Steyr MPi-81

Published on August 9, 2019
Duration: 5:40

This video provides an in-depth review of the Steyr MPi-81 submachine gun by firearms expert Larry Vickers. It covers the weapon's design, mechanism, historical context, and practical performance, including a critique of its trigger system and comparisons to other iconic SMGs. Vickers shares his high-authority insights from extensive experience.

Quick Summary

Larry Vickers reviews the Steyr MPi-81, a 9x19mm submachine gun with a blowback telescoping bolt action, 10.2-inch barrel, and 700 RPM rate of fire. He highlights its compact design, collapsible stock, and dual-column magazines, while critically analyzing its progressive trigger mechanism's potential for accidental full-auto fire under stress.

Chapters

  1. 00:00Introduction and Shooting Montage
  2. 00:31History and Comparison
  3. 00:55Design and Mechanism
  4. 01:23Magazines and Feeding
  5. 01:39Trigger Mechanism Critique
  6. 02:27Technical Specifications
  7. 02:44Sights and Optics
  8. 03:31Live Fire Demonstration

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the key technical specifications of the Steyr MPi-81?

The Steyr MPi-81 features a 10.2-inch barrel, weighs 6.8 lbs empty, fires 9x19mm Parabellum, has a rate of fire around 700 RPM, and uses 25 or 32-round magazines. Its action is blowback with a telescoping bolt.

What is unique about the Steyr MPi-81's trigger mechanism?

The MPi-81 employs a progressive trigger. A partial pull allows for semi-automatic fire, while a full pull engages full-automatic fire. Firearms expert Larry Vickers notes this can lead to accidental full-auto engagement under stress.

How does the Steyr MPi-81 compare to other submachine guns?

Larry Vickers positions the MPi-81 as Steyr's take on the Uzi design, succeeding the MPi-69 with a simplified charging handle. It shares design elements like the telescoping bolt with the Uzi and a collapsible stock similar to the M3 Grease Gun.

What are the sight options on the Steyr MPi-81?

The Steyr MPi-81 is equipped with rifle-style post and aperture sights adjustable for 100m and 200m. However, Larry Vickers suggests these are often unnecessary for typical SMG engagement distances and that modern red dot sights would be a more practical upgrade.

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