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The QSZ-05 Revolver is a double action revolver by Norinco for the Ministry of Public Security of the People's Republic of China. The QSZ-05 uses a unique, proprietary, 9×22mmR round and is the first ever Chinese firearm designed specifically for police use.

Development
After Chinese police uniforms were changed in 2000, the idea for a new sidearm for Chinese police officers arose. Chinese police officers Until then, who rarely carried firearms, used military surplus firearms such as the semi-automatic Type 54, Type 64 and Type 77. It was decided, according to Professor Wang Lei, of the Chinese People's Public Security University, a revolver design was chosen over a conventional semi-automatic pistol because revolvers are much less prone to jamming and other malfunctions.

Design of the new police revolver was finalized November 2005 and began entering service in December of the same year. As of April 2014, QSZ-05 revolvers continue to be issued to police officers, many of which who have never been issued a sidearm before.

Design details
The QSZ-05 revolver is a conventional, double-action revolver with a swing out cylinder. The design details called for a big casing, long grip and heavy calibre. The barrel length of the QSZ-05 is short at 76.2 mm long and is enclosed in a separate jacket. The revolver's firing pin is mounted in the frame and the coil spring is in the pistol grip. A manual safety lever is located on the left side of the frame.