is not operational ("safe mode").
- When preparing the P9Qsubmochine gun for operation in one of the two firing modes ("initial
mode").
The position ' 1' (sing le-shot) : "semi -automatic firing mode" (refer to 3.3)
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When in this mode, the trigger (26 J) con be moved but its rearward movement is restricted.
The P9Qsubmachine gun fires semi-automatically : one shot will be fired for each trigger pull.
The position '1\ (ful l-automatic) :"full-automatic fi ring mode" (refer to 3.4)
When in this mode, the trigger (26 J) can be pulled completely rearwards.
When the trigger (26 J) is pulled completely rearwards and held there, the P9Qsubmachine gun
will start firing a burst.
If, in this mode, the trigger (26 7) is only pulled halfway rearwards, the P9Qsubmochine gun
will fire semi-automatically.
If only one round is fired when pulling the trigger (26 7) rearwards, do not release the trigger
but continue pulling it all the way rearwards until the burst starts.
NOTES : - In both firing modes, the movement of the trigger (261) is transmitted via the
operating rod (269) towards the hammer group [ 4 ].
The hammer group contains 4 sea rs (519, 53 1, 533 & 541) controlling the
operation of the hammer (515) and, as a consequence, also the firing mode of
the weapon (refer to the following paragraphs).
- For a short description of the safety sear (5 41 ), which has been provided as a
safety feature in order to ensure that the firi ng mechan ism is blocked if the loaded
and cocked P9Q submachine gun is accidentally dropped, refer to 3.5 .
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3.2. THE 11SAFE MODE11 I THE "INITIAL MODE" (Fig. 3.a)
When the fire selector (255) is at the position 'S', it is impossible to operate the trigger (261) :
the lug (L) provided on the rear part of the body of the fire selector is in contact with the rear,
right portion of the trigger so that the trigger is blocked.
There are 2 possibilities :
The P90 submachine gun is not operational (carried in its carrying bag, stored, ... )
In such a case, it is recommended that the fire selector (255) is at the position 'S' .
The P90 submachine gun is being prepared for operation in one of the 2 firing modes
For safety reasons, the fire selector (255) should always be set at the position 'S' when
carrying out the following preparatory operations (the P90 submachine gun is in the so-
called "initial mode") :
- The installation of a loaded magazine [ 5 J onto the submachine gun
- Cocking the gun by pulling the cocking handle (150) completely rearwards and then
releasing it
When cocking the P90submochine gun, its hammer (515) will be placed in the cocked
position and the obturator assembly (83) of the eiection opening will be opened.
If a loaded magazine [ 5 J has been installed onto the gun, a cartridge will also be fed into the
chamber of the barrel ( 131).
NOTE : If the P90 submachine gun will not be used immediately after it has been cocked,
the obturator assembly (B3) of the ejection opening can be closed manually.
This is especially useful in order to avoid the penetration of foreign particles in side the
P90when the weapon is carried in a dirty, sandy, ... environment.
When the obturator assembly (83) has been closed, it will automatically be reopened by
the following rearward movement of the breech block assembly (420) which will toke
place during o next rearward pull of the cocking handle (150) or when the first round is
fired.
Fig. 3.a shows a loaded P90 submachine gun in the "initial mode" after having carried out
the preparatory operations :
- The breech block assembly (420) is positioned at its most forward position and t he
cartridge (C) is pushed into the chamber of the barrel (131 ).
When the breech block assembly (420) is positioned at its most forward position, it is said that
"the breech is closed".
- In its most forward position, the breech block assembly (420) releases the automatic sear
(519) from the hammer (5 15).
The protruding port of the automatic sear (5 19) is actuated by the breech block assembly
(420).
In this mode, the hammer (515) is held in the cocked position by the rear sear (533).
The rear sear (533) engages the flat face of the rounded part of the hammer (515).
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3.3. SEMI-AUTOMATIC FIRING MODE
3.3.1. Firing the first round (Fig. 3 .b)
The fire selector (255) is set at the position ' 1' (single-shot).
As o result, the lug (L) provided on the reor port of the body of the fire selector (255) moves partly
towards the left side, releases the rear; right portion of the trigger (261) and becomes aligned with
the left portion of the trigger which does not protrude so far rearwards.
In the semi-automatic position, it is possible to pull the trigger (261 ), but its rearward movement is
restricted.
When the trigger (261) is pulled, its restricted rearward movement is transmitted via the
operating rod (269) to the rear sear (533) of the hammer group [ 4 ] : the rear sear is
pushed rearwards and, as a consequence, releases the hammer (5 15).
The rear sear (533) disengages from the flat face of the rounded part of the hammer (515).
Under the force of its right and left springs (5 13) and (514), the hammer (515) is raised
and hits the fi ring pin (425) wh ich is propelled forwards : percussion to kes place and the
round is fired.
NOTE : An important safety feature of the P9Q submachine gun is that firing is only possible
with the breech closed (i.e. with the breech block assembly (420) positioned at its
most forward position) even when the hammer (515) is cocked.
If the breech block assembly (420) is not positioned at its most forward position (the
breech is not closed), the protruding port of the automatic seor (57 9) is not actuated by
the breech block assembly.
As a result, the automatic sear (5 19) remains subjected to the force of the front extremity
of the left hammer spring (514) so that the seor will remain engaged into the groove of the
cocked hammer (515) : the hammer remains blocked in its cocked position and firing is
impossible.
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531
Fig. 3.c - Rearward movement o f the moving parts
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3.3.2. Rearward movement of the moving parts (fig. 3.c)
When the round is fired, the recoil force of the cartridge case causes the breech block assembly
{420) to be moved rea rwards, compressing the return springs {4 77) and causing the fol lowing
operations to take place :
(a) Opening the obturator assembly (83) of the ejection opening
This operation will only take place if the obturator assembly (83) has been closed manually.
If the obturator assembly {B3) is closed, it wil l be reopened automatically by t he contact

with the breech block assembly {420) during the rearward movement of the moving parts.
(b) Extraction and ejection of the empty cartridge case
-- At the beginning of the rearward movement of the moving parts, the extractor {435) still
holds the (empty) cartridge case.
The case is held by its rim which has clicked itself into the extractor (435) during the feeding
operation.
As the rearward movement of the moving parts continues, pressure will be exerted by the
ejector {443) on the top rear part of the cartridge case.
Before the rearward movement of the moving parts, the cartridge was pushed into the chamber
of the barrel (13 1), causing the ejector (443) to be completely pushed in.
The combined effects of the extractor {435) and the ejector {443) (being held bock at its
bottom and being pushed at its top rea r part) cause the empty case to pivot around the
extractor {435) : the case wil l disengage from the extractor (435) and leave the weapon
through the ejection opening.
(c) Recocking the hammer (515)
During its rearwa rd movement, the breech block assembly (420) comes into contact with
the hammer (515) and pushes it, against the force of the right and left hammer springs
(513) and {514), rearwards and downwards into the cocked position.
As long as the breech block assembly (420) has not returned towards its most forward position,
the hammer (515) will be held in the cocked position by means of the automatic sear (519)
which engages the groove provided in the hammer body.
If the trigger (261) is kept pressed after the shot, the rear sear (533) is positioned too for
rearwards to be able to hold back the hammer (515) in the cocked position : the hammer will
be held in the cocked position by the front sear (531 ).
If the trigger (26 1) is now released, both the front and rear sears (53 1) and (533) return
towards their initial, forward position. As a result, the front sear (531) releases the hammer
(515) which is caught, and therefore held back in the cocked position, by the rear sear (533).
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420
477
fl .. \
) ,,, ~~~' . _}:_jj):l:):l:~":iP
. .1111 T
131
474
519
515
Fig. 3.d - Forward movement of the moving ports
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3.3.3. Forward movement of the moving parts (Fig. 3.d)
Once it has reac hed its most rearward position (determined by the breech block assembly stop
block (474)), the breech block assembly (420) will be propelled bock forwards under the force
of the return springs (477).
During its forward movement, the breech block assembly (420) causes the following operations
to toke place :
(a) Feeding a new cartridge from the magazine [ 5]
- When the breech block assembly (420) is positioned at its rearward position, there is
sufficient space between the chamber of th e barrel ( 131) and t he front face of the
breech block to allow a next cartridge to be fed from the magazine [ 5].
The head of the magazine case (620) has been conceived so that the cartridges ore rotated
from their /otero/ orientation in the magazine to the forward orientation required for the
feeding operation.
During the forward movement of the moving parts, the upper front part of the breech
block will come into contact with the rear port of the cartridge so that the cartridge will
be pushed out of the lips of the magazine case (620) and into the chamber of the
barrel (131).
- The breech block continues pushing the cartridge until it is completely fed into the
chamber of the barrel (131) .
The end of this operation corresponds to the most forward position of the breech block
assembly (420).
At that moment, the rim of the cartridge cose clicks itself into the extractor (435).
Also at that moment, the force exerted by the cartridge is so strong that the eiector (443) is
pushed into the breech block.
(b) Releasing the automatic sear (519)
Once the moving ports have reached their most forward position, the protruding part of
t he automatic sear (5 19) is actuated by the breech block assembly (420) so that the sear
is released from the groove in t he body of the hammer (515).
The hammer (515) is now only held bock in the cocked position by the rear sear (533)
and/or the front sear (531 ).
If the trigger (261) is kept pressed after the shot, the rear sear (533) is positioned too for
rearwards to be able to hold bock the hammer (515) in the cocked position : the hammer wi/J
be held in the cocked position by the front sear (531).
If the trigger (261) is now released, both the front and rear sears (531) and (533) return
towards their initial, forward position. As o result, the front sear (531) releases the hammer
(515) which is caught, and therefore held bock in the cocked position, by the rear sear (533).
Once t he moving parts have reached their origina l position and the trigger (261) has been
released, the P90 submachine gun is ready to fire a next single shot.
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420 425
.. - . \ i/1, "
(~~
, ~~==~
~ Limit of trigger movement
Trigger not pulled 515

531
Lug no longer blocking the trigger

L
Trigger pulled
Fig. 3 .e - Firing in the full -a utomatic firing mode
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3.4. FULL-AUTOMATIC FIRING MODE
The fire selector (255) is set at the position 'PI (full-automatic).

As o result, the lug (L) provided on the rear port of the body of the fire selector (255) moves
completely towards the left side, so that if is no longer aligned with any port of the trigger (261 ).
In the full-automatic position, it is possible to pull the trigger (261) completely rearwards.
When the trigger (261) is pulled completely rearwards, its movement is tra nsm itted via the
operating rod (269) to the rear sear (533) of the hammer group [ 4 ] : the rear sear is
pushed completely rearwards and, as a consequence, releases the hammer (5 15).
The rear sear (533) disengages from the flat face of the rounded part of the hammer (515).
When the trigger (261) is pulled completely rearwards, the rear sear (533) moves towards its most
rearward position where it becomes inoperative : the sear is no longer able to reengage the
hammer (51 5) when the hammer is cocked during the rearward movement of the moving parts.
When the rear sear (533) moves towards its most rearward position, the front sear (531) is
pivoted forwards so that it also becomes inoperative.
Under the force of its right and left springs (513) and (514), the hammer (5 15) is raised
and hits the firing pin (425) which is propelled forwards: percussion takes place and the
first round is fired.
During its rearward movement, the breech block assembly (420) comes into contact with
the hammer (515) and pushes it, against the force of the right and left hammer springs
(513) and (514), rearwards and downwards into the cocked position.
As long as the breech block assembly (420) has not returned towards its most forward position,
the hammer (515) will be held in the cocked position by means of the automatic sear (519) which
engages the groove provided in the hammer body.
As long as the trigger (26 1) is held completely rearwards, the rear sear (533) and the front sear
(53 1) are inoperative (see above) so that the hammer is only held bock in its cocked position by
the automatic sear (579) .
Once the moving ports have reached their most forward position, t he protruding part of t he
automatic sear (51 9) is actuated by the breech block assembly (420) so that the sear is
released from the groove in the hammer body : a new round is fired .
As long as the trigger (26 1) is held completely rearwards, the operation of the hammer
(515) is on ly controlled by the automatic sear (519) and the firing operation is repeated :
the submachine gun f ires full-automatically.
The firing will continue os long as the trigger is held fully rearwards and cartridges are present in
the magazine [ 5].
NOTE : In t he full-automatic firing mode, single-shot firing is possible by only pu lling the
trigger halfway rearwards.
The criterion for full-automatic firing is that the trigger should be pulled so for rearwards
that the rear sear (533) and the front sear (531) become inoperative.
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Fig. 3 .f - The 3 possible positions of the laser selector {B4)
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3.5. SAFETY SEAR (541)
When a loaded and cocked P9Q submochine gun is accidentally dropped on its f lash-hider,
the force of inertia when contacting the ground causes the safety sear (54 1), which is a part of
the hammer group [ 4 ], to pivot forwards against the force of its spri ng (545).
Whatever the position of the fire selector (255), the pivoting movement of the safety sear (54 1)
causes the rear sear (533) to be blocked so that it cannot move rearwards.
As a rearward movement of the rear sear (533) is required to release the ha mmer (515) and
initiate o firing operation, on occidental firing is impossible .
3.6. VISIBLE AND INFRA-RED LASER (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9QTR LV and
P9Q TR LIR)
NOTE : The power requi red for the operation of the visible or infra-red laser, is supplied by a
lithium 3 V type 2/3A battery which fits into its holder provided in the rear grip of the
submochine gun, just behind the "laser ON" button .
.-
The operation of the visible or infra -red laser depends on the setting of the laser selector (B4) .
The loser selector (B4) can be set at one of th e following 3 positions (Fig 3.D :
The centre position (0) : "no-power position"
When the loser selector (84) is at this position, the laser will not function when the "laser ON"
buffon is pressed.
The "no-power position" should be selected when the P9Q submachine gun is not operational or
when the use of the loser is not required.
The front position (I) : "low-power position"
When the loser selector (84) is at this position, the loser will operate at reduced power (0. 95 mW)
when the "laser ON" buffon is pressed.
The "low-power position" should be used for training in order to reduce the risk of damaging the
eyes and to ensure that the boffery lasts longer.
The rea r position (I I) : "full-power position"
When the loser selector (84) is at this position, the laser will operate at full power (5 mW) when
the "loser ON" buffon is pressed.
The "full-power position" should only be used in combat situations.
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Fig. 4 .a - Fire selector (255) set at the position 'S' Fig. 4.b- R.J IIing the magazine catch (245)
(SAFE) rearwards in order to release the magazine [ 5 ]
Fig. 4.c- F\.JIIing the cocking handle (150)

completely rearwards
Fig. 4.d- Checking if the chamber is empty
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CHAPTER 4 : SAFETY INFORMATION
4.1. WARNINGS AND CAUTIONS
The fo llowing instructions should be reod before loading ond firing the weapon ond before ony
intervention (disassembly, maintenance, .. .) on it :
0 The P90 submachine gun can cause injury or death up to 2000 metres.
0 Always handle the P9Q submach ine gun, like any other weapon, with extreme care
and with the respect due to a loaded gun, even thou gh you are certain the gun is
unloaded. Never touch the trigger unless you are ready to fire.
IVj Never modify parts of the gun. Repairs and disassembly exceeding the basic field
- stripping may only be carried out by qual ified armourers or by FN HERSl\L.
0 If the weapon has been heavily oiled or greased for shipment or storage, clean it
thoroughly and lightly lubricate the metal parts before firing
til The barrel shou ld be perfectly dry before firing.
0 Never try to clear a barrel obstruction by firing
4.2. SAFETY CHECKS
Carry out th e followi ng procedure in order to ensure that the P9CJ!> submachine gun can be
manipulated, stored and/ or transported without any risk :
Set the fire selector (255) at the position 'S' (SAF E) (fig. 4.a).
Pull the magazine catch (245) rearwa rds in order to release the magazine [ 5 1and then
remove the magazine (fig. 4.b).
Pull the cocking handle (150) completely rearwards and hold it in that position (ffg. 4.c).
Please note thot, offer this operation, the hom mer (57 5) is cocked.
Throug h the magazine opening, look into the chamber of the submach ine gun in order to
ensure that there is no cartridge in the chamber (Fi g. 4.d) .
If there is o cartridge in the chamber; unload the submochine gun os described in 6.4.
If the chamber is empty, release the cocking handle (150).

Ensure that th e magazine [ 5 1is empty.
If the mogozine is not empty, unload it os described in 6.4.
Fit the empty magazine [ 5 1back into position.
Set the fire selector (255) at the position '1' (single-shot).
Pointing the gun in a safe direction, pull the trigger (26 1) to decock the hammer (5 15).
Set the fire selector (255) at th e position ' S' (SAFE).
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4.3. TRITIUM LIGHT SOURCE (714) (only P90, P9QLV and P9QLIR)
Ensure to be familiar with the following instructions before any intervention on the optical sight
(711) which contains the tritium light source (7 14):
General information concerning the tritium light source (714)
The trit ium light source, incorporated in the optica l sight (711 ), consists of a completely
sea led g loss capsule internally coated with phosphor and containing the radioactive gas
tritium (hydrogen-3). The triti um has an isotopic purity of at least 94% and emits only 6
particles having a maximum energy of 18.4 keV
The correctly sealed tritium light source presents no external radiation hazard.
A defective tritiu m light source cannot be repai red !
Handling the tritium light source (714)
Th e optical sight (711) has been designed to withstand normal operational conditions
without any risk of da mage to th e incorporated tritium light source. It is nevertheless
recommended to handle the sight with care .
If t he triti um light source should be replaced, th is replacement should be carried out in a

well-ventilated, NO SMOKING and NO EA"ING AN D DRIN KING area.
Storage of spare tritium light sources (714)
Spare tritium light sources should be stored under normal ambient conditions in a well-
ventilated designated storeroom .
Breakage of a tritium light source (714)
In th e event of an (accidenta l) breakage of a trit ium light source, tritium gas might be
released into the atmosphere (where it will be rapidly diffused) or, if the light source is st ill
assembled in the sight, into the silico ne rubber surround .
In an y case, any risk of internal radiation of personnel can be minimized by fol lowing the
followi ng procedu re :
- Inform the other people present in the room.
- Evacuate the room for at least 15 minutes.
Fully venti late the room after returning and then, without touching them directly with the
fingers, put the broken fragments of the tritium light source as well as the su rrounding
sil icone rubber in a plastic bag The plastic bag should then be disposed of as
radioactive waste.
In the event of a simultaneous breakage of many triti um light sources, proceed as explained
above but inform the competent local authorities before retu rning into the room.
Disposal of a tritium light source (714)
Old or defective tritium light sources should be d isposed as radioactive waste. Information
about the disposa l of this kind of waste ca n be obtai ned from the competent local authorities.
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4.4. VISIBLE AND INFRA-RED LASER (only P9QLV, P9QLIR, P9QTR LV and
P9Q TR LIR)
Ensure to be familiar with the following safety instructions before using a P9C1 submachine gun
with incorporated visible or infra-red laser :
When the laser is at fu ll-power setting, be extremely careful not to expose the eyes, directly
nor indirectly, to the laser beam.
Even when the loser is at low-power setting, it is strong ly recommended not to look directly
into the laser beam, especially when using magnifying optics such as binoculars, ...
THE INFRA-RE D LASER BEAM (ONLY P90e LIR AND P90e TR LIR) IS NOT VISIBLE TO
TH E NAKED EYE ! !
When the eyes are exposed to on infra-red laser beam, there will be no instinctive
reaction to blink or look away BUT serious eye damage con be caused !
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CHAPTER 5 : RECEPTION OF THE GUN
Before any intervention on the P9Q submachine gun, ensure to be famil iar with
the safety information given in chapter 4 of this Maintenance Manual.
Take the packing case and inspect it for damage.
If the packing case shows traces of deterioration, toke note of them (detailed description or photo)
ond report if to FN Herstol.
O pen the packing case and check its contents according to the packing list.
If there is a problem, report it to FN Herstol.
Carry out the fi eld stripping procedure {refer to chapter 7).
If something seems abnormal, report it to FN Herstol.
Using the cleaning tools OREA 851, clean the bore of the barrel {131) to remove the
existing preservation lubricant.
Remove the preservation lubricant from the moving parts group [ 3 ].
For more detailed cleaning instructions, refer to chapter 8.
Lubricate the bore of the barrel {131) and the moving parts group [ 3 ] with a maintenance
or functional lubrica nt.
The other ports of the P9Q#J submachine gun do not require lubrication.
For more detailed lubrication instructions, refer to chapter 8.
Reassemble the gun.
The P9Q submachine gun only requires minima l lubrication.
- Excessive lubrication of the weapon will have a n unfavourable effect on its

rel iability and the longevity of its parts.
Never lubricate components of the magazine [ 5 ] .

The presence of a lubricant i nside the magazine [ 5 ] could ca use ma lfunctions.
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Fig. 6.a - Pul ling the magazine catch (245) Fig. 6.b - Loading the magazine [ 5 I
rearwards in order to release the magazine [ 5 I
[ 5]
Fig. 6.c - Fire selecto r (255) set at the position 'S' Fig. 6.d - Installing a loaded magazine [ 5 I onto
(SAFE) the submachine gun
Fig. 6 .e - Pulling the cocking handle (150)

compl etely rearwards
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CHAPTER 6 : USING THE SUBMACHINE GUN
Before using the P90 submachine gun, ensure to be familiar with the safety
information given in chapter 4 of this Maintenance Manual.
6.1. LOADING THE MAGAZINE [ 5 ]
If the magazine [ 5 I to be loaded is still on the gun, pul l t he magazine catch (2 45)
rearwards in order to release the magazine and then remove it (Fig. 6.a).
Load the cartridges, o ne by one, into the magazine [ 5 ] by proceeding as follows (Fig. 6.b) :
- Hold the magazine [ 5 I by its rounded end and with its lips facing upwards.
- Place the cartridge with its rear pa rt o n the wider part of th e lips of the magazine.
Ensure that the bullet points forwards, along the magazine body (620).
- With the th umb, push the cartridge downwards and then rearwards until it locks into
position.
The transparent magazine body (620) allows you to estimate t he number of cartrid ges present
in the magazin e [ 5 I which has a capacity of SO cartridges.
6.2. LOADING AND COCKING THE SUBMACHINE GUN
It is assumed that the chamber of the submachine gun is empty, that no magazine has been
installed onto the gun and that the gun has not been cocked.
Set the fire selector (255) at the position 'S' (SAFE) (Fig. 6.c).
Install a loaded magazine [ 5 I onto the submachine gun (Fig. 6.d).

In order to ensure that the magazine { 5] correctly locks into position, push firmly on its rear part
(check if the magazine is correctly locked into position by pulling it upwards).
Pull t he cocking hand le (l 50) completely rearwards and then release it (Fig. 6.e).
This causes the hammer (5 15) to be cocked, the first cartridge to be loaded into the chamber and
the obturator assembly (83) of the eiection opening to be opened.
NOTE : If the P90 submachine gun will not be used immediately after it has been cocked,
the obturator assembly (83) of the ejection opening can be closed manua lly.
This is especially useful in order to avoid the penetration of foreign particles inside the
P909 when the weapon is carried in a dirty, sandy, ... environment.
When the obturator assembly (83) has been closed, it will automatically be reopened by
the following rearward movement of the breech block assembly (420) which will take
place during a next rearward pull of the cocking handle (150) or when the first round is
fired.
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Fig. 6.f- Pulling the trigger (26 1)
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6.3. FIRING THE SUBMACHINE GUN
Ensure that 8 .2 . "Cleaning and lubrication before firing" has been carried out.
If not already done, load the submachine gun as described in 6.2.
Set the fire selector (255) at the position '1' (single- shot) or'!\ (full-a utomatic).
Seled '1' for semi-automatic firing (one shot is fired for each trigger pull) or 1>: for full-automatic
firing.
Aim the submachine gun and then pull the trigger (26 1).
If semi-automatic (single-shot) firing has been seleded, the rearward movement of the trigger is
restrided : one shot will be fired for each trigger pull.
If full-automatic firing has been selected, the trigger should be pulled completely rearwa rds and
held there : the submachine gun will then starl firing a burst.
NOTES : - If, when working in the fu ll-automatic mode, only one round is fired when pulling
the trigger (261) rearwards, do not release the trigger but continue pul ling it all
the way rearwards until the burst starts.
- If, when working in the full -automatic mode, the trigger is on ly pulled halfway
rea rwards, the submachine gu n wi ll only prod uce sing le shots.
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Fig. 6.g - Fire selector (255) set at the position '$' Fig. 6.h - Pulling the magazine catch (245)
(SAFE) rearwards in order to re lease the magazine [ 5 ]
Fig. 6. i - Pulli ng the cocking handle (150)

Fig . 6.j - Checking if the chamber is empty
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6.4. UNLOADING THE SUBMACHINE GUN
Set the fire selector (255) at the position'S' (SAFE) (Fig. 6.g).
Pul l the magazine catch (245) rearwards in order to rel ease the magazine [ 5 I and then
remove the magazine (Fig. 6 .h) .
Pu ll the cocking handle (150) completely rearwa rds and then release it in order to extract
and eject the re maining cartrid ge f rom the chamber of t he barrel (131) (Fig. 6.i).
Repeat this operation at least 3 times in order to ensure that the chamber of the barrel ( 131) is
empty.
Please note that, after this operation, the hammer (5 15) is cocked.
Pul l the cocking handle (150) completely rearwards and hold it in that position .
Through the magazine opening, look into the chamber of the submachi ne gun in order to
ensure that th ere is no cartridge in the cham ber (Fig. 6 .j) .
If there is a cartridge in the chamber, try to extract and eject it by pulling the cocking handle ( 150)
completely rearwards.
If the chamber is empty, release the cocking hand le (150).
Set the fire selector (255) at the position '1' (single-shot).
Pointing the gun in a safe direction, pull the trigger (261) to decock the hammer (5 15) .
Set the fire selector (255) at the position 'S' (SAFE).
Ensure that the magazine [ 5 I is empty.

If the magazine is not empty, unload it by pushing the cartridges, one by one, forwards with the
thumb.
Fit the empty magazine [ 5 I back into position .
When the magazine [ 5 I is on the gun, the last 2 cartridges and the cartridge in
th e chamber of the barrel (131) are not visible .
The magazine [ 5 I should therefore always be removed to ensure that the gun is
empty.
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720
Fig. 6.k- The battery cap (720)
(b)
Fig. 6. 1 - The 3 possible positions of the loser Fig. 6. m - The "laser ON" button (b)
selector (B4)
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6.5. USING THE VISIBLE OR INFRA-RED LASER (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9Q
TR LV and P9QTR LIR)
Before using the visible or infra-red laser, ensure to be fam iliar with the safety
information given in paragraph 4.4 of this Maintenance Manual.
.~ .
The visible loser beam (only P9Q LV and P9Q TR LV) is visible to t he naked eye.
The infra-red laser beam (only P9Q LIR and P9Q TR LIR) can only be seen by using infra-red
detection optics and/or light intensifying night sights or gogg les.
6.5.1. Inserting the battery (717)
Unscrew the battery cop {720) (Fig. 6. k).
Insert o lithium 3 V type 2/3A battery {7 1 7), with the " -" side first, into t he battery holder {a)
{also refer to fig 2.c {2)).
Screw the battery cap {720), into wh ich a "+"sign has been engraved, back into position.
6 .5.2. Setting the laser selector (B4)
Remove the
barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] (only P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
barrel and support group [ 1 ) (only P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR L/R)
from the frame {220) as described in 7.1.
Set the laser selector {84) at the requ ired position {Fig.6.1) (a lso refer to 3.6) :
- Cent re position {0) : "no-power position"
- Front position {I) : "low-power position"
- Rear position {II) : "full-power position"
Reinstall the
barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] (only P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
barrel and support group [ 1 ] (only P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
onto the frame (220).
6.5.3 . Activating the laser
NOTE : The loser con only be activated if the laser selector (84) has been set at the front
(low-power) or the rear {full-power) position.
When train ing, only use the " lower-power position" : the "full-power position" may
only be used in combat situations.
After having ensured that the laser selector {84) is at the correct operational position, the laser
con simply be activated by pressing on the "laser ON" button {b) {Fig. 6.m).
When the "laser ON" button {b) is released, the laser is de-activated.
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fig. 7.a - Pulling the cocking handle (150)
P9Q
P9Q LV [l 1
P9Q LIR
127
P9Q TR
P9Q TR LV
P9Q TR LIR
220
127
220
fig. 7.b- Removal of the barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ) (only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
barrel and support group [ 1 ] (only P9Q TR, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
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CHAPTER 7 : FIELD STRIPPING
Before any intervention on the P9Q!> submachine gun, ensure to be familiar with
the safety information given in chapter 4 of this M a intenance Manua l.
7.1. DISASSEMBLING THE SUBMACHINE GUN
It is very important to become fam iliar with the field stripping procedure of the submochine gun os
field stripping is required during the cleaning procedure which ensures reliable operation of the
submochine gun.
Carry out the safety checks (refer to 4 .2).
If not already done, remove the magazine [ 5 I and completely unload the submachine gun
(refer to 6.4).
Pul l the cocking handle (150) completely rearwards and then release it (Fig. 7.a).
This operation is necessary because it is only possible to remove the moving ports group { 3 1and
the hammer group { 4 1when the hammer (57 5) is in the (lowered) cocked position.
From now on, do not pull the trigger: the hammer would ogoin be positioned in its (raised)
decocked position.
Whil e pushing down on the barrel support lock (127) (Rg. 7.b) , remove the
barrel and optical sight group [ 1 I (only P90, P90~ LV and P90 LIR)
barrel and support group [ 1 I (only P90 TR, P90 TR LV and P90TR LIR)
by moving it slightly forwards and then slide it completely out of the frame (220) .
Release the moving ports group [ 3 I by pushing it forwards (via the magazine o pen ing (o))
(Fig. 7.c) and then carefully slide it completely out of the frame (220).
[3 l
/
220
Fig. 7.c- Removal of th e moving parts group [ 3 I
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280
~.
OREA 700
I
Fig. 7.d - Removal of the butt plate (280) Fig. 7.e - Removal of the oil can OREA 700
548
\
OREA 851
[4 ]
/
Fig. 7.f- Removal of the hammer group [ 4 ] Fig. 7.g - Removal of the cleaning tools
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7.1. DISASSEMBLING THE SUBMACHINE GUN (continued)
At the rear side, slide the butt plate (280) up and off the frame (220) (Rg. 7.d).
Toke into account that, if present, the oil con OREA 700 con foil out of the frame (220).
If present, toke the oil con OREA 700 out of the frame (220) (fig. 7.e).
If present, the oil con OREA 700 is in the upper reor port of the frame (220) .
While raising the hammer group re lease lever (548), pull the hammer group [ 4 ] slightly
rearwards in order to re lease it (Fig. 7.fj.
After that, slide the ha mmer group [ 4 ] completely out of the frame (220) .
.
~.
Note that the hammer group { 4 Jcannot be removed if the hammer (5 l 5) is in the decocked
position. If the trigger hos been pulled after the removal of the moving ports { 3 }, reassemble the
gun, cock the hammer by pulling the cocking handle (150) and then start disassembling again.
If present, toke the cleaning tools out of the frame (220) (Fig. 7 .g).
If present, the cleaning tools ore inside the frame (220), underneath the hammer group { 4 }.
This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform thorough cleaning : further

disassembly should only be carried out by on authorized ormourer or by FN HERSl\L.
To reassemble the submachine gun, follow the above steps in reverse orde~ taking into account
the following points :
Ensure that a ll the components of the submachine gun are perfectly clean.
Ensure that the different groups of the submachine gun correctly lock into position when
they are reinstalled.
When reinserting the hammer group [ 4 ] into the frame (220), hold the hammer group
release lever (548) in the raised position.
When reinsta ll ing the moving ports group [ 3 ], hold it so that the rateof-fire stabilizer
(481) is at the left side.
When reinserting the
barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] (only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
barrel and support group [ 1 ] (only P9Q TR, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
into the frame (220), press the barrel support lock (127).
After having reassembled the weapon with an empty magazine, point it in a safe direction
and t hen pul l the trigger (26 1) in order to decock the hammer (5 15).
Before carrying out this step, ensure that the magazine and, of course, the chamber ore really
empty!
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fig. 7.h - Pressing the magazine bottom lock (638)
in order to unlock the magazine bottom plate
(641)
641
Fig. 7.i - Removal of the magazine bottom plate (641) and taking the magazine fo llower assembly (E l)
out of the magazine body (620)
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7.2. DISASSEMBLING THE MAGAZINE [ 5]
If not already done, remove the magazine [ 5 ] and completely un load it (refer to 6.4).
With the index, press on the magazine bottom lock (638) through the hole in the magazine
bottom plate (641) (Fig. 7.h).
While holding the magazine bottom lock (638) in that position, move the magazine bottom
plate (641) sideways until it is disengaged from the magazine body (620) (Fig. 7.i).
Take into account that th e magazine bottom lock (638) is subjected to the force of the magazine
follower assembly (E I).
Carefully release the pressure on the magazine follower assembly (E l ).
Take the magazine follower assembly (E 1) out of the magazine body (620) (Fig. 7.i).
Hold the magazine body (620) slightly inclined in order to remove the 2 rollers (629).
This level of disassembly is sufficient to perform thorough clean ing : further

disassembly should only be carried out by on authorized ormourer or by FN HERSl'\l.
To reassem ble the magazine [ 5 ], follow the above steps in reverse order, taking into account
the following points :
Ensure that all the components of the magazine [ 5 ] ore perfectly clea n.
Ensure that the 2 rollers (629) are inserted one behind the other into the magazine body
(620).
Ensure that the magazine follower assembly (E 1) is correctly oriented.
Also refer to the drawin g which con be found on the side o f the magazine body (620).
The magazine bottom plate (64 1) con only be slid bock into position when th e magazine
bottom lock (638) is pushed and held flush with the edge of the magazine body (620).
Ensure that the magazi ne bottom plate (641) correctly locks into position.
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CHAPTER 8 : MAINTENANCE
Before any intervention on the P90 submachine gun, ensure to be fa miliar with
The frequency at which the P90 su bmachine gun should be cleaned and lubricated depends
on the ammunition used, the weather and shooting conditions and other external factors.
When using normal ammunition under normal conditions, it is a good rule to clean and
lubricate the submachine gun after every use or, in case of inten sive shooting, after each
2000 rounds : correct maintena nce will enhance the longevity of the gun.
NOTE : When using subsonic ammunition, which results in a much quicker soiling of a
weapon, the cleaning frequency should be conside rably increased : the condition of
the submach ine gun should be followed up all along the shooting seq uence.
Before cleaning the P90 submachine gun, ALWAYS ensure that it is unloaded
(refer to 6.4).
8.1. LUBRICANT SPECIFICATIONS
Lubri cation MIL-L-63460 (NATO S-758 NYCOLUBE 127)
Preservation MIL-L-63460 (NATO S-758 NYCOLUBE 127)
Never use hydrocarbons, trichlorethylene, ammonia nor teflon-based lubricants :

they could cause damage to the gun !
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8.2. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION BEFORE FIRING
The following procedure assumes thot the P9Qsubmochine gun has correctly been cleaned and
lubricated the lost time it has been used (also refer to 8.3).
If the P9Q submochine gun is used for the first time upon purchase, it is assumed that the
procedure described in chapter 5 hos been carried out.
Carry out the field stripping procedure (refer to chapte r 7).
Using the cleaning tools OREA 85 1 and clean rags (pieces of flannel), remove the
maintenance lubricant from the inside of the barrel (131) until the lost rag is clean .
Dry the inside of the barrel ( 13 1).
Rem ove the maintenance lubricant from the moving parts group [ 3].
Slightly lubricate the moving parts group [ 3 ] by proceeding as follows :
- Apply 2 drops of functional lubricant to each breech block assembly guide rod (C2), just
behind the breech block assembly (4 20) .
- Move the breech block assembly (420) at least three times back and forth.
Apply 1 drop of f unctional lu bri ca nt to the ejector (443), to the extractor (435) and to the
ho les of the breech block assembly (420).
The other ports of the submochine gun do not require lubrication.
Reassemble the gu n.
The P90 submochine gun o nly requires minimal lubrication.
Excessive lubrication of the weapon or the presence of a lubricant inside the

magazine [ 5 ] will have on unfavourable effect on the rel iabil ity of the weapon and
the longevity of its parts.
Before each shooting sequence, A LWAYS check the barrel ( 131) for obstructions
and ensure that it is dry and clean.
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8.3. CLEANING AND LUBRICATION AFTER FIRING
Carry out the field stripping procedure (refer to chapter 7).
(a) Barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] (P90, P90 LV, P90~~> LIR)
Barrel and support group [ 1 ] (P9Q TR, P9Q TR LV, P9Q TR LIR)
- Using the clea ning tools OREA 851 or a spray, apply solvent inside the barrel (131)
and let the product work a few minutes.
- Using the cleaning tools OREA 851 and clean rags (pieces of flannel), remove the
functional lubricant, th e solvent and the residues from the inside of the barrel (131)
unti l the last rag is clean .
When the barrel is clean, again use a piece of flannel, this time moistened with
maintenance lubrican t, to protect the inside of the barrel (131) until the next use.
Please note that the inside of the barrel (J 31 ) should be wiped dry before shooting (also
refer to 8.2).
- Clean the barrel and optical sight group I the barrel and support group [ 1 ] with a soft
cloth.
Never apply lu bricant to the optical sight (711) (P9Q, P9Q LV, P9Q LIR).
I I
(b) Frame and trigger group [ 2] (P90, P9Q TR)

Frame, trigger and laser group [ 2 ] (P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9Q~~> TR LV, P9Q TR LIR)
Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use water or a soft solvent.
(c) Moving parts group [ 3 ]
- Using the cleaning tools OREA 85 1 and solvent, remove any carbon and other
deposits.
- If necessary, rinse in a soft solvent and then dry by using a soft cloth.
- Move the breech block assembly (420) rearwards along its g uide rods (C2) and then
clean th e guide rods.
- Sl ightly lubricate the moving parts group [ 3 ] with maintenance lubricant (refer to
8.1).
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(d) Hammer group [ 4]
Clean with a soft, dry cloth. If necessary, use water.
(e) Magazine [ 5]
Clea n with a soft, dry cloth.
If the magazine is very soiled, disassemble it and then clean its parts by using water.
Never use any kind of solvent on the magazine [ 5 ].
Components of the magazine [ 5 ] may never be lubricated : the presence of a

lubricant inside the magazine could cause malfunctions.
Reassemble t he gun.
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712
Fig. 9.1.a- Barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ](only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
OREA 858 Jk
~ v
131
OREA 858C
Fig. 9.1 .b - Unscrewing the barre l (131) Fig. 9.1.c- Remova l of the fl ash-hider (165)
(clockwise !) (together with the barrel return spring (162))
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CHAPTER 9: DISASSEMBLY AND REASSEMBLY
Before any intervention on the P9~ submachine gun, ensure to be familiar with
9.1. BARREL AND OPTICAL SIGHT GROUP [ 1 ] (Fig. 9.1.a) (only P9Q,
P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
9 .1.1. Disassembly
Remove the barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ] as described in 7.1 .
NOTE : In order to facilitate the disassembly of the barrel and optical sight grou p [ 1 ], it
is recommended to fix it upside down into a vice.
When fixing the barrel and optical sight group { 7 ] into the vice, use a rag to ovoid
scratches.
Using the wre nch OREA 858 with the 15 mm socket OREA 858C, unscrew the barrel ( 13 1)
in the clockwise (!) direction until it con be unscrewed manually (Fig. 9. 1.b).
Fit the socket of the wrench OREA 858 onto the 2 flat faces on the rear end of the barrel ( 73 7).
Completely unscrew the barrel (131) from the flash-hider (165) (Rg. 9.1.c) and then
remove the flash-h ider togeth er with the barrel return spring (162).
While unscrewing the barrel with one hand, hold the flash-hider with the other one.
Whi le pushing on the barrel support lock (127), carefully pull the barrel (13 1) o ut of t he
rea r end of the barrel support body ( 121) until the front end of the barrel is aligned with the
rea r edge (x) of th e front opening in the cocking handle (150) (Rg. 9.1 .d).
During this step, hold the cocking handle (150) in position with the hand used to push on the
barrel support lock (7 27).
135
\
131
150
13 1
127
121
'
f ig. 9.1 .d- FU lling the barrel (13 1) partly out of the barrel support body (121)
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121
Fig. 9 .1.e - Removal of the cocking handle return spring (135)
121
Fig . 9.1 .f- Pemoval of the cocking handle {150)
127
Fig. 9.l .g - Removal of the barrel support lock

(127) and its spring (125)
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9.1. BARREL AND OPTICAL SIGHT GROUP [ 1 ] (continued) (only P9Q,
P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
9.1.1. Disassembly (continued)
Still holding the cocking handle (150) with one hand and working through the front
opening (o) of the cocking handle, carefully toke the cocking handle return spring (135) by
its front extremity out of the barrel support body (121) (Fig. 9.1.e).
When removing the cocking handle return spring ( 135), toke into account that the spring is
subieded to much tension.
Lift the cocking handle (150) up and off the barrel support body (12 1) (Fig. 9.1.D.
While pushing on the barrel support lock (127), remove the barrel (131) by pu lling it
completely out of the rear end of the barrel support body (121 ).
Once the barrel (1 31) has been removed, the barrel support lock (127) and its spring (1 25)
ore released :toke them out of the barrel support body (Fig. 9.1 .g).
If required, use the plastic mallet UT 2101 to remove the 2 cocking handle studs (1 55)
from the cocking handle body (A 1) (Fig. 9.1 .h).
NOTE : Once they hove been removed, the cocking handle studs (155) must a lways be
replaced by new ones I
UT 210 1
155 /
\
A1
Fig. 9 .1.h - Removal of the 2 cocking handle studs (155)
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121 A2
OREA 849B
71 1
712
Fig. 9.1.i - oking out the 2 hexagonal socket Fig. 9.1 i - Pemoval of the 2 sight adiustment
head screws (712) to remove the optical sight screws (715)
{7 11)
714
Fig. 9.1. k - Pemoval of the tritium light source {714)
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P9QLV and P9QLIR)
The following 2 steps should only be carried out if it is absolutely necessary to

intervene on the optical sight (7 11 ).
Toke into account that it will be necessary to readjust the sight after it has been
reassembled and reinstalled.
If the some sight will be used ogoin, ond in order to ovoid the necessity of o readjustment, it
is also possible to mark the position of the adjustment screws (a small mark of 1 - 2 mm is
enough) before taking them out.
Using the hexagonal wrench OREA 849~ take out the 2 hexagonal socket head screws
(712) and then remove the optical sight (711) (with the 2 sight ad justment screws (7 15))
from the barrel support body (121) (Rg. 9.1.i).
If necessary, use the sight ad justment spanner OREA 849 to remove th e 2 sight ad justment
screws (715) from the optical sight body (A2) (Fig. 9.1.i) .
If it is necessary to remove the tritium light source (714), th e normal radiation

hazard procedures should be carried out.
Also ensure to be familiar with the safety information especially applying to the
tritium light source (714) (refer to 4.3).
If necessary, remove the tritium light source (714) out of the optical sight body (A2) by
cutting away the protective silicone rubber sealing and then takin g out the tritium light
source (Fig. 9.1.k).
Be extremely careful not to damage the light wedge of the optical sight !
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Fig. 9.1.1- Screwing the 2 sight ad justment screws
(715) back into position
OREA 8498
121
712
712 711
Fig. 9.1 .m - Reinstalling the optical sight (7 11) with the 2 hexagonal socket head screws (71 2)
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P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
9.1 .2. Reassembly
If it is necessary to handle the tritium light source (714), the normal radiation
hazard procedu res should be carried out.
Also ensure to be fami liar with the safety information especially applying to the
tritium lig ht source (7 14) (refer to 4.3) .
If the tritium light source (7 14) has been removed, re install a new one by proceeding as
follows:
- Insert the tritium light source (714), with its painted side facing upwards, into its opening
in the optical sight body (A2).
- Seal the opening with the tritiu m light source (71 4) by using silicone rubber 3145 RV
- After having applied the silicone rubber, gently push the tritium light source (714) against
the light wedge of the optical sight.
This ensures that there will only be o thin foyer of silicone rubber between the tritium light
source (7 14) and the light wedge.
- In o dark place, check the open lill umination of the optical sight.
If necessary, and as long os the silicone rubber has not hardened, gently change the position of
the tritium light source (714) in order to optimize the open T-illuminotion of the optical sight.
Let the silicone rubber harden for at least 48 hou rs.
If the 2 sig ht adjustment screws (715) have been removed, screw them bock into position by
using th e sight ad justm ent spanner OREA 849 (Fig. 9. 1.1).
If the some sight is used again and small marks have been mode, use these marks to ensure that
the screws ore screwed bock into their original position.
If the optical sight (7 11) has been removed from the barrel support body (1 2 1), fit it back
into position and then fix it with the 2 hexagonal socket head screws (712) (fig. 9.1.m).
Use the hexagonal wrench OREA 8498 to correctly secure the 2 hexagonal socket head screws
(712).
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UT 2101
155
127
125
A1
!
~
121
Fig . 9. 1.n - Reinstalling 2 new cocking handle Fig. 9 .1 .o - Reinsta lling t he barrel support lock
studs (155) (127) and its spring (125)
Fig. 9 . 1.p - Reinserting the barrel (13 1) pa rtly into the barrel support body (121)
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P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
9.1.2. Reassembly (continued)
NOTE : In order to facilitate the reassembly of the barrel and optical sight group [ 1 ], it is
recommended to fix the barrel support body (12 1) upside down into a vice.
If the 2 cocking handle studs (155) have been removed, install new ones onto the
extremiti es of the cocking handle body (A 1) by using the plastic mallet UT 21 01 (fig.
9.1.n).
Insert the barrel support lock spring (125) and the barrel support lock (127) into their hole
in the barrel support body (121) and then hold them in position with a finger (lfg. 9.1 .o).
While pushing down on the barrel support lock (127) so that its hole is aligned with the
barrel housing in the barrel support body (121), insert the barrel (131) into the rear end of
the barrel support body (121) until it is positioned as shown in Fig. 9.1.p.
After this operation, the barrel support lock ( 127) is held into position by the barrel ( 131 ) so that
the finger con be removed.
Place the cocking handle (150) back onto the barrel support body (121) (Fig. 9.1.q).
150
Fig. 9.1.q- Reinstalling the cocking handle (150)
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12 1
Fig. 9. l.r - Reinsta lling the cocking ha ndle return spring (135)
165
Fig. 9. 1.s - Screwing the flash-hider (165) a few turns back onto the barrel (13 1)
131 OREA 858 ~

165 ~ ~
131
OREA 858C
Fig. 9.1.t- Manua lly tightening the barrel (13 1) Fig. 9.1.u - Applying a torque between 40 and 50
N m onto the barrel (13 1)
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9.1 . BARREL AND OPTICAL SIGHT GROUP [ 1 ] (continued) (only P9Q,
P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
9.1 .2. Reassembly (continued)
While holding the cocking handle (150) with one hand and working through the front
opening (o) of th e cocking handle, carefully reinstall the cocking handle return spring (135)
onto the barrel (131) (Fig. 9.1 .r) .
Take into account that some force will be required to reinstall the cocking handle return spring
(135) completely into its housing in the barrel support body ( 121 ).
Still holding the cocking handle (150) with one hand and while pushing on the barrel
support lock (127), carefully push the barrel (131 ), throug h the cocking handle return
spring (135), all the way into the barrel support body (1 21 ).
Ensure that the threaded end of the barrel (131) comes out at the front side of the barrel support
body (121).
Fit the barrel return spring ( 162) over th e threaded front end of the barrel (131) and th en
ma nua lly screw the flash-hider (165) back onto th e barrel (fig. 9.1.s).
Do not screw the flash-hider ( 165) more than 3 turns : ;ust ensure that it cannot fall off the barrel
(13 1).
Orientate the flash-hider (165) so that the flat face on its rear collar is perfectly aligned with the
flat surface of the barrel support body (121 ).
While pushing the flash-hider (165) rearwards with one hand, tighten the barrel (13 1) with
the other hand as far as possible in th e counterclockwise direction (fig. 9.1 .t).
Ensure that the flat face on the rear collar of the flash-hider ( 165) correctly slides along the flat
surface of the barrel support body ( 121).
Using the wrench OREA 858 with the 15 mm socket OREA 858C, apply a torque between
40 and 50 Nm onto the barrel (131) (Rg. 9.1.u).
Reinstall the barrel and optical sight group [ 1 J as described in 7. 1.
If, during the previous disassembly and reassembly proced ure, there has been an
intervention on the optical sight (71 1), it shou ld be re-adjusted (refer to 10.2).
The sight should also be adjusted after disassembly and reassembly of the barrel
(131) or the fla sh-hider (165), even if they are not re placed by new ones.
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165
~----~ 162
~--,
94\ __...::Q?:j 127
~-- Lj
~-- -------,,, :
94 2 ;-,',,, ,,
I ', I '..,
: .......... : ............. ___ '

: ..... , ......... ~ ---
: {: ......... ... ...... :
I "' "',
I "',,
..........
............
..........
' ,,
',
...........
............
',
',,
Fig. 9 .2.a - Barrel and support group [ 1 ](only P9Q TR, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
OREA 858
'
OREA 858C
Fig. 9 .2.b - Unscrewing the barre l (131) Fig. 9.2.c - Pemoval of the fla sh-hider (165)
(clockwise !) (together with the barrel return spring (162))
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9.2. BARREL AND SUPPORT GROUP [ 1 ] (Fig. 9.2.a) (only P9Q TR,
P9QTR LV an d P9QTR LIR)
9.2.1. Disassembly
Remove the barrel and support group [ 1 J as described in 7. 1.
NOTE : In order to facilitate the disassembly of the barrel and support group [ 1 ], it is
recommended to fix it upside down into a vice.
Using the wrench OREA 858 with the 15 mm socket OREA 858C, unscrew the barrel (131)
in the clockwise(!) direction until it con be unscrewed manually (Rg. 9.2.b).
Fit the socket of the wrench OREA 858 onto the 2 flot foces on the rear end of the barrel (1 31 ).
Completely unscrew the barrel (131) from the flash-hider (1 65) (Rg. 9.2.c) and then
remove the flash -hider together with the barrel return spring (162).
While unscrewing the barrel with one hand, hold the flash-h ider with the other one.
While pushing on the barrel support lock (127), carefully pull the barrel (131) out of the
rear end of the barrel support body (121) until the front end of the ba rrel is al igned with the
rear edge (x) of the front open ing in the cocking hand le (150) (Rg. 9.2.d).
During this step, hold the cocking handle ( 150) in position with the hand used to push on the
barrel support lock (127).
13 1
150
Fig. 9.2.d- R.JIIing the barrel (131) portly out of the barrel support body (121)
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121
Fig. 9.2.e- Removal of the cocking handle return spring (135)
121
Fig. 9 .2.f- Removal of the cocking handle (150)
UT 2101
127
Al
155
Fig. 9 .2.g - Removal of the barrel support lock Fig . 9.2 .h- Removal of the 2 cocking ha ndle studs
(127) and its spring (125) (155)
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9.2. BARREL AND SUPPORT GROUP [ 1 ] (continued) (only P9QTR,
P9Q TR LV and P9QTR LIR)
Stil l holding the cocking handle (150) with one hand and working through th e front
opening (o) of the cocking handle, carefully toke the cocking handle return spring (135) by
its front extremity out of the barrel support body (12 1) (Fig. 9.2.e).
When removing the cocking handle return spring (135), take into account that the spring is
subjected to much tension.
Lift the cocking ha ndle (150) up and off the barrel support body (12 1) (Rg. 9.2.D.
W hile pushing on the barrel support lock (127), remove the barrel (1 31 ) by pulling it
completely out of the rear end of the barrel su pport body (121 ).
Once the barrel (13 1) has been removed, the barrel support lock (127) and its spring (125)
are re leased : toke them out of the barrel support body (Fig. 9.2.g).
If requ ired, use the plastic ma llet UT 2 101 to remove the 2 cocking handle studs (1 55)
from the cocking handle body (A 1) (Fig. 9.2.h).
NOTE : Once they have been removed, the cocking hand le studs (155) must always be
repla ced by new ones !
If necessary, use the hexagonal wre nch UT 1602 to to ke o ut one or both hexagonal socket
head screws (942) and then remove the corresponding side ra il(s) (941) from the left and/
or right side(s) of the barrel support body (121) (Fig. 9.2.i).
UT 1602
"-,
942
941
Fig. 9 .2 .i - bking out the hexagonal socket head screws (942) to remove the side rai ls (941 )
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121
UT 1602
"'-t 942
941
Fig. 9.2.j- Reinstal ling the side rails (941) with the hexagonal socket head screws (942)
UT 21 01
155 125
127
'---t,~
~
121
! '2'
A1
Fig. 9.2.k - Rei nstalling 2 new cocking handle Fig. 9.2. 1 - Reinstalli ng the barrel support lock
studs (155) (127) and its spring (125)
Fig. 9.2. m - Reinserting the barrel (131) partly into the barrel support body ( 121)
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P9QTR LV and P9QTR LIR)
9.2.2. Reassembly
If one or both side rails (94 1) have been removed from the barrel support body ( 121 ), fit it
(them) back into position and then fix it (them) with th e hexagonal socket head screw(s)
(942) (Fig. 9.2.j).
Use the hexagonal wrench UT 1602 to correctly secure the hexagonal socket head screw(s) (942).
NOTE : In order to facilitate the reassembly of the barrel and support group [ 1 ], it is
recommended to fix the barrel support body (1 21) upside down into a vice.
If the 2 cocking handle stud s (155) have been removed, install new ones onto the
extremities of the cocking handle body (A1) by using the plastic ma llet UT 210 1 (fig. 9 .2.k).
Insert the barrel support lock spring (125) and the barrel support lock (127) into their hole
in the barrel support body (121) and then hold them in position with a finger (ffg. 9.2.1).
While pushing down on the barrel support lock (127) so that its hole is aligned with the
barrel housing in the barrel support body (121 ), insert the barrel (13 1) into the rear end of
the barrel support body (121) until it is positioned as shown in fig. 9.2.m.
After this operation, the barrel support lock ( 127) is held into position by the barrel ( 131) so that
the finger con be removed.
Place the cocking handle (150) back onto the barrel support body (12 1) (fig. 9.2.n).
150
Fig. 9.2.n - Reinstalling the cocking handle (150)
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121
Fig. 9.2.o- Reinstallation of the cocking handle return spring (135)
165
Fig. 9 .2.p - Screwing the flash-hider (165) a few turns back onto the barrel (131)
OREA 858 ~
165
""'
131
Fig. 9.2.q -Manually tightening the barrel (131) OREA 858C
Fig. 9.2 .r- Applying a torque between 40 and 50

Nm onto the barrel (131 )
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While holding the cocking handle (150) with one hand and working throug h the front
opening (o) of the cocki ng hand le, carefully reinstall the cocking hand le return spring (135)
onto the barrel (131) (Fig. 9.2.o).
Take into account that some force will be required to reinstall the cocking handle return spring
(135) completely into its housing in the barrel support body (121 ).
Still holding the cocking handle (150) with one hand and while pushing on the barrel
support lock (127), carefu lly push the barrel (131 ), through the cocking handle return
spring (135), all the way into the barrel support body (121).
Ensure that the threaded end of the barrel (131) comes out at the front side of the barrel support
body (121).
Fit the barrel return spring (162) over th e threaded front end of the barrel (131) and then
manua lly screw the flash-h ider (165) bock onto the barrel (Rg. 9 .2.p).
Do not screw the flash-hider ( 165) more than 3 turns : iust ensure that it con not fall off the barrel
(131 ).
Orientate the flash-hider (165) so that the flat face on its rear co/lor is perfectly aligned with the
flat surface of the barrel support body ( 121 ).
While pushing the flash-hider (165) rearwards with one hand, tighten the barrel (131) with
th e other hand as for as possible in the counterclockwise direction (fig. 9.2.q).
Ensure thot the flot face on the rear col/or of the flash-hider ( 165) correctly slides along the flat
surface of the barrel support body ( 121).
Using the wrench OREA 858 with the 15 mm socket OREA 858(, apply a torque between
40 and 50 N m onto th e barrel (131) (Rg. 9 .2 .r).
Reinstall the barrel and support group [ 1 ] as described in 7. 1.
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269
P9Q LV
P9Q LIR
P9Q TR LV
P9Q TR LIR
280
255
253
273
Fig. 9 .3.o- Frome and trigger group [ 2] (only P9Q and P9Q TR)
Frame, trigger and laser group [ 2 ] (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
280
Bl
fig. 9 .3.b - Removal of the butt plate (280) fig. 9.3.c - Unlocking the magazine catch
assembly (B 1)
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9.3. FRAME AND TRIGGER GROUP [ 2] (Fig. 9.3.a) (only P9Q and P9QTR)
FRAME, TRIGGER AND LASER GROUP [ 2 ] (Fig. 9.3.a) (only P9Q LV,
P9Q LIR, P9QTR LV and P9QTR LIR)
9.3.1. Disassembly
Completely disassemble the submachine gun as described in 7. 1.
Note that, during the field stripping procedure, the butt plate (280) has already been
removed from the frame (220) (Fig. 9.3.b).
Using the screwdriver UT 19 12, from underneath, through the ejection opening unlock the
magazine catch assembly (81) by pushing on its latch (Fig. 9.3.c).
As a result, the magazine catch assembly (B 1) pops out of the frame (220) by opprox. 5 mm.
Take the magazine catch assembly (B 1) out of the frame (220).
Firmly push onto the magazine catch guide (243) and then raise it in order to release it,
together with the magazine catch spring (241 ), from the magazine catch (245) (Fig. 9.3.d).
When carrying out this step, take into account that the magazine catch spring (241) is subjected to
much tension.
Using the screwdriver UT 1912, carefully release the operating rod (269) from the trigger
assembly (B2) and from the fra me (220) (Fig. 9.3.e).
Take the operating rod (269) out of the frame (220).
UT 1912
245 ""'
220
82
Fig. 9.3.e - Releasing the operating rod (269)
Fig. 9.3.d- Disassembled parts of the magazine

catch assembly (B 1)
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Fig. 9 .3.g - Removing the trigger assembly (B2)
Fig. 9.3.f- Releasing the front extremity of the

trigger stop (265) a nd raising it out of its slot
261
220
Fig. 9.3.h -Separating th e trigger stop (265) from Fig. 9.3.i- Removing the fire selector (255)
the trigger (26 1)
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-
9.3. FRAME AND TRIGGER GROUP [ 2] (continued) (only P9Qand
P9Q TR)
FRAME, TRIGGER AND LASER GROUP [ 2] (continued) (on ly P9Q LV,
P9Q UR, P9Q TR LV and P9QTR UR)
Set the fi re selector (255) at th e position 'PI (full-automatic) or ' 1' (single-shot).
Using the screwdriver UT 1912, move the trigger stop (265) slightly forwa rds so that its
front extremity is re leased and can be pivoted out of its slot in the fra me (220) (Rg. 9.3.D.
Pivot the front extremity of the trigger stop (265) o ut of its slot and th en use it to remove the
trigger assembly (82) out of the frame (220) (Fig. 9.3.f and Rg. 9.3.g).
If it is difficult to grip the front extremity o f the trigger stop (265), turn the
frame and trigger group [ 2} (only P9Q and P90"' TR)
frame, trigger and loser group [ 2] (only P90"' LV, P90"' LIR, P9Q TR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
upside down.
If necessary, carefully separate the trigger stop (265) from the trigger (261 ) (Rg. 9 .3.h) .
Set the fire selector (255) at the position ' 1' (single-shot).
Carefully remove the fire selector (255) by moving it slightly forwards and then lifting it up
and off the fram e (220) (Fig. 9.3 .i).
While holding an extremity of the fire selector spring (25 1) in position with the screwdriver
UT 1912, careful ly release the corresponding fi re selector plunger (253) from the spring by
using the pliers UT 18 10 (Fig. 9 .3. j).
Remove the fire se lector spring (251) and then careful ly release the remain ing fi re selector
plunger (253) fro m the spring (Fig. 9.3. j).
Fig. 9.3.j - Pemoving the fire selector plungers

(253) and the fire selector spring (25 1)
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220
278 277
Fig. 9.3 .k - Removing the obturator assembly (83) from the inside of the frame (220)
Fig. 9 .3.1- Disassembling the obturator assemb ly (83)
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9.3. FRAME AND TRIGGER GROUP [ 2 1(continued) (only P9Qand
P9QTR)
FRAME, TRIGGER AND LASER GROUP [ 2 1(continued) (only P9Q L\1,
P9Q L/R, P9QTR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
9.3.1. Disassembly (continued}
Unhook and remove the obturator assembly (B3) from th e inside of the frame (220) by
proceeding as fo llows (Fig. 9.3.k) :
- From underneath, insert a ha nd into the f rame (220) and then carefu lly g rip the obturator
assembly (B3).
- Using the drift punch UT 2006 through the hole provided in the right side of the fra me
(220), push on th e obturator axis (277) in order to release it from its housing
Do not push too for in order to ovoid that, inside the frame (220), the obturator axis (277) is
pushed out of the obturator body (271 ).
- Inside the fra me (220), slightly twist the obturator assembly (B3) in order to ensure that
the obturator axis (277) does not engage its housing again.
Repeat the previous operatio n at the left side on the bushing (278) in order to completely
release the obtu rator assembly (83).
Take the obturator assembly (B3) out of the frame (220).
Disassemble the obturator assembly (B3) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.3. 1) :
- Remove the bushing (278) from the right extremity of the obturator axis (277).
- Holding the obturator return spring (275) with a fing er slide the obturator axis (277) out
of the obtu rotor body (2 71 ).
- Release and re move the o bturator return spring (275).
Slide the obturator catch (2 73) off the obturator body (271 ).
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231
I
--~- /
231
Fig. 9.3.m- Disassembled fra me (220) with integrated laser
Fig. 9.3.n - Correct installatio n of the laser assembly (B4)
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P9QTR)
FRAME, TRIGGER AND LASER GROUP [ 2 ] (continued) (only P9Q LV,
9.3.2. Disassembly of the frame (220} with integrated laser (only P9Q LV, P9Q LIR,
Disassemble the frame, trigger and laser group [ 2] as described in the paragraph 9.3. 1.
At the front extremity of the frame (220), take out the 3 hexagonal socket head screws
(721) which secu re the laser unit (c) (Fig. 9.3.m).
Taking into account that th ey are not all the same, and therefore not interchangeable, take
out the 10 hexagonal socket head screws (2 x (231 ), 4 x (233), 1 x (235), 1 x (237) and
2 x (239)) out of the 10 (identical) hexagonal nuts (228) (Fig. 9.3 .m).
When carrying out the next step, be careful not to lose the 3 washers (1 x (232) and 2 x (234)).
Separate the left and rig ht frame plates (222) and then carefully remove the laser assembly
(84) consisting of the battery holder (a), the " la ser ON" button (b) and the laser unit (c) (Fig.
9.3.m).
9.3.3. Reassembly of the frame (220} with integrated laser (only P9Q LV, P9QLIR,
Fit the laser assembly (84) into position in one of the frame plates (222) (Fig. 9.3.n).
Ensure that the cables of the loser assembly (84) will not be trapped when reassembling the 2
frame plates (220).
Reassemble the left and right frame plates (222) (Fig. 9 .3.m).
Do not forget to reinstall the 3 washers (1 x (232) and 2 x (234)) while orienting them as shown in
Fig. 9.3.m.
Screw the 10 hexagonal socket head screws (2 x (231 ), 4 x (233), 1 x (235), 1 x (237) and
2 x (239)) back into the 10 hexagonal nuts (228) (Fig. 9.3.m).
At the front extremity of the frame (220), secure the laser unit (c) by using the 3 hexagonal
socket head screws (721) (Fig. 9.3.m).
Do not fully tighten the screws as they will be used for the odiustment of the loser unit (c).
Also toke into account that excessive tightening of the screws con cause irreversible damage to the
loser unit (c).
Proceed to 9.3.4.
Afte r its reinstallation, the laser unit (c) of the laser assembly (84) shou ld be
read justed (refer to 10.7) .
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275
277 278
271
273
Fig. 9.3.o- Reassembling the obturator assembly (83)
220
278 277 275
Fig. 9.3.p- Reinstalling the obturator assembly Fig. 9 .3.q - Correct position of the short extremity
(83) into the frame (220) of the obturator return spring (275)
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9.3. FRAME AND TRIGGER GROUP [ 2] (continued) (only P9Q and
P9Q TR)
FRAME, TRIGGER AND LASER GROUP [ 2 ] (continued) (on ly P9Q LV,
9.3.4. Reassembly
Reassemble the obturator assembly (83) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.3.o) :
Fit the obturator catch (2 73) back o nto the obturator body (271 ).
The obturator catch (273) can only be fitted into position if its protruding part is at the right,
rear side.
Ensure that the obturator catch (273) correctly engages the slot of the obturator body (271 ).
Place the obturator return spring (275) at its correct location on the obturator body (271)
a nd hold it in position with a finger
The obturator return spring (275) should be positioned so that its shorter extremity is at the left
side.
- From the left side, insert the obturator axis (277) into the obturator body (271) and
t hrough the obt urator return spring (275).
- From the right side, and throug h the correspondi ng right hole of the obtu rator body
(27 1), fit the bushing (278) onto the obturator axis (277).
While pushing the bushing (278) and the obturator axis (277) towards each other in order
to compress the obturator return spring (275), fit the obturator assembly (83), from
underneath, through the ejection opening inside the fram e (220) (Fig. 9.3.p).
Push the obturator assembly (83) fu rther upwards until it locks into position.
The bushing (278) and the obturator axis (277) should correctly engage the corresponding holes
in the frame (220) (two clicks should be heared).
Check if the oburator assembly (83) is fi rmly held in place.
Turn the frame (220) upside down and t hen, using the screwdriver UT 19 12, hook the short
extremity of the obturator return spring (275) onto its support (s) which can be found inside
the frame (220) (Fig. 9.3 .q).
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UT 1912
253
255
Fig . 9.3.r- Reinstal ling the fire selector sprin g Fig. 9.3 .s- Reinstall ing the fire selector (255)
(251) and the fire selector plungers (253)
261
Fig. 9.3.t- Reassembli ng the trigger (26 1) and the UT 1912

trigger stop (265)
265
Fig. 9.3.u- Reinstalling the trigger assembly (B2)
and fitting the trigger stop (265) back into position
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9.3. FRAME AND TRIGGER GROUP [ 2 1(continued) (only P9Qand
P9Q TR)
FRAME, TRIGGER AND LASER GROUP [ 2 1(continued) (only P9Q L\t
Fit a fire selector plunger (253) onto one of the extremities of the fire selector spring (251)
(Fig. 9.3.r).
Insert the fire selector spring (251) into its housing in the frame (220).
While holding the free extremity of the fire selector spring (25 1) in position with the
screwdriver UT 19 12, carefully fit the remaining fire selector plunger (253) onto the spring
by using the pliers UT 1810 (Rg. 9.3.r).
Re-insta ll the fire selector (255) (Fig. 9.3.s).
During this operation, hold the fire selector (255) orientated as if it was at the position '1' (single-
shot).
When fitting the fire selector (255) back info position, first move if slightly sidewards so that if
engages one of the 2 fire selector plungers (253).
After that, use the screwdriver UT 1912 to push the other fire selector plunger (253) into position
underneath the fire selector (255).
Finally, ensure that the fire selector (255) fits correctly info position (a click should be heared).
If they have been separated, carefully fit the trigger stop (265) back into the trigger (261)
(Fig. 9.3.t).
Reinsert the trigger assembly (B2) into its housing in the frame (22 0) (Fig. 9.3.u) .
During this operation, hold the trigger assembly (82) by the front extremity of the trigger stop
(265).
After having inserted the trigger assembly (82) into the frame (220), move it slightly rearwards in
order to ensure that it is correctly positioned.
When lowering the front extremity of the trigger stop (265) offer this operation, ensure that it
correctly engages its slot in the frame (220).
Using the screwdriver UT 1912, move the trigger stop (265) slightly rea rwa rds so th at it
locks into position into its slot in the frame (220) (Fig. 9.3.u).
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Fig. 9 .3.v - Peinstalling the operating rod (269)
245
Fig. 9 .3.w - Peassembling the magazine catch assembly (B 1)
Fig. 9 .3.x- Peinstalling the magazine catch assembly (Bl)
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P9Q TR)
FRAME, TRIGGER AND LASER GROUP [ 2] (continued) (only P9QLV,
Reinstall the operating rod (269) by proceeding as follows (Rg. 9.3.v) :
Insert the operating rod (269), with its 2 extremities fi rst, and oriented as shown in the
right part of the diagram, into the frame (220).
- Ensure that the slot in the trigger stop (265) is correctly aligned with the slot in the trigger
(261) and then fit the small transversal part of the operating rod (269) into them.
- Push down on the long extrem ities of the operating rod (269) and ensure that they both
fit correctly into position in the corresponding lateral slots inside the frame (220).
Reassemble the magazine catch assembly (B 1) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.3.w) :
- Hold the magazine catch (245) as shown in the d iagram.
- Fit the magazine catch spring (241) into its housing in the magazine catch (245) and
hold it back with a fingec
- Holding the magazine catch guide (243) with its protruding extremity (p) oriented as
shown in the diagram, insert it into magazine catch spring (241 ).
- Push hard on the magazine catch guide (243) (aga inst the force of the magazine catch
spring (241 )) and then hook it into position on the magazine catch (245).
Install the magazine catch assembly (B 1), with its opened part facing upwards, back into the
fra me (220) (Fig. 9.3.x).
Ensure that the magazine catch assembly (B1) engages correctly : a click should be heared.
If necessary, use the screwdriver UT 1912, from underneath, through the ejection opening, to
press on the latch of the magazine catch assembly (B1) in order to assist the assembly to engage
properly.
After this operation, check if the magazine catch assembly (8 1) con smoothly move bock and
forth.
Reassemble the submachine gun as described in 7.1.

During this operation, the butt plate (280) will a/so be reinstalled.
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.......
......
.......
......
......
......
......
......
. . . .............. 474 ..... ............ .
470).........................
.......
'----~~>
~ .~~~
-------._!!
Fig. 9.4.a- Moving parts group [ 3]
477 UT 2816
420
C2
I
Fig. 9.4.b - Removal of the 2 snap rings (479)
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9.4. MOVING PARTS GROUP [ 3] (Fig. 9.4.a)
9.4.1. Disassembly
Remove the moving parts group [ 3 I as described in 7.1.
Pull the breech block assembly (420) rearwards along its guide rods (C2) a nd then hold the
moving parts group [ 3 I in that condition in one hand.
During this step, which is required in order to be able to carry out the following one, the return
springs (477) are compressed.
Usi ng the scraper UT 2816, remove the 2 snap rings (479) (Fig. 9.4.b).
NOTE : O nce they hove been removed, the snap rings (4 79) must always be replaced by
new ones !
Gently release the pressure on the retu rn springs (4 77) and then slide the breech block
assembly (420), the rote -of-fire stabilizer (48 1) and the 2 return springs (4 77) off the 2
guide rods of the guide assembly (470) (fig. 9.4. c).
Disassemble the guide assembly (4 70) by separating the 2 gu ide rods (C2) from the breech
...... block assem bly stop block (474) (Fig . 9.4.d) .
420
474
Fig. 9.4.c- Removal of the breech block assembly fig. 9 .4 .d- Disassembling the guide assembly
(420), th e rote-of-fire stabilizer (48 1) and the 2 (470)
return springs (477)
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423
/
Cl
"J -437
~
425
Fig. 9.4.e- Driving out the spring pin (437) which Fig. 9.4.f- Removal of the firing pin (425) and its
secures the fi ring pin (425) spring (423)
UT 2006
r. UT 2006 ~
()~ /
435
Fig. 9.4.g- Driving out the spring pin (433) which Fig. 9.4.h- D riving out the spring pin (437) which
secures the extractor spring (431) secures the extractor (435)
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9.4. MOVING PARTS GROUP (continued)
9.4. 1. Disassembly (continued)
Disassemble the breech block assembly (420) by proceeding as follows :
- Using the drift punch UT 2006 and the hammer UT 21 10, drive out the spring pin (437)
which secures the firing pin (425) (Fig. 9.4.e).
In order to facilita te the driving-out of the spring pin (437), push the firing pin (425) slightly into
the breech block (C 1) ond hold it in that position with a fing er. After having driven out the
spring pin (437), gently release the firing pin (425).
- Take the firing pin (425) and its spring (423) out of the breech block (C1) (Fig. 9.4.n.
which secures the extractor spring (43 1) (Fig. 9.4.g).
During this operation, hold the extractor spring (431 ) in position with a fing er.
Remove the extractor spring (431 ).
which secures the extractor (435) (Fig. 9.4.h).
- Remove the extractor (435).
- Using the drift punch UT 2001 and the hammer UT 2110, drive out the spira l pin (445)
which secures the ejector (443) (Fig. 9.4 .i).
During this operation, hold the eiedor (443) in position with o finger.
- Take the ejector (443) and its sprin g (441) out of the breech block (C 1) (Fig. 9.4.j) .
Cl
UT 2001
\ I
~;_;,
'. <'
445 443
Fig. 9.4.i - Driving out the spring pin (4 45) which Fig. 9.4 .j - Removal of the ejector (443) and its
secu res the ejector (4 43) spring (4 41 )
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Cl
Fig. 9.4.k- Reinserting the ejector (443) (and its Fig. 9.4. 1- Reinstal ling the spiral pin (445) which
spring (441 )) into the breech block (C 1) secures the ejector (443) (and its spring (441 ))
UT 2006
Cl
Fig. 9.4.m- Reinstal ling the extractor (435) Fig. 9.4 .n - Reinstalling the extractor spring (431)
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9.4.2. Reassembly
Insert the ejector spring (441) and then the ejector (443) back into their hole at the front
side of the breech block (C 1) (Fig. 9.4.k).
The ejector (443) should be inserted with its smaller end first (pointing towards the rear side).
Ensure that the ejector (443) is oriented so that, when it is pushed into the breech block (C 1), the
slot of the ejector is corredly aligned with the opening (o) for the spiro/ pin (445).
Reinstall the spiral pin (445), which secures the ejector (443) and its spring (44 1), by
proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.4 .1):
Push the ejector (443) into the breech block (C1) until its slot is correctly aligned with the
hole for the spiral pin (445) and then insert the drift punch UT 2006 through the hole
and the slot in order to temporarily secure the ejector into position .
- Fit the spiral pin (445) onto the drift punch UT 2005.
Position the spiral pin (445) against the drift punch UT 2006 and then, using the hammer
UT 2110, drive the spiral pin fully home, allowing it to push out the drift punch UT 2006.
Reinsta ll the extractor (435) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.4 .m) :
- Insert the extractor (435) into its housing in the breech block (C 1).
- Align the hole in the extractor (435) with the corresponding hole in the breech block (C1)
and then insert the drift punch UT 2006 through the 2 holes in order to temporaril y
secure th e extractor (435) into position.
Fit the spring pin (437) onto the drift punch UT 2005.
- Position the spring pin (437) against the drift punch UT 2006 and then, using the
hammer UT 211 0, drive the spring pin fully home, allowing it to push out the drift punch
UT 2006.
Reinstall the extractor spring (43 1) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.4 .n) :
- Fit the extractor spring (431) onto the extractor (435).
- Align the hole in the extractor spring (431) with the corresponding hole in the breech
block (C 1) and then insert the drift punch UT 2006 through the 2 holes in order to
temporarily secure the extractor spring (431) into position.
Fit the spring pin (433) onto the drift punch UT 2005.
- Position the spring pin (433) against the drift punch UT 2006 and then, using the
hammer UT 2 110, drive the spring pin fully home, allowing it to push out the drift punch
UT 2006.
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UT 2 11 0
C1
425
474
Fig. 9.4.o- Reinstalling the firing pin (425) and its Fig. 9.4.p - Reassembling the guide assembly
spring (423) (470)
479
I
()
C2
OREA 857
Fig. 9.4.q- Reassembling the breech block Fig. 9.4.r- Install ing 2 new snap rings (479)
assembly (420), the rate-of-fire stabilizer (481 ),
the 2 return springs (4 77) and the guide assembly
(470)
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Insert the firing pin (425) into its spring (423) and then insert this assembly bock into the
corresponding hole at t he rear side of the breech block (C1) (Fig. 9 .4.o).
Reinstall the spring pin (437), which secures the firing pin (425) and its spring (423), by
proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.4.o) :
- Push the firing pin (425) fully into the breech block (Cl) and th en hold the firing pin in
that position with a fin ger.
- Insert the spring pin (437) into its hole and th en, using the hammer UT 211 0, drive it
portly home, just enough to hold bock the firing pin {425).
Gently re lease t he firing pin {425) and check if it is correctly held back by the spring pin
(437).
Using the hammer UT 211 0, drive the spring pin {437) fully home.
Reassemble the guide assembly (4 70) by fitting the 2 guide rods (C2), by their narrower
part, into the breech block assembly stop block (474) {Fig. 9.4.p).
Place a return spring {477) onto each guide rod (C2) and then, from the rear side, insert
the 2 guide rods for approx. 3 em into the corresponding holes in the breech block
assembly (420) {Fig. 9.4.q).
Hold the rote-of-fire stabilizer (481) at the correct position in the corresponding slot in the
body of the breech block (C1) and then completely insert the 2 guide rods {C2) of the
guide assembly (470) (Fig. 9.4 .q).
Further compressing the return springs (477), pull the breech block assembly {420)
rearwards along its guide rods (C2) until the 2 grooves for the snap rings (4 79) ore
accessible and then hold the moving ports group in t hat condition in one hand.
Using the snap ring installation tool OREA 857, install 2 new snap rings (479) into the
grooves of the guide rods (C2) (Fig. 9.4.r).
Gently release the breech block assembly (420).
Ensvre that the breech block assembly (420) is correctly held bock by the 2 snap rings (479).
Rei nstall the moving ports group [ 3] as described in 7.1.
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. 9 5 0 - Hammer group [ 4 ]
F1g.
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9.5. HAMMER GROUP [ 4) (Fig. 9.5.a)
NOTE : The hammer group [ 4 ] is rather complex and consists of many mutual ly-dependent
moving parts.
However, disassembling the hammer group [ 4 ] is relatively simple as it involves the

progressive removal of the 5 parallel pins (551) ((1) to (5) on Fig. 9 .S.a) each time
followed by the removal of the part(s) reta ined by the pin.
On the other hand, reassembly is more complicated and should be carried out very
carefully.
Before disassembling the hammer group [ 4 ], ensure to understand its operation.
It is also recommended to use a spore hammer group as reference during reassembly.
9.5.1. Disassembly
Remove the hammer group [ 4] as described in 7.1 .
Using the drift punch UT 2027 and the hammer UT 2110 from the right side, drive out the
parallel pin (551) (1) (Fig. 9.5.b).
When removing the drift punch UT 2027, hold the outomotic seor (51 9) in position with o finger.
Remove the automatic sear (519) (Fig. 9.5.b) .

.- Using the drift punch UT 2027 and the hammer UT 2110 from the right side, drive out the
parallel pin (551) (2) (Fig. 9.5.c).
When removing the drift punch UT 2027, hold the hammer (515) in position with o finger.
Remove the hammer (515) together with its 2 springs (513} and (514} (Fig. 9 .5.c).
Separate the right and left hammer springs (513) and (514} from the hammer (515).
551 (1) --------~ t

551 (2) ~
519
551 (4)
551 (4)
551 (5) 515
Fig. 9.5.b- Driving out the parallel pin (551) (1) Fig. 9 .5.c - Driving out the parallel pin (55 1) (2)
and removing the automatic sear (51 9) and removing the hammer (5 15) together with its
2 springs (513) and (514)
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\\
\ ( ' 551 (4)
531
\ 533 537
/
551 (3) . -J
551 (4)
551 (5)
Fig. 9.5.d - Driving out the parallel pin (551) (3) Fig. 9.5.e - Driving out the para llel pin (551) (4)
and removing the front sear (531) and removi ng the rear sear (533) together with its
spring (537)
549
551 (5)
548
547
Fig. 9.5.f- Partly driving out the parallel pin (551) (5) and removing the hammer group lock assembly
(D1) together with its spring (547)
551 (5)
UT 1810
545
Fig. 9.5.g- Completely driving out the paral lel pin (551) (5) and removing the safety sear (54 1) together
with its spring (545)
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9.5. HAMMER GROUP [ 4] (continued)
Using the drift punch UT 2027 from the right side, push out the parallel pin (551) (3) (Fig.
9.5.d).
When removing the drift punch UT 2027, hold the front sear (531) in position with a finger.
Remove the front sear (531) (Fig. 9 .5.d).
Using the drift punch UT 2027 from the right side, push out the parallel pin (551) (4) (Fig.
9.5.e).
When removing the drift punch UT 2027, hold the rear sear (533) and its spring (537) in position
with a finger.
Remove the rear sear (533) and its spring (537) (Fig. 9 .5.e) .
Using the drift punch UT 2027 from the right side, push out the parallel pin (551) (5) just
far enough to release the hammer group lock assembly (D 1) (Fig. 9 .5 .n.
Do not push the parallel pin (551) (5) out further as necessary: ensure that the safety sear (541 ),
which is held by the some pin, is not released yet.
When removing the drift punch UT 2027, hold the hammer group lock assembly (D 1) in position
with a finger.
Remove the hammer group lock assembly (D1) together with its spring (547) (Fig. 9.5.n.
If necessary, separate the hammer group release lever (548) from the ham mer group lock
(549) (Fig . 9.5.f).
Using the drift punch UT 2027 from the right side, completely push out the parallel pin
(55 1) (5) (Fig. 9.5 .g) .
Whe n removing the drift punch UT 2027, hold the safety sear (54 1) in position with a finger.
Take the safety sear (541) out of the hammer group body (511) (Fig. 9.5.g).
Using the pliers UT 18 10, carefully compress the rear extremities of the safety sear spring
(545) towards the inside in order to release them from their holes inside the hammer group
body (5 11) and then take the spring out of the hammer group body (Fig. 9 .5.g).
Be careful not to damage the extremities of the safety sear spring (545) when releasing them from
their holes inside the hammer group body (5 11 ).
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545
I
UT 1810
545
Fig. 9.5.h - Reinstalling th e safety sea r spring (545)
54 1
55 1 (5) --
55 1 (5)
~
54 1
/
X +--
X
511
545
Fig. 9 .5 .i - Reinstalling the safety sear (54 1) and partly reinserting the para llel pin (55 1) (5)
511
549
551 (5)
548
547
Fig. 9 .S. j - Reinstalling the hammer group lock assembly (D 1) together with its spring (54 7) and
completely reinserti ng the parallel pin (55 1) (5)
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9.5.2. Reassembly
Reassembling the hammer group [ 4 ] is rather complex and should be carried out
very carefully.
It is recommended to use a spare hammer group as reference during reassem bly.
The 5 parallel pins (55 1) of the hammer group [ 4 ] are identica l and ca n be
interchanged.
Using the pliers UT 1810, carefully reinstall the safety sear spring (5 45) into position inside
the ha mmer group body (5 11) (Fig. 9 .5.h).
Ensure that the safety sear spring (545) is correctly oriented and thot its two extremities fit correctly
into the corresponding holes inside the hammer group body (51 I).
Do not reinstall the safety sear spring (545) upside down !
Place the safety sear (541) back inside the hammer group body (51 1) (Fig. 9 .5.i).
Ensure that the safety sear (541) is correctly oriented and that its front port is correctly placed onto
the safety seor spring (545).
Secure the safety sear (54 1) into position by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9 .5.i) :
- Al ign the hole in the safety sear (54 1) with the hole for the pa rallel pin (55 1) (5) in the
left side of the hammer group body (5 11 ).
- From the left side, insert the parallel pin (551) (5) into the 2 holes and then push it fu rther
until it just comes out of the hole in the internal support (x) next to the safety sear (541 ).
- Check if th e safety sear (5 4 1) operates correctly on the safety sear spring (545).
If they have been separated from each other, fit the hammer grou p release lever (5 48) back
into the hammer group lock (549) (Fig. 9.5.j).
Insert the ham mer group lock spring (547) and then the hammer group lock assembly (D1)
into their housing in the hammer group body (5 11) (Fig. 9.5.j) .
Ensure that the hammer group lock assembly (D I ) is correctly oriented.
While pushing the hammer group lock assembly (D 1) with a finger fully into the hammer
group body (51 1), push the parallel pin (55 1) (5) fu lly home.
After this operation, gently release the hammer group lock assembly (D I) and check if it is
correctly held bock by the parallel pin (551 ) (5).
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~
551 (4)
511
/
533
551 (4)
533
s L
Fig. 9 .5.k- Reinstalling the rear sear (533) and its spring (537) and reinserting the parallel pin (551) (4)
511
537 s
Fig. 9.5.1- Reinstalling the front sear (53 1) and reinserting the pa rall el pin (55 1) (3)
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Reinstall the rear sear (533) and its spring (537) by proceeding as follows (Fig . 9.5.k) :
- Place the rear sear (533) back inside the hammer group body (511 ).
Ensure that the open, rear part of the rear sear (533) is correctly positioned over the front part
of the safety sear (54 1).
- Move the rea r sear {533) in order to align the upper slot in its left side with the hole for
the parallel pin (55 1) (4) in th e left side of the hammer group body (511 ).
- From the left side, insert the paral lel pin (551) (4) into th e hole and the upper slot until it
protrudes approx. 0.5 em inside the rear sear (533).
- Release the rear sear (533) and check if it is correctly held back by the parallel pin (551)
(4).
- Hold the rear sear spring {537) by its shorter extremity (S) and then place it correctly
inside the body of the rear sear (533).
The longer extremity (L) of the rear sear spring (537) should poss under the parallel pin (55 7)
(5) and then fit into its housing at the rear side of the hammer group body (5 7 7) (also refer to
the right port of Fig. 9.5.1).
The coils of the rear seor spring (537) should be aligned with the part of the parallel pin (55 7)
(4) protruding inside the rear sear (533).
- Push the para llel pin (551) (4) fully home.

The parallel pin (55 7) (4) should pass through the coils of the rear sear spring (537), through
the upper slot in the right side of the rear sear (533) and then finally fit into the corresponding
hole in the right side of the hammer group body (57 7).
Reinstall the front sear (531) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9 .5.1) :
- Fi rmly hold the front sear (531) and then place it so that the slot (v) in its bottom part fits
onto the shorter extremity (S) of the rear sear spring (537).
- Push the front sear (531) downwards, compressing the rear sear spring (537) in order to
align the hole in the front sear (531) with the holes in the rear sear (533) and with the
slots for the parallel pin (551) (3) in the hammer group body (5 11 ).
- From the left side, insert the paral lel pin (55 1) (3) into the holes and push it fully home.
The parallel pin (55 7) (3) should pass through the slot in the left side of the hammer group
body (57 7), through the hole in the left side of the rear sear (533), through the hole in the front
sear (53 7), through the hole in the right side of the rear sear (533) and then finally fit into the
slot (o) in the right side of the hammer group body (51 7).
- Gently release the front sear (53 1) and check if it is correctly held back by the parallel
pin (55 1) (3) .
- Turn the hammer group [ 4 ] upside down and then check if the shorter extremity (S) of
the rear sear spring (53 7) fits correctly into the bottom part of the front sear (531).
If not, use the screwdriver UT I 912 to correct the position of the shorter extremity of the rear
sear spring (537).
If the shorter extremity of the rear sear spring (537) does not fit correctly into the bottom
part of the front sear (531), the submachine gun will always fire full-automaticall y !
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513
J--
514
511
I
511
533
514
513
Fig. 9.5.m -Reinstalling the ha mmer (515) together with its right and left springs (513) and (514)
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Reinstall the hammer (5 15) and its right and left springs (513) and (514) by proceeding as
follows (Fig . 9.5.m) :
- Install the right and left hammer springs (5 13} and (514) onto the correspon ding sides of
the hammer (515).
First fit the straight extremity of o spring into the corresponding hole provided in the lower port
of the hammer (5 15).
After that, place the coils of the spring onto the corresponding side mounting stud of the
hammer (515) .
Ensure that the right and left hammer springs (513) and (514) ore perfectly flush with the body
of the hammer (515). If one or both springs are not perfectly flush, it is possible that they hove
been inverted.
Insert the assembled hammer, with the free extrem ity of the rig ht hammer spring (513)
first, into the hammer group body (5 11 }.
For this operation, the hammer group body (5) ) ) and the assembled hammer should be held
os shown in the diagram.
The (rather long} free extremity of the right hammer spring (513) should engage the Iorge
opening in the bottom of the hammer group body (511) and should protrude from it.
- Whi le compressing the rig ht hammer spring (5 13}, pivot the hammer (515) and insert it
into the free space between the front sear (531) and the inner front section of the
hammer group body {511 ).
The /ower part of the hammer (515) should be located between the two front arms of the rear
sear (533) and should therefore be visible when turning the hammer group [ 4) upside down.
Working through the large opening in the bottom of the hammer group body {511 ),
install the free extremity of the right hammer spring (513) into its housing (o} provided in
the hammer group body.
If necessary, use the screwdriver UT 1912 and/ or move the hammer (5 75) in order to facilitate
the installation of the extremity of the spring (513).
- W hile compressing the right hammer spring {513), align the hole in the hammer (515)
with the hole for the parallel pin (55 1} (2} in the right side of the hammer group body
(511) and then, from the right side, insert the drift punch UT 2027 through the 2 holes,
just enough to temporarily secure the hammer (515} into position.
From th e left side, insert the parallel pin (551} (2) into the corresponding hole in the left
side of the hammer group body (51 1).
Using the hammer UT 211 0, drive t he parallel pin (551) (2) fully home, allowing it to
push out the drift punch UT 2027.
The parallel pin (55 1) (2) should pass through the hole in the hammer (515) and then fit into
the hole in the right side of the hammer group body (51 1).
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551 (1)
514
----- !
Fig. 9.5.n - Reinstalling the automatic sear (5 19) and rei nserting the parallel pin (55 1) (1)
515
519 515
c
Fig. 9 .5.o - C hecking t he operation of the ha mmer group [ 4 ]
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Reinstall the automatic sear (519) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9.5.n) :
- Insert the automatic sear (519) into the free space between the hammer (515) and the
inner front section of the hammer group body (511 ).
The automatic sear (57 9) should be oriented so that its protruding part is at the left upper side.
When fitting the automatic sear (57 9) into the hammer group body (57 7), the slot (v) in its left
bottom part should fit onto the free extremity of the left hammer spring (57 4).
W hile compressing the left hammer spring (514), align the hole in the automatic sea r
(519) with the hole for the parallel pin (551) (1) in the right side of the hammer group
body (511) and then, from the right side, insert the drift punch UT 2001 throug h the 2
holes, just enough to temporarily secure the automatic sear (519) into position.
- While acting on the drift punch UT 2001 in order to correctly position the hole in the
automatic sear (519), insert, from the left side, the parallel pin (55 1) (1) into the
corresponding hole in the left side of the hammer group body (5 11 ).
- Using the hammer UT 211 0, drive the parallel pin (551) (1) ful ly home, allowing it to
push out the drift punch UT 2001.
The parallel pin should pass through the hole in the automatic sear (519) and then fit into the
hole in the right side of the hammer group body (51 7).
When carrying out the following checking procedure, be careful not to trap your fingers !
After having reassembled the hammer group [ 4 ] ond before reinserting it into the submachine
gun, check if it operates correctly by proceeding as follows (Fig. 9 .5.o) :
If one of the following checks does not give the expected result, check if the hammer group [ 4 ]
has correctly been reassembled.
Ensure that the hammer (515) is in the decocked position (part A of fig. 9 .5.o) and then
push it into its cocked position (part B of Fig. 9.5.o).
When pushing the hammer (57 5) into its cocked position, the rear sear (533) will first be moved
rearwards by the rounded port of the hammer.
When the flat face of the rounded part of the hammer (57 5) reaches the opening in the rear sear
(533), the rear sear is pushed bock towards its forward position by the force of its spring so that
the hammer (515) is locked into position.
At the some time, the automatic sear (519) will, under the force of the left hammer spring (514),
engage the notch in the front port of the hammer (57 5).
Ensure that the automatic sear (5 19) can be manually released from the hammer (515)
without the hammer being decocked (part C of Fig . 9.5.o).
While holding the automatic sear (5 19) in the released position and being extremely careful
not to trap your fingers, firmly pull the rear sear (533) rearwards and then check if the
hammer (5 15) decocks correctl y (part D of Fig. 9.5 .o).
After having checked its operation, reinstall the hammer group [ 4 ] as described in 7 .1.
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MPI
Fig. l O.a - Shooting at a target to check the firing precision
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CHAPTER 10: INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS
Before any intervention on the P9Q submachine gun, ensure to be familiar with the
safety information given in chapter 4 of this Maintenance Manual.
Before any inspection or ad justment, ensure t hat the submachine gun is perfectly clean.
1 0.1. CHECKING THE FIRING PRECISION (Fig. 1O.a)
NOTE : In order to increase th e accuracy of the following checking procedure, it is

recommended to secure the gun in a fixing support such as a shooting ad justment
device, a vice, ...
When fixing the gun into the support, be careful not to tighten too hard so that the
movement of the inside moving parts is not hindered and ensure that the fire selector
(255) and the trigger (261) remain easily accessible.
If no fixing support is available, let the gun rest onto on stable surface (e.g. o sandbag),
fire 1 shot more as recommended and eliminate the less accurate impact.
The firing precision should periodically be checked by proceeding as follows :
Set the fire selector (255) at the position '1 ' {single-shot).
Aim the submachine gun at a well-determined point {P) on a safe target located at 50 m.
Fire 10 single shots.
At the target, check if the 10 impacts ore situated within a square with a side of 20 em.
If so, directly proceed to the next step.

If not, repeat the shooting procedure at least twice.
If, during these next tries, the 10 impods ore still not situated within o square with o side of
20 em, this indicates that the barrel ( 131 ) of the submachine gun is showing signs of wear :
replace the barrel and then restart this checking procedure.
At the target, determine the mean point of impact {MPI).
If the MPI corresponds to the imaginary point (P1 ), 10 em above the point of aim (P), the
firing precision is correct.
Using on imaginary point (PI) for a range of 50 m is necessary in order to ensure o correct firing
precision ot ranges up to 200 m.
If not, the firing precision should be adjusted.
In case of the P90, P90LV or P9QLIR with standard optical sight (711 ), proceed as described
in the following 10.2.
In the other cases, proceed as described for the optional sight presently installed on the gun .
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- - - OREA 849 OREA849 ~
\j 112
&
T
711 q 712 715
711
Fig. 1O.b -Vertica l ad justment of the optical sight Fig. 1O.c - Lateral ad just ment of the optical sight
(711) (711)
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10.2. ADJUSTMENT OF THE OPTICAL SIGHT (711) (only P9Q, P9Q LV and P9Q LIR)
The optical sight (71 1) should be ad justed after each intervention (removal, disassembling, ... )
on it.
It should also be adjusted if the checking procedure of the previous 10.1 reveals that, on a
safe target located at 50 m, the mean point of impact (MPI) does not correspond to the
imaginary point (P1), 10 em above the point of aim (P).
Proceed as follows :
Check the firing precision of the submachine gun as described in 10.1.

If the MPI corresponds to the imaginary point (P7 ), the following adjustment procedure should not
be carried out.
If the MPI does not correspond to the imaginary point (P1 ), corry out the following adjustment
procedure.
If a vertical correction of the MPI is required, proceed as follows (Fig. 1O.b) :

- Slightly loosen the hexagonal socket head screw (712) located behind the optical sight
(711) .
- Turn the corresponding sight adjustment screw (715) in order to correct the vertical
position of the MPI.
In order to raise the MPI, turn the sight adjustment screw in the clockwise direction.
In order to lower the MPI, turn the sight adjustment screw in the counterclockwise direction.
Toke into account that each 90 turn of the sight adjustment screw will change the vertical
position of the MPI by 24 em on o target located of 50 m.
- Retighten th e hexagonal socket head screw (712).
If a lateral (azimuth) correction of the MPI is required, proceed as follows (Fig. 1O.c) :
- Slightly loosen the hexagonal socket head screw (712) located in front of the optical sight
(7 1 1).
- Turn the corresponding sight adjustment screw (715) in order to correct the lateral
position of the MPI.
In order to move the MPI towards the left side, tum the sight adjustment screw in the clockwise
direction .
In order to move the MPI towards the right side, tum the sight adjustment screw in the
counterclockwise direction.
Toke into account that each 90 turn of the sight adjustment screw will change the /otero/
position of the MPI by 24 em on a target located at 50 m.
- Retighten the hexagonal socket head screw (712).
Check if the firing precision of the submachine gun is now correct.
If so, the adjustment is terminated.

If not, repeat the adjustment procedure until o correct firing precision is obtained.
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Gl04
Fig. l O.d - Fitting the magazine gouge (G l 04) Fig . l O.e - Checking the wear of the magazine
into position I5 I
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10.3. CHECKING THE OPERATION OF THE MAGAZINE [ 5 ]
After prolonged use, the magazin e [ 5 I can be worn at the feed ing opening for the cartridges.
The correct operation of the magazine [ 5 I should periodically be checked by proceeding as
follows:
If not already done, remove the magazine [ 5 ] from t he submochine gun.

~.
If the magazi ne [ 5 ] is not empty, completely un load it (refe r to 6.4).
Hold the magazine [ 5 ] upside down and then fit the magazine gouge (G l 04) onto the
feeding opening of the magazine (Fig. l O.d).
The magazine gouge (G 104) simulates the chamber of the barrel (131 ).
Load 5 inert cartridges into the magazine [ 5] (Fig. l O.e).
Pushing onto its rear end, check if the last cartridge correctly enters the hole in the
magazine gauge (G l 04) (Fig. l O.e).
If so, the magazine [ 5 ] operates correctly : the checking procedure is terminated.
Pull the cartridge out of the gouge, remove the gouge from the magazine and then toke the
remaining inert cartridges out of the magazine.
If not, the feeding opening of the magazine [ 5 ] shows signs of wear : the magazine
shou ld be re jected.
Pull the cartridge out of the gouge, remove the gouge from the magazine and then toke the
remaining inert cartridges out of the magazine before reieding it.
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Fig. 1O.f- Barrel bore MINI gauge G014
Reject
Warning
Fig. 1O.g - Barrel bore warning and reject gauge G095
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10.4. CHECKING AND GAUGING THE BARREL (131)
Preparation
Remove the barrel and optical sight group I the barrel and support group [ 1 ] as described
in7.l.
Thoroughly clean and dry the barrel (refer to chapter 8).
Carry out a visual inspection of the outside of the barrel (131 }.
Corry aut a visual inspection of the bore of the barrel (131 ).
Gauging
Insert th e barrel bore MINI gauge G014 into the chamber of the barrel and ensure that it is
able to pass from one end of the bore of the barrel (131) to t he other.
Without applying excessive force, insert the barrel bore warning and reject gauge G095 as
far as possible into the chamber of the barrel (131} and ensure that both the "warning" and
"reject" marks do not pass by the rear edge of the barrel (13 1).
End
If the 2 above gauging conditions are fu lfilled, the conditi on of the barrel (13 1) is correct.
If the first gauging condition is fulfilled and only the "warning" mark (and not the "reject"
mark) passes by the rear edge of the barrel (131 ), the barrel shows signs of wear and
should be replaced as soon as possible.
In the other cases, the barrel (131 ) is worn and should be re jected.
Reinstall the barrel and optical sight group I the ba rrel and support group [ 1 ].
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435
G087
Fig. 1O.h- Checking the axial clearance of the extractor (435)
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10.5. CHECKING AND GAUGING THE EXTRACTOR (435)
Besides the periodic inspect ions, the extractor (435) should also be checked and gauged after
each intervention (removal, disassembling, ...) on it.
The checking and gouging procedure for the extractor (435) consists of checking its axial
clearance.
The axial clearance of the extractor (435) is the distance between the tip of the claw of the
extractor and the bottom of the housing for the cartridges in the front face of the breech block
(C 1).
The distance represents the available space into which the rim of the cartridge case con fit.
Proceed as follows :
Remove the moving ports group [ 3] as described in 7.1.
NOTE : Before carrying out the following checking a nd gouging procedure, ensure that th e
housing for the cartridges in the front face of the breech block (C1) as well as the
claw of the extractor (435) ore perfectly clean.
Using the extractor axial clearance gouge G087, check th e axial clearance of the extractor
(435) by proceeding as follows (Fig. 1O.h) :
- Press the flat surface of the M INI end of the gauge G087 correctly against the bottom of
the housing for the cartridges in the front face of the breech block (C 1).
- Taking care to maintain full contact between the flat surface of the gauge and the bottom
of the housing for the cartridges in the front face of the breech block (C 1), rotate the
gauge G087 towards the claw of the extractor (435).
- Repeat this operation for the MAXI end of the gauge G087.
The axial clearance of the extractor (435) is correct if the lug on the MINI end of the gauge
G087 con pass between the claw of the extractor (435) and the front face of t he breech
block (C 1) and the MAXI end of the gauge cannot pass between the m.
In such o case, directly proceed to the following step.
The axial clearance of the extractor (435) is incorrect if the lug on the MINI end of the
gauge G087 cannot pass between t he claw of the extractor (435) and the front face of the
breech block (C1) or the MAXI end of the gauge can pass between them.
In such a case, the extractor (435) and/ or its spring (431) should be replaced.
For more in formation about the removal and the reinstallation of the extractor (435) and its spring
(431), refer to 9.4.
After having replaced the extractor (435) and/ or its spring (431), this checking and gouging
procedure should be repeated.
Reinstall the moving parts group [ 3] as described in 7.1.
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131
G088
Fig. 1O.i - Checking the engagement of the au tomatic sear (519)
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10.6. CHECKING AND GAUGING THE AUTOMATIC SEAR (519)
Besides the periodic inspections, the automatic sear (5 19) should also be checked and gauged
after each intervention {removal, disassembling, ... ) on the ha mmer group [ 4 ].
The checking and ga uging procedure for the automatic sear (519) consists of checking its
engagement into the groove provided in t he body of the hammer {5 15).
NOTE : Before carrying out the following checking and gauging procedure, ensure that th e
automatic sear (519) and the hammer (515) a re perfectly clean.
Also ensure t hat the submachine gun is correctly reassembled.
Proceed as foll ows {Fig. 1O.i) :
Ensure that the fire selector (255) is at the positi on 'S' {SAFE).
If not already done, remove the magazine [ 5 ].
Pull t he cocking handle (150) completely rearwards and hold it in that position.
Please note that, after this operation, the hammer (515) is cocked.
Using its tool {T), and working through th e magazine opening, insert the automatic sear
engagement gauge G088 into th e chamber of the barrel (13 1).
Take into account that the automatic sear engagement ga uge G088 should be positioned so that
its rear notch is facing upwards in order to allow the e;ector (443) to fit into it.
Ensure that the gauge correctly remains in the chamber of the barrel when removing the tool.
Slowly relea se the cocking handle {150).
Set the fire selector (255) at the position ' 1' (single- shot).
Pointing the gun in a safe directio n, pull the trigger (261) : the hammer should not be
released.
Pu ll the cocking handle (150) completely rearwards and hold it in that position.
Using its too l (T), take the automatic sear engagement gouge G088 o ut of the chamber of
the barrel (131) .
.-. Slowly release the cocking hand le (150).
The engagement of the automatic sear {5 19) is correct if the hammer (5 15) is not re leased
d uring the above procedure.
In such a case, the checking and gauging procedure is terminated.
The engagement of the automatic sear (5 19) is incorrect if the hammer (5 15) is released
d uring the above procedure.
In such a case, check the condition of the protruding part of the automatic sear (5 19) and the
groove provided in the body of the hammer (5 15). If there is a problem, thoroughly clean or
replace the automatic sear (519) and/or the hammer (515).
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Front view of the frame (220) Effect o n the position of the laser dot (D)
C2
Al A2 Bl B2
, L:::;j , L:::;j
721 Bl Al
721
0
Cl
,
C2
L:::;j A2
D
B2
220
Cl
p
Fig. 1O.j - Checking and adjustment of the visible or infra-red loser
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10.7. ADJUSTMENT OF THE VISIBLE OR INFRA-RED LASER (only P9QLV,
P9QL/R, P9QTR LV and P9Q TR LIR)
Before using the visible or infra-red laser, ensure to be fami liar with the safety
information given in paragraph 4.4 of this Maintenance Manual.
NOTES : Before carrying out the fol lowing adjustment, ensure that the sight of the
submachine gun has been adjusted correctly.
When carrying out this adjustment, it is not required to fire the submachine gun :
the gun should therefore be unloaded .
Checking the precision of the laser (Fig. 1O.j)
Ensure that the submachine gun is complete ly unloaded.
Looking through its correctl y adjusted sight, aim the gun at a well-determ ined point (P) at
50 m.
At the same moment, activate the visible or infra-red laser and then check if the laser dot
(D) corresponds to the point of aim (P).
If so, the precision of the laser is correct.
If not, the precision of the laser should be adjusted as described in the following 10. 7.2.
Adjustment of the laser (Fig. 1O.i)
Check the precision of the laser as described in 10.7.1.
If the laser dot (D) corresponds to the point of aim (P), the following adjustment should not be
carried out.
If the laser dot (D) does not correspond to the point of aim (P), carry out the following adjustment.
If a correction of the laser dot (D) is requi red, slightly turn one of the 3 hexagonal socket
head screws (72 1) wh ich can be f ound at the f ront extremity of the frame (220).
Fore more information, refer to the arrows on Fig. 1O.j.
Do not turn a screw by more than 90 before checking the precision of the laser again.
Do not turn more than one screw before checking the precision of the laser again.
Excessive tightening of the screws (721) can cause irreversible damage to the incorporated loser
unit : if the adjustment requires o clockwise rotation of a fully tightened screw, first turn the 3
screws by the same amount in the counterclockwise direction and then continue with the
adjustment.
Check if the precision of the laser is now correct.
If so, the adjustment is terminated.
If not, repeat the adjustment until o correct precision is obtained for the laser.
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CHAPTER 11 : TROUBLESHOOTING
Before any intervention on the P90~ submachine gun, ensure to be familiar with
11.1. THE GUN DOES NOT FIRE WHEN THE TRIGGER (261) IS PULLED
Ensure that the fire selector (255} is not at the position 'S' (SAFE}.
Ensure that the gun has been cocked.
Check if the gun has correctly been reassembled.
Remove the magazine [ 5 I and check the magazine feed ing opening as well as the
chamber of the barrel (131 }.
Ensure that the inside of the gun is not excessively soiled (sand, mud, ... }.
Check if none of the typical problems given in 11 .2 has occurred.
If t he problem is still not solved, the gu n should be restricted for furthe r use and examined by o
qualified armourer.
11.2. TYPICAL PROBLEMS
Problem in the hammer group [ 4 ]
(a) The hammer (515) is not released
The safety sear (54 1} is still engaged because the breech block assembly (420} has not
reached its most forward position.
Check if the breech block assembly (420) con move free ly.
Check the condition of the return springs (477).
The trigger (261} is blocked.
Check if the trigger con move freely with the fire selector (255) at the position 'fl:.
Malfunction of the hammer group [4 I
(b) The hammer (515) is released but does not hit the firing pin (425)
The f iring pin (425} is broken or has jammed.
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11.2. TYPICAL PROBLEMS (continued)
Problem during the extraction or eiection operations
Short recoil of the breech block assembly {420)
Check if the breech block assembly (420) can move freely.

Check the condition of the return springs (477).
The extractor (435) and/or its spring (431) are bro ken or da maged .
The ejector (443) and/or its spring {441) are broken o r damaged.
Problem during the feeding operation of the cartridge
(a) The cartridge is not pushed out of the magazine [ 5]
Incorrect installation of the magazine [ 5 ]
Push down on the magazine [ 5 J in order to ensure thot it is correctly locked into position.
Check the condition of the magazine catch (245) and its spring (241 ).
The cartridges are not pushed inside the magazine [ 5 ]
Check the condition and the reassembly of the magazine ( 5 ).
(b) The cartridge is pushed out of the magazine [ 5] but is not fed correctly
The feeding open ing of the magazine [ 5 ] is worn.
Check the operation of the magazine ( 5] (re fer to 10.3).
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/
/
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900 / 945 . . . . .
1-- --.
1 945/ l
---- ---- /
/
......... ~
\
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1 -- ..._ / \
I
I
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/
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I
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\ 940/2
--- __ /
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940/ l
955 965
Fig. l2.a- Accessories of the P90submachine gun
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CHAPTER 12: ACCESSORIES
List of accessories (Fig. 12.a)
120/1 Sound suppressor bag (black} 1

120/2 Sound suppressor bog (woodland camouflage} 1
..... 120/3 Sound suppressor bog (olive-green} 1
120/ 5 Sound suppressor bog (sand-yellow) 1
700 Optical red dot sight (Picatinny mounting) (*) 1
710 External visible laser (*) 1
710/1 Extern al infrared laser (*) 1
900 Sound suppressor 1
9 10 Sling 1
915 Reducer, sling 1
927 Swivel, sling, rear 1
940/1 Side roil 1
940/2 Picotinny support 1
945 Hexagona l socket head cap screw 2
945/1 Hexagonal socket head cap screw 2
955/ 1 Gun carrying bag (black) 1
955/2 Gun carrying bag (woodland camouflage) 1
955/3 Gun carrying bag (olive-green) 1
955/5 Gun carrying bog (sand-yellow) 1
965/1 Magazine pouch (black) 1
965/2 Magazine pouch (woodland camouflage} 1
965/3 Magazine pouch (olive-green} 1
965/ 5 Magazine pouch (sa nd-yellow) 1
970 Tactica l light (*) 1
980/1 Case collector (block) (*) 1
() Not illustrated
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OREA 851 H OREA 851
OREA 196
~ OREA883 OREA 849B
OREA 700
OREA 849
! ~11L...!--I
SHAKE BEFORE US-E
AGITER AVA~~-(
OREA 857
OREA 858C
Fig. 13.a - OREA for the P90 submachine gun
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CHAPTER 13 : TOOLS AND GAUGES
13.1. TOOLS
13.1.1. List of OREA (Fig. 13.a)
CAT n Description
OREA 196 Cleaning brush

OREA 700 Oil can
OREA 849 Sight adjustment spanner
OREA 849B Hexagonal wrench 3 mm
OREA 851 Cleaning tools
OREA 851 H Swa b barrel
OREA 857 Snap ring outside pliers
OREA 858 Release-type torque wrench
OREA 858C 15 mm socket (modified)
OREA 883 Cleaning tool, flash-hider
13.1.2. List of UT (not illustrated)
CAT no Description
UT 1602 Hexagonal key 2.5

UT 1810 Pl iers
UT 1912 Screwdriver 6 x 150
UT 2001 Drift punch, dia. 1. 9 x 25
UT 2005 Drift punch, dia. 1.4 x 15
UT 2101 Plastic mallet
UT 21 10 Hammer
UT 2816 Scraper
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G014
G095
G087
G088
Fig. 13.b - Gouges for the P9Q submochine gun
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13.2. GAUGES (Fig. 13.b)
CAT no Description
G0 14 Gauge, bore, MINI

G087 Extractor axial protrusion
G088 Timing sear maxi
G095 Gauge, bore, warning and reject
Gl04 Magazine gauge
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CHAPTER 14 : NOTES
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QID FNH USA ILLUSTRATION BY DICK KRAMER I P90 SUB-MACHINE GUN
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- Data in this manual is technical only and of no contractua l value.

1 .1. Introduction .................................... ............. ....................................................... 7

CHAPTER 2 : IDENTIFICATION OF THE PARTS

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CHAPTER 4 : SAFETY INFORMATION

4.1 . Warnings and cautions ........................................... ...................................... ..... 57

CHAPTER 5 : RECEPTION OF THE GUN

CHAPTER 6 : USING THE SUBMACHINE GUN

6. 1. Loading the magazine [ 5 I ................................................................................ 63

CHAPTER 7: FIELD STRIPPING

7.1. Disassembling the submochine gun .............................. ...................................... 71

8.1 . Lubricant specifications ........................................ ......................................... ..... 7 6

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CHAPTER 10 : INSPECTION AND ADJUSTMENTS

10.1. Checking the firing precision ....................... ..................................................... 135

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13.1. Tools .............................................................................................................. 153

........... ..... ................ .................. .......................... ......................................... 157

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AVOID EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE

(c) P9Q LV (d) P9Q TR LV

AVOID EXPOSURE AVOID EXPOSURE

(e) P9Q LI R (~ P9Q TR Ll R

Fig. 1 -The 6 versions of the P9Q submachine gun

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The P9Q is available in 6 versions (Fig. 1)

P9Q P9Q LV P9Q LIR

P9Q TR P9Q TR LV P9Q TR LI R

P9QLV = P9Q + fully integrated visible loser sight

P9QTR LV = P9QTR + fully integrated visible loser sight

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1.3.1. Dimensions and weight

P9 0~ P90411 LV P90 ~ LIR P90 ~ TR P90411 TR LV P90~ TR LIR

Overa ll length 500 mm ( 19. 7")

Height 2 10 mm (8.3") 180 mm (7. I ")

Weight (empty magazine) 2.704 kg 2.843 kg 2.843 kg 2.584 kg 2.7 10 kg 2.7 10 kg

Weight (full magazine) 3.028 kg 3.167 kg 3.1 67 kg 2.908 kg 3.034 kg 3.034 kg

1.3.2. Functional data

Operating principle : Blowback mechanism firing from closed breech

Muzzle velocity : 715 m/ s (2 ,346 fps)

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(a) Visible laser (only P9Q LV and P9QTR LV)

Power output : BmW

Laser type : Class lllb

(b) Infra-red laser (only P9Q LIR and P9Q TR LIR)

Power: 3 V lithium 2/3A battery

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P90 P90 LV P90 LIR P90 TR P9Q TR LV P90 TR LIR

Side ra il OK Not relevant

Case collector OK (only available in black)

External visible laser OK Not relevant OK OK Not relevant OK

External infra-red laser OK OK Not relevant OK OK Not relevant

O ptical red dot sight OK OK

Picatinny support for OK Not re leva nt

Sight ad justment kit OK Not relevant

OK: Available as accessory for this (th ese) P9Qversion(s)

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2.1. HOW TO ORDER PARTS

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