
The PP-90 is a folding submachine gun developed by the KBP Instrument Design Bureau of Russia. It was designed as a concealed carry weapon for VIP protection and special operations. The weapon folds completely flat for storage and can be deployed rapidly by rotating the two halves apart. It was chambered in 9x18mm Makarov. The PP-90 is one of the most compact submachine guns ever produced.
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