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Beretta M12S vs United Defense M42
Beretta M12S
vs
United Defense M42
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Beretta M12S
Submachine Guns
Discontinued
United Defense M42
Submachine Guns
Discontinued
Overview
Spec
Beretta M12S
United Defense M42
Manufacturer
Beretta Holding
United Defense Supply Corporation
Country
Italy
United States
Production
1978–2002
1942–1945
Units produced
Unknown
Approximately 15,000
Specifications
Spec
Beretta M12S
United Defense M42
Overall length
418 mm (stock folded)
820 mm
Barrel length
200 mm
267 mm
Weight
2.9 kg
3.2 kg
Magazine capacity
32 rounds
25 rounds
Action type
Blowback telescoping bolt
Blowback
Trigger type
Selective fire
Single stage
Sights
Adjustable rear aperture and front post
Fixed front post, rear aperture
Calibers
Beretta M12S
9x19mm (Submachine Gun)
United Defense M42
9x19mm (Submachine Gun)
Beretta M12S
United Defense M42
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